A bit of back story...

In the midst of very challenging times, I had a bit of beautiful serendipity which I want to share with you all. Some of you know that several years ago, I took a small group of intrepid pilgrims to India where we had a wealth of remarkable, life-changing experiences. Part of that trip - and by far my personal favourite part of the journey (which included visiting the incomparable Taj Mahal) - was spending several magical days in McLeod Ganj. Called a "suburb of Dharamshala", McLeod Ganj is actually located nestled in the Himalayas above Dharamshala at the end of about the windingest road I have ever experienced (including Lombard St!). It is hard to describe the energy of a place like McLeod Ganj - a place that the Dalai Lama Monastery calls home. I found myself referring to it as "the heart of the world".

One of the most precious elements in my sound healing "medicine bag" is the beautiful singing bowl that I purchased in McLeod Ganj. It called to my heart in the place of heart (at a time we were connecting to the Heart Chakra in our advanced chakra work). I call it my "Heart of Tara" singing bowl and I was blessed by the grace of a sweet nun at the Monastery who said a prayer over it while she held it to her third eye.

I have kept in touch with a couple of the amazing people I met on that trip. Recently, Qomer Fayaz, one of the lovely guys I met in McLeod Ganj, who is absolutely passionate about singing bowls, contacted me. He shared with me a few of the stunning singing bowls he has available, for a truly phenomenal price (which includes a cushion, a mallet, and shipping). Given where things are at with Covid, I am not in a place to bring a bunch of singing bowls into The Hive and Grove, much as I would love to. But also, given where things are at, I felt a very strong nudge to try to help someone whose country is reeling under the full brutal impact of what we have all been going through. So I decided to share what information I have in all my areas :-)

Since our enthusiastic exchange about singing bowls, Qomer has shared some other stunning items that he has in his shop. I am happy to share them here in case anyone is interested in purchasing items from him. The prices shown here on this page are those given to me by Qomer. These are not Hive and Grove sales. 100% of the funds go to Qomer in India.

See something you fancy? Email me at hiveandgrove@gmail.com.
I will pass the information along to Qomer and you will have your cherished item in your hands before you know it.
All prices include shipping (via DHL) Minimal duty and tax charges may apply.

Handcrafted Singing Bowls


Though the origins of singing bowl in use and practice is shrouded in mystery, they have long been associated with Tibetan monastic meditative practice. These beautifully crafted bowls are powerful vibrational healing tools, creating sound waves that entrain the brain to move into Theta frequencies, recalibrating the energy field and inducing relaxation of body and peace of mind. Easy to use for both sound healers and non-practitioners, some studies have shown many benefits of working with singing bowls including stress relief, lowering blood pressure, improvement in mood including alleviating depression, and stimulating the immune system. They are gorgeous, healing works of art.
Buddha in Mandala
18 lbs, 40 cms
US$800
(includes stick, mallet, and shipping)
Kundalini
16 lbs
US$700
(includes stick, mallet, and shipping)
Protector of Dalai Lama: Wisdom
19 lbs, 46 cms
US$750
(includes stick, mallet, and shipping)
In additional to the beauties above, Qomer  has a wide range of phenomenal singing bowls available from medium size (around US$200) to giant bowls you can stand in (around US$700) to full sets of Chakra bowls (around US$1,000). To see and hear the bowls that are available, click the button below. Prices are listed in the video title.

Handpainted Thangkas


Handpainted on silk or cotton, thangkas are traditional Tibetan Buddhist teaching, devotional, and meditation art. Each piece typically depicts a central deity, lama, bodhisattva or aspect of the life of Buddha surrounded by very elaborate scenes or many very small figures. They often come framed in a complementary colour of fabric with an additional cloth that can be drawn over the painting when not being used for meditation in order to preserve the exquisite piece of art.

(Image left from Wikipedia: Monk painting thangka in Llasa 1938

For more information about symbolism, size, and price, click on the images below.

UNIQUE! Tibetan Meditation and Prayer Kit


Specially crafted and designed, you won't find a set like this anywhere else! All the elements needed to create a powerful meditation experience together in one themed kit. Each kit comes with Tibetan prayer flags, genuine Potala healing incense, a sandalwood mala, and prayer shawl (the type typically taken to the Dalai Lama Monastery to be blessed), as well as a unique singing bowl, thangka, and pashmina chosen to create a beautifully aligned meditative theme. The only additional element you need to bring is you!

For more information about each kit, click on the images below.

"Happy" Drums

The tongue drum (also referred to as a steel tongue drum, a tank drum, or a hank drum) is a relatively new instrument belonging to the idiophone family of percussion instruments. Inspired by ancient "slit drums", tongue drums have generally 7 - 10 "tongues" on the top which are tuned to different notes. They are like the individual strings of a guitar or the keys on a piano, allowing for different rhythms or melodies. To play a note, you must hit a tongue with your fingers, hands or a mallet. The drum itself amplifies the sound and is released through the slits of the tongues. When you hit more than one tongue at a time, you create a chord. By mixing and matching the notes and chords on the steel tongue drum, you can create beautifully sounding melodies, with little or no previous musical knowledge or experience. They are beautiful looking and beautiful sounding!
Tongue Drum in browns and pinks (US$250): includes carrying case, mallet, and shipping.
Tongue Drum in blues and greens (US$250): includes carrying case, mallet, and shipping

Kilim Rugs


Kilims are flat-woven rugs without any pile, achieved by weaving the threads in a crosswise method. These rugs were mostly made in Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and other oriental countries in Asia, Central Europe and north of Africa. Given the different areas, kilims can come from they have different spelling variation, the most popular is kilim. The design typically consists of a border pattern that runs along the sides of the kilim. Inspired by nature, kilims are scattered with motifs, symbols, totems & patterns. Some are easily distinguished as a representation of the weaver's natural environment and some are traditional legacies inherited through ancestors.

For more information on pattern, size, and price, click on the images below.

Balochi Rugs


Balochi or Baluch Rugs are traditional tribal rugs that are made in the wider area of Baluchistan on the eastern borders of Iran and western Pakistan and southern Afghanistan. Balochi rugs often present geometric motifs and tribal designs, and because initially they were made for the use in nomadic tribes inside the tribal tents, they were often weaved in smaller sizes.

For more information on pattern and size, click on the images below. The price of each of the rugs pictured below is US$340