Jaime Tan - Enlightened Spoon

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Jaime Tan - Enlightened Spoon

Teaching high achievers how to improve their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing so they can li Using yoga, mindfulness and nutrition.

Teaching high achievers how to improve their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing so they can live at their best.

25/12/2025

I hate it. But I love it.
Five attempts. Zero bravery even now.
A lot of swearing. Some deep breaths.
One very questionable head dunk.

Cold plunges: still not my personality.
But doing it anyway.

🎄 Merry Christmas from the sauna → ice → towel loop.

26/11/2025

🤓NERD ALERT🤓 I definitely don’t always make it to the gym… so today I just did what I could with what I had. Full work clothes. Six sparkling-water bottles. Empty office. Chaos, but it worked. 😂

What today reminded me:

Consistency isn’t about the perfect setup - it’s about not waiting for the perfect moment.

If you ever feel stuck because the conditions aren’t ideal, save this as your reminder:

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

It still counts. Every rep. Every effort.

(And yes… sorry in advance to whoever opens all those bottles next. 🫣😂)
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18/10/2025

Your daily chill. Sound on.
(It’s not AI)
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01/10/2025

I tried something new today 🤩
My physio has a cryotherapy chamber and let me try a 5-minute session. Here’s how it went:

* 00:30: Inhale-nose. Exhale-mouth. Oh this is eeeeasy.
* 1:00: oh crap. Only 1-minute down??
* 1:30: teeth chattering. Keep marching on the spot!
* 2:00: hair frosting up (like in the 2nd video)
* 2:15: it’s just sensations. They’re fleeting. …but when will this cold stop.
* 2:30: I don’t think I’m gonna make it to 5 minutes
* 03:00: are my armpits frosting up too??
* 04:00: arms and thighs burning. Is this the start of frostbite, are they gonna turn black??
* 04:30: holy crap almost there. Don’t hold your breath. Almost there. Keep breathing. Your brain is cold but still works.
* 05:00: get me the f outta here!!

Talk about monkey mind.

But the endorphin rush after exiting is real! Can’t wait to try another session and see how mindful I can stay. 🫠

PS. The runny mascara at the end 😂😅
PPS. Yup. Socks and slides in a cryo chamber is a HARD look.
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30/09/2025

Spent the past long weekend checking in with , my dharma and yin yoga teacher, at the calming and restorative

This term was all about the 5 Hindrances and all the ways we get in the way of ourselves.

It’s never easy doing the work of unpicking and unlearning the unhealthy patterns of your life… but it helps when you’re in a grounding environment, surrounded by a group of lovely humans who’ve been working together over the past year.

Some memories from this term. See you again in December!

❤️💫

07/09/2025

This month’s “5 Good Things” email is out 💌
From sleepless 3am nights to surprising mindfulness lessons in the gym… turns out yoga nidra and weight training have more in common than I thought.

Inside:
✨ Movement as meditation
✨ Sleep + nervous system resets that actually work
✨ A science spotlight with Dr. Stacy Sims
✨ Journal prompts to ground yourself when restless

Want the full list? Subscribe via the link in my bio - it’s free, and it goes out on the first Sunday of each month.

03/08/2025

When life asks you to pause.

The last two months were heavy - helping my ageing parents move in Singapore, holding all the emotions, and choosing rest over “regular programming.”

Every month, I send out an email from my wellness account, . It’s a mindful check-in sharing small rituals, reflections, and resources to help you navigate life with more clarity, calm, and intention.

This month’s note is a gentle return:
💫 what the past weeks really looked like
💫 how mindfulness kept me steady (labeling emotions, impermanence, compassion)
💫 why rest + boundaries matter when capacity is low
💫 5 small grounding practices that softened the edges

If you need permission to take space - this one’s for you.

📨 Subscribe via the link in bio at to get it in your inbox.
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ps. Some of my summer fits the past month, in the office elevator ✌️

04/05/2025

What do a banana, a beach, and a performance coach have in common?

They all taught me something about *evolution* this month — the kind that doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from softening into what’s actually needed. ✨

In this month’s newsletter, I’m sharing 5 small shifts that made a big difference in my energy, focus, and mindset — including new research on women’s hormones, sneaky ways I’m boosting protein (without overhauling my meals), and the creative power of unstructured joy.

It’s not about doing more.

It’s about giving yourself permission to shift — even when it feels a little messy.

First pic is how a previous edition helped a reader. Last pic is a sneak peek into what could help in this month’s edition.

📩 Curious? Sign up via the link in bio to get this month’s issue + join a growing community of women redefining what *balance* and *wellbeing* really look like (with zero pressure to be perfect).

13/04/2025

**🧘‍♀️ Thinking about doing a silent retreat… but not sure which one?**

Austere ashram or luxury in the Alps? 10 days of strict Vipassana or a Yin + Dharma blend with daily yoga and psychology?

There are *so* many silent retreat options out there — and I get asked this question all the time:

**“Which one do you recommend?”**

In my latest post, I’m breaking down the choices — from retreat centers I’ve personally attended to the ones I recommend based on different styles, budgets, and experience levels.✨
👉 Check latest blog link-in-bio

Whether you’re silent-curious or already a retreat regular, this guide will help you find what fits *you*.

🎥 Until then, check out my silent retreat video series on my YouTube channel (link in bio!)

06/04/2025

🌸 **Midlife, mountain hikes & the magic of spring light.**

I turned 48 last month.

Something about that number feels different - like I’ve properly landed in *midlife*. But instead of resisting it, I’m embracing it. There’s a strange kind of freedom in not trying to be anywhere other than *here*.

That theme kept showing up this past month - from hiking up a surprisingly steep mountain to witnessing Zurich bloom in pink blossoms and sunshine.

There’s so much beauty in the in-between. In the *middle.*

This month’s **5 Good Things** email is full of gentle reflections on shifting seasons, reclaiming your energy, and finding awe in everyday steps.

🖐️ Want the full story + 5 mindful prompts to help you move with the season (not against it)?

Sign up via the link in bio or head to

👉 https://enlightenedspoon.com/5things

to get this month’s email + all the ones to come.

16/03/2025

Every 3 months for 1.5 years, I meet my teacher and learn more about the foundations of the meditation practice.

What started as a physical movement practice of yoga some 25+ years ago is evolving into the subtler aspects of practice… from vinyasa to Yin to Yoga Nidra and now vipassana. What’s beautiful is all these methods support and build on each other, like a matrix to help self-understanding.

The unpacking, learning and unlearning never ends… and a great reminder of how important it is to take the time to drop in, give the space to explore and be surrounded by a community of like-minded nerds who get it too. 🤓

Some visual reminders of this gorgeous long weekend at .

Also thank you for being the ever welcoming host and the mega cupping bruising session 😂😅💪 (this level of purple was right after our sesh) ❤️

02/03/2025

🛑 Too many tabs open in your brain?
📌 Tasks piling up faster than you can check them off?
⏳ No time to pause, let alone breathe?

If life feels like a never-ending to-do list, I hear you. But what if the answer wasn’t doing more—but doing things *differently*?

My March email is packed with small shifts that create BIG relief:

✅ A refreshingly simple way to reclaim energy
✅ A sneaky trick to reduce mental overload
✅ The #1 thing that helped me feel less drained

The best part? These take *way* less time than you think.

👉 But it’s only going out to subscribers.

Want in? Sign up now— check the “5 Good Things” link in bio. 💌
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