Portrait of a Yogini with Itch: Erika Grant
Of French-American origin, Erika has traveled extensively in the United States. It was during a stay in New York that she discovered yoga.
After 5 years of practice, her passion for this philosophy led her to Goa in India to be certified as a Yoga teacher by the Yoga Alliance (RYS 200H).
She now teaches as a private and corporate coach.
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?
After gaining weight, feeling slowed down and unwell in my body, I naturally told myself that I had to do something about it. That's when I took the plunge and decided to change my lifestyle.
What practice for your well-being?
Vinyasa Yoga to energize my body and mind.
Yin Yoga to reduce my stress and stretch.
What is the ritual of your practice?
In the morning I wake up, drink a large glass of water and unroll my mat:
I practice meditation to refocus on myself,
I control my breathing and its energy through Pranayama,
I become more flexible and reconnect with my body through Asanas,
I feel the benefits of my practice through Savasana.
What do you get out of it?
I feel free physically and emotionally. Then I am able to overcome anything!
What do you carry in your yoga bag?
My yoga mat, a bottle of water, leggings, a sports bra and a top.
What is your favorite object/accessory?
My travel yoga mat, for practicing all over the world.
What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?
Once on the mat, refocus on yourself, don't compare yourself because each body is different.
First of all, listen to yourself and your body.
Where/how do you practice?
In Paris at Affordable Yoga, because the prices are affordable and the teachers are top notch.
At home or in a park, I love to feel the wind on my skin.
When I travel, I like to meet new studios to learn new techniques. I teach yoga, but I will always remain a student!
