Portrait of a passionate Yogini; Mélanie from Yogamove

Mélanie, a nature and animal lover, sporty at heart, is a young yoga teacher in Annecy & Aix-les-Bains. The classes taught by Mélanie are a complete and energetic approach to yoga (trained in Vinyasa Yoga and Satiam™ Yoga). Vinyasa Yoga is a fluid form built on the flow of movements and breathing and forms a sequence of varied asanas to strengthen the body and mind. Vinyasa means "connection of movement and breath". Satiam Yoga™ is a return to the essence, it is the yoga of lovers of life: a yoga combining postural alignment, breathing and opening of the heart. It is a yoga based on alignment, attitude and action

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 have always felt the need to be as in tune as possible with myself and with the world around us. When I discovered yoga, from the first sessions, I very quickly felt the connection with this practice and the good that it brought me, beyond the practice on the mat, its impact in everyday life.

A rider since I was very young, and passionate about sport, I am always amazed by the connection and the link that Yoga can have with different sporting practices.

The desire to share and transmit this passion was obvious. That's when I decided to train. I was really touched by this approach to life, this awareness of my body and my breath. Return to the very essence of life. I was really touched by this approach to life, this awareness of my body and my breath. Return to the very essence of life.

Today I am lucky to be able to teach this beautiful practice based on alignment and listening to one's body, all in full awareness. Sharing my passion is a real joy for me, especially the exchanges that it generates.

What practice for your well-being?

Above all, I try to practice according to the present moment, how I feel at the time. I then adapt the session to what I feel the need for.

What is the ritual of your practice?

As soon as I wake up I love taking the time to look outside, see the weather, take the energy of the day. Otherwise, my practice begins with a meditation, sometimes followed by some pranayamas, then asanas in the form of dynamic flows often on music depending on the theme and my energy of the moment. I prefer to practice in the morning, it allows me to wake up my body, stretch it and feel ready to face the day. Then in the evening before going to bed, I enjoy doing postures that allow me to stretch gently and relax to prepare for sleep.

What do you get out of it?

Well-being. When I can't practice, I feel the difference. Yoga allows me to keep my balance, to listen to myself.

What do you carry in your yoga bag?

I always take with me my water bottle, a sweater for before and after the session and of course my Liforme Yoga mat or Prolite Manduka from Tayrona Yoga!

What is your favorite object/accessory?

My little bracelets given to me by my loved ones. They follow me everywhere!

What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?

I would like to tell them to enjoy life and do what they love! Practicing yoga is for me a philosophy of life, a daily practice of being and making "Yoga live"!

Where/how do you practice?

I practice everywhere, whenever I can, but it is true that some places are more conducive than others to practice and where I feel perfectly in tune, like the house where I grew up in the countryside or surrounded by my animals are for me moments where I am fully connected. Otherwise I practice most of the time in studios or at home.

What is your mantra/favourite phrase?

I don't really have a favorite phrase, but I like to think that you have to enjoy life, not wait for it to pass and be yourself.