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Incense: Rituals, Mystery, Lore

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Like a fragrant road map for the soul, incense has the power to transport, carrying with it everything from woodsy traces of Tibetan cedar to the warm, sweet scent of Japanese plum. Its ephemeral fragrance inspires peacefulness, creativity, good health – and even good luck. With practical suggestions to help you incorporate the myriad benefits of incense into your life, Incense is your passport to the fascinating history and lore of this sensuous tribute to nature itself.

For centuries, incense has burned in temples, gardens, mosques, and shrines, enhancing everything from spirituality to romance to health and well-being. Drawing on folklore and wisdom from the cultures of Japan, India, the Pacific, and the Americas, Incense brings the richness of past traditions to the here and now. Discover how incense can bring energy, focus, or relaxation to your world. Take a meditation session to new heights of creativity with the invigorating spiciness of clove, or revel in a hint of sensuous sandalwood accompanying a steamy bath. You’ll also learn about the flowers, herbs, and oils that go into incense and the accessories available to help you further enjoy healing and restorative rituals. Incense is an invitation to engage the senses and unlock the mind.

• Hardcover
• 96 pages
• 25 color photos
• Author: Gina Hyams

From the Publisher
Touching on topics ranging from spirituality to romance to health and well-being, Incense draws on folklore and wisdom from Japan, India, the Pacific, and the Americas. By translating those traditions into practical applications anyone can enjoy, Incense shows how different scents can bring energy, focus, or relaxation to daily life. Suggestions for arousing the senses abound, such as enhancing a meditation session with spicy clove or adding a rich and sensuous juniper aroma to a steamy bath. Incense also describes the variety of incense products available and explains their essential ingredients: flowers, herbs, and oils. Gorgeously rounded out with Susie Cushner's evocative photography, Incense is an elegant gift that soothes the soul and engages the senses.

About the Author: Gina Hyams
Gina Hyams is the author of several books on travel and Mexico, including the Day of the Dead Box and Mexicasa, both published by Chronicle Books. Her work has also appeared in several literary anthologies and in San Francisco Magazine, Salon, Newsweek, and on National Public Radio. She lives in Northern California.

Susie Cushner is a Boston-based photographer whose work can be seen in The Pleasures of Slow Food, as well as Gourmet, Martha Stewart Living, and Saveur magazines.