Lola Tillyaeva (Till)

As humans, we are wired to be touched. “To touch is to give life.” - once said Michelangelo. Give a hug! Open up your arms - open up your hearts - we need it now more than ever.

Have you ever wondered what your body is made of? It consists of molecules of water, earth, and air - from the exactly same matter as the nature around us. Our bodies contain nothing extraordinary that doesn’t exist in nature, we are just a part of it. Our beliefs can change our lives. Our current understanding of our role in relation to nature is built on the human egoism inflated by the technological progress. A new awareness of ourselves as a part of nature is indispensable for saving our future generations. Image by Nuno Serrao

I am delighted to share with you that The Harmonist will be releasing a collection of five new unique scents in October. We have worked incredibly hard over the last few years to create the new Yang Collection. With the new collection, The Harmonist also takes on new visual features. We have put a lot of meaning in the new collection. In addition to the brand's new aesthetics, we are the first luxury perfume brand to completely eliminate the use of plastic as the main component of the inside part of the packaging, which has been used in the perfume industry for decades. We have replaced these plastic components with environmentally friendly materials. Frankly, for a small niche brand in a world of huge corporations, this was a daunting task, and we are very pleased and proud that we were able to achieve these results. We hope that with the new collection The Harmonist will consolidate its position at the forefront of luxury niche perfume brands. Follow future announcements in my feed! Thanks to everyone who has supported me on this path for making The Harmonist a success!

Did you know that walking in nature has positive effects on our wellbeing? It is especially beneficial for those who are struggling with burnout, anxiety, or depression. Walking in nature at least once a week can help us improve our heart condition and decrease our blood pressure. Our stress hormone, cortisol, decreases and our breathing becomes more relaxed. As you receive more oxygen, you boost your immune system and restore your cells. The cognitive function of your brain also improves! And all of these benefits are completely free! ☺️😁 By walking outside in nature, we focus on what is happening in the present moment. It is a great practice to foster mindfulness in your everyday life. After all, you become more grounded and grateful, you submit yourself fully to the present moment instead of going into a rabbit hole by overthinking your past and future. Allow nature to heal you - just walk.🚶🌳

Never before have humans slaughtered so many animals to satisfy our need for consumption. These facts about human interaction with our planet are soberingly shocking. Do you know that only 4% of all animals on the planet live in their wild natural habitat? The vast majority, about 60%, are livestock such as cattle which we breed for our food consumption. Paradoxically, in a world where we produce enough food to feed everyone, 821 million people – one in nine – still go to bed on an empty stomach each night. What’s wrong with humankind? Photo: Shaaz Jung

Photo by Pedro Díaz Molins

As I grew older, I began to appreciate the early morning hours. But when I was younger, I strongly felt that I was a night owl by nature. Back then, going to bed earlier than midnight was a near impossibility. By accepting that our habits, our bodies and our beliefs change throughout our lifetime, we are able to fully enjoy a vast spectrum of our own experiences. Today, I understand how much potential there is in the early morning hours. My golden rule during my morning routine is to not check my phone for the first hours after waking up. I try to keep the mornings for myself, enjoying every bit of the sunrise. If you are keen on starting meditation, I highly recommend using the early morning hours. It is one of the best times to practice meditation. ☀️🧘‍♀️

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This notion of duality & balance is at the core of the Harmonist’s philosophy. Our scents harness this balance to reach a state of spiritual wellbeing through fragrance.

Where I am from, the birth of boys is considered more favourable. Often, women and girls are discriminated against from birth. And even though women’s rights have been progressing in many parts of the world, more radical change is needed to achieve #genderequality.

This decorative #pattern on the ceiling of Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah in Bukhara (1652) is formed by simple geometric shapes. Through ancient studies, the scientists, astronomers, and mathematicians of Islam worked on establishing these motifs as integral part of their #culture.

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With this in mind, my team and I built the perfume house #TheHarmonist.

This is our #planet. We must dispel our ignorance. We are as interconnected with #nature as nature is with us—when we try to separate ourselves, it is to our detriment and to hers. 

#TheHarmonist #harmony #balance #lolatillyaeva #lolatill #earth #nature #spirituality #environment #philosophy #flower #uzbek #culture #uzbekistan #perfume #scent #quote

Lola Tillyaeva - March 2021 Collection of impressions