Welcome to the Journal
A place for musing, reflections and conversations on all things bathing.
In Creative Conversations with Allee Richards
We are back with edition three of our Creative Conversation series, a space to learn more about our community, dive into the rituals, creative lives and bathing habits of artists, writers and creatives we admire. This time, we sat down with Allee Richards, author, theatre producer and avid swimmer.
Soaking up history in Italy’s ancient bathing waters
In Italy, bathing's ancient past is always present
Wrap Up: The Dip Issue #1
A free publication, straight from the hearts and minds of our team at Sense of Self.
The ancient wisdom of the steam bath
Origins and benefits of steam rooms and Turkish baths
Finding a place to unfurl
Existing outside of where we live and where we work, ‘third spaces’ allow us to be a version of ourselves untethered to responsibilities and ideals.
Daily Ritual: The benefits of spas and bathhouses
Reasons to relax and unwind in Melbourne’s biggest bathhouse.
Gifting experiences instead of things
Gifting experiences instead of things. In the age of feeling ‘time poor’, to give someone time together might be one of the greatest gifts of all.
Taking the plunge: The benefits of cold water immersion
This little guide to cold plunging has been written to add to the knowledge you can draw from your own body.
Ways of bathing, alone and together
Looking beyond the introvert-extrovert binary offers a refreshing perspective – that we can draw from each at any given moment.
In Creative Conversations with María Angelico
We are back with edition two of our Creative Conversation series, a space to learn more about our community, dive into the rituals, creative lives and bathing habits of artists, writers and creatives we admire. This time, we sat down with María Angelico is an award-winning actor, writer and artist
Creating space for idle time
On technology, burnout and what the concept of 'yutori' can teach us about embracing a few hours away from screens.
In Creative Conversation with Katherine Brabon
Introducing our Creative Conversation Series. We love learning more about our community, and we started this series to dive into the rituals, creative lives and bathing habits of artists, writers and creatives we admire.
How rigid thinking impacts your mind and body
By creating distance between ourselves and 'the rules,' we can think and live with a little more fluidity and flexibility.
The impact of spatial design on the self
How does a built environment welcome or hinder each person that passes through it?
Shaking off winter's sense of restlessness
Whether you're heading overseas or staying local this winter, the bathhouse offers some of what we seek when travelling.
The many different kinds of spontaneity
Should inaction be considered just as spontaneous as action?
When did 'self-care' become so competitive?
When busy or stressed, comparing yourself to others’ stories of self-care begins to feel like you're losing a race you didn’t know you were in.
Adjusting, adapting and acclimatising to the rhythm of summer
It's time to embrace the summer season of long days and warm nights at your own pace.
There's no 'right' way to embrace spring
Some of us might embrace spring's early light, while others will need a slower start.
The ancient history of water and wellbeing
From ancient Mediterranean bathhouses to 18th century European spa towns, for thousands of years we've been drawn to water for restoration.