Summer invites us to slow down and really notice — the colours, the sounds, the textures, the tastes and scents that make this season so alive. When I remember to tune more fully into my senses, it grounds me back into my body and the moment. Here are a few of my favourite sensory anchors for summer wellbeing.
SIGHT: Nutra Organics Super Greens + Reds
I love the vivid colours of summer – a riot of zinnias, marigolds and sunflowers edging the garden, blazing against blue skies. Meals become a feast for the eyes too, with tomatoes, capsicums and cucumbers finally abundant.
When life gets busy or those nutrient-rich colours are a little harder to come by, Nutra Organics Super Greens + Reds is a good option. It’s a simple way to add more vibrant plant goodness to the routine, supporting energy and immunity: a splash of summer brightness in a glass.
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SOUND: YogaSleep Nod Sound Machine
This favourite is currently out of stock until early February, so be sure to add it to your wishlist in the meantime as it’s certainly worth the wait.
When I was little and getting worked up about something, my mum would encourage me to go and sit by the stream and listen to the water. That advice has stayed with me.
Summer can be wonderfully energising, but also a bit overstimulating – especially for little ones, with visitors, activities and looser routines. The Nod Sound Machine brings those soothing water sounds (and many others) wherever you are. My nine-year-old especially loves the waves and rain settings – cooling, calming and gently grounding.
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TOUCH: Eco by Sonya Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub
I adore that tumbled, clean feeling after a good session in the waves – like a layer of old energy has been sloughed away.
Summer extremes can be tough on skin though, and this salt scrub offers the best of both worlds. With its lovely texture and bright lemongrass fragrance, it’s invigorating without being harsh, leaving skin soft and beach-pebble smooth.
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TASTE: BioBalance Cacao Powder
I’m sipping this as I type, so the rich, earthy flavour is easy to conjure. This cacao feels deeply sustaining to me – complex enough to rival coffee, but with a much gentler effect.
For me, it’s both delicious and grounding. Even if, realistically, I only remember to take a few sips mindfully then gulp the rest, every little moment of presence helps.
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SMELL: The Herb Farm Energise Mood Mist
I love the subtle uplift of this energising mood mist – perfect for the summer vibe. With all the extra socialising and activity, keeping one in my bag makes it easy to do a quick reset between plans.
A few spritzes and a mindful breath or two before rushing headlong into the next thing, help keeps me feeling centred during full, sunny days.
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Tuning into the senses doesn’t have to be another thing on the to-do list. Even a few mindful moments – noticing a scent, a sound, a taste – can bring us back to ourselves. Summer moves fast, and these tiny rituals help me savour it more fully, one sense at a time.
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