Portrait of an energetic yogi: Karine Capdevielle from Studio K

I met Karine Capdevielle during my teacher training organized by Katy Misson in Annecy, she made a strong impression on me right away. She exudes a certain strength, power but also great gentleness. Karine is very athletic, her body is sculpted by years of fitness but her movements are gentle and synchronized, they follow her breathing perfectly. I sat next to her during my training and I won't hide from you that she impressed me with her technique. We find all this in the teaching she provides in her Grenoble studio .

I asked him a few questions about his wellness secrets that I wanted to share with you today.

How did you get into taking care of yourself?

I was a hairdresser for years, I worked in franchises where I took care of staff training, advertising images (advertising photos) and I also worked in a salon…. The 35-hour week never existed and the intense and numerous working hours meant that I didn't take time for myself.

I started Fitness when I moved to Reunion Island. It became a necessity then a passion… then it became my job!

I reoriented myself towards the fitness professions and I passed the BE. I discovered Yoga through Body Balance which made me want to discover more of these gentle techniques….

It was in Tahiti that I discovered Vinyasa Yoga with “Estelle” and I realized that my Stretching and Pilates classes were similar to her classes….

I practiced yoga more and more until I also made it my profession…!

What practice for your well-being?

Yoga and Bodyfly, without hesitation, even if the Cardio classes let off steam. They are
“energy-consuming” while flying and yoga recharge my batteries!!

What is the ritual of your practice?

The flow! I love the movement and breathing that come together as if it were obvious… Each
At the start of the session, my body slowly loosens up with natural, fluid movements.
Then this alliance of asanas that remind me that I am alive. And that it is not always easy and that working to get there is something very rewarding!!

What do you get out of it?

Energy, sweetness of presence!

What do you carry in your yoga bag?

Music, I love practicing with music.

What is your favorite object/accessory?

I'm not attached to things. I've never been a fetishist, nor a fan of artists, either...
but I could say maybe that I like bird feathers, especially those of turtledoves which represent something very important and personal after my mother's death. There are always feathers in my life (ears, hair, necklace, in my pockets...).

What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?

Take charge of yourself! The most important thing is to decide what you want to do, how much time you dedicate to yourself. We always have more important priorities than ourselves and that's where we have to assert ourselves.
This time for YOURSELF is necessary. Because when your head is fine, the rest follows…

Where/how do you practice?

Most often in my Studio but also at home since I am lucky enough to live near the hill and surrounded by nature.!

What is your mantra/favourite phrase?

The first time I heard “Moola Mantra incantation” by Dere Premal & Miten, I was blown away but I couldn’t sing it! I always thought I couldn’t sing that stuff!…
Then, after a “Satiam Yoga” training with Katy Misson in Annecy, I started to use the powers of Mantra!
The first Mantra that I put into practice at the beginning of each session is the "gayatri Mantra" it is the one that we used with Katy and I love to honor the day or the beginning of the evening!!

My favorite phrase at the moment:
May all beings in all worlds be happy!

For more information: Studio K in Grenoble