Gaëlle is a passionate yogini, and who after 10 years of marketing in a multinational in France and abroad decided to embark on the entrepreneurial adventure. She is the founder of the OLY B e website which offers to connect certified teachers, individuals and spaces adapted to practice Yoga, Pilates or meditation for only 8 euros. Her goal is to install as many people as possible in a sustainable wellness routine. Gaëlle also has the deeply rooted idea that it is possible to make happiness contagious!

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 started taking care of myself by starting yoga 5 years ago, at a somewhat complicated time in my professional life. I asked myself a lot of questions, I wasn't very happy in my job. It immediately gave me a lot of elasticity, both mental and physical. Gradually, I became more and more interested in nutrition, naturopathy, Ayurveda. I pay attention to my lifestyle, but I remain fundamentally a bon vivant, who loves to eat and drink wine and spritz! For me it's not at all incompatible, and even if it's a bit cliché it's all a question of balance.

What practice for your well-being?

I do yoga and sports more generally 1 to 2 times a week. As soon as I stop (because of too much work, or even a bit of laziness from time to time), I feel the difference right away! I am more tired, less positive. On yoga in particular, I particularly like vinyasa and the flows that change.

What is the ritual of your practice?

I love practicing on Fridays in the late afternoon. It allows me to close my week and I leave all my problems on my mat, it relaxes me while giving me a boost before the weekend! Otherwise I also like practicing early in the morning. It changes the appearance of my day afterwards!

What do you get out of it?

Relaxation and energy, systematically! I feel lighter, more toned too.

What do you carry in your yoga bag?

Nothing but very classic! Leggings (I love super elastic and soft materials), top, bra and especially my mat topper because I'm not a big fan of putting my face on a mat where someone else has put their feet ;-) my slightly manic side no doubt! I never take a water bottle because I don't like drinking during practice.

What is your favorite object/accessory?

My over-mat!

What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?

I would like to quote Oscar Wilde: "To live is the rarest thing. Most people are content to exist."

Where/how do you practice?

I mainly practice during OLY Be classes, in small groups at home or in our Community Classes. We have a great team of teachers! I also regularly test new studios and new teachers.

What is your mantra/favourite phrase?

To discover yoga, pilates or meditation classes at home or in your neighborhood for 8 euros

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