Intention candles for your meditative and spiritual rituals

An essential accessory at the heart of your daily rituals, the intention candle is designed to channel and amplify your intentions. Depending on the context, it can be likened to an energetic treatment or a spiritual support that improves both the consistency of your intimate commitments and their scope. So, which energy candle should you choose to practice your rituals in the best way? HOZHO, creator of scented energy treatments for the home, reveals all the secrets of ritual candles .

What is an intention candle?

An intention candle is a tool designed to create an energetic context conducive to meditation or ritual. Positive intention rituals, in particular, offer a moment of connection with oneself. They allow one to manifest one's dreams and desires and focus one's energy to achieve them. These intentions can concern love, abundance, healing, kindness, inner balance, or even listening. These introspective activities take different forms and names in many cultures and beliefs. They are sometimes referred to as prayer, meditation, or yoga.

Sankalpa , for example, is one of the oldest forms of intention rituals. It is a yogic practice rooted in the art of resolution , the vow of balance , completeness and serenity . It is a personal oath that allows us to realign our mind , soul and body with our environment and the elements of the Universe. Intention rituals therefore mobilize energies and expose our heart to a tangible reality. It is this which stimulates our mind and our feelings to give rise to virtuous actions, oriented towards the achievement of a concrete objective. We thus speak of the power of intention .

Many terminological and practical variations weave this universe of intention rituals: mindfulness , personal development , prayer , etc. Intentional candles therefore cover an infinite number of names:

ritual candle;
spiritual candle;
meditation candle;
purification candle;
protective candle;
wellness candle;
chakra candle;
ceremonial candle;
relaxing candle;
candle for the soul;
full moon candle;
positive intention candle;
energy balance candle;
harmonization candle;
spirituality candle;
guided meditation candle…

Although they sometimes differ, especially in their composition, these scented candles are intended to develop inner peace and balance. At HOZHO, we create high-quality , handcrafted energy candles , crafted using the knowledge of ancient peoples.

Our indoor candles with active energetic ingredients are used in numerous body-mind-soul-universe alignment rituals. Some introduce higher entities into this transcendental perception, which are the subject of specific prayers. Our intention candles are above all the promise of an energetic and olfactory experience conducive to the awakening of the senses and intuition. They rebalance the energy flows in your home to promote a state of full awareness, clarity, and letting go.

Why use a ritual candle?

Intention candles are used in activities related to spirituality , psychological and emotional well-being , purification, protection and energetic harmonization.

Energy care

Energy treatments are alternative practices that exist in several alternative medicines and spiritual practices:

reiki;
chromotherapy;
lithotherapy;
acupuncture, acupressure and reflexology;
Tuina massage;
tai chi;
Marma treatments;
the Kundalini;
Shiatsu;
auriculotherapy;
magnetism
feng shui
energetic aromatherapy …

Added to this are a variety of indigenous beliefs perpetuated in America, Oceania, and Africa. Although each has notable differences, there is nevertheless the use of natural elements, notably energetic plants . These are used naturally, in essential oil, in fumigation, or in moxibustion. This is the case, for example, of natural incense, Palo Santo, white sage, patchouli, sandalwood, myrrh, or mugwort.

But in a closed environment like a home, burning incense is often discouraged. It's difficult to find pure incense today, free from synthetic fragrances and ingredients that facilitate combustion, such as charcoal. It's therefore not suitable for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, or those with breathing difficulties. Many incense products, as well as room fragrances and fragrances, are therefore classified as indoor pollutants.

To optimally practice your spiritual activity and your energy rebalancing rituals, you can use handcrafted intention candles . At HOZHO, we design energy alignment candles specifically designed to accompany your meditative and spiritual exercises. They ensure long-lasting combustion and release volatile energy compounds that act on concentration , positivity , introspection and serenity .

Among our ranges, we offer the “Purifying Flame” collection which offers intention candles to purify the home . They contain Palo Santo, the plant par excellence for chasing away negative energies and attracting positive vibrations. It is associated with white sage, known for its purifying virtues, and bamboo which channels and strengthens the energetic benefits of the essences. These intention candles to cleanse negative energies can be used daily or during specific energy treatments.

The “Protective Flame” collection offers intention candles for energetic protection . Its compounds include myrrh, cedar, and patchouli, a unique synergy with fruity incense notes specifically designed to protect your home and its occupants. These intention candles for protection rituals are particularly suitable during periods of vulnerability linked to stress or mental fatigue.

“Harmonizing Flames” are designed to balance the vibrational frequencies of your living spaces. They contain sandalwood, red rose, and oak. This combination of energetic plants helps elevate the spirit, reduces stress, increases mental and spiritual strength, and dissipates negative energies. They are sometimes used as chakra balancing candles during meditation and yoga.

Our latest creation, the “vitalizing” range, is designed to stimulate your positive energies, release your creative forces and create an inspiring atmosphere.

Meditation and relaxation

The benefits of intention candles in meditation are multiple, as they act as both a medium and a meditative support. On the one hand, they create an optimal energetic climate intended to unleash your powers of introspection and liberation of the mind. On the other hand, they constitute a focal point that is even the subject of its own meditative exercise: candle meditation .

These are intention candles to calm the mind and improve focus . They contain energetic organic compounds known for their calming and transcendental properties such as sandalwood, rose, and oak. They also help anchor intentions during meditation sessions and thus improve the consistency of your approach.

Scented intention candles for relaxation enhance the state of letting go, they act on both the energetic, sensory and emotional levels. Their natural ingredients activate the brain areas linked to pleasure, which releases oxytocin and endorphin, the hormones linked to comfort , happiness and a feeling of fullness .

Full Moon Rituals

The moon is associated with the cycles of life due to its natural influence, observed since ancient times. It passes through different phases: new moon, crescent, full moon, and waning. All of this forms a 29.5-day cycle called the lunar cycle. This cycle recalls the natural rhythms of life and time, such as the menstrual cycle, the seasons, and breathing.

In fact, the duration of the lunar cycle is very similar to the menstrual cycle, which lasts an average of 28 days in women. This cyclical similarity, and the effect of gravitational force on ocean tides, reinforces the symbolic association between the moon and human beings.

The regular changes of the moon, which thus passes from darkness to sunlight, influences water and the cycles of nature, making it the star of transformation . This celestial power is thus the subject of a specific ritual intended to link its intentions to those of the natural, bodily and emotional cycle. During these rites of kindness towards oneself, we use full moon intention candles . Their function is to reinforce our intentions by the power of change, the cyclical force of renewal , of our natural satellite.

Yoga sessions

Yoga postures, called asanas , have several objectives, both physical and mental:

they improve flexibility and muscle strength;
they strengthen physical and mental balance;
they help to release accumulated tension in the body;
they stimulate internal organs, improve circulation and digestion;
They develop body and mental awareness, the body-mind connection, and lead to greater inner harmony.

There are many different types of yoga: Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Bikram, Iyengar, and Kundalini. Some intention candles enhance positive energy and help with concentration and the mind-body connection. In meditative yogas, based on conscious breathing, deep relaxation, and raising inner energy, they create an atmosphere conducive to inner balance.

Morning or evening rituals

Morning and evening rituals consist of setting your intentions to start the day well and end it by calming the mind and refocusing your energies. In this context, we use purifying candles , protective candles or harmonizing candles. They serve to support your daily routine by establishing a beneficial appointment with yourself and stimulating your positive energies.

How to choose an intention candle?

There aren't many stores specializing in energetic intention candles on the market, and not all of them are transparent about their manufacturing methods. Natural ingredients, energetic virtues, manufacturing techniques, burn time, environmental impact, health effects... There are many aspects to consider before purchasing your intention candles online or in-store.

Active energy ingredients

The transformation of energy plants into essential oils or oily macerates requires a rigorous process. Plant selection must also take into account their energy compatibilities. Their growing environment is equally important to ensure the highest content of energy principles.

At HOZHO, we select organically grown plants grown in the Basque Country and selected by an energy practitioner. Our plant blends are studied for their energetic and aromatic properties and contain no pesticides or artificial fragrances.

Natural, non-toxic composition

Our plant-based candles are made from 98% natural ingredients. We use soy wax and a cotton wick without resorting to polluting industrial combustion products. Our intention candles also ensure a prolonged burn and a gradual release of energetic aromas.

Handcrafted and ethically produced

Our ranges are created with respect for nature and humanity and are the result of high-end French expertise. We value each participant in our production and work towards the same goal: to create fragrant energetic treatments that pay homage to Life.

Discover the complete collection of our HOZHO intention candles to elevate your meditative and spiritual rituals in your daily life.

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Dash, P. (2023). DIALECTICAL UNDERSTANDING OF KᾹMA, NISHKᾹMA AND SANKALPA. Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences . https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v2i10.170 .

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