At Yama, our essential oils workshop with Anashi Escents is more than just a creative activity — it’s a sensory ritual. We believe healing doesn’t only happen in grand gestures; it lives in the scent of a room, the softness of breath, the intention behind a touch.
Their plant-based, intuitive approach to essential oils has become an anchor in our retreat offerings, giving guests the chance to connect to scent as a tool for presence, intuition, and creativity. We sat down with them to learn more about their process and the essential oil workshop they now offer exclusively to retreat leaders at Yama.
Can you tell us how Anashi Escents began?
Anashi was born out of a deep longing to reconnect with nature and ancient healing traditions. It started with a few homemade blends I made for friends, and slowly grew as I learned more about the emotional and energetic power of plants. Anashi means “silent scent” — a reminder that not all things need to speak loudly to be felt deeply.
What inspires your work with plants and oils?
Nature teaches us everything if we’re quiet enough to listen. I’m inspired by cycles — moon cycles, seasons, emotional cycles — and how plants mirror them. Every scent holds a frequency, a message. My work is about translating that into something people can carry with them.
Tell us more about the workshop you offer at Yama.
It’s a beautiful, hands-on experience where guests create their own essential oil roll-on blend. We begin with scent meditations to help participants connect with what they’re feeling or needing, then I guide them in blending oils that support that intention — whether it’s grounding, clarity, heart-opening…
What do you hope participants take away from it?
More than just a roll-on, I hope they walk away with a deeper sense of connection to themselves, to plants, and to the moment. There’s something very empowering about crafting your own scent. It’s like bottling a piece of your own essence.
Do you have a favorite oil or blend?
That’s like asking a mother to choose her favorite child! But lately, I’ve been drawn to blue tansy, frankincense, and patchouli — it’s calming, deep, and a little mysterious.
How do you see scent as a healing tool?
Scent bypasses the rational mind and speaks directly to memory, emotion, spirit. It can ground us instantly, or lift us out of heaviness. When used intentionally, it becomes a bridge between the physical and the subtle, the outer world and our inner state.
Is there a scent that reminds you of Yama?
Vetiver, definitely. Deep, earthy, ancient. It smells like stillness. And a touch of lemongrass for clarity and light.
This is more than a workshop — it’s a ritual, a remembrance, and a beautiful offering to include in your next retreat at Yama. Anashi’s sessions can be booked as an additional activity, giving your guests a moment to connect with scent, intention, and plant wisdom in a way that’s sensory and soulful.
Want to include this in your next retreat?
Reach out to us to explore how to integrate the Anashi workshop into your upcoming experience.
