Chelsea, New York
Crystal Shop, Sound Healing & Meditation Garden in Chelsea, NYC
213 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011. Open daily 12 to 7.
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CrystalsClusters, points and tumbled stones, chosen by hand
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BraceletsGemstone bracelets, custom fit in the shop
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IncenseNatural incense for meditation and ritual
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SageWhite sage and palo santo for cleansing
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CandlesSoy, coconut and beeswax candles
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MetaphysicsExplore our metaphysics collection
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Sound HealingCrystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, gongs and drums
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Tools for Self RealizationTools for meditation and inner practice
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Our Mission
Mama Gaiam is a crystal shop, sound healing studio and meditation garden on West 14th Street in Chelsea. We offer crystals chosen by hand, custom fit gemstone bracelets, sage, incense, candles and meditation tools, and a quiet garden where you can slow down in the middle of the city.
“Conscious choices lead to empowered living.” Max, our founder
Meet Max
Max Ananda founded Mama Gaiam after more than 40 years of practice in meditation, sound healing and Nada Yoga. He studied physics at Columbia University, human energetics at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and yoga at the Integral Yoga Institute, and has taught harmonics at the New York Open Center.
Today he chooses every stone in the shop himself, and he is usually there to show you around, share a breathing practice or let you hear the bowls.
Sound and Structure
"Sound is not just heard; it is a physical structure. In this clip, I am demonstrating how the hands can act as acoustic couplers, literally shaping the air to modulate the harmonics I am singing. By changing the aperture and angle of my hands, I can filter specific overtones, amplify the resonance, and direct the frequency with precision. It is the art of sculpting sound in real-time." (Max)
Watch, then visit
Follow @mamagaiamMama Gaiam is truly a special place, a peaceful metaphysical sanctuary in the heart of Chelsea. I found a beautiful crystal I had been searching everywhere for. And when you visit, make sure you say hello to Max.
A very welcoming and spiritual place. I wanted to get some stone bracelets and I ended up learning much more about crystals, guided meditation and more.
Max, the owner, is beyond welcoming and knowledgeable. You can tell he deeply cares about each and every person who enters his shop. Would 1000% recommend!
He took the time to explain how his physics and mathematics background informs the sonic healing ceremonies he hosts. An uplifting conversation and a pleasant sensory experience.
Ethically sourced crystals and a wide selection of incenses as well. Always a great experience shopping here.
Went in for incense and left with a new friend! And some really lovely incense, of course. Max has great energy and a beautiful store.
A great place to shop for crystals and other tools for healing. Max, the owner, is a fountain of wisdom.
I am so grateful that I walked into this store! I love my new crystal. This shop is the real deal and I could not recommend it enough!
The owner was very knowledgeable, helpful and kind. He also gave me amazing breath work, Qigong and meditation advice. The quality of the crystals is unlike anywhere I’ve been before and affordable.
Max greeted me with a smile and generously took the time to offer a tour and share his knowledge. This space really is an oasis in the city.
The owner helped me find a beautiful crystal in my modest price range that was perfect for my daughter, and did a video showing her how to use it to meditate. So much better than an “I <3 NY” keychain.
I stopped in and it was an amazing experience. Impromptu meditation lesson with qi gong and breathing technique. I loved the atmosphere and energy!
If you want to literally step out of NYC right on 14th street, step into this store. It’s out of this world.
I randomly walked into this crystal shop and was so lucky to meet the owner. Such a beautiful place, truly owned by beautiful people.
Lovely and inviting space filled with positive energy. Truly the type of spiritual space I was looking for, with a great assortment of crystals.
Magnífico lugar, variedad de cristales e instrumentos, pero sin duda Max hace la diferencia de cualquier otro lugar. Descúbrelo.
Notes on a wall
Welcome inside the creative space of Mama Gaiam, where innovation meets mindfulness. Here Max takes you behind the scenes for an in depth look at his methods and workflow. Through a blend of quantum field theory, modern techniques and conscious creativity, he shares how ideas evolve from concept to reality. Whether he is experimenting with new modalities, sound healing techniques or wellness in his creative practice, Max invites you to explore the connections between art, music, business, science, yoga and conscious living in the city.
Join Us
Mama Gaiam is a young start up in the wellness field. We are looking for volunteers, conscious interns, masters and co founders who share our mission of raising human consciousness and well being. In the future we hope to host art exhibits, serve herbal teas and organic smoothies, and hold yoga classes in our garden. If this resonates with you, please send your resume to max@mamagaiam.com.