Take a walk on the spiritual side at Kitsilano’s longstanding metaphysical bookstore. In business since 1970, Banyen is dedicated to helping Vancouverites expand their consciousness with its collection of more than 20,000 titles on Eastern and Western philosophies. Nourish your mind, body and soul with books and multimedia kits on dream alchemy, holistic tarot, Pagan astrology, magnetic meditation and many more alternative practices. The shop also carries candles, incense, yoga mats, crystals, chimes and other lifestyle accessories to help you achieve a totally Zen state of being.