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    Maybe on Monday

    4.8 (25 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Maya gave Freddie a little sound bath with him inside the singing bowl!!!  So special
    Alexandra H.

    Finally a truly "local,family owned" import shop. Maya and her family live in the Monterey Bay, but are originally from Nepal. Maya travels to Nepal and hand-picks her inventory from the local craftspeople, then has it sent back to the states. It is very affordable for handmade imported crafts. They have a great selection of incense, and it always smells great in here! When you visit the shop you always get a very personal and intimate experience. There is a story behind every object for sale and otherwise, so if something speaks to you, ask them about it. My partner and I are after the perfect singing bowl, and they give us as much time to find it, we still haven't made the commitment, yet we keep coming back to try different bowls. Today Maya let my 6 month old stand in their largest bowl and played it for him. I won't go anywhere else for gift shopping, especially when everything comes with a story! Thank you guys for being here!

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    Steven C.

    So happy that we stumbled into this shop. It has some really cool stuff from around the world. But it is the beautiful spirits of the people that make this place sing. My 6 year old son, Theo, and I spent about an hour there. Maya was so wonderful with him. My son was complaining about being tired from all the playing at the park. She offered him some water and a banana. She answered all his questions about all the masks. She showed him and another kiddo all the singing bowls and drums and let them try them all out and experiment with them. I am excited to go back next time to hear about her travels.

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    Love the energy of this place! You will too ... Lots of culture in this place lots of color and lots of positive vibes

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    6 years ago

    Drove over to check out the store, hours were posted as opening at 10. Waited until 10:45 and no one showed up.

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    We will see you guys soon :)

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    Very friendly shop owner and a true dharma follower... kindness before business, 5 stars review!

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    Thank you Markus, hope you are enjoying the racing stools :)

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    So much positive energy in one place. Hard to stay away. One of my favorite stores to visit in Monterey.

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    Hi Michelle! Sharing love and light, always. Namaste!

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    Thank you so much for the note, we look forward to your next visit.

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    Maya travels to Nepal and hand-picks her inventory from the local craftspeople, then has it sent back to the states.

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