The Om symbol is a common sight around the yoga studio, we see it on clothing and accessories, but how much do we really know about it? Recently some of my students noticed me wearing an Om symbol pendant and asked me what it means. I took this as my cue to look a little more deeply into this complex symbol, sound and practice, and found my research richly rewarding.
We don’t have to spend too much time on the mat before we begin to feel many of the profound and far reaching benefits of our yoga practice. It’s natural that as we experience positive change in our own lives, we begin to search for ways to share the benefits of yoga with others. If this sounds like you, then look no further than Fair Trade!
Have you ever wondered how traditional hand woven fabric is made? ScissorsRockPaper’s mat bags are made from Matmee cloth which has been hand woven on traditional bamboo looms in the Isan region of Thailand. Here’s a little more detail on this ancient craft.
February 2010 saw me jumping on a plane and heading over to Thailand to spend some time with the beautiful people working in the Good Shepherd Sisters projects in Nongkhai. This was my second trip to visit the Sisters and the villagers working in the Hands of Hope, Regina and Isan Pottery projects, and I was welcomed just as warmly!
