Portrait of Patrick Yven, lover of yoga and surfing
I am neither a gymnast nor a dancer, much less a contortionist.
In the fall of 2014, I decided to improve my knowledge and I
engaged in teacher training, in complete immersion during
four weeks at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram. 4 hours of meditation, 4 hours of asana practice and 4 hours of lectures on the history, philosophy, nutrition and anatomy of yoga, every day non-stop: an indescribable experience.
Under the guidance of Swami Kailasananda, I continued my learning of
asanas (correct postures), pranayamas (breathing), vedanta and
dhyana (positive thinking and meditation) and refined my knowledge in
nutrition matters.
Just a yoga and surfing enthusiast.
I had my first experience as a federal windsurfing instructor at the Carnac Yacht Club.
It was at the age of 19, in 1999, that I discovered yoga, which allowed me to
develop my self-confidence. From a simple hobby, it quickly became a
lifestyle, closely associated with my practice of surfing, two very important disciplines
complementary.
I then followed the teachings of different schools: Sivananda, Eva
Ruchpaul, Iyengar and Patanjali. Which allowed me to understand all of them
facets: Karma yoga (the yoga of action); Bhakti yoga (the yoga of
devotion); Raja yoga (the yoga of mind control, the scientific approach);
Jnana yoga (the yoga of knowledge, the philosophical approach).
I had my first experience as a federal windsurfing instructor at the Carnac Yacht Club.
It was at the age of 19, in 1999, that I discovered yoga, which allowed me to
develop my self-confidence. From a simple hobby, it quickly became a
lifestyle, closely associated with my practice of surfing, two very important disciplines
complementary.
I then followed the teachings of different schools: Sivananda, Eva
Ruchpaul, Iyengar and Patanjali. Which allowed me to understand all of them
facets: Karma yoga (the yoga of action); Bhakti yoga (the yoga of
devotion); Raja yoga (the yoga of mind control, the scientific approach);
Jnana yoga (the yoga of knowledge, the philosophical approach).
In the fall of 2014, I decided to improve my knowledge and I
engaged in teacher training, in complete immersion during
four weeks at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram. 4 hours of meditation, 4 hours of asana practice and 4 hours of lectures on the history, philosophy, nutrition and anatomy of yoga, every day non-stop: an indescribable experience.
Under the guidance of Swami Kailasananda, I continued my learning of
asanas (correct postures), pranayamas (breathing), vedanta and
dhyana (positive thinking and meditation) and refined my knowledge in
nutrition matters.
Since 2010, I have been practicing Stand Up Paddle Yoga, for my practice
personal and began teaching it in 2014.
Today, I continue to learn and practice as a teacher.
What types of yoga do you teach?
Raja Yoga: Hatha, pranayama, meditation: Hot Yoga, Stand up Paddle Yoga, yin Yoga, and more dynamic styles like fusion yoga, Dynamic or Gentle classes, in a heated room or on the beach and on the water.
My classes can be both physical and spiritual (a spirituality
secular), through the practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation.
My classes can be both physical and spiritual (a spirituality
secular), through the practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation.
Where do you teach?
I teach in Vannes at Om Yoga Vannes (the yoga studio that I created in association with several yoga enthusiasts and to whom I left all the management to devote myself solely to my practice and teaching). And I created another association VASAN YOGA which allows me to teach in
company, in my village in Ploemel, and on the beach in Carnac, or any other
suitable places, as well as on water and also to practice quantum healing to help my students or others move on to their next steps.
company, in my village in Ploemel, and on the beach in Carnac, or any other
suitable places, as well as on water and also to practice quantum healing to help my students or others move on to their next steps.
What is the ritual of your practice?
Every morning I start with a glass of warm water then a glass of warm lemon water, and I begin my practice with 2 pranayama exercises then a little meditation. Then, I start with a practice of more or less dynamic asanas depending on my shape.
I continue with my breakfast cereals, fruits, Ayurvedic infusion and eggs.
In the evening I like to do some practice (when I haven't taught all day).
What do you get out of it?
It allows me to be comfortable in my body and mind so that I can be aware of every moment, present in everything I do and with whom I do it.
What do you carry in your yoga bag?
Mat, towel, shorts, T-shirt and my 2 Tibetan bowls for meditations during my classes.
What is your favorite object/accessory?
A mala that was made especially for me with certain stones by a yoga teacher (who also became a Tayrona Ambassador)
What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?
Above all, do not worry about the postures, they are only a means and not an end. We must listen to ourselves and practice according to our form of the day. The postures serve to strengthen us to be comfortable during the meditation time.
What is your mantra/favourite phrase?
Om Namo Narayanaya mantra of peace which was initiated to me by Swami
Kailasananda.
Om ha hung benza guru pema siddhi hung , mantra of the master and especially of the master
interior which was initiated to me by Tulku Pema Rimpoche.
Kailasananda.
Om ha hung benza guru pema siddhi hung , mantra of the master and especially of the master
interior which was initiated to me by Tulku Pema Rimpoche.
This is for the mantras that I use for Transcendental meditation, otherwise I like to repeat to myself that Chance does not exist and that our obstacles and our errors are our instruments of progress.
Namaste
