Maha Mrityunjaya or Triyambakam Mantra is often described as the most powerful Moksha Mantra in Hinduism. It should be chanted 108 times for Lord Shiva, the God of Destruction and destroyer of evil. Whilst there are many ways to worship Lord Shiva, chanting this mantra is said to be the most powerful. The invocation of Shiva's energy is thought to bestow the chanter with good health, wealth and inner peace. Rudraksha beads made up of 108 separate Rudrakshas are used to chant this mantra. There are 108 Upanishads (Vedic Sanskrit texts) which form the foundations of Hindu philosophy. Amethyst and Lapis Lazuli are both Saturn stones and should be held or worn whilst chanting to this mantra. Rudraksha as mentioned earlier, is also used to hold or wear whilst chanting to this. The lyrics and benefits for chanting this mantra are listed below: Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra lyrics in Sanskrit and English. ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् | उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् || Om Triyambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaan-Mrityormuksheeya Maamritaat Benefits of chanting or listening to Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Releases anxiety and tension from life. Helps in prevention of accidents and mishaps. It's said to be good for mental, emotional & physical health. Protects the person from ailments and diseases. Helps attain immortality (enlightenment) In Vedic Astrology, Lord Shiva is said to be represented by the planet Saturn. Amethyst is a Saturn Stone and it's therefore advisable to chant to this mantra whilst wearing Amethyst or holding it in your hand. To find out more about Amethyst read our article: Amethyst - A Saturn Stone that Increases Mental Clarity and Balances Mood Swings SHOP NOW According to the Vedas, Rudraksha Beads were formed from Lord Shiva’s (Rudra) tears (Aksha). Rudraksha Beads are thought to protect the wearer from negative energy and help manifest their dreams. Rudraksha should be held or worn when chanting to this mantra. SHOP NOW Lapis Lazuli represents Saturn and the planet Saturn creates delays and frustrations in your life. As mentioned earlier, Lord Shiva is represented by Saturn. You should wear or hold onto Lapis Lazuli when chanting to this mantra. To find out more about Lapis Lazuli read our article: Lapis Lazuli - The Stone of Intuition, Wisdom and Universal Truth SHOP NOW

OM MANI PADME HUM Om Mani Padme Hum is known as a healing mantra of love and compassion. When practiced daily it is said to awaken a heightened blissful state in the chanter. The Dalai Lama has praised its power to purify the mind and cultivate inner wisdom in the chanter. The recitation of this mantra is widely thought to aid you on the path to enlightenment. When we chant, our body, heart and mind come into deep contemplation. Our inner wisdom is revealed, so that we can adhere to the Six Paramittas of keeping the precepts, tolerance, diligence, charity, contemplation and wisdom. We can stave off feelings of greed, anger, delusion, arrogance, doubts and evil thoughts. In doing so, we open the Path of the Bodhisathvas by closing the Six Realms of Heaven, Humans, Asuras, Animals, Hungry Ghosts and Hell. Chanting this mantra not only benefits you, but all living creatures, including animals and insects, so that their souls also become tranquil and full of joy. The translation of the mantra is below: Om - the sound of the Universe, and when we chant it, we align our body and mind to flow with the Universe. Mani - jewel - the jewel of love and compassion. Padme - lotus flower, which represents the flower of Divine Wisdom. Hum - helps us transcend illusions and suffering. LISTEN TO MORE MANTRAS Shop our Love collection to hold onto or wear healing crystals associated with Love and Compassion when chanting this mantra. SHOP NOW SHOP NOW

Om Tare Mantra (Tara Mantra) is a Buddhist mantra chanted to liberate human beings from Samsara (the cycle of death and rebirth), suffering and pain. If you believe in karma and reincarnation you'll understand that your body is just a vessel but your soul is eternal. We have many lessons to learn here on Earth before we can attain Moksha. This mantra (often recited by the Dalai Lama) is thought to help the chanter find inner peace, lessen suffering and ease feelings of grief or depression. A translation of the mantra is below: OM - a scared all encompassing sound of the universe - past, present and future. TARE - the liberation from Samsara (the cycle of death and rebirth), pain and suffering. The Sanskrit invocation of Tara TUTARE - liberates you from 8 internal and external fears, arising in your mind and from your surroundings TURE - the true cessation of suffering and disease. SOHA means to receive blessings from Tara in your heart. It is the Tibetan form of the Sanskrit word Svaha and allows the meaning of the mantra to take root in the mind of the chanter You can hold onto Chakra stones or wear them as you chant and listen to this mantra. To find out more about the benefits of chakra stones read our article: What are Chakras and how do we align them? SHOP NOW SHOP NOW

Onyx is a protective stone that enhances strength, confidence, stamina and concentration. It aids anxiety / stress and dispels feelings of depression. Its energy is thought to help alleviate feelings of grief and confusion. When we're feeling listless or lost, it's recommended we hold on to Onyx to help enhance decisiveness and focus. It's a stone of strength and self control. As humans, we can always let our emotions get the better of us but with the right guidance and the right energy we don't have to. Onyx helps us think more clearly and rationally. Healing Properties – Anxiety / Stress, Concentration, Confidence, Health, Protection, Success SHOP NOW SHOP NOW

Turquoise is a stone of the ancients representing, love, tranquility and good fortune. This was a sacred stone among the Ancient Egyptians, Persians and the Aztecs. In Vedic Astrology, it represents the planet Venus, the Roman Goddess of Love and beauty. Turquoise opens the Throat Chakra (Fifth Chakra) which is why it's so good for communication. It also opens the Heart Chakra (Fourth Chakra) and invites love, compassion and beauty into the user's life. People with a prominent Venus in their Astrological chart normally work in the fields of art, beauty and entertainment. They would greatly benefit from wearing this stone. SHOP NOW For more information about chakras, read our article What are Chakras and how do we align them? Its colour range is pale blue, greenish blue or pale green. Its energy is said to help absorb nutrients and stimulate tissue regeneration. It's good for the throat, lungs and bones. Healing Properties – Anxiety / Stress, Communication, Concentration, Confidence, Creativity, Health, Love, Luck, Positivity, Protection, Success, Inner Peace SHOP NOW

Originating from the Hindu Scriptures – the Vedas, the Gayatri Mantra is addressed to the Sun God Savitr. This mantra is chanted to improve Concentration and Learning. It enlightens us and gives us immense knowledge. The vibrations created when chanting this mantra directly activate the last three chakras – the throat chakra, the third eye chakra and the crown chakra. These chakras give us focus and remove distractions. Read our article What are Chakras and how do we align them? The meaning of the Gayatri mantra is as follows: Praise to the source of all things. It is due to you that we attain true happiness on all planes. It is due to your transcendent nature that you are being worshipped and adored. Ignite us with your all pervading light. ॐ भूर् भुवः स्वः। तत् सवितुर्वरेण्यं। भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥ Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat Om - Supreme Consciousness (ॐ) Bhur - the physical world (भूः) Bhuva - eliminates the Sufferings (भुवः) Svaha - embodies Happiness (स्वः) Tat - that (तत्) Savitur - ultimate Creative Source, the Sun itself (सवितुः) Vareṇiyaṁ - the best, most virtuous (वरेण्यं) Bhargoḥ- to be luminous, the self-luminous one (भर्गो) Devasya - aggregate of all Divine Virtues and Strengths (देवस्य) Dhīmahi - who's wisdom and knowledge flow, like waters (धीमहि) Dhiyoḥ - intellect, higher wisdom (धियो) Yoḥ - which (यो) Naḥ - our, of us (नः) Pracodayāt - move towards the higher reality (प्रचोदयात्) LISTEN TO OTHER MANTRAS The Sanskrit word Chakra first appeared in the Vedas, the most authoritative Hindu text, thousands of years ago. In Ayurveda, yoga and meditation chakras refer to wheels of energy in our body and the seven most important chakras start from the base of our spine and end at the crown of our head. ​ When our chakras are blocked, we are more likely to suffer from illnesses. It is therefore in our interest to keep our chakras aligned and to ensure that our energy flows freely. You can hold chakra stones in the palm of your hand or wear chakra jewellery whilst you chant and listen to this mantra. SHOP NOW ​​ SHOP NOW

OM SHANEI NAMAHA Saturn is a karmic planet and is considered to be a taskmaster. It creates hurdles and obstacles in our lives and generally frustrates us. It's the lord of discipline and control and teaches us lessons to help us understand our boundaries. Chanting or listening to this tantric mantra helps minimise any bad karma brought forward and helps alleviate feelings of melancholy or depression. OM - Universal sound of creation SHANEI - Saturn NAMAHA - Salutation to the planet Saturn LISTEN TO MANTRAS Amethyst, a stone of spirituality, contentment and meditation stimulates creative thinking, spiritual awareness and intellectual reasoning. It brings inner peace and calm to the wearer. It’s a variety of quartz and is used to combat insomnia. It represents Saturn and the day Saturday. It's best to hold on to Amethyst or wear it as you meditate and listen to this mantra. Read our article Amethyst - A Saturn Stone that Increases Mental Clarity and Balances Mood Swings SHOP NOW SHOP NOW

During these precarious times, a lot of people are suffering from stress and anxiety. These feelings of uncertainty unbalance our doshas (kundalini energy and chakras). OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAHA This Sanskrit mantra is either chanted or listened to with the aim to remove obstacles, anxiety and fear. It ushers in new beginnings and enhances positivity around you. Lord Ganesha is the Hindu God worshipped for higher knowledge and wisdom. He is universally known as the remover of obstacles and brings good luck to new beginnings. This mantra is often recited at the beginning of auspicious events in your life. This could be chanted before you start a new job, when you first get married or when you move house etc. We chant and listen to this mantra to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha OM - believed to be the universal sound of creation GAM - seed / bija mantra of Lord Ganesha GANAPATAYE - another name for Lord Ganesha NAMAHA - means salutations. Another word for Namaste. This mantra means salutations to Lord Ganesha. The following healing crystals are good to wear, hold or have close to you whilst chanting or listening to this mantra: Moonstone - New Beginnings SHOP NOW Amethyst - Shani (Saturn) Stone - Removes Obstacles SHOP NOW Clear Quartz - The Stone of Power and Clarity SHOP NOW

Feng Shui, is the Ancient Chinese philosophy of creating balance in your living space. This is done by placing objects in specific areas and directions of your house. SHOP NEW COLLECTION Green Jade Yin Yang Healing Crystal Gemstone Our Jade Yin Yang Talisman creates harmony in work and relationships. It represents the balance between male and female energies. This a great stone to meditate with. SHOP NOW Sunstone Pyramid Pyramids are related to spiritual power, eternal life and cosmic energy. If there is a lot of tension or negative energy in your home you should place the pyramid in the South East direction. If you are experiencing this in your office or work place you should face it in South West direction. SHOP NOW Sodalite Citrine Milky Quartz Healing Crystal Gemstone Dragonfly In Feng Shui, the Dragonfly symbolises change and transformation. It brings good luck and is suitable for people who are suffering from mood swings, depression and general feels of apathy. If you're single and looking for love placing this in your bedroom, in the South West direction will give you the best results. SHOP NOW Green Red Jade Healing Crystal Gemstone Fish The Fish represents the higher self and emotions. As there is life in water it also represents the cycle of fertility, birth and rebirth. This should be placed in the South East direction in your living space. SHOP NOW Green Onyx Healing Crystal Gemstone Tortoise The Tortoise is a celestial Feng Shui symbol that represents good fortune, stability in emotions and a long life. This should face the East direction of your living space. If you place it near your bed it will help with feelings of anxiety and insomnia. SHOP NOW Green Onyx Healing Crystal Gemstone Swan The Swan represents love and romance and should face the South West direction of your living space. Its energy is related to purity, grace and beauty. SHOP NOW Shop Healing Crystal carved Swans, Tortoises, Fishes and Butterflies SHOP NOW Shop Healing Crystal carved Gemstones and Rough Crystals SHOP NOW Shop Healing Crystal Pyramids, Crystal Points and Wands SHOP NOW

Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu This Sanskrit peace mantra is believed to have originated from one of the oldest Hindu scriptures. Its energy is thought to send healing vibrations to everyone who comes into contact with it. When chanted, obstacles and hindrances are said to be reduced so that they can be dealt with. Chanting puts you in a state of mind that enables you to make the right decisions and deal with your problems in a more effective way. Mantra: Om Om Om Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu Sarvesham Shantir Bhavatu Sarvesham Poornam Bhavatu Sarvesham Mangalam Bhavatu Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Mantra's Meaning: May there be happiness in all May there be peace in all May there be completeness in all May there be success in all The Sanskrit word Chakra first appeared in the Vedas, the most authoritative Hindu text, thousands of years ago. In Ayurveda, yoga and meditation chakras refer to wheels of energy in our body and the seven most important chakras start from the base of our spine and end at the crown of our head. ​ When our chakras are blocked, we are more likely to suffer from illnesses. It is therefore in our interest to keep our chakras aligned and to ensure that our energy flows freely. You can hold chakra stones in the palm of your hand or wear chakra jewellery whilst you chant and listen to this mantra. ​​ Read our article What are Chakras and how do we align them? SHOP NOW

Life can be stressful especially in these precarious times. The healing crystals in our Anxiety / Stress collection are often worn or used to create positive energy around us. We've listed some of the best healing crystals to combat feelings of negativity and stress below. We hope this list helps you find your inner zen. SHOP NOW - ANXIETY / STRESS Amethyst, a stone of spirituality, contentment and meditation stimulates mental clarity, spiritual awareness and intellectual reasoning. It's a Saturn stone that rules Saturday and clears up negative energy. It helps aid depression and balances mood swings. Read our article Amethyst - A Saturn Stone that Increases Mental Clarity and Balances Mood Swings SHOP NOW Carnelian, a stone of empowerment helps the wearer channel their energy positively. It stimulates the Sacral Chakra and increases confidence and motivation Carnelian is also good for the mind. It increases initiative, inquisitiveness, perceptiveness, and analytical abilities. It dispels apathy and increases motivation for success. Read our article Carnelian - The Stone of Empowerment SHOP NOW In Vedic Astrology, green stones are synonymous with the planet Mercury. Mercury represents communication, clarity of the mind and concentration. If you're restless, suffering from insomnia or feeling forgetful, Amazonite is the stone for you. Read our article Amazonite - Communication, Success and Clarity of the Mind SHOP NOW Tiger’s Eye represents the Sun. It's good for creativity, inner peace, clarity of mind and intuition. Its energy is thought to help alleviate depression, increase positivity, perceptiveness and awareness. Read our article Tiger's Eye - A Sun Stone for Creativity, Luck and Protection SHOP NOW Lapis Lazuli, the stone of wisdom, intuition and intellect expands awareness. It increases creativity, clarity and opens the third eye. It helps overcome depression and enhances self-esteem and acceptance. Read our article Lapis Lazuli - The Stone of Intuition, Wisdom and Universal Truth SHOP NOW Selenite, spiritual meditative stone enhances inner peace, insight and wisdom.​ SHOP NOW Aventurine, a stone of decisiveness, increases one’s leadership qualities, creativity and helps balance male / female energies. SHOP NOW

Asato Ma Sadgamaya is a Shanti mantra for peace. It's taken from Brihadaranyaka Upanishads and it's believed that the recitation of these verses brings inner peace to the chanter. This is a morning mantra best chanted at sunrise. The best healing crystals to meditate with are Citrine, Jasper and Tiger's Eye as they are all fire stones. Hold on to them or wear them as you chant. Asato mā sadgamaya Tamasomā jyotir gamaya Mrityormāamritam gamaya Oṁ śhānti śhānti śhāntiḥ From ignorance, lead me to truth; From darkness, lead me to light; From death, lead me to immortality Om peace, peace, peace Meaning Asat - Unreal, non-existence, untruth, ignorance Ma - Me Sat (sad) - Reality, truth, Gamaya gam - Movement Gamaya - Move or lead Tam (tamas) - Darkness, ignorance Jyoti (jyotir) - Light, clarity, purity Mrityu (mrityor) - Death Amrita (amritam) - Deathlessness, ambrosia Om - Word of creation Shanti - Peace SHOP NOW - CITRINE SHOP NOW - JASPER SHOP NOW - TIGER'S EYE