Touch is critical to our wellness. Touch soothes us, decreasing the markers of stress. Touch cultivates a feeling of safety and trust. Blogger Shante Fagans reflects on her revelation during a recent henna session.

We created our anointing oils as lavishly scented personal incense: saffron + rose, amber and sacred hinoki cypress oils.

Henna is both mundane and sublime. And for some, henna is a healing experience.