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Saturday, February 24, 2007

Yerba Mate for Meditation

Yerba Mate for meditation

Many cultures around the world share the tradition of sipping tea while trying to relax the mind and the body. It is the same for the Guarani Indians. Yerba Mate was used by the Indians to heal mind, body and spirit, to make new friends and to heal relationships.

Even if you are drinking it alone, Yerba Mate can still be used to relax the mind, body and soul and to reflect back, gain inspiration or ideas. Take the time to relax and let the infusion soothe your mind and body while you are looking for inspiration. If you cannot find a group to share the mate with, share it with your own friends. Your tea session does not have to be traditional.

Sharing the tea with your family and friends allows you to bond with them and helps them relax as well. The ancients used this technique to heal any wounds or painful experiences between family members. You can put on some relaxing music to enjoy the tea with your friends in a non traditional environment. To make the event more exciting, you can also plan a dance like the Indians would.

How about getting up with a relaxing drink? Have you ever noticed how you feel so good for the entire day if you woke up happy? How about using the Yerba Mate every morning to bring you inspiration, to relax your mind and to fill you with ideas for the rest of the day?

Did you think that all the drinks used in Native American meditation were alcoholic and bad for your health? Along with soothing the mind, Yerba Mate has various health benefits too. It can be used to stimulate the mind, energize the body, to increase focus and of course to release stress.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Caring for Yerba Mate Gourd

Care After each use of your Yerba Mate Gourd:
1. Remove the yerba mate from the gourd.
2. Rinse your gourd with hot tap water.
3. Use a towel to dry your gourd inside and out.
4. Place the gourd upside down on a dish rack or cooling rack, to allow for air flow, and let it dry completely. You can place it in a warm sunny area to speed drying.
5. Once your mate gourd is completely dry store it right side up in a warm, dry, and well ventilated area. A sunny window is a great place to store your mate gourd.

Always inspect your gourd before each use to make sure there are no cracks or mold in it. With proper care and storage, your mate gourd can last a lifetime.