CREATE YOUR OWN TEMPLE

HEAVEN + EARTH

Temple Beautiful began in ancient Egypt as a great Centre of Spirit; the arts, meditation, wellbeing + higher consciousness. Housed within a huge pyramid, it's inner walls and ceilings were adorned with constellations in opalescent hues. There people elevated their consciousness by raising their creative energy – their emotions – through the senses; art, music, dance, singing, chanting, exquisite decor, fragrant incense and meditation ☆

 This same sense of spirit pervades Temple Beautiful's celestial aesthetic conjured by artist designer + founder Sonya Rothwell to elevate our consciousness ☆

"Temple Beautiful's 'cosmic jungle' vibe is a blending heaven + earth" says Sonya; "Nature brings us closer to spirit or higher consciousness, so we like to bring her inside" 

 Create your own Temple Beautiful ! First, energetically clear your space by smudging it with sage (used by high priests and priestesses of ancient Egypt) or palo santo (favoured in South America by shamans and medicine men) to create a protective energy field around your temple, clearing negative thoughtprints and unwanted energy. Simply 'go within' for a moment to still your mind and connect with your higher self. In that pure state of connection, burn the sage or palo santo letting its smoke fill the room. As you do so, briefly hold a vision of your beautiful temple feeling clear, fresh, anew. That is all. Remember, it’s the purity and intention of the person clearing the space that’s important, not the item you are using to do it ☆

Next, align your space. Best-selling author Freddy Silva is a leading researcher of ancient civilizations, sacred sites and their interaction with consciousness. Freddy works with ancient secrets – the kind of knowledge once guarded by ancient Egyptian spiritual teachers – to create an in-depth guide to Templemaking. He outlines several principles such as attracting magnetic lines of earth energy, how to apply sacred geometry, the correct use of crystals, stones, cardinal direction, and the subtle forces of pyramids. You can also watch his documentary on Gaia ☆

"There are certain keys that open certain doors" say Freddy Silva. “Once you know what they are and what they do, by using your conscious intent, magic starts to happen … mastering our own reality, rather than allowing events to dictate our lives. Ultimately it’s about possessing knowledge that empowers you to be a co-creator in this world, to live your dream awake”

 Finally, adorn your temple with beautiful things that uplift you. Colour, crystals, feathers, paintings, lavish textural pattern, celestial mandala motifs and shimmering pearlescent hues. For a 'hot house' feel add orchids, tropical plants and life-like butterflies subtly scattering here and there as if just settled on a palm frond, drum shade or painting. Fill the air with a fresh rainforest fragrance and birdsong for a tranquil touch of inside outside living ☆

01. Artro Armchair, Orbit Saturn £1,495

02. Sacred Geometry Drum Shade, Golden Jade, 500x500mm £395

03. Nirvana Velvet Throw, Aqua, single £795

04. Lightening Dining Chair, Infinity Blue Velvet, £1,495

05. Butterfly Effect Cushion, Blu, from £115

07. Rainbow Naga Georgette Silk Scarf, Noir Pink, 100 x 200mm £245

08. Sādhanā Geo Giclée Print, from £795

09. Holographic Universe, Copper Wallpaper, roll £190

All above by Sonya Rothwell available from GalleryBeautiful.com

06. Artificial 3D Butterfly Wall Stickers, £8.99 www.amazon.com

09. Artificial Silk Heliconia Palm Tree, 170cm, £190.90 www.justartificial.co.uk

10. Artificial Phalaenopsis Orchid, 80cm, £99 www.sia-deco.com

11. Artificial Silk Heliconia Palm Tree, 170cm, £190.90 www.justartificial.co.uk

12. Rainforest Incense, £1.70 www.anaturalmagick.com

13. Meraki Rainforest Room Spray, £16.50 www.trouva.com