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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.

Natural, clean and traditional fragrances compared.

Natural vs. Clean vs. Traditional: What’s the Difference in Fragrance?

Ten calming essential oils to soothe the nerves.

10 Essential Oils to Soothe and Calm Your Nervous System

A gentle, calming scene for a hard day.

15 tips to try when struggling emotionally

Warming winter essential oils for candle making.

Winter and Festive Seasonal Essential Oils for Candle Making

A Manifest candle and diffuser on a shelf.

Understanding Manifesting and How to Use Your Manifest Candle and Diffuser