As a recent retiree, one could be forgiven for thinking that I am enjoying a stress-free lifestyle. One would be wrong, and has certainly not met my wife, who is more than capable of setting targets and deadlines.
However, sometimes the universe intervenes, and the stars duly align. Such was the case with my Banaras Sandal incense sticks which arrived just after we had finished decorating a room transformed into my reading space, a place to relax and dare I say it? A sanctuary.
‘From what?’ my wife asks handing me a list of outstanding jobs (by which she doesn’t mean jobs that I have completed with excellence)
The Temple of Incense story began in 2012, on a little market stall on Portobello Road, where they sold their hand made fresh and diverse vegan and cruelty-free temple-grade incense sticks, resins, oudh and oils for every occasion. Trust me, they are quite something. These hand-made vegan, easy to light sticks surreptitiously scent the room with a relaxing atmosphere. I tested out the Banaras Sandal which was sandalwood with a lift of lemon, and the icing on the cake is that the 20 luxury incense sticks came in an elegant box, so are more than suitable as gifts.
The incense sticks bring a spiritual scent into the room, which I definitely found both soothing and relaxing. What’s more, the beautiful carved wooden leaf incense stick provides an elegant solution to prevent ash from dropping onto furniture.
Lighting incense can transform any living space into a sanctuary of calm, providing an ideal backdrop for relaxation and stress reduction all of which fight feelings of stress. Indeed, during moments of heightened anxiety, the gentle fragrance of the incense can act as a focal point for deep, mindful breathing exercises, which can significantly alleviate feelings of stress.
The Big Cleanse Box, £75 includes White Sage Incense Sticks – all the benefits of sage, with the lift of camphor and mint to cleanse and protect.
Frankincense Incense Sticks – for purification and cleansing.
Amber Incense Sticks – for healing
Dragons Blood Incense Sticks – a powerful fragrance for inward healing, empowering the mind to reach its full spiritual potential.
Big Cleanse Incense Sticks – made from camphor, benzoin, frankincense and a mix of sacred woods and oils.
Sage smudge bundle – ‘smudging’ is well known for its ability to purify and cleanse ideal for new homes and – carved wooden incense holder Sandalwood meditation oil.
Temple of Incense Jasmine Blossom 20 luxury incense sticks @ £10. The sweet, exotic floral scent is a potent stress-reliever encouraging harmony, restful sleep and healing.
Temple of Incense Banaras Sandal 20 luxury incense sticks @ £10. A classic Temple Masala incense with a subtle lift of lemon. The warm, earthy aroma has a calming power creating an atmosphere of comfort and peaceful environment, encouraging mental clarity, focus, and emotional balance.
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