Holistic stores near me can provide a valuable resource for spiritual and holistic products, including Namaste, New York Open Center Bookstore and Quest. Namaste stands out as an especially unique shop as it sells books, essential oils, reiki candles and crystals – you could get lost here for hours without realizing how long has passed!

Sacred Vibes Apothecary

Rich incense smoke billows from an altar adorned with 18th-century bibles and peacock feathers. It blends beautifully with the aromas of roasted dandelion root, Irish moss flakes and horny goat weed – while Bob Marley plays softly from its stereo system to complete the experience at Sacred Vibes Apothecary on Ditmas Park’s Argyle Road in Ditmas Park – giving rise to visions of Harry Potter herbology class classes!

Karen Rose is an experienced herbalist dedicated to reconnecting people with ancestral forms of wellness and healing at her community shop. Her offerings–tinctures, syrups and capsules for everything from fibromyalgia and migraines to sexual performance issues–bridge Eastern and Western herbalism while adhering to social and racial justice practices.

But her true passion lies in teaching people to take charge of their health, according to her. She offers herbal consultations (by phone or in-person) rooted in visual meditation and intuitive healing techniques as well as nature walks and herbalist training programs within the community.

Namaste

Namaste (pronounced nah-muh-stay) is commonly spoken when concluding yoga classes, and has become an informal mantra among yogis. But its deeper significance should not be overlooked: understanding its cultural context as it has developed over time can provide important insight into its evolution within Western culture.

Namaste is composed of two Sanskrit words, anjali and mudra. Anjali means to honor or celebrate; mudra refers to sacred hand gestures. A traditional way of greeting someone by saying namaste involves placing both palms together with thumbs touching one another while closing your eyes while bowing deeply.

Notably, Namaste isn’t solely used by Hindus – Jains and Buddhists also employ it. Furthermore, it is essential that one learns the correct way of pronouncing Namaste – many English speakers tend to mispronounce it with too much emphasis being put on its final syllable.

New York Open Center Bookstore

Midtown bookstore, complete with old wooden desks and green lamps, houses an exquisite collection of books. Spend a delightful day browsing its six floors and walls of stacks; discover science of mind texts, Native American CDs and statues representing various deities among others!

Experience New York history and culture first-hand by shopping this non-profit bookstore that sells works crafted and distributed by artists. Additionally, events and readings are held here regularly.

This little known gem in the French Embassy is one of NYC’s best kept secrets, boasting an extensive selection of books – many in French – on a wide array of subjects. Be sure to visit the second floor reading room, with its hand-painted celestial ceiling mural. Locals and tourists alike frequent this charming store which also stocks fragrance oils, reiki candles, sage and mala beads as well as fragrance oils. Upon visiting, one may want to hunker down with a cup of coffee and spend hours reading!