Three rituals to start January off right: digestion, immunity, gentleness
- Frédéric Reymond
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
The holidays are over, the boxes of chocolates are (almost) empty, and those New Year's resolutions are already giving us the evil eye. But January isn't the month of achievement: it's the month of self-reflection.
At Maison CrystalÔ , we believe in gentleness, in little rituals that combine common sense, pleasure, and natural benefits. Here are 3 simple, effective, and gentle tips to start the year off right , taking care of your energy, your digestion, and your immunity... without beating yourself up about those yule logs you ate!
Three rituals to start January off right: digestion, immunity, gentleness, follow the guide!
Tip #1:
Allow your intentions to emerge (not your demands).
New Year's resolutions are often the trap of January: we feel obliged to fix all the excesses of the year at once by over-disciplining ourselves.
But January is still a time for introspection .
According to the wisdom of nature, yoga, and even astrology, winter is a time for retreat , slowness, and reflection.
Rather than resolutions, create an intention
Examples of benevolent intentions:
"I choose to bring more gentleness into my days."
"I take care of my body without pressure."
"I take the time to breathe every morning."
"I reconnect with what makes me feel good"
Don't fight winter: honor it
Take care of yourself, stay warm a little longer, gently prepare the ground. The time for blossoming will come in the spring.
To accompany this time of inner refocusing, the CrystalÔ amber elixir is ideal:
It brings warmth, comfort, and grounding
It gently revives vital energy , like rekindling an ember.
It is taken on an empty stomach, in the morning under the tongue , accompanied by the mantra written on the bottle.
A luminous ally to warm you from within and nourish your deepest intentions from the very first days of January. Because yes, three rituals to start January well —digestion, immunity, and gentleness—also come from what you sow in your mind.
Tip #2:
The morning detox drink with chia seeds
Recipe :
250 ml of water at room temperature
1 teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar
The juice of ¼ of a squeezed organic lemon
2 teaspoons of chia seeds
Let the seeds swell for 10 minutes, then drink on an empty stomach, mindfully, after taking the elixir .
Why does it work?
Chia seeds , an ancestral treasure of Latin American civilizations, are rich in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants . They swell upon contact with water, forming a mucilaginous gel beneficial for:
Soothe and regenerate the intestinal lining
Promote gentle digestion
Reduce inflammation
Improve satiety (ideal after overindulging)
Strengthen hair and skin with good fats and vitamin E
Apple cider vinegar helps to:
Activate digestive enzymes
Alkalize the body
Regulating blood sugar
And the lemon ? It's the purifying touch, rich in vitamin C, which stimulates the liver and immunity.
As a bonus
Approach this beverage as a ritual: standing, in silence, with deep breaths and perhaps a mantra. For example: "I start the day feeling light, aligned, and regenerated."
Three rituals to start January off right: digestion, immunity, gentleness, you already have 2 tips, here's the 3rd!
Tip #3:
Yoga pose to detoxify and boost energy
To be practiced 5 minutes after drinking the "potion" from Tip #2 , to amplify its digestive and energetic benefits.
This gentle abdominal twist while lying down is ideal for:
Stimulate digestion
Boost lymphatic circulation (immunity)
Stretch your back muscles and obliques
Regulating the nervous system
How to do it?
Lie on your back with your legs straight.
Bring your right knee towards your chest.
Gently move it to the left, letting it fall to the ground.
The right arm stretches out to the right, gaze in the same direction.
Take 8 deep breaths. Return to center, then switch sides.
"It's the perfect posture for the day after a party : it massages the liver, relaxes the diaphragm, opens the rib cage... and calms the mind."
Energy tip
Place one hand on your stomach, the other on your heart. Inhale while thinking about what you are letting go of, exhale while thinking about what you wish to call forth for this new year.
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In summary: three rituals to start January off right by CrystalÔ
Gentle intentions + amber elixir : listen to yourself, slow down, warm up, and realign.
Chia + vinegar + lemon drink : digestion, skin, intestines, lightness
The reclining twisting posture : liver, back, nervous system and calm
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As you've probably gathered, January isn't a race, it's a transition. By incorporating these three rituals to start January off right, you'll give your body and mind a real springboard to lasting well-being. Intention, purification, and movement: that's the best resolution. And what if this year, instead of chasing after perfection, you started by feeling good ?
Yours naturopathically, Frédéric
