Hey Skool friends,It’s Maxence — chia fan et amateur de calme intérieur (French for: I love moments of peace). Between emails, errands, and existential crises about your outfit, what if you took 5 minutes just for you?
Today, we’re mixing chia with mindfulness — yes, your snack can be both healthy and spiritual ✨
☕ Mindful Ritual: The Chai-Chia Latte
A warm, soothing hug in a cup — no dairy, no stress, just you and your spoon.
Ingredients:
- 250 ml oat milk
- 1 tsp chai spice mix (or cinnamon + cardamom + ginger)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tbsp chia seeds
Steps:
- Warm the milk gently with the chai spices, vanilla and maple.
- Add chia seeds and stir well.
- Let sit 10 min (or blend for a smooth texture).
- Pour in a cute cup. Sit down. Breathe. Sip slowly.
🧘♂️ Mini-Meditation While Your Chia Rests
While your chia pudding thickens... you can soften too.
Try this:
🔹 Sit quietly, feet flat on the ground
🔹 Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds
🔹 Hold 2 seconds
🔹 Exhale gently for 6 secondsRepeat 3x. Feel better? Told you.
🪷 Lifestyle Tip: Turn snacks into rituals
Eat from real dishes. Use a tiny spoon. Add a slice of orange to your table. Light a candle. Play Edith Piaf in the background. Even 5 minutes can feel like a café in Paris.