our story
L'ESPRIT DE L'HIMALAYA: BORN FROM THE LOVE FOR MEDITATION
It was the calling to know my true nature that led me to meet a great sage in the Himalayas, with whom I have lived for the better part of the last thirty-nine years. His guidance and revelation of the nature of my true Being, along with the depth of meditation, remain at the core of my life.
ESPRIT DE L'HIMALAYA: THE NAME, AN EVIDENCE
The name Esprit de l'Himalaya was born from my resonance with the divine essence of this land and its culture, as the Spirit of the Himalayas revealed itself to me.
Andréa Jutras
Equally named AADI SHAKTI, is the founder and director of Esprit de l'Himalaya. She is French Canadian and has spent a great part of her time in the Himalayas in the last thirty-nine years.
Along with Esprit de l'Himalaya, she shares the essence of her meditation practice and the non-dual vision in Canada, Europe and in India.
To know about the teachings and seminars she offer: click here:
Echoes of the Sacred: Artisans and Traditions of the Himalayas
In the heart of the Himalayas, expert artisans skilfully weave intricate patterns, embodying centuries-old craftsmanship and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region.
I was touched by the sense of the sacred that weaves itself through the lives and traditions of the inhabitants of the Himalayas, especially expressed in their woven creations.
They wove patterns through their shawls that represented the vibration of their gods and goddesses.
MEET OUR DYNAMIC AND DEVOTED TEAM
Our Ethical Practices especially empower women and their communities:
Uplifting Lives, Supporting Fairness, and Preserving Nature
We partner with manufacturers who align with our values, providing fair wages and empowering all workers, especially women, to uphold their dignity. Our commitment not only strengthens the local economy but also prioritizes fair pay, eradicates child labor, and promotes eco-friendly practices.
Meet our weavers
GIVING BACK
It is important to us that we share the fruits of our work at Esprit de l’Himalaya. With this in mind, any purchase from our BUDDHIST COLLECTION will contribute towards the support of a small monastery of Buddhist nuns in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. We truly honour and appreciate their devotion to their practice. Here is a video of the monastery.
our shawls
We promise you an honest and transparent representation of the fibre composition of all our shawls and blankets.
OUR UNIQUE SHAWL COLLECTION:VARIETY, QUALITY AND TRANSPARENCY
Esprit de l’Himalaya offers you a unique variety of meditation shawls and yoga blankets of exceptional quality.
Currently, many shawls are sold online under false representation. For someone without extensive knowledge of fibres and their market value, it is almost impossible to discern the true value and fibre content of a shawl.
We promise you an honest and transparent representation of the fibre composition of all our shawls and blankets.
At Esprit de l’Himalaya, we love to work with noble fibres!
Our talented Himalayan artisans are masterful in the weaving of fine fibres such as pashmina, cashmere, angora, merino and silk, as well as more rustic fibres such as yak.
We have selected a collection of the finest pashmina and cashmere meditation shawls, woven in different sizes. We use the best pashmina in the world, sourced from Ladakh, and the finest cashmere from Mongolia.
From time to time we are able to offer exclusive and rare collectors’ items in these regal fibres.
Quality Assurance:
Our Himalayan artisans' exquisite craftsmanship meets the high standards of our international clientele, with meticulous attention given to finishing each shawl.
Every order undergoes rigorous inspection by our team to ensure flawless quality before it reaches you.
