Pathways of Scent Retreat

7th February 2026 | Egypt

Indulge in a one-day retreat where your senses are guided by aromatherapy, inspired by culture and supported by science.

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A retreat with experts in energetic healing, clinical aromatherapy, and olfactory arts supports emotional and mental well-being. Through talks, hands-on sessions, and guided relaxation, attendees learn how scent affects the nervous system, memory, and mood. Interactive stations offer herbal teas, essential oil blends, aromatic displays, and a bonus table of Egyptian blue lotus products. The day ends with a rooftop sunset event to integrate the experience.

Explore the many different paths scent can support your wellbeing

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Meet Your Instructors

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Yasmine ElGhamrawy

Aromatherapist

Yasmine’s work brings together aromatherapy, functional perfumery, and cultural scent traditions.
She guides you to use scent as a practical tool for emotional balance and daily wellbeing.

Scent as Art and Therapy: Crafting Your Own Aromatherapeutic Perfume Oil

A creative, research-informed workshop exploring the emotional and cultural power of fragrance. Learn how the sense of smell influences memory and mood. Drawing from Egypt’s sacred traditions of anointing and perfumery, you’ll experience how fragrance has shaped rituals of devotion and healing for millennia from temple oils and royal ceremonies to modern wellbeing practices.
Materials provided | No prior experience required
Bring: A photo or memory that represents happiness or come ready to bottle the atmosphere around you.
Perfect for:
Aromatherapists, holistic practitioners, and anyone seeking to reconnect with emotion and memory through scent.
In this hands-on session, you’ll:
- Explore the connection between scent, emotion, and memory
- Discover how perfumers build aromatic accords for therapeutic effect
- Blend your own aromatherapeutic perfume oil inspired by a joyful memory or the beauty of the setting
You’ll leave with a bespoke perfume oil, your blending notes, and a renewed appreciation of how scent links us to culture, place, and self.

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Dr. Nicole Bou Khalil

Clinical Aromatherapist

Pharmacist and clinical aromatherapist with a background in public health.
She pioneered clinical aromatherapy services in Lebanon and works within healthcare settings.

Scent in Clinical Practice
Clear Minds, Calm Minds: Aromatherapy for Brain Health
Join Dr Nicole BouKhalil for a research led workshop exploring how the brain responds to smell under stress and cognitive load. You learn how olfactory signals interact with attention, mood, and nervous system balance, and why scent can shift mental state within moments.
Grounded in neuroscience and sensory science, this session links evidence with direct experience. You smell, notice, compare, and reflect, building a clear picture of how essential oils influence mental clarity in daily life.
Perfect for
Anyone curious about brain health, stress support, and practical sensory tools for modern life.
n this hands on session, you will
• Explore how scent affects stress response and focus through brain pathways
• Learn how specific aromatic profiles support calm alertness
• Create a personalised blend to support clarity and mental ease
You’ll leave with your own brain support blend, your formulation notes, and practical insight into how scent can support cognitive wellbeing as part of your routine.
Materials provided | No prior experience required

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Sunita Teckchand

Holistic Aromatherapist and Educator

Founder of The Holistic Alternatives in Dubai, training therapists worldwide.
She integrates aromatherapy with energetic practices to support body, mind, and emotions.

Energetic Healing and Scent
Energetic Healing and Scent: The Chakras & Essential Oils
Join Sunita Teckchand for an experiential session exploring the seven main Chakras, energy centres that connect mind, body, and spirit. Learn how scent influences subtle energy, emotion, and physical wellbeing, and experience exercises that open and align each Chakra.
Perfect for
Anyone seeking a practical, sensory approach to Chakra work, emotional balance, and energetic wellbeing.
In this hands-on workshop, you will
• Understand the function of each Chakra and its connection to physical and emotional health
• Explore essential oils that enhance Chakra energy and vibration
• Create your own personalised blend to support balance and wellbeing
You’ll leave with a bespoke blend, supporting notes, and a sense of alignment, energy, and inner calm.
Materials provided | No prior experience required

Retreat Details

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Saturday 7th February 2026
12.30am - 7.30pm
- Payment & Price Early Bird Offer:
  Book your seat: http://bit.ly/3JildoD
- $92 (25% off) until 14th January 2026. From 14th January 2026, the price reverts to $123.
- Payment is made via a secure online link in USD. Please ensure your card allows foreign currency transactions, as cash payments are not accepted. If you encounter any issues, please don't hesitate to contact us.
- Refunds: Tickets are refundable until 20th January 2026.
- Name changes can be arranged before the event by emailing info@yatlina.com.
House of Kheops, Giza - Egypt
A beautiful setting overlooking the great pyramid of Giza. A truly magical location. Find out more about it HERE
Terms & Conditions
Early Bird Offer: 25% off until 14th January 2026. The discounted price is $92 and reverts to $123 after this date.
Payment: Tickets are payable only through the booking link in USD. Cash payments are not accepted. Please ensure your card allows international payments.
What’s Included: Your ticket covers all workshop materials, your personalised wellness kit, light meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks. Surprise gifts and interactive experiences are part of the day.
Not Included: Travel to Egypt or transport to the House of Kheops. Limited on-site rooms are available on a bed & breakfast basis (first come, first served).
Refunds & Transfers: Tickets are refundable until 20th January 2026. After that date, sales are final. If you can’t attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person by emailing info@yatlina.com in advance.
Event Changes: If circumstances require schedule or event changes, participants will be notified by email and WhatsApp. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be issued. Please ensure your email and WhatsApp number are accurate when booking to receive updates.
More Details: HERE
- Light refreshments and lunch and all material needed for your workshops will be provided.
- Additional items will be available to purchase should you choose to create more products or take some special items with you.
- A goodie bag.

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Highlights

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What to Expect

Expert-led workshops covering energetic healing, clinical aromatherapy, and scent as art and therapy.
Hands-on creation of a personalised wellness kit throughout the day, including products from each workshop, additional tools, resources, and surprises to continue exploration at home.
Take-home materials including printed handouts and a digital PDF to support ongoing practice.
Aromatic exploration stations with essential oils, plant extracts, resins, and botanical materials. Formulate your own blends and purchase additional items to extend your collection.
Interactive tea bar with locally sourced herbs for creating personalised blends. Each participant receives a free sample to take home as part of their wellness kit, with additional ingredients available for purchase.
Plant-based refreshments throughout the day, including herbal teas and nourishing bites.
Rooftop sunset relaxation and soundbath, integrating the day’s learnings and supporting emotional and physical wellbeing.
Special treats and surprises, revealed during the day to enhance the sensory experience and delight participants.
- Energetic Healing and Scent with Sunita Teckchand
  Energetic Healing and Scent: The Chakras & Essential Oils
- Scent in Clinical Practice with Dr Nicole Bou Khalil
  Clear Minds, Calm Minds: Aromatherapy for Brain Health
- Bottling memory. Scent as Art and Therapy with Yasmine ElGhamrawy Crafting Your Own Aromatherapeutic Perfume Oil

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Who Should Attend

This retreat is designed for anyone curious about natural and holistic approaches to wellbeing. No prior experience in aromatherapy is required. The day will appeal to those interested in practical ways to support emotional balance, mental clarity, and personal self-care using fragrance, oils, and plant extracts, with a blend of historical, cultural, and modern scientific perspectives.
No. Whether you’re completely new to aromatherapy or already familiar with it, this is a guided, hands-on workshop designed for all levels of knowledge and interest.

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What is provided

- Full-day access to workshops, talks, and interactive stations
- Creation of a personalised wellness kit including essential oils, blends, and aromatherapy tools
- Printed handouts and a digital PDF for reference
- Access to aromatic exploration and tea bar stations with locally sourced ingredients
- Plant-based lunch, snacks, and herbal infusions
- Rooftop sunset relaxation session
- Opportunity to formulate or purchase additional blends and teas
- Special treats and surprises revealed during the day
- Personalised aromatherapeutic products tailored to your needs
- Practical skills for using essential oils safely and effectively for stress and anxiety relief
- Knowledge of both historical and modern uses of fragrance in wellbeing
- Insight into the mind-body connection through scent, including energy awareness and nervous system support
- A curated sensory experience combining pleasure, science, and culture to enhance everyday wellbeing
- Additional resources, handouts, and digital guides to continue exploration at home

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Special Guest

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Yumiko Inoue

Yumiko Inoue brings nearly three decades of experience in complementary therapy, with a practice grounded in skill, sensitivity, and deep understanding of touch. Her work spans facial reflex therapy, Japanese cosmo lifting, zone face lift, aromatherapy, and manual lymphatic drainage, all delivered through a calm and attentive approach.

For a limited time, Yumiko is offering a small number of introductory sessions at a special rate. These sessions are designed as a taster experience, allowing you to feel how skilled massage and touch therapy can be enhanced through the thoughtful use of aromatherapy products.
This is not a standard treatment. It is a focused, personalised session that introduces how scent, plant based formulations, and precise manual techniques can work together to support relaxation, balance, and visible ease in the face and body.
If you are curious to explore how aromatherapy and touch can support your wellbeing in a refined and grounded way, this is a gentle entry point.

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Special Bonus

Egyptian Blue Lotus interactive table

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As a special addition to the Pathways of Scent Retreat, you will have access to a dedicated Blue Lotus interactive table throughout the day.

This space invites you to explore one of Egypt’s most symbolic aromatic plants through direct experience, not theory alone.
The table is designed as a quiet point of exploration and reflection. You can return to it during breaks, connect what you learn to the workshops, and notice how scent shifts your mood and awareness in real time.
This bonus content was initially planned as a separate workshop. It is now included to add depth, context, and value to your retreat day, allowing you to experience Blue Lotus as part of a wider pathway of scent rooted in Egyptian tradition and supported by contemporary practice.
At the table, you will be able to
• Smell and explore Blue Lotus in different aromatic forms
• Learn about its traditional Egyptian use for ritual, rest, and emotional balance
• Discover how it has been used historically and how it is approached today through modern aromatherapy
• Ask questions and deepen your understanding at your own pace between workshops
There will be a select amount of carefully curated products available on the day to purchase including Egyptian blue lotus absolute, flowers, petals and jojoba infused oil.

Free Herbal Tea Blend

Blend your own herbal wellbeing tea

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Throughout the day, you will have access to a curated herbal tea table featuring a range of mostly locally sourced herbs.

You will be guided to choose plants that support your needs, whether you are seeking gentle energy, digestive comfort, or deeper relaxation.
This experience allows you to
• Explore herbs through scent, touch, and taste
• Learn how simple plant combinations can support daily wellbeing
• Create a loose herbal tea blend tailored to your body and rhythm
• Add a practical ritual you can continue at home
Yes!
Your personalised sample of loose herbal tea blend is included with your ticket.
Additional herbs and special blends will be available to purchase on the day at preferential retreat pricing, should you wish to expand your collection or create more than one blend.
This tea experience is designed to slow the pace, encourage curiosity, and remind you how accessible plant based support can be when guided with care and knowledge.