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kids fleece vest
Calm Clothes for Children
Calm Clothes for Women
Calm Clothes for Men
Martial Arts Clothes

Inner Practice: Traditionally, Zen clothes have always been comfortable and calming. In most Buddhist and Taoist countries, normal daily clothes have been solid colors, natural fabrics, and simple styles. In almost all contemplative centers now, the daily ware is kept simple and subdued as part of the inner practice of calming and clearing the mind. Today, people practicing mindfulness, martial arts, and Zen continue to ware natural fabrics in solid colors: brown, blue, white, black, gold, maroon, gray and kaki. These traditional color tones have proven helpful for cultivating concentration and awareness. While bright colors and most patterns visually stimulate the mind, most parents and teachers agree that children live in an overly stimulating and busy environment that does not promote mental focus or balance. Simple solid colors in clothing can help promote a calm environment. Solid pastels could work as well as the darker tones. Experiment for yourself. No doubt, there is a time and place for artsy clothes, and fun or flashy clothes that are abundantly available. ZHS is offering this section for your consideration especially if you are trying to develop more calmness and clarity in your environment. Try the "Mindfulness of Clothing" practice at home or at school. The clothes we all ware may have more influence on our lives (and that of the people we are around) than we realize. In general, let simplicity and elegance guide the way. Order online, or help support your local clothes makers. Drive less.

women gabardine blazer
Children's Clothes
Lands' End
Infant and Toddler Clothes
Girls Clothes
Boys Clothes

Calm Clothes for Women
Lands' End
Practical and Elegant:
     *Slacks of all kinds
     *Shirts and Sweaters
     *Skirts and Dresses
jersey knit pants     *Gabardine Blazer
     *Comfortable Shoes

Zapelle
Comfort and Beauty:
     *Meditation Cotton Set
     *Shanti Cotton Set
     *Classic Tunic and Cropped Pants
     *Woven Check Cotton Set
     *Saffron Cotton Set

American Apparel
Made in the U.S.A., with many natural fabrics.

taekwondo uniform
Calm Clothes for Men
Lands' End
Practical and Smart:
     *Knit T-shirts
     *Pima Mesh Polo Shirts
     *Cotton Turtlenecks
     *Long Sleeve Shirts
     *Portuguese Flannel Shirts
     *Denim Shirts
     *Meditation, Men's Regular
      31 "Jersey Knit Pants"
     *Slacks of all kinds
     *Comfortable Shoes

American Apparel
Made in the U.S.A., with many natural fabrics.

Martial Arts Clothes
Uniforms and Supplies for Every Practice


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