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Bookstores 101: Where are the spiritual and metaphysical bookstores in NYC? (Photos)

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July 22, 2009

Updated: April 2013

Namaste Bookshop

2 W 14th St New York, NY 10011
(212) 645-0141

Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

This shop has a unique and large selection of Eastern & Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional & music CD’S & DVD’s, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books- including Spanish

The Quest Bookshop

240 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 758-5521

Monday-Friday, 10am - 7pm
Saturday & Sunday, 12 noon - 6pm

"A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Heart of Midtown Manhattan"
This bookshop has been open for business for over 30 years; it is owned and operated by the New York Theosophical Society, which has been serving the spiritual needs of New Yorkers of all religions and creeds for well over a century.

Astrology, Tarot, Mind, Science, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Paganism, Western, Esotericism, Occultism and Magic, Feng Shui, Yoga Health, Healing and Exercise, Alternative Medicine, Spiritual Teachers, Children and Parenting, Animal / Human relations, Chakras, Tantra, Cassettes, CD’s and Video’s.

Stick, Stone & Bone (website is down as of 2013)
111 Christopher St.
New York City, NY
212-807-7024
A nice selection of metaphysical books and a assortment of “New Age” and Native American CD’s add to its eclectic inventory, along with a small Egyptian section. Add to this, cases of the finest cut and polished mineral specimens, crystal animals, a liberal helping of deity statues, and a large selection of jewelry.

A.R.E Edgar Cayce Bookstore
The Bookstore is located in the A.R.E. Center
241 West 30th Street,
2nd Floor, Buzz in #102,
New York, NY 10001.

Hours: (may vary - so phone 212-691-7690 to check schedule)
Mon. - Wed. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday: Noon - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Books on Cayce, Cayce Health Care, Spiritual Topics
• There is a River
• Edgar Cayce's Diet and Recipes
• Atlantis
• Psychic empowerment
• Tarot and Astrology

Cayce health products:
• Cayce Herbal Remedies and Formulas
• Skin care treatments
• Castor oil treatments
• Therapeutic massage products

Gems and Gift items
• Himalayan salt crystal lamps
(emit negative ions when in use)
• Selection of Gems
• Incense
• Copper bracelets, cold coins and magnets (recommended by Cayce for their healing properties)

Institute of Religious Science Bookstore
14 East 48th Street,
New York, NY 10017
Tel. (212)688-0600
Fax (212)688-0603
Web Site: www.fcrsny.org
E-Mail: fcrsny@aol.com

Fantastic selection of Science of Mind books and cassettes, Early New Thought Authors, Ernest Holmes, Law of Attraction.

Rudolf Steiner Bookstore
138 West 15 Street, NYC
between 6th & 7th Avenues

Bookstore Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday, 1pm to 5pm,
and half an hour before and after most programs

Largest selection of Steiner Books in NYC
Anthroposophy
Anthroposophy
Waldorf Education
Parenting
Children's Stories
Curative & Special Education
Medicine, Health & Nutrition
Biodynamic Gardening & Farming
Self-development & Meditation
Spiritual Research
Karma & Reincarnation

New York Open Center Bookstore

22 East 30th Street NY, NY 10012
Ph: 212.219.2527

Bookstore Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am-10pm & Sunday 10am -6pm

An eclectic selection of books from eastern, western, and indigenous spiritual traditions for soul, body and mind and an array of world music, cards, aromatherapy products, and unique gifts.

Integral Yoga Bookstore
227 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-929-0586

Monday to Thursday
8:45 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
8:45 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday
9:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
(Sundays in August
9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Sharing space with the Integral Yoga Institute, the Integral Yoga Bookstore has a select assortment of the finest books on Yoga, spiritual growth and holistic health. Our topics include: meditation; world religions; spirituality; holistic health; Ayurveda; vegetarianism; veganism; live foods; macrobiotic nutrition; cookbooks; prenatal and postpartum yoga and health; children’s yoga; arts and creativity and more!

The Bookstore also carries yoga props and supplies including: yoga mats, yoga mat bags, meditation cushions and benches, blocks and belts. We also carry devotional altar statues, bells, sacred imagery jewelry, cards and gifts.

You will also find a great selection of DVDs (for beginners, advanced students, prenatal and postpartum women, children, and seniors) and a beautiful selection of music, yoga and relaxation CDs.

East West Books
78 Fifth Avenue @ 14th Street
New York, New York 10011
Phone: 212-243-5994.
Fax: 212-243-7591
Email: bookpos@eastwestnyc.com

Update (2010):East West Bookstore closed its doors on Fifth Avenue in NYC

Comments

  • Bookstore Lover 3 years ago

    Update:

    The Open Center has moved to 22 East 30th Street between 5th and Madison. Also, EastWest Books is in the midst of going out of business.

  • Malka 3 years ago

    I am afraid the Bookstore Lover's info is incorrect. East West Books is NOT in the midst of going out of business and we encourage you to check our website for all of our upcoming events and sign up for our eblast which features all of our new arrivals. Our sales pro's offer their expertise in many areas such as Buddhism, martial arts, crystal healing, aromatherapy and yoga. We hope we will see you soon!

  • Dharma866 2 years ago

    Update:
    East West Books has closed their doors.

    But just a couple stores down a new esoteric bookshop has opened called Namaste Bookshop.
    They have a huge selection of books and gifts, including crystals, incense,
    and even have all types of readings and book signings held in the store.

    Great to have a esoteric bookshop back in the Union Square area.

    Namaste Bookshop
    2 West 14th Steet
    on the corner of 5th Avenue
    New York, N.Y. 10011
    212- 645-0141
    http://www.namastebookshop.com
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Bookshop/167484336604265

  • Walter 11 months ago

    Although they are not a bookstore, one of the best sources for healing crystals and gemstone metaphysical healing tools such as massage wands, pendulums, crystal skulls and crystal balls, and pyramids is ROCK STAR CRYSTALS in midtown Manhattan on W 28th St. Call them at 212 675 3065 or go to their website for direction: www.rocksgtarcrystalsmanhattan.com They do carry information on the metaphysical properties of crystals and minerals and their staff is really helpful.

  • Anonymous 6 months ago

    And now. In 2013.They are all closed. Not many left.What is happening. Do people not need the stores anymore ?

  • Rachel 4 days ago

    Love these stores I've been to almost all of them. Integral is my favorite. Recently bought a book I absolutely love about Taoism and personality types in a relationship - - www.amazon.com/Power-Personality-Types-Love-Relationships/dp/0989337707/

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