Making the Most of Fall: How to Turn This Season into a Time of Well-Being and Reconnection
As winter approaches, fall invites us to slow down, to refocus, and to embrace a cozy lifestyle to recharge our batteries. This season is ideal for creating a space a15> a space conducive to well-being. Discover how to live to the fullest a zen fall while cultivating an atmosphere of serenity and of comfort at home.
1. Lessons from Nature in the Fall: Meditating and Drawing Inspiration from It
By observing the elements of nature, we can find lessons that resonate with our own personal journey and that will help you fully embrace a Zen-inspired fall. For example:
- Falling leaves. Ce sont des symboles de libération, elles nous rappellent que, tout comme elles se détachent des arbres, il est essentiel de laisser partir ce qui ne nous sert plus. Ce lâcher-prise nous permet de faire de la place pour de nouvelles opportunités, pensées, étapes de notre vie.
- The days are getting shorter. And now more than ever, with the time change, we have less daylight. Fall therefore encourages us to explore our inner world, reflect on our own aspirations, get to know ourselves better, and reconnect with what is essential to us.
- The autumnal wind. It sweeps away the negative, encouraging us to let go of old habits to make way for renewal. A breath of fresh air—do you know that expression?
- The colors of autumn are vibrant. They remind us that every phase of life, even transitory, has its place and its brilliance.
That’s also why we recommend that you meditate in nature! It can teach us so many things…
In the same spirit, we recommend to you the book “A Brief Philosophy of the Sea,” by Laurence Devillairs, which draws the lessons in wisdom for life that the sea and the ocean teach us.
2. Create a cozy space at home to welcome fall
To recharge, we need an environment that’s conducive to relaxation—and it’s often up to us to create it! In the fall, our home becomes a true sanctuary where we can take shelter, rest, and recharge. After all, we spend much more time there than we do in the summer!
We have put together a few tips to help transform your home into a cozy haven a place of coziness and serenity:
- Opt for soft lighting: Use candles, string lights, and soft lamps to create a warm atmosphere. This type of lighting reduces stress and promotes a sense of well-being.
- Choose some natural and comfortable materials: Wrap yourself in some throws made of wool. Add some soft pillows, and choose some cozy rugs. Natural materials such as cotton, wool, linen, provide a truly cozy feel, perfect for a cozy space.
- Bring nature indoors: Bring some natural elements into your space. For example, with some branches, some pine cones, or some dried fall leaves. These touches of nature reinforce the connection with the season and give a special charm to your decor.
- Set up a relaxation corner: Create a space dedicated to relaxation, with a armchair, a soft blanket and a few books or some items for meditation. This dedicated corner becomes your personal sanctuary for meditating, read or simply enjoy a moment of tranquility.
- Diffuse soothing scents: The scents of essential oils such as lavender, cedarwood, or sweet orange are ideal for creating a soothing atmosphere. Use a diffuser to enjoy their calming benefits, perfect for an autumnal atmosphere.
3. Adopt a hygge lifestyle
Fall is the perfect season to embrace “hygge”—the Scandinavian philosophy that emphasizes comfort, simplicity, and everyday pleasures. . According to the book by Meik Wiking, “7 Danes out of 10 say that happiness is found in their home.”
Book available in our online store here.
Focusing on one’s well-being within oneself, means also adopting certain habits in life that promote peace of mind:
- Small, comforting meals: In the fall, the kitchen becomes a place of togetherness and warmth. With homemade soups, indulgent desserts, and hot drinks to warm both body and soul, you can treat every meal as a moment of pleasure and comfort.
- Getting together with your loved ones: You can organize relaxing afternoons—over tea or coffee—in a spirit of camaraderie and genuine togetherness. These moments strengthen bonds and bring warmth and comfort. What could be better than spending time with the people you love?
- Rediscover the Joy of Life at Home: Now that you’ve transformed your living space into a haven of peace, you can rediscover the pleasure of being in your own soothing cocoon—a place where no one is watching you, where you can do whatever you like. Check your phone, watch a movie, read, write… anything that brings you joy is welcome.
For How to Spa, fall is a key season for fostering moments of wellness at home. With our kits and tutorials, transform your home into a space for relaxation and self-care, for a spa-like experience right in your home. These kits help you create a soothing atmosphere, with everything you need to recreate a wellness ritual. With the energy care kit, the fall kit, or the spa pampering kit, will give you the comfort you need, in this ideal atmosphere for reconnecting with yourself. Experience to the fullest a zen fall with us.
Unleash your emotions that are buried deep inside with the Energetic Treatment
Did you know that our emotions can have a direct impact on our bodies? Emotions we keep buried—like unhealed wounds—can sometimes manifest as physical pain. This can take the form of tension, fatigue, or even persistent pain with no apparent cause.
Fortunately, there are natural methods for releasing these blockages and restoring the smooth flow of energy. One such method is energy healing, which we’ll be discussing today. In this article, we’ll explain how energy healing can help you release your buried emotions.
1. What is the energy healing?
Our emotions are indicators of what we are experiencing internally. Sometimes, certain emotions remain unexpressed or unreleased—out of fear, shame, modesty, pride, or simply because we are unaware of them. These emotions, which we carefully keep locked away inside ourselves, then become imprinted on our bodies. They create tension, pain—sometimes localized—headaches or stomachaches, and other physical symptoms known as somatic pain.
We are all composed of a vital energy that flows through us, influencing our physical and emotional well-being. When this energy is blocked, due to stress, fears, or repressed emotions, this can disrupt our overall balance and cause some physical tension.
One of the fundamental aspects of energy healing is the work on the chakras.
Chakras are energy centers located throughout the body; there are seven of them, extending from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Each one is linked to specific aspects of our well-being, such as self-confidence, love, or our connection to ourselves and others. During an energy healing session, the focus is on rebalancing and harmonizing these chakras, which can become blocked by repressed emotions or accumulated tension. By gently stimulating these points, vital energy flows freely once again, bringing a sense of relief, clarity, and inner peace.
Through simple gestures and practices, it becomes possible to experience deep relief, a sense of lightness, and a surge of energy. We learn to reconnect with ourselves and others, and to pay closer attention to our intuition.
2. Energy Healing: More Than Just Relief
Energy healing isn’t just about relieving temporary pain. It can help release your buried emotions.
The benefits:
- Balancing the energies of the body and mind: Energy healing helps reduce stress and anxiety by releasing emotional blockages. After a long day or a busy few weeks, it’s common to feel mentally exhausted. A session helps release that pressure and promotes deep relaxation. Many people then feel a sense of calm and peace, as if an invisible weight had been lifted.
- Promoting Deep Relaxation: By providing a space for inner peace, energy healing helps those who struggle to fall asleep, often due to incessant thoughts. If you can relate to these restless nights, this practice can be a true ally. By harmonizing your energies and calming your mind, it can improve the quality of your sleep with regular practice.
- Bringing Emotional Clarity: This treatment helps you understand and manage your emotions more gently. Buried emotions, such as sadness or anger, can sometimes unsettle us. A single word or situation can trigger intense reactions. Energy healing sheds light on these hidden emotions, providing a space to feel and release them. This often leads to a better understanding of oneself and greater ease in facing life’s challenges.
- Boosting Self-Esteem: Everyday challenges and the idealized images on social media can undermine our self-confidence. Energy healing helps you reconnect with your deepest needs and aspirations. After a session, it’s common to feel a renewed sense of vitality, bringing the serenity and confidence needed to face life with assurance.
By taking care of our energy, we create a solid foundation for a more balanced and peaceful life.
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3. Our Energy Healing Kit: A Guide to Harmony
To support you through this process of release and harmonization, we’ve designed a comprehensive energy healing kit. This kit has been carefully crafted to help you find peace and release buried emotions—effortlessly and at your own pace.
It was created in collaboration with Charline Burban, founder of the wellness center Au Coeur des Sens, certified in kinesiology—“craniosacral” and “Health Through Touch.”
It was created to rebalance your meridians and restore proper physical, mental, and emotional functioning.
Here is what our kit includes:
- The “How to Spa: Energy Treatment” tutorial to guide you through the ritual
- Tibetan Cymbals by Peter & Clo
- A Heart Chakra Roll-On, made with essential oils and rose quartz from Le Centre Élément
- A Body Oil Silky Loving, with scents of Rose, Myrrh and Sandalwood from Beloved of Mars
- An Elixir Organic Herbal Ginger and Lemon from Chic des Plantes
- The How to Spa Mandala tote bag created in collaboration with Nissaé
Through this kit, we invite you to listen to each part of your a8> your body, to let your emotions speak.
Include the energy healing in your wellness routine: Release your buried emotions.
-When should the session take place?
It could be on your way home from work, on the weekend, or during your lunch break.
The important thing is to take a moment for yourself, to take care of your body and mind. It’s an act of self-love. It’s also a way to prevent pain and tension by addressing the root cause: our emotions.
Our energy care kit is here to help you through this journey, gently, at your own pace. It’s time to release what is weighs on your shoulders and to embrace a new lightness.
We invite you to discover our complete kit for the energy energy healing here.
How to Spa wishes you a wonderful return to work!
Get ready for back-to-school the easy way with How to Spa
Summer, with its vacations, warmth, and sunshine, invites us to savor what the Italians so aptly call “dolce far niente”—the art of doing nothing.
Yet we’re sure you’ve done much more than that! Vacations, while often synonymous with relaxation, are also filled with activities—sometimes intense ones—that aren’t exactly restful. But beyond the physical exertion, they’re above all a mental escape, a break from routine, responsibilities, and the pressures of everyday life.
We hope that you have taken the time to recharge your batteries from time to time, just as we had suggested in our previous article.
To ensure this transition goes smoothly, we have prepared this article for you? but also a Relaxation Kit for Relaxation for this month of September. It will guide you to incorporate into your daily life what what you have learned during the vacation, to prepare for going back to school easily with How to Spa.
Extend the benefits of your vacation
Even though vacation is over, there are still several weeks of summer left to enjoy the nice weather. Why not incorporate some moments of relaxation into your daily routine?
You can start by incorporating a daily walk outdoors into your day (and enjoy the Indian summer), even if it’s just for 10 minutes. Most of us work indoors, and getting some fresh air, seeing people, or enjoying nature can only be beneficial.
If the sun is still shining, take the opportunity to soak up some sun and enjoy its beneficial effects on your mental well-being—it’s a powerful booster of well-being.
Don’t wait for the weekends to give yourself a break: the spirit of vacation and the zen attitude apply all year round!
Astuce How to Spa : Reprenez le rythme des repas, en incluant les nouvelles recettes de cet été. Rendez votre chambre d’autant plus cocooning pour intégrer une routine de sommeil régulière. Vous pouvez retrouvez des éléments de décorations et soins pour la maison dans notre eshop
reconnect with oneself and with others
Summer is often a time for relaxation when our routines can be turned upside down and we disconnect from everything. The end of summer can be an opportunity to reconnect with our routines, but also to reconnect with our friends and family, our neighborhood, and so on.
A little drink with the friends you you haven’t seen in a long time? Sharing each other’s experiences, which can give you some ideas for your next vacation? Schedule an appointment with you that you might have postponed over the summer?
These small actions will help you ground yourself in your life and to find some joy in it. Because that is what it’s all about above all: to love life!
How to Spa Tip: Take a stroll through the shops in your neighborhood, say hello to the shopkeepers, and discover what’s new locally. This helps build social connections and grounds you in your everyday surroundings. Take advantage of these outings to treat yourself to a wellness break. Why not discover a new tea room or a shop that suits your taste? You can bring along an Aromatherapy Roll-On for your outings—find it here.
ps: Reconnecting doesn’t mean you can’t take a break from it every now and then, even for a few minutes. A simple break to breathe deeply, stretch your muscles, a self-massage. Enjoying a herbal tea that’s soothing can help you help you stay centered and relaxed all through the day
New goals for the start of the school year
The start of the school year is the perfect time to set new wellness goals. Managing stress, incorporating more moments of relaxation into your schedule, and so on. These goals will help you start the school year with energy and peace of mind.
Take a moment to reflect yourself about how to approach your life in a way that is more beneficial, and leave behind you the bad habits and intrusive thoughts.
Any ideas for a goal? to take life more calmly, do the activities that you enjoy, choose a positive outlook.
How to Spa Tip: You can get a new notebook to start the school year off on the right foot. Use it to jot down your thoughts, your wellness goals, or even to track your relaxation sessions. It’s a simple but effective tool for staying organized and focused on your priorities.
How to Spa wishes you a wonderful return to work!
How can you recharge on your own while on vacation with others?
Group vacations often mean shared moments, group activities, and plenty of socializing. However, it’s essential to find some time for yourself to maintain your well-being and recharge. After all, that’s what vacations are for, isn’t it?
But how can you carve out some personal relaxation time when you’re on vacation with friends, family, or kids? Here are our tips for recreating a soothing spa experience—so you can recharge on your own even while on a group vacation, even amid the hustle and bustle of a trip with friends.
Finding your “me time” while on a vacation with others
To spend some time alone, it’s crucial to identify moments of quiet. Look for opportunities when you can step away without disrupting the group’s activities. For example:
- Early in the morning, before everyone wakes up, can be a great opportunity to enjoy a moment of peace and quiet
- In the afternoon while the others are busy with an activity might also work.
- Late at night, after the day’s activities, can also be a good time to relax on your own.
Managing the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to better recharge your batteries
Have you ever come back from vacation and felt even more tired than before you left? For example, on a ski trip when you have to wake up at 7 a.m. to make the most of the day. Or when you arrive at a new place and feel like you have to see everything, but as a result, you don’t have a moment to breathe, to feel the spirit of the place, or torecharge your batteries. You can easily miss out on the little details!
During vacation, it’s natural to want to do everything and not miss out on any tourist attractions, to want to make the most of every moment so you don’t feel like you’re missing out on things to do or see. This is what’s known as FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). How can you avoid it?
Change your perspective
Instead of focusing on what you’re missing out on by taking a break, learn to appreciate what you gain by taking care of yourself.
- Gratitude: Focuson the the positive experiences and the moments of rest that you are experiencing.
- Acceptance: Accept that you can’t do everything and that it’s normal to take time for yourself.
Balancing the priorities
Think about what is truly important to you during this vacation. Finding a balance between social activities and downtime is essential for a successful and rejuvenating vacation.
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Activities that help you relax
Incorporate activities that help you recharge into your schedule:
- Meditation: Practice meditation to calm your mind.
- Reading: Bring along some books or magazines (like REAL by How to Spa) that you enjoy.
- Nature Walks: Enjoy nature and recharge your batteries.
- Take the time to BREATHE: this helps you stay grounded and fully enjoy the present moment.
Personal care
Take care of yourself by creating a spa experience, by creating some moments with yourself:
- Relaxing baths: Take baths with bath salts or scrubs while creating your own personal space, as shown in our tutorials.
- The bathroom is a place that is ideal for a head shower a6> place perfect for a one-on-one conversation with you yourself. If there’s only one shower, make the most of it even when you’re taking a scrub or a ritual. a19> exfoliation or a hot/cold ritual (as indicated in our)
- Auto-massages : Utilisez les huiles présentes dans nos kits, pour pratiques un massage sur votre corps, sur les zones tendues qui nécessitent une attention particulière.
Try to stick to your usual routine, even while on vacation. Whether it’s a morning meditation session or a relaxing bath before bed, these small rituals can make a big difference in your overall well-being. Think of these moments as an essential part of your vacation, just like the excursions and activities.
Our Summer Kit
We offer detailed spa tutorials to guide you in creating your own oasis of relaxation. These tutorials are designed by spa experts and cover a variety of spa routines, ranging from facials to relaxing baths.
We also offer the Summer Kit in a limited edition, designed specifically for a relaxing getaway by the sea, which you can check out on our website.
The entire How To Spa team wishes you a wonderful, relaxing time :)!
New Year’s Greetings 2023
C’est avec grand plaisir que je vous souhaite une TRÈS BELLE ANNÉE 2023, remplie d’amour, de santé, de joie et de succès ! ❤️☺️💫
🙌For How To Spa, 2022 was a year full of challenges and wonderful encounters: REAL Magazine, Masterclasses, pop-up stores, and wellness events that delighted us with our wonderful interactions, new Relaxation Kits, placements in hotels and spas, and incredibly positive customer feedback—which remains our greatest reward! 🙏
🙏I am deeply grateful to be able to work with more than 40 partner brands that trust me, as well as with an incredible team of experts who support me every day: Community Manager, Web Designer, Logistics Specialist, and Accountant
🙏Thank you to such wonderful people for their support and for believing in my project, including Marie-Paule Leblanc, Muriel Masiero , Eric Michalon, Tiphaine Modeste, Fabienne Crocq, Colette Audebert, Grégory Ayoun, Ilia Renon, Clarisse Trouiller Gerfaux, Nathalie Aubry Molinier, Isabelle Trombert Herve Brochette
👉How To Spa wouldn’t be what it is today without your support, trust, and shared experiences? So thank you!💫
🤲I created How To Spa in the hope of sharing and passing on the desire for self-care of self-care, through the most touching of the professions in the wellness industry: MASSAGE. But also thanks to the expertise and the attention to detail that makes the spa experience what it is: UNIQUE.
🌅💐🎼👐 🍵 When you enter a spa, all your senses are stimulated: the beauty of the place, the magnificent scent that envelops you in a Zen-like cocoon, the music soft and soothing, the warmth and kindness of the team and of the therapist, the herbal teas and flavors that accompany you through to the end of the experience.
👉That’s exactly what I wanted to recreate for you, with our tutorials and selections of products that are ethical and high-quality. 💫
🤵♀️After gaining hands-on experience at a spa, I was frustrated to see that massage—such a wonderful wellness tool with incredible benefits—could be viewed merely as a luxury experience, an exceptional experience, one that, of course, requires time and money for some people.
📔💆♀️The desire to recreate this world at home, at work, or even while traveling was primarily intended to allow wellness enthusiasts to extend the experience into their daily lives and then return to the spa, thereby incorporating the importance of self-care into their daily routines 💫
👉Some clients have also shared with me what inspired them to get a massage after using our services: it’s such a joy to hear that 🥰! Because for some people, getting a massage isn’t so natural. Getting a massage requires letting go of certain emotional barriers, relaxing, and trusting. What better way to start than with a private self-massage—to practice self-love and reconnect with your body and mind? 🤲
❤️ The main message is this: learn to take a break and take care of yourself so you can better take care of others. Whether it’s with our kits, through massage, meditation, or a walk in nature. Schedule some time—even in advance—in your calendar for coffee with that friend you’ve been wanting to see for so long, go see that movie, read that book, or visit that exhibition you’ve been wanting to experience for so long. In short, take a breath and make time to do what makes you feel good. Listen to your body’s signals; listen to your intuition. They only want what’s best for you ❤️
🧘♀️ Also, I share more and more ofmore and more this spiritual path that helps me in my daily life, because I remain convinced that it can help others on the path of life.
This journey is made up of life lessons, lows we must ride out, and highs we must celebrate! It’s a journey strewn with obstacles, but one that gratitude, deep breathing, meditation, and living in the present moment help to illuminate. ☀️
✨Like many others, these past few years since the pandemic have been difficult, but it’s through this resilience that I’ve been able to keep believing and not give up. It’s thanks to these setbacks that I’ve also learned, and it’s thanks to these small daily victories that I want to keep moving forward with joy and a desire to share what I’ve learned. When a client tells me about a breakthrough they’ve had thanks to our conversations or using one of our kits, I can’t help but keep believing in it. 🙏☺️🙏
Can’t wait to tell you what’s next for 2023!
Taking care of your face: facial massage, face exercises, and self-massage
Dear readers,
When we talk about facial care, we usually think of cleansing and moisturizing. Sometimes we include exfoliation and/or a face mask. But did you know that you can take care of your face in ways that go far beyond these routine treatments?
In fact, the wellness industry offers effective and increasingly recognized methods to give your face a stunning new glow—all while providing total relaxation!
Experts with magic fingers, whose techniques go beyond a simple facial treatment
While the skincare for the face has well-known properties that are widely recognized, such as purification, cleansing, hydration, or even anti-aging, there are some highly specialized techniques to help you restore your radiance, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and achieve a “plumpy” effect.
- The Expert Facial Massage, with the renowned facialist Delphine Langlois
Delphine is the quintessential French skincare expert. After 13 years of creating skincare treatments at the heart of the prestigious George V Spa in Paris, Delphine trained with experts from all a15> world wide to learn specific and recognized techniques. Anti-aging facial massage, Jacquet® pinching, the Kobido® by Master Shogo Moshizuki from Japan or also the Oral Massage® by Dr. Yakov Gershkovich, are just some of the skills she acquires.
Passionate about beauty and well-being, Delphine offers extensive expertise in natural facelifts, combined with a range of sophisticated massages for a rejuvenating and tailored effect.
Many celebrities seek out his services, as do men and women looking for a unique treatment tailored to the shape of their face.
To learn more: https://www.delphinelanglois.com
- Face Gym, or Facial Workout, with the pioneer in the field: Inge Theron
The FaceGym brand was founded in 2016 by Inge Theron, a British woman.
A trip to India and six months of globetrotting around the world gave her a deeper appreciation for the benefits of massage and spa treatments. She became an expert in recommending spas around the world and wrote a column for the Financial Times titled “Chronicles of a Spa Junkie.”
Unfortunately, over the next three years, Inge became obsessed with cosmetic injections, constantly trying to eliminate even the slightest wrinkle… until she underwent one procedure too many at age 37, which left her face disfigured. During a stay at an ashram in Mexico City, Inge received ancient Inca facial treatments several times a day to “restore” her facial structure. There, she learned that you can tone and sculpt the muscles of your face just as much as those in the rest of your body.
The idea of developing a unique “workout” technique for the face was born. It’s like a gym session for your face, with a warm-up, cardio, massage, and relaxation. The results are amazing—plump, hydrated skin!
With more than a dozen studios around the world (London, New York, and Los Angeles), success is guaranteed with famous clients such as Ellie Goulding and Adriana Lima.
To learn more: https://www.instagram.com/facegym/?hl=fr
Unique on the market, these techniques will inspire many to launch their own “Glow” Studios, following the lead of new Parisian brands such as Aime and Seasonly
Aime – Glow Studio: https://aime.co/fr/content/12-le-glow-studio
Seasonly – Skin Studio: https://seasonly.fr/pages/skin-studio
Self-Massage
Practiced for centuries in Japan and the Middle East, self-massage is a facial care technique that promotes well-being and has an immediate effect on the skin’s radiance. It is recommended by all wellness experts.
In addition to helping your daily skincare product penetrate the skin more effectively, facial self-massage relieves tension (around the eyes, temples, and jawline) and stimulates microcirculation in the blood and lymphatic systems for an immediate radiant glow.
By learning to perform self-massage, you get to know your body better and learn to love yourself more. You gain a better understanding of the signs of aging, allowing you to age gracefully using non-invasive manual techniques.
- How To Spa Self-Massage: a technique by Fabienne Crocq
Want to try some simple and effective self-massage techniques? Check out our online tutorials and videos, created in collaboration with our spa expert Fabienne Crocq
Tutorials in booklets free to read here: http://preprod.howtospa.com/creez-votre-relaxation/
Free video tutorials on facial makeup—try them here: http://preprod.howtospa.com/faites-votre-spa-a-la-maison-en-video/
