Ori Asé Q&A

• What is the purpose of waist beads?

Waist beads serve as a mindful tool to aid us on our journey. Waist beads can be worn for many reasons such as weight management, adornment, spirituality, personal growth journey, supports fertility, embracing sensuality, and yoni wellness. Waist beads serve as a mindful tool for any personal purpose intended for.

• What is the difference between standard and ancestral beads?

The difference between standard and ancestral beads is size. Ancestral beads are smaller in size, approximately 1.9mm. Standard size beads are approximately 3.1mm, slightly larger.

 

• What is a semi permanent waist bead?

Semi Permanent does not mean "unbreakable", but it simply means that the waist beads remain on you throughout the duration of you wearing the beads. Semi permanent waist beads will bond with you while you sleep, shower, and during your daily activities. 

• What does Ori mean?

Ori directly translates from the Yoruba language as "Head". We all conduct ourselves with our inner and outer heads, weather we're aware of this or not. Our inner head is the most honored of the body. Our Ori gives us access to the higher state of consciousness as we open to what is beyond our preoccupations. The Ori connects us to the universal soul. What is important is for our minds to be properly balanced and functioning in order for all other aspects of life to be aligned.

• What does Ase mean?

Ase is power, giving you the authority and command of what you speak. The use of the word Ase is commonly used after prayer in place of stating "Amen" or "So will it be". Ase is the ability to manifest whatever you want.

• How can I utilize waist beads for weight management?

When wearing waist beads for weight management they then take on the role of becoming your honest best friend. Waist beads have both an immediate effect as well as a long term. Waist beads are mindful tools therefore keeping you engaged with body attunement. For instance, while we may be engaged in conversation with our loved one as we enjoy our favorite meal, we may tend to overeat because we are so much engaged in whatever else may be going on rather than hearing signs from our body that we are "full" or have eaten to the capacity of our stomach. Therefore, rather at the table or four months down the line if you've gained inches in you abdomen or back your waist beads will become a bit snugger and roll up. Equally so, as you lose inches in time you will see that your waist beads are looser and drop down on your abdomen.

• How can I connect with waist beads on a spiritual level?

Connecting with your waist beads spiritually will happen many of ways. Color energy, crystal energy, your own personal reason for wearing waist beads, the intention for you wearing the beads, including fertility, self confidence, weight loss, and solar plexus healing, all these are connections open to you while wearing waist beads. Waists beads could also symbolize the start or end of a personal journey/growth in your life.

• What is color energy?

Just as we human beings bring our own unique energy to life the same applies for color. Each color has its own frequency and produces specific energy while having a nutritive effect.

Here are a few examples,

Beautiful blue represents knowledge, health, and decisiveness. Blue hue is a mentally-relaxing color. Blue has a pacifying effect on the nervous system and brings great relaxation. The hue connects us to holistic thought, and gives us wisdom and clarity enhancing communication and speech. Traits of blue: Loyalty, tactfulness, affectionate, inspiring, and inventive. Our throat chakra is also governed
by the tone of blue energy.

The frequency of the color yellow brings wisdom, clarity, and self-esteem. Clarity of thought, increased awareness, stimulated interest and curiosity are all apart of Yellow's vibe. Yellow energy is related to the ability to perceive and understand. The yellow energy connects us to our mental self and happens to be the color of friendship. Traits of yellow: Optimistic, confident, and intellectual. Our Solar Plexus Chakra is governed by the yellow energy.

The ever-growing color Green packs a frequency list like no other such as growth, fertility, nature, renewal, rejuvenation, harmony, balance, the productive meadows of the Earth, healing, good health, to retain or regain a youthful appearance, goals, money, financial success, earning increases, financial or material gain, possessions, abundance, generosity, charity, matrimony, and is a symbol of the Goddess and her green earth. Our heart chakra is governed by the hue green. Green traits: Understanding, self-controlled, sympathetic, compassionate, generous, humble, nature loving, and romantic.

Color Chart coming soon!

• What is crystal energy?

Every single authentic crystal is birthed from our planet Earth. Just as every person, thing, and entities all have vibrations and energies you better believe crystals do too. Each crystal is unique as the vibration it brings. Quick example, a Red Garnet serves a lower vibration (just as the Root Chakra) whereas an Amethyst brings a higher level of vibration (such as the Crown Chakra). Each vibration offers a specific healing energy that can be used for targeted purposes. Seeking protection, research Obsidian. Ready for love, try Rose Quartz. Own a business, I always suggest Citrine.

• How many waist beads can be worn at one time?

It's your preference. Some choose to wear one waist bead for years on in, and other choose to wear 17 at one time. There is such a thing as I refer to as "switching out your belly" and all that means is that when you feel the time is divine to depart with your beads, you may do so. Some choose to add and/or remove beads at the start of a new year, a sentimental date or as they grow with child.

• Can all ages wear waist beads?

Yes.

• Can men wear waist beads?

Yes, as a mindful tool waist beads can be serve woman, men and children.

• Can a pregnant woman wear waist beads?

Yes, not only can does pregnant woman have purpose for waist beads but we also create fertility strands as well. 

• Does Ori Asé offer restring services for broken waist beads?

Not at this time.

• Does Ori Asé offer removable or elastic waist beads?

No, we only offer waist beads utilizing ancient authentic thread.

 

• How long does it take to ship Ori Asé strands? 

Ori Asé waist beads strands are all created by hand therefore please expect for strands to ship out approximately 10 days after order has been submitted.

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