The Amayori Sento

The Beauty of Dry Brushing

Dry brushing, or “body brushing,” is a wellness technique that has been around for centuries. In the past year it has received overwhelming attention from the beauty-wellness industry and has ev...

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The Story & Inspriation Behind the Cherry Blossom Ritual

                 In Japan, cherry blossoms are known as “Sakura.” The trees bloom their beautiful flowers in late March through early April.  Once fully bloomed the flowers last about two weeks be...

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Amayori | Self-Love through Scent and Self-Care

  Today I want to talk about self-love.    I created Amayori to help women bring beauty into their lives through scent and self-care. I hear so many women say that they don't have the ti...

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My Favorite Spa Water Recipe

  As a self-confessed water addict, I am always amazed when I hear people say they struggle to get their 8-12 glasses down every day.    Drinking water can be life changing in many ways. I fin...

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A New York City Walk in the Woods

  The other day I was walking around New York with a good deal on my mind. I though it would be wonderful if I could go for a long walk in the woods to think and sort through my thoughts.  ...

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Embracing the Beauty of Uncertainty

One of the things that I decided to work on in 2015 was my fear of the unknown.   Rather than look at this fear as something I need to "fix" within myself, I am putting a positive spin on...

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How To Have a Zen Morning

    Most of us are not morning people. Like many, I used to cringe and pull the blanket over my head when the alarm rang. Over the course of many years this has changed. I now wake up around 6:00 ...

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Too Good Not To Share: Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

  Early winter is persimmon season in Japan. Persimmons, also called hoshigaki, are commonly given as gifts to friends. Many countryside houses feature their own persimmon tree. This delicio...

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