Workshop Elements — Adventures in Yoga Pants

Glass

The first glass was natural obsidian from volcanoes, used long ago to make arrowheads, knives, jewelry, etc.

Sand

Sand is finely ground quartz, silica, and other geological materials, including gemstones.

Shells

Shells are, of course, strongly associated with the element of water, as well as the moon, which drives ocean tides.

Granite

Granite is composed primarily of quartz and feldspar. It is an igneous rock and is formed from magma.

Sandalwood

It is a sweet and woody fragrance, a classic Asian note—milky, soft, sturdy, and rich.

Rose

Roses smell clean, fresh, and intensely romantic, with nuances of powder, wood, and fruit.

Lavender

Easily recognized by its long stem and purple flowers, lavender is an aromatic clean note, ranging in scent from medicinal to licorice-sweet.