Portrait of a luminous yogi: Annie Langlois

I discovered Annie Langlois during my search for beautiful malas for my personal meditation and my e-commerce site. And, I discovered a beautiful person. Annie Langlois is Canadian by origin, yoga teacher (600H certified teacher in Hatha-Vinyasa-Kundalini Yoga), mother of a little girl, author and entrepreneur. For more than 10 years, Annie has been interested in healthy eating, natural medicine, fitness and especially the power of self-healing intrinsic to each human being. She is also the co-founder of the online yoga class site Mon Yoga Virtuel, with her husband. But above all, she is the author of a very beautiful book "My yoga retreat at home" that I have just devoured with delight and that I highly recommend.

That's why I asked him some personal questions about his yoga practice that I'm sharing with you today, to make you want to read his book.

How did you get into taking care of yourself?

Following the loss of my first child at 25 weeks of pregnancy in 2008, I suffered from severe anxiety disorders and fibromyalgia which led me on the path of consciousness and deep healing. I had already been practicing yoga for a few years but my practice took on its full meaning at this precise time in my life.

What practice for your well-being?

I practice Kundalini yoga, meditation, conscious breathing, Yin yoga, Hatha Yoga as well as Vinyasa depending on the seasons and the needs of my body and mind.

What is the ritual of your practice?

I usually practice my yoga first thing in the morning around 5:30 – 6:00 am, usually on an empty stomach to maximize the beneficial effects of the practice on my various systems. I sometimes practice my conscious breathing sessions in the middle of my day when I feel like I need to take a break.

What do you get out of it?

I start my day by giving myself health. I take the time to create my intentions for the day ahead in order to visualize it positively.

What do you carry in your yoga bag?

Grippy towel for yoga mat, large scarf that I use to cover myself during relaxation (savasana), lavender essential oil for relaxation, a bottle of water with a few drops of chlorophyll that I drink after the class to keep myself well hydrated.

What is your favorite object/accessory?

My mala

What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?

Always practice according to the principle of "ahimsa" (non-violence) which means always listening to your limits. Never compare yourself to others, yoga is a journey within oneself with the aim of uniting one's body and mind.

Where/how do you practice?

I usually practice directly from home when I am in Canada. I often practice with my site MonYogaVirtuel.com or by myself. However, when I am in Bali, I practice in a studio because I love the fact that the studios are designed, for the most part, on outdoor platforms where you can enjoy a view of the magnificent vegetation.

What is your mantra/favourite phrase?

I let go, everything is working out for the best, thank God.