Portrait of an energetic yogini blogger: Mélanie

A little girl from the North, Mélanie comes from a village near Arras, surrounded by nature where everyone knows each other and where gossip is rife.
She grew up in one of those red brick houses, typical of the north. Passionate about travel, it is difficult for her to stay in one place, whether it is weekends here and there or a month of discovery while backpacking.

Of a somewhat contradictory nature, she likes rock sounds as well as melodious sounds, thriller books as well as those on personal development, red wine as well as detox juices, fantasy films as well as auteur films...

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?

Simply by becoming aware of the good that it brought to my body and my mind. We reap much more by taking the time to take care of ourselves.

What practice for your well-being?

For my well-being, I have a sample of practices. From yoga to massage to all kinds of treatments. Depending on my body's needs, I choose Yin when it is tired. Pranayama or Thai massage come to my aid when I lack vitality. Ashtanga or Vinyasa always accompanies me when I need to move my body. Relaxing massages and treatments are extras to make me feel good.

What is the ritual of your practice?

My practice changes a lot but I do have a habit. My day always starts with a morning ritual (tongue scraper and warm lemon juice) to wake me up properly, then followed by my practice, more or less long depending on the time I have (pranayama and asanas). The day continues with a delicious breakfast of fruit, muesli, peanut butter toast and green tea. In my opinion, the best meal of the day J So I take my time and get up early enough to enjoy this special moment!

What do you get out of it?

This little ritual with my practice gives me a gentle awakening and a nice energy to start the day. It brings me a lot to start by refocusing and giving my body what it needs. I am much more productive!

What do you carry in your yoga bag?

Nothing special! My Manduka mat, a towel, a bottle of water and often a book.

What is your favorite object/accessory?

My favorite object is a piece of jewelry that I have had since my training in India. It is a silver necklace with the Tree of Life as a pendant.

What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?

My advice would be to not have any goals or expectations through their practice, but simply to appreciate the flow as it is. It is easy to put pressure on yourself. With this approach I have had some very nice surprises, like entering a posture that was supposedly inaccessible to me.

Where/how do you practice?

I practice at home, according to my desires or with Yogaglo, which allows me to practice with great teachers. However, I am always looking for new classes in Paris to try and I jump on the classes and workshops of Parisian teachers that I respect and inspire me.

What is your mantra/favourite phrase?

When you want something, the whole universe conspires to make it happen – quote from a book by Paulo Coelho (an author I particularly like).

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