Inspired by our collaboration with Luminous Labs
Red light therapy works at the cellular level—but its full potential unfolds when it becomes part of a personal ritual. In part 2 of our series, we show how light, scent, and intention can create a new form of self-care.
A pause that signals safety
There's a difference between stopping and arriving. A pause remains meaningless if the body doesn't know what to do with it.
At Sojourn, we believe in everyday rituals that help the nervous system find calm. Our curated Ritual Kits and gemstone-infused scented candles bring sensuality to this process—through scent, touch, light, and intention. Combined with red light therapy, these elements become powerful anchors that signal to the body: It's time to let go.
Such rituals aren't just reserved for quiet evenings. They can be integrated into any day: a short break after a challenging conversation, a reset between two appointments, a conscious transition from work to private life. Small, deliberately chosen stimuli like scent and stone remind the body what rest feels like.
Ritual as rhythm, not as routine
Rituals don't require perfection—just repetition. Light a candle with grounding notes like amber or sandalwood before turning on the Kini red light device . Spray a spray from the Calm or Energy Kit . Hold a cool green aventurine in your hand—or place a piece of labradorite on your chest—while lying under the red light. These are small, tactile gestures. But they shape the body—with each repetition.
The choice of gemstones can be based on emotional or energetic needs: Green Aventurine supports clarity and openness. Amethyst or Black Tourmaline assist with transition, letting go, and emotional realignment. Gemstones are not only symbolically charged—their texture, temperature, and the tangible weight in the hand also ground you on a very physical level.
Five rituals to try
The morning reset : Five minutes with the Kini, an activating scent, a luminous aventurine – combined with breathing exercises or journaling for mental alignment.
Grounding at midday : A rose quartz or amethyst from the Calm Ritual Kit on the chest, deep breaths, red light, a touch of ylang ylang or patchouli. Ideal for transitioning between appointments.
Ending the evening : Dim the lights, light the Nourish Your Soul candle , do a full-body session with the Essential and end the day with a moment of gratitude.
The Sunday Reset : A complete ritual – fragrance, gemstone, candle and light – for 20 minutes of conscious relaxation.
The travel ritual : A small set for on the go – a mini spray, a rock crystal as an anchor stone, and the Kini. Ideal for layovers or for reorienting yourself after checking into the hotel.
If you have more time, you can layer rituals beautifully—beginning with scent, followed by light, and concluding with journaling or breathwork. The more often these rhythms are repeated, the easier it is for the body to find peace—even on demanding days.
Old practices, new rhythms
Rituals involving light, breath, and sensory experience are nothing new. From ancient fire rituals to the glow of oil lamps in temples and homes, light has always been a way to create space for reflection, connection, and change. Even today, lighting a candle often marks an inner transition—a silent sign of coming into one's own self.
With modern red light therapy, we now have access to light that not only influences mood and intention, but also supports the body at the cellular level. Combined with meaningful objects and conscious breathing, this creates a new form of tradition—one in which well-being is not planned but embodied.
By creating such rituals, we don't just respond to stress—we create new ways of coping. New forms of pause. A more resilient relationship with everyday life.
Discover tools
If this post has inspired you to create your own daily rituals, check out Luminous Labs' red light devices and Sojourn's carefully curated collection of gemstone candles and ritual kits .
We're all creating new traditions—where light, breath, and touch guide us back into our bodies. Follow us on Instagram @luminouslabs.health and @sojourn_xo and share your rituals with us. We'd love to see how modern calm takes shape in your daily life.