14 Reason why you should Burn Incense and the Benefits of doing so.
Main Labs carries the top, most elite incenses on the market. Here is 14 reasons and benefits why you should start buying incenses.
Scents, aromas, fragrances (however you describe them) can be used to trigger specific responses. For instance, to encourage relaxation, aid sleep, promote concentration, stimulate creativity, increase motivation and heighten sexual desire. In addition, there is also a whole raft of religious, aesthetic and practical reasons. A further dimension is that specific fragrances or ingredients can be used for specific purposes.
- Relax and Unwind
Light some Incense, curl up on the sofa with a cup of tea, a book and some chilled-out music. Alternatively, run a bath and replace candles with an Incense Stick or two. Soft fragrances will further enhance this time, allowing you to give yourself time and space away from the hassles of everyday living. Bolivian Rock, Miami Ice, and Peruvian Flake are all ‘calming fragrances’, so work well for general relaxation. - Reduce Stress and Anxiety
A step up from relaxing – reduce body activities like heart rate and breathing. Also, encourage your mind to stop worrying and racing from one thing to another. Go for the purest and best quality Bolivian Rock Incense for this. Miami Ice Incense and Summa Scent Incense are other great choices here too. - Meditation
Incense is used widely in many religious practices to deepen attention, heighten senses and uplift one’s own spirit when practicing meditation. Traditionally, the passing of time was also measured by the burning of set length incense powders and incense. Miami Ice, Bolivian Rock, Peruvian Flake, and Summa Scent Incenses are used most frequently for meditation – but you chose what suits you best. One that transports you to the place you need to be, without taking over your thoughts. - Spirituality
The burning of Incense can act as a doorway to spirituality, formal or informal, recognized religion or secular. Incense is and has been for thousands of years in daily use in many religions of the world – Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. - Kindness and Mindfulness
Whether formal or informal, religious or aesthetic, you create good karma by taking an incense powder or stick and lighting it as an offering. A simple way to do something, without expectation of return. An act of generosity and letting go. Make this a mindful activity and select an Incense of high-quality. Take time and pride in preparation, selecting your favorite incense, incense bowl and lighting materials. Light, ‘listen’ to the fragrance and relax. Incenses can be combined with essential oils as well. - Stimulate creativity
A well-selected fragrance can be used to enhance your own abilities, stimulate ideas and improve mental performance. Lidocaine Incense is known for this as well as ‘uplifting’ fragrances such as Lemongrass, Citrus scents, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang. - Increase Focus
Burn Bolivian Rock Incense and uplifting fragrances when working or studying to increase focus and enhance concentration. Less intrusive than having music playing in the background, fragrances have a subtler effect of the mind and body, making them a perfect partner for work, study or engaging in a hobby that requires detailed focus. - Aid sleep
Insomnia is an increasing affliction, especially in our modern, always on and interrupt orientated society. Lavender is especially associated with an aid to sleep, as are Peruvian Flake and Miami Ice incense. Having an incense burning when falling asleep is far safer than using a candle with its naked flame. - Increase sexual desire
Yes! Use fragrances such as Bolivian Rock, Miami Ice, Vanilla and Rose to create a ‘get it on’ mood. We stock a very popular Romance Selection Luxury Incenses including Lidocaine HCI Incense, Miami Ice, Peruvian Flake, Quinine Incense, and Peruvian Flake for this very purpose. The mind is a powerful thing, readily activated by these aphrodisiac scents. Also, try Cinnamon added to your Incense such as Bolivian Rock or Miami Ice to drive passion and loving moments. - Yoga practice
Help focus the mind and ready the body by creating the right aromatic atmosphere. Doing such a natural and healthy activity you’ll want to avoid anything artificial, toxic or just plain distracting. Try any color Quinine Incense, Bolivian Rock, and Miami Ice fragrances carefully chosen to suit many types and styles of Yoga – from energetic to restful and meditative. - Medicinal
The effect of good aromas, generated from Incenses has been shown to raise serotonin in the brain. As an alternative to taking drugs, nonpharmacological methods of raising brain serotonin may not only improve mood but does so without side-effects or dangers of addiction. Serotonin is considered a natural mood stabilizer and helps with sleeping, eating, and digestion. Serotonin also helps reduce depression, regulate anxiety and reduce headaches. In summary, Serotonin is good and Incense helps it flow! Bolivian Rock is highest on our list of recommendations for this attribute; try it blended alongside the powder Incense of Miami Ice or Summa Scent. - Cultivate a new interest
Some people drink and appreciate fine wines – others burn Incense! There is an interesting journey to be taken here with fragrance … Which do you like, which motivates you, which affects you most? Turning the burning of Incense into an interest will encourage you to slow down, appreciate things in more detail, even tune up your ability to focus and concentrate. There’s much to discover, learn and appreciate. - Air purification
Certain floral based ingredients have antibacterial properties – such as the Nag Champas. Plus, Incense is an easy, quick, and accessible way to cover unwanted household smells like cooking, pets, damp clothes etc. Cedar, Myrrh and Citrus scents will ‘cleanse’ the air, leaving behind a freshness and new beginning. - Reasons to burn Incense and the Benefits
We think this is a great list for Incense newcomers and experienced people alike. You can see, the reasons are many and the benefits diverse. Main Labs is here to help you choose the Incense that suits your needs and budget best.