Can we get the same benefits as a “fair” meditation session by playing sports or going for a walk? A thousand times yes, explain these wellness and beauty experts.
Along with the Feel Good Madame Figaro experience, six beauty and wellness experts who will be speaking over two days on November 17th and 18th at Atelier Richelieu (75002) give us their way of meditating… without meditating.
“Cooking”
Kate Busuttil, naturalist and creator of conscious weight loss programs
“Cooking gently brings me into a meditative state and (re)connecting with nature. It starts with a trip to the market where I pick each fruit and vegetable according to the season. Then it happens by touch: I clean them and remove the soil. Chopping the vegetables and watching the cooking gives me a moment of intense relaxation. In many ways, cooking and meditation are similar: a ritual, an engagement of the senses, a focus. And even gratitude, because I also associate the pleasure of cooking with the good I do for my body. »
“Setting a routine”
Sophie Carbonari, facialist and founder of the eponymous beauty brand
“I have a busy work life, I travel a lot. To truly disconnect, I created a routine, simple yet diligent, that gives me both focus and recovery throughout the day. When I wake up, I drink a glass of warm water with lemon or a cup of Kinkéliba (an African plant called “long-lasting herbal tea,” editor’s note). I walk while listening to music during the day. After all, I need eight hours of sleep to recover and feel productive the next day. »
“Dancing”
Catalina Denis, trainer (yoga, meditation, energy)
“Dance is a simple, joyful and very effective way for me to reconnect with a truth that I consider fundamental. everything is constantly in motion. And the more we can live by this principle, the more efficiently our energy will flow. Look at children who instinctively dance and release their tension and express their emotions. So every day, while I apply my creams, I put on some loud or sometimes soft music and get going. I feel that little by little my energy is awakening, that I am letting go, and it is deeply centering me.’
“Making time to observe nature”
Ángel Ferro-Meigt, naturalist, chef and founder of La Guinguette d’Angèle
“I stop several times a day to take in the moment. It brings me so much happiness, it can evoke a ray of sunshine, the smell of a pile of dead leaves, a child’s laughter… Nature remains the greatest source of inspiration and meditation for me. In the mountains, in the field or in the sea, everything brings us back to humility, simplicity, authenticity, kindness, beauty. »
“Written”
Perla Servan-Schreiber, writer
“My writing ritual starts early in the morning around 4 a.m. after a few cups of coffee. This morning and routine allows me to find the calm I need to immerse myself in the act of writing. The latter has become essential to my balance.
I do emotional and intuitive writing. It is dictated by heart or gut and engages me in a kind of silent meditation that connects me deeply with myself and my audience.
“Doing Crossfit”
Suzanne Ubary, Breathwork pioneer in France, founder of Breathe in Paris
“I meditate often, but I get the same benefits from an hour of CrossFit. Three times a week I practice this class, which combines fitness and bodybuilding. There is a mental challenge, we have to surpass ourselves and resist to the end, even if it is hard. We are currently paying attention both physically (so as not to get hurt) and mentally (each series should count). I go even if I’m tired or a little sick. like meditation, sports require dedication, discipline. You don’t think about anything else for an hour, you let go of everything and at the end you feel proud, both peaceful and stronger. »
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Source: Le Figaro
