Incense is the original & most ancient form of perfume. It’s also where Bodha began & this week we return to Japan's 'incense island' to meet with generations of makers.
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The ceremony of the seasons is nature's pause. Honoring this in your own way helps you reconnect with yourself & the fundamental flows of life. Lauren Trend, founder of Self Practice share's her seasonal reset for self-reflection & inspired action.
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If the mid-year crunch has got you mindlessly rushing through your self-care this is for you. Fran Miller, founder of cult-fave F. Miller skincare shares her mid-year skin reset with us.
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We're half-way through the year and if you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the idea of 2020 you're not alone. Leigh Patterson, founder of the Moon Lists shares five questions for mid-year malaise.
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We all know there's piles of dogma, rules, theories & advice around eating. But the majority of it, fueled by an industry trying to sell you more food, focuses on what we eat, rather than how we eat.
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In preparation for our scent dinner we've been testing out some recipes using ingredients from the perfumers' organ. These little scent additions are a lovely way to add a layer of complexity to simple dishes.
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Welcome to our first ever scent dinner. A meal designed around classic perfume categories, in collaboration with Michelin star restaurant Orsa & Winston.
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When we started Bodha I was full of hope, fear & so many questions 'will this ever work?, who do I think I am to do this?, will anyone like it?'. Four years on and we're excited & grateful to share our next evolution…
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The current life trajectory goes something along the lines of: learn for 20'ish years, work for 45'ish years, relax for 20'ish years. But what if you tried doing things a little differently?
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Your personality is not hardwired, a matter of genetics or simply 'who you are'. Your nature is complex, curious and capable of evolution.
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Every perfumer has their own approach to creating a scent but for me everything begins with the concept - what's the feeling, therapeutic quality, shape & texture I'm trying to create?
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Fragrance is the leading cause of skin inflammation. If you care about what you put in & on your body, understanding what goes into your favorite scent is just as important.
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Wearing a natural perfume is a little different from the synthetics you might be used to. Sure you still spritz or dab, but to enjoy a natural perfume to its full potential requires some education.
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Sound is a physical experience. 'There's no organ system in the body that's not affected by sound, & vibration .' - Dr Mitchell Gaynor
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Where does an experience begin & end? Most of us identify so strongly with our mind we perceive emotion to come from thought.
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In difficult times scents that help your nervous system ground & earth can be especially helpful. There's a natural correlation between where a scent ingredient grows and how it affects you on a physical and physiological level.
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A favorite poem by a favorite poet for any time you need a mental balm. Read, breathe & repeat.
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When we or someone we love is in pain we often try to help by offering solutions. But sometimes the greatest kindness we can offer is the willingness to acknowledge and sit with the uncomfortableness of life.
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More than anything we believe in the power of taking a moment every day to reconnect with yourself. So it means the world to us to see you creating & enjoying your own scented rituals.
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