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The Journal

Notes from the workshop.

A monthly letter from Emily and the Yougi team. Sourcing stories, scent guides, and the occasional slow Sunday read.

All The oils Rest and calm Slow living Scent stories The craft The studio

Emily blending essential oils into a candle at the Yougi studio table

Featured · The studio

Employee Wellness Workshops: A Guide for Teams in the UK

October 2026

What a Yougi team workshop involves, which formats suit which groups, where they run, and how to book one that lands.

Recent notes.

May Chang flower on branch

Spotlight on May Chang Essential Oil

Emily Lynam making candles by hand in the studio.

From my kitchen to Selfridges in two years: the Yougi founder story

A calming bedtime blend used for better sleep.

How customers actually use scent for sleep

Making a candle by hand as a slow-living ritual.

The Art of Slow Living: How Candle Making Reduces Stress

A new-year candle ritual with a written intention.

New Year, New Rituals: Starting 2026 with Mindful Practices