{"id":4974,"date":"2026-09-29T02:57:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T02:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anaisderboismolin.com\/?p=4974"},"modified":"2026-09-29T03:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T03:00:18","slug":"introduction-to-cold-spoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anaisderboismolin.com\/en\/introduction-to-cold-spoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to cold spoon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello Beautiful People,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wanted to send you a long note today about a very special ritual that I add sometimes to my face yoga practice. To find my balance and feel truly grounded, I have returned to a very simple practice using things you already have in your kitchen: two large tablespoons and two small teaspoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, we stop our practice because we think we don\u2019t have the \u201cright\u201d equipment. We see beautiful Gua Sha stones or face yoga rollers on social media, and we think, \u201cI cannot practice today because I don\u2019t have those tools.\u201d We use this as an excuse to stay in our thoughts and forget our bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the truth is, your beauty and your calm do not depend on a store-bought tool. When you feel \u201cinsaisissable\u201d or a bit lost, you don\u2019t need to wait for a delivery or spend money. You only need to look in your kitchen drawer. A simple spoon is a perfect tool for your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using a spoon, you remove the \u201cflou\u201d of excuses. You show yourself that you have everything you need to be grounded right now. The spoon is solid, it is cold, and it works perfectly with your natural oil. Don\u2019t let the lack of professional equipment stop you. Your practice is about the movement and the feeling, not the price of the tool.\u00a0<em><strong>Use what you have, and start where you are.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/iframe.mediadelivery.net\/embed\/602939\/623394b0-9411-4df3-ae7f-220cd27e7e45?autoplay=false&#038;loop=false&#038;muted=false&#038;preload=true&#038;responsive=true\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border:0;position:absolute;top:0;height:100%;width:100%;\" allow=\"accelerometer;gyroscope;autoplay;encrypted-media;picture-in-picture;fullscreen;\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The art of \u201cSpoon Face Yoga\u201d is a beautiful way to connect your mind to your body. Before you begin, you must prepare your tools. Take a bowl and fill it with cold water and ice cubes. Place your spoons inside to let them get very cold. While they are chilling, take a moment for yourself. Apply a natural face oil or a rich cream to your skin. This is the most important step because the oil allows the metal to glide smoothly. Without oil, you might pull your skin, which we want to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by using your fingers. Perform the movements you already know, warming up your muscles with your hands. Feel the heat of your skin. But then, it is time to introduce the element of cold. The cold acts as a wake-up call for your circulation. It tightens your pores and helps move away the \u201cpuffiness\u201d we often feel in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the large spoons first. These are your tools for the bigger parts of your face. Use the back of the cold spoons and start at your neck. Stroke downward from your ears to your collarbones. This opens the \u201cdrains\u201d of the face. Next, move to your jawline. Use the edge of the large spoons to slide from the center of your chin out toward your ears. If you feel tension or stress, let the cold metal melt it away. Finally, use the large spoons to sweep from the sides of your nose up toward your temples, giving your cheeks a natural lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, switch to the small spoons. These are for the detail work. Use them to trace the area around your mouth and the sides of your nose. Then, move to your eyes and forehead. Use the small spoons to gently trace your eyebrows. This releases the stress in your \u201cfrontalise\u201d muscle. You can also press the cold \u201cbowl\u201d of the small spoon against the inner corners of your eyes to feel instantly refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important part of this practice is not just the movement, but the presence. As the cold metal touches your skin, try to put precise words on what you feel. Don\u2019t stay in silence. Tell yourself that you are calm, you are present, and you are taking care of your own well-being. By using your voice to define your feelings, you move from a state of \u201cblur\u201d or confusion into a state of structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes only a few minutes, but using these two sizes of spoons with the ice water creates a rhythm that stays with you all day. It is a way to define yourself through a physical act. I hope you take this time for yourselves tomorrow morning. Notice the cold, notice the glide of the oil, and notice how your mind becomes quiet when you focus on your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am looking forward to hearing how this simple kitchen ritual works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With love and light,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ana\u00efs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel ready to deepen your journey and bring more&nbsp;<em>s\u00e9r\u00e9nit\u00e9<\/em>&nbsp;into your daily life, I\u2019d love to see you in my&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.sbstck.com\/redirect\/03ad1e44-3e99-40a5-8acc-8b0379a8558d?j=eyJ1IjoiNTgyMGVoIn0.bXN36A9fZfdOtSfWBxHj_VKo-3XzkUEID9bySs7sUrU\">Online Face Yoga &amp; Wellness Program<\/a><\/strong>. 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