Ayin - Journal

Kairos, the concept of deep time

Kairos, the concept of deep time

The moments we have created throughout the year are suddenly a thing of the past. Without reflection, they may go lost forever.
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Niksen: A Dutch ritual of doing nothing

Niksen: A Dutch ritual of doing nothing

Origin: Holland / Netherlands Northern Europeans make a lot of time to savor life and increase well being. In Denmark, they practice Hygge, a concept that tries to maximize our...
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Death Valley National Park

A Visit to the Cemetery an Ancient Ritual

Why do we visit cemeteries? Mortality is a rough deal. We go through a lifetime of high's and low's only to end up in the gutter. 
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A Bath with an Ayin Towel

The Bath an Ancient Wellness Ritual

Submersion in water is something that many enjoy. It has almost become a luxury to take a proper bath due to the time it takes.
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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Hygge: A Danish Ritual on Time Well Spent

According to many studies, Danes are some of the happiest people on the planet. Many claims that this is because of a ritual called “Hygge,” also known as Scandinavian wellness.
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Resident Orca

The Hungry Residents of San Juan Islands

The resident orcas of the Salish Sea return to the waters around Vancouver and Puget Sound to feed every year.
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How we can help save bees

How we can help save bees

Bees are an essential part of our ecosystem, and we can do a lot to ensure that they thrive in our local and global environments.
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Smudging

Smudging: A shamanic cleansing ritual

Smudging is like ritual alchemy — altering and shifting the air around us, and transforming a mundane experience into a mystical one.
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Turkish Towel

How to spot an Authentic Turkish Towel

Turkish towels are considered to be the first towels ever made, and remain popular all over the world today. Here's how to spot an authentic, high-quality product.
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Forest Bathing

Shinrin-Yoku: The Japanese Ritual of Forest Bathing

The idea is simple: if a person takes a relaxed stroll through a forest or natural area, there are calming, rejuvenating, and restorative benefits to be achieved.

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The importance of rituals

The importance of rituals

How small acts of repetition can help us find ourselves.

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Oosouji

Oosouji: The Japanese Art of Spring Cleaning

The Japanese consider it unlucky to drag past baggage – including clutter and dust – into a new year. Here's why you should too.
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