Your self care tonic menu 8
Welcome to EMBODY week 8
This week’s Self Care Tonic Menu is here to inspire you with simple ideas across healthy habits, nutrition, hair/ body care and wellness routines. Think of it as your guide to creating a holistic approach to wellness—a way to recharge, reconnect, and embody your highest self.
Taking care of yourself isn’t just about physical fitness—it’s about nurturing your emotional, spiritual, energetic and mental well-being too. Feeling your best comes from creating small moments throughout your day that align with what makes you feel good.
These rituals work together to help you thrive so you can create your best self.
Here are the detailed steps for this week’s Self Care Tonic rituals:
💃 Dance it Out
Dancing is a joyful way to celebrate your body, release pent-up energy, and improve mood. It boosts endorphins, enhances coordination, and reminds you to have fun. Celebrate your commitment to the 8 week challenge!
How to:
Choose your favourite playlist or upbeat song that makes you want to move.
Find a space where you feel free to let loose.
Dance without rules—jump, sway, and twirl however you like. Let your body move intuitively.
Feel the rhythm and celebrate your achievements with every step.
🕯️ Candlelit Baking Session
Baking in a moody candlelit environment makes the process meditative and relaxing while connecting you to the simple joy of creating something delicious.
How to:
Light a candle in your kitchen to set a calming atmosphere.
Choose a simple recipe, such as healthy muffins, cookies, or banana bread.
Focus on the process: measure ingredients carefully, notice the textures, and savour the smells.
Enjoy the experience without rushing, and celebrate your hard work with a treat at the end.
Try these delicious healthier treats by one of my fav bakers Nicole from NOBREAD:
🌸 Dry Body Brushing
Boost circulation, exfoliate skin, and support lymphatic drainage.
Choose a Natural Bristle Brush:
Look for one with firm but gentle bristles.
How-To:
Start at your feet and brush upwards toward your heart, using long, sweeping motions.
Brush each area of your body 3–4 times:
Legs → Stomach → Arms → Back → Chest.
Use lighter pressure on sensitive areas like the chest.
When to Do It:
Before a shower for added detoxification.
Benefits:
Exfoliates dead skin.
Stimulates the lymphatic system for detox.
Improves circulation, leaving you with glowing skin.
My top picks for Dry Body Brush:
My top picks for moisturiser:
Tutto Fare (for face)
🍹Healthy Mocktail to Celebrate
A celebratory mocktail is a refreshing way to honour your achievement while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients. And what better recipe to follow than from the beautiful Brazilian fashion model Gisele Bündchen
How to:
Wash, your fresh raspberries. If you’re using frozen raspberries, defrost them make sure all the ice is gone.
Use a mason jar and spoon to muddle/smash:
* 1/2 cup of raspberries
* 2 to 5 torn basil leaves
* juice of half of a lime
* 1 tsp of honey.
* Pour in your favorite sparkling water - gently stir.Grab a fine strainer to strain and fill two cocktail glasses.
Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and a couple fresh basil leaves and serve.
Make it with Gisele:
📖 Journal Using 'Embody' Prompts
Carve out time to connect with yourself and set meaningful intentions for the day.
Gather Your Materials:
A journal or notebook.
Your favourite pen.
A quiet, cozy spot.
Use These 'Embody' Prompts:
Click here to use these weekly journaling prompts if you are a beginner
Click here to use these daily journalling prompts if you take journaling seriously!
How-To:
Spend 2–3 minutes per prompt, writing freely and without judgment.
Use this as a way to check in with your inner self and gain clarity for the day ahead.
Celebrate YOU! You’ve made it through 8 weeks of dedication, growth, and self-love. Let these self-care tonics help you mark this milestone and carry the lessons of commitment and joy forward into your life.
Much love,
Jacinta x
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