The sacred space of Flora Brajot, Ashtanga teacher in Bordeaux

Ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher authorized by the KPJAYI of Mysore in India (the reference school of Ashtanga, founded by Pattabhi Jois, father of the method), now the SYC).
I lived in Mysore for almost 10 years and co-founded Anokhi Garden, a café and guest house well known to yoga practitioners.
Traveling teacher, diligent yogini, lover of India, and globetrotter at heart, I followed the aspirations of my heart by teaching yoga around the world (India, Thailand, New York, Istanbul and Beirut.

Over the years, my training and teaching have been enriched and diversified with reference teachers: Chuck Miller, Mark Darby, Rolf Naujokat, Brian Cooper, Usha Devi in ​​Iyengar yoga, Judith Lasater in Restorative, Pierre Bonnasse and Karina Barucha in Yoga Nidra...) and more particularly with Maty Ezraty (founder of Yoga Works), whom I regularly assisted during teacher trainings (Paris, New York, Goa, Berlin...).

I am now based in Bordeaux, in my hometown, where I started teaching in various studios and then opened my own yoga space:
"LE SHALA", in which I teach my specialty: Ashtanga classes (guided and in Mysore style) above all, but also postural alignment classes, restorative yoga, yoga nidra and pranayama, as well as numerous workshops and intensive courses

• What is a “sacred space” for you?

The place where I meditate, where I practice in silence, alone. The vital space of my daily ritual, of my meditation and rejuvenation.

• How do you set up your “sacred space” or the place where you practice yoga, and what are your essential items?

It is still in place and already furnished, since it is in the shala.
I practice in front of my altar, on which certain Indian gods and sages are enthroned, and a portrait of my gurus.
Candles, burning incense, a Tibetan bowl, a crystal, ...dim lighting or just candlelight.
My mala.
My yoga mat in front of course, my cork blocks, a strap, a mat topper and two yoga blankets.

• What is your daily “well-being” or yoga routine?

My ashtanga practice, early in the morning to start the day, preceded by meditation and followed by pranayama.
I add on certain days and later in the day a restorative practice + Pranayama or an Iyengar practice.

Namaste