Journal
BAINA’s journal is a collection of series exploring the art and science of bathing. A study of the physiological, cognitive and experiential benefits – explore how this ancient practice can nurture both body and mind.
Bathing & Connection Volume 01. Vicki Ratcliff
Located in Mona Vale on Sydney's northern beaches (Guringai country), Vicki Ratcliff, a painter and avid swimmer, is a proud member of The Buckettes. A group of 25 women who come together every day, 'rain hail or shine', to embrace a morning ocean swim.
Bathing & Connection Volume 02. Karen Kim
Founder of BINU BINU, a brand inspired by the Korean bathhouse, a place free of vanity and where generations unite in the simple act of cleansing. Karen’s upbringing, immersed in the ritual of bathing alongside the women in her family, supported an intergenerational bond, fostering intimacy and connection.
Bathing & Connection Volume 03. Kimberley Grant
Residing at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, Kimberley nurtures a deep connection to the outdoors. Regularly engaging in solitary wild swimming and immersing herself in natural water bodies, she seeks the invigorating endorphin rush that accompanies each changing season.