Sacred Vibes Apothecary

Sacred Vibes Apothecary in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn has been offering plant concoctions to treat allergies and asthma symptoms as well as complex disorders like fibromyalgia for two years now. Owner and master herbalist Karen Rose considers her shop a hub of spiritual herbalism.

Her shelves were filled with alphabetized jars of medicinal roots and herbs like astragalus, chickweed, dandelion root, fennel seed, horny goat weed powder from Ireland moss powder, mugwort horsetail and wormwood that had all been neatly organized for easy browsing.

She and Jessica Hammel, her employee, craft herbal formulas in the form of teas, syrups, tinctures, capsules and sprays under catchy names like “Drop It Like It’s Hot” for weight-loss or “Bless You Again” as an antiallergy remedy. Additionally, they sell items from other local suppliers.

Namaste Yoga & Wellness

Namaste Yoga & Wellness is a holistic health center offering yoga, EMDR psychotherapy and naturopathy to its clients. Their staff specializes in building strength, balance and growth for each of their customers while their customers describe the environment as inviting; creating a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere conducive to practicing yoga.

Namaste offers yoga classes as well as massage therapy services. Rosana Possi, a Brazilian massage therapist who uses reiki, aromatherapy and chakra energy work techniques for physical rejuvenation and emotional healing is available as a holistic healing session for guests at Namaste. Her massage services can be provided either in-house or at clients’ homes – providing deep levels of relaxation during her sessions.

New York Open Center Bookstore

The New York Open Center Bookstore offers an incredible variety of books at unbeatably discounted prices, so that you can maximize the return on your book investment. Their collection spans nonfiction classics to the latest bestsellers.

New York Open Center, one of the largest urban holistic learning centers worldwide, provides advanced trainings in health and wellness; authentic spiritual traditions from around the globe; psychology and self-development; society and ecology as well as operating an expansive bookstore offering rare or hard-to-find titles.

Rizzoli is one of the premier independent bookstores in the US. Renowned for their stylish books on fashion, lifestyle, and design – plus an expansive catalogue including foreign language titles – they are often at the top of buyers’ lists for independent booksellers.

Quest Books

Vision Quest Bookstore in Canoga Park, California is an absolutely lovely metaphysical bookstore that I adore. You could get lost here for hours without realizing when time has gone by; with their vast selection of books and goodies ranging from fragrance oils, reiki candles and mala beads; it makes for the perfect shopping trip! Originally opened by psychic Apryl Douglas back in 1986 occupying only 900 square feet space, Vision Quest suffered serious damage during 1994 Northridge earthquake when it was located only three miles away and caused severe damages that necessitated relocation of this store 900 square foot store to bigger 900 square foot space located further inland in Canoga Park California. However after this incident she decided to relocate after receiving several inquiries as she wanted more space from her customers.

The New York location of Theosophical Society stands back from the street in a nondescript storefront near a Chinese restaurant in Midtown East. Operated by Theosophical Society and selling spiritual books and magical paraphernalia – including Helena Blavatsky’s hardbound 14-volume work being displayed alongside contemporary occultists on one shelf.

Botanicas

On any busy Bronx corner, there’s likely to be a botanica nearby. These Latino stores – more commonly referred to as yerberias or bodegas – sell herbal medicine and spiritual goods from Afro-Diasporic traditions like Lukumi or Vodou and can even provide herbal remedies as well as diloggun readings of Ifa for customers.

People seek out these stores, known as lucherias, in search of invisible powers that will help them overcome difficulties or find comfort during times of hardship or crisis. Their inventory can range from herbal remedies for an upset stomach to charms for winning lottery tickets or reuniting lovers; their religious candles and statues include saint-related items along with African spirits and Asian divinities. Lucherias can be found across communities with large Latino populations across America.