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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.

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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.

Emily Lynam, founder of Yougi, in conversation in the studio.

An interview with Emily, founder of Yougi

Essential oils by the bed for better sleep.

Essential Oils for Better Sleep & Insomnia

A calming aromatherapy moment for anxiety.

Natural Aromatherapy for Anxiety Relief

Hands making a candle slowly, by hand.

Mindful Manufacturing Is The New Luxury

A natural fragrance beside a clean label, compared.

Your Clean Fragrance Contains Hidden Synthetic Chemicals