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A look at London’s Spiritual District
So you went to university, you go to the gym. Maybe you've been travelling, maybe you're a world-class hiker, or a wannabe hiker, or maybe you just know your shit. So that’s your mind and body covered. What about your spirit? Perhaps you follow an organised religion or choose science and atheism as your God. However, if you're a wandering soul, you're reading the right article.
Granted, spiritual enlightenment isn’t something money can buy, but a good shop around London’s spiritual district is a good place to start. Hit up Covent Garden’s Store Street, Museum Street and Neal Street for Buddha on a Bicycle, the Astrology Shop and loads more.
The Astrology Shop's range of tarot cards is international and diverse, including gay, feminist and erotic decks. The range of crystals is also comprehensive if crystal healing is your hype, and they are well stocked in a wide range of jewellery styles to wear crystals in. They offer horoscopes, tarot readings and forecasts. It's a bit of a curiosity shop, stocking fantastical sacred objects from all around the world.
Buddha on a Bicycle has a great bookshelf, sets of Mandala cards and a gorgeous array of singing bowls, the Tibetan musical instrument often used to help focus meditation. Their Therapy Room is great for yoga, meditation events and alternative healing.
But don't forget: you can reach Nirvana without spending a penny. Check out these online meditations to step in the right direction towards clearing your mind without leaving your seat. If you have a smartphone, Headpsace is a great meditation app. Free yoga is offerred all across London in Buddhist centres, google your local one.
Traditional science and 'healing' can vom up a lot of shite - see hysteria. However, it's good to bear in mind that science is a reliable source of truth, in many cases. Research and interrogate all systems of spirituality and religion before diving in, and look out for the points where they contradict science, so that even if you choose a traditionally unscientific path, you can do so in awareness and for your own reasons.
