Portrait of a multi-talented yogi: Emilie Le D

I met Emilie Le D in Annecy, during a Hatha Yoga class at Yoga Searcher. What struck me immediately about her was her great gentleness, and especially this beautiful light that emerges from her smile. Emilie is above all an artist, she bites into life with gusto. She paints, draws, writes, gives yoga classes, hosts her radio, her blog, ... Everything she touches is transformed into beauty. She creates Naoussa Collection yoga mat bags that are real little gems. They are handmade in Haute Savoie and each bag is unique. Tayrona is very lucky to offer them for sale in her new "creators" section which will highlight artistic creations around yoga.

It was only natural that I asked him a few personal questions about his yoga practice, which I am sharing with you today.

How did you get into taking care of yourself?

I wanted to start yoga when I was 15, for no particular reason. At that time, yoga was not as popular as it is today in the Western world. I wanted to do a "gentle sport", to keep fit. I believe that this thought is a gateway to yoga with its cultural and spiritual dimensions, for many people.

What practice for your well-being?

It all depends on the energy of the moment. Yoga is an integral part of my life, I grew up with it. The most important thing for me is to roll out my mat, every day. I can find myself doing complicated asanas (postures) as well as drawing, dancing or meditating.

I started yoga gently, with Sivananda, Hatha and yin.

Now, I allow myself to navigate between these soothing practices and flows, more dynamic sessions.

I also write a lot, poetry. This is sometimes just as beneficial as a deep meditation.

What is the ritual of your practice?

An art therapist friend recently explained to me that rituals were important, in order to give rhythm to our lives, to provide us with reference points. That's why I created the concept Naoussa Rituæls, the fact of appropriating rituals with handcrafted objects... I'll tell you more about it soon!

Typically, my ritual involves lighting a candle, or placing “magic” stones near my mat at the beginning of my practice.

What do you get out of it?

Yoga has been the encounter of my life. I get from it not only well-being, a greater understanding of my body and how my mind works, but also the possibility of gaining perspective and putting things into perspective.

What do you carry in your yoga bag?

My YUJ yoga mat. Less is more ;)

What is your favorite object/accessory?

My Naoussa Collection yoga mat bag, practical and pretty. I created it because I couldn't find a bag I liked in stores.

What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?

“It’s time to live the life you’ve imagined.” (Henry James)

It can start with a deep breath. By taking a fresh look at your life. By loving, against all odds.

Where/how do you practice?

Everywhere, all the time! Mostly on my carpet in my living room, with my dog ​​and cat running around and playing.

What is your mantra/favourite phrase?

"If existence is only a passage, on this passage at least, let us sow flowers !"

Montaigne

To find it: http://www.naoussa-studio.com/naoussa-yoga