Portrait of Eva Lastra, psychoanalyst and yoga teacher
Let me introduce myself, Eva Lastra, psychoanalyst and yoga teacher under the name YogaByEva.
I created an idea, a concept to weave or re-weave a bond of complicity between the parent and their child!
So I naturally organize Parent-Child workshops all year round and in the form of summer activities, outdoors at remarkable sites in Périgord!
How did you get into taking care of yourself?
It was during my last pregnancy that I wanted to reclaim my body while sharing it! The idea was weird but my husband helped me a lot!
He thought I was beautiful even with 25 extra kilos hahaha!
Taking care of myself today means listening to myself!
What practice for your well-being?
ENJOY !
I take advantage of the ray of sunshine to go for a walk, I take advantage of laughing and bursting out laughing with my children, I take advantage of the herbal tea-blanket-DVD-sofa moment with my husband, .... I take advantage of feeling "in my place"!
What is the ritual of your practice?
A candle, music (I love background music), and above all a few drops of orange blossom placed inside the handles (my Proust madeleine)!
What do you get out of it?
An avalanche of well-being, serenity and calm, even peace!
What do you carry in your yoga bag?
A strap (for flexibility), a blindfold with lavender seeds (for relaxation) and of course my mat 😉
What is your favorite object/accessory?
A small amethyst found by my dad a long time ago, which I carry everywhere!
What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?
Listen to yourself... The body is not a machine, it is rather to be tamed or re-tamed, we should even learn or relearn to feel, to sense!
The body is the most amazing tool we have!
Where/how do you practice?
In the morning, when I get up, at home, a bit of meditation, a gentle warm-up with a Bhramari Pranayama, a Vinyasa Yoga practice followed by relaxation. This moment is essential to start my day in a good state of mind. In the evening, when I have time, on my terrace even if it's cool, a rather Yin Yoga session while paying attention to my sensations.
