Portrait of a Yogi Julie Mesnage full of life

Let me introduce you to Julie, she lives in the beautiful city of Annecy and has been practicing yoga for 4 years. In her professional life she works in communication and the rest of the time she enjoys the beauty of her region, her friends and her family.

And it was quite natural that I asked him a few personal questions about his yoga practice that I am sharing with you today.

How did you get into taking care of yourself?

My body imposed it on me! I started practicing yoga at a time when I could no longer trust my body and life. Yoga gradually allowed me to reconnect with myself and relearn how to know myself.

What practice for your well-being?

Take time for yourself as regularly as possible! This can be done through yoga, but it can also be reading a few pages of a book, meditating, doing a few breaths, writing in a journal or even going for a walk in nature.

What is the ritual of your practice?

I like to take a moment for myself in the morning when everything is calm, sit for a while to meditate with a herbal tea and then write thoughts in my notebook.

What do you get out of it?

A soothing calm, the feeling of having realigned all of one's ideas and having a clear mind. I'm ready to tackle my day!

What do you carry in your yoga bag?

My yoga mat, my bottle of water and my zafu freshly offered by my brother to be more comfortable in meditation.

What is your favorite object/accessory?

I don't have any specifically, but when I practice at home I like to put a little incense before starting and have a stone and my Nepalese bowl near my mat.

What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?

Yoga is n't just when you're on the mat, it 's everyday! Be authentic.

Where/how do you practice?

In the yoga studio when I have a little more time in my weeks or on weekends. Otherwise I practice at home with guided classes or with personal practices.

 What is your mantra/favourite phrase?