FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. How do I use/burn my OM Candle safely?
Please refer to the bottom label on your candle. Never leave a candle burning unattended. Always burn candles on a heat resistant surface. Keep all burning candles away from children and pets. Additionally the National Candle Association lists safety rules which can be found here:
http://www.candles.org/safety_rules.html
2. Do I have to be "spiritual" to make use of an OM Candle?
People of all faiths and beliefs can benefit from the uplifting message of an OM Candle. Independent of considering yourself spiritual or not all human beings seek to improve their life, experience happiness, and have a sense of purpose and meaning.
3. What do you recommend for those new to meditation?
There are many meditations techniques that work with an OM Candle. The following can help introduce you:
Find a clean and quite place to sit and relax.
Start by taking several slow deep breaths to clear out the lungs. Close your eyes and quiet your mind. Bring awareness to your breath moving in and out. See the flame of the candle in your mind’s eye and feel the energy of the word you chose. Begin to repeat your word alternating it with OM to focus the mind. Work up to a daily 10 minute sit.
4. Is OM Candles Eco-friendly?
Yes. We use recycled yoga and healthy lifestyle focused magazines as our primary packing material. We work only with vendors that abide by eco-friendly principles and look daily for ways to reduce our own impact on the environment.
5. What should I do when my OM Candle is finished burning?
We recommend cleaning and recycling the glass jar container. Use your imagination to find fun creative ways to reuse the jar or tin.
6. Do you ship internationally?
We currently ship within the United States and Canada. International orders can be made by special order. Please contact us for shipping methods and rates.