What if we could not only smell a fragrance but also feel it? In this immersive two-hour workshop, CHŌWA invites you to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with yourself through the power of scent. Guided by Naomi, fragrance expert and founder of CHŌWA, and Melanie, a mindfulness facilitator, this session blends meditation, sensory exploration, and self-reflection.
Through a unique scent exercise and guided meditation, you’ll experience how natural fragrances can clear the mind, open the heart, and evoke deep emotions. Learn and feel the healing properties of essential oils — such as rose to open the heart or sandalwood to build inner strength — and discover how scent can become a tool for mindfulness and self-care.
Join us for this scent journey and embrace the practice of simply being.
More about Naomi
With a background in the luxury fragrance industry at Chanel and Guerlain, Naomi experienced how scent is often marketed as a tool for external validation. However, the loss of her mother made her change perspective. Without realizing it at first, it was the subtle presence of essential oils during the psychologist session that created a sense of safety allowing her to reconnect with her emotions. It was only later that she fully grasped the power of scent: not as a quick fix to open hearts, but as a gentle guide to reconnect with emotions and part of self care rituals.
This transformative experience led to the foundation of CHŌWA, her meditative scent brand. Naomi is passionate about helping others experience the subtle yet profound impact of fragrance in self-awareness, emotional healing, and mindfulness. Through CHŌWA, she invites others to slow down, breathe in, and embrace the present moment - from scent to soul.
Melanie – Creating Safe & Soulful Spaces
Melanie loves bringing women together in a way that feels warm, open, and deeply connected. Through her women’s circles, dinners, and immersive gatherings, she has seen how true connection—whether with others or with scent—starts with feeling safe and at ease.
At this event, she will guide you in slowing down, leaving behind the rush of the outside world, and arriving fully in the moment. With simple grounding exercises, breath awareness, and mindful connection, she helps soften your nervous system—creating the perfect space to experience the power of scent.
With her warm and inviting presence, Melanie makes it easy to let go of distractions and drop into a state of awareness. She believes in the magic of intentional gatherings, where safety and softness open the door to deep and meaningful experiences.
