Sacred Vibes Apothecary

Sacred Vibes Apothecary in Brooklyn is an apothecary and healing center where plants are used to connect us back with ancestral forms of wellness. Here you’ll find herbal tinctures, syrups, tonics, seasoning blends and powders as well as consultations and classes from an expert herbalist.

Karen Rose, founder of Sacred Vibes and master herbalist, advocates for both personal and community wellness. She believes the herbs of our ancestors possess remarkable healing properties to promote overall well-being for body, mind and spirit.

A visit to this storefront on Argyle Road in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn offers an Olympiad of sensory stimulation: musky smoke drifts out of an altar, mixing with allies such as roasted dandelion root, Irish moss flakes and horny goat weed. With two years of operation under their belts and offering exciting herbal products like “Drop It Like It’s Hot” weight loss tea or “Bless You Again” allergy blend. Their two-year old Herbal Apprenticeship program encourages radical theories of self-healing that ultimately bring transformation of body, mind, and spirit transformation for many participants.

Namaste

While “namaste” may have its origins in English, many cultures around the world use this formal greeting to connect and show respect. The bow often used with “namaste” is to recognize elders, teachers or holy individuals – though you might also encounter this greeting before practicing yoga sun salutations (Surya Namaskar).

Barkataki advises anyone using the term to take a moment and consider their intentions when using it. She emphasizes the need to avoid romanticizing it or treating it like yoga lingo, as its pronunciation can be somewhat difficult for those unfamiliar with South Asian languages; typically the last syllable of each word ends in an undulating “th,” making for a beautiful sound when heard within context.

New York Open Center Bookstore

The Open Center is one of the country’s longest-running urban holistic centers and serves the residents of New York City with programs that address everyday problems using spiritual, holistic, and integrative practices. They offer education, research, healing and meditation facilities along with workshops and lectures covering an array of subjects.

At this location there are an abundance of relaxing activities, including yoga, dance classes and tai chi. Furthermore, this spot features an inviting bookstore offering books, mala beads and more for sale.

This location offers discounted books that are either new, like-new, or half price. Plus they carry fragrance oils, reiki candles and incense for hours of browsing fun! It’s easy to spend hours here without realizing how fast time flies!

Sacred Vibes Online

Sacred Vibes Online provides an array of herbal remedies designed to treat insomnia, depression and menstrual cramps/bloating. There’s also a blog where users can share tips and recipes on using herbs to improve their lives. Karen Rose, born in Guyana but moved as a teenager to Ditmas Park as an herbalism educator has long championed herbalism education since opening the store 12 years ago; through it people learn to prioritize self-care while honoring the body’s innate healing powers.