Valentine Halloy, a yogini who is not yet very established.

Valentine Halloy is a long-time Belgian friend for whom I have a lot of admiration. She is the artistic director, co-creator of the South West Hossegor brand and co-founder of the French California brand which offers lifestyle and decorative objects made from recycled jeans. Her world is full of freshness and takes us along surf beaches. I love what she does and above all I admire her creativity. All the accessories are "made in France" and handmade by artisans from the South-West (Biarritz) where she lives half the year. The rest of the time, she travels the world in search of new ideas and new beaches. She has been practicing yoga for many years with passion and style.

That's why I asked him to make for Tayrona; a bag to carry his yoga mat, all in jeans, elegant that can be used both in the city and on the beach.

It was only natural that I also asked him some personal questions about his yoga practice, which I am sharing with you today.

How did you get into taking care of yourself?

After a car accident I realized that I couldn't control everything in my life. But I realized that with rigor, patience and perseverance I could control my well-being.

What practice for your well-being?

Meditation at coffee time, surfing and stand up whenever the weather permits and walking in nature with lots of sky and trees to stay connected to the flow. Of course a healthy diet with little extras needed to keep my feet on the ground and of course lots of love!

What is the ritual of your practice?

Hata Yoga starting my days with sun salutations by candlelight and Nag Champa incense for the zen atmosphere

What do you get out of it?

An addiction! A feeling of fullness, better stress management, grounding and harmony.

What do you carry in your yoga bag?

My EcoYoga mat in jute and natural rubber in my Tayrona denim bag by French California!!! A shawl and a small bottle of water

What is your favorite object/accessory?

My Stand Up paddle received from my mentor and my surfboard given to me by a shaper friend.

What would be your advice for Tayrona Yoginis?

Finding your rhythm and creating habits is vital in a world where everything changes quickly. Happiness cannot be bought, it must be created every day. Listen to your instincts and stay humble.

Where/how do you practice?

Everywhere, even in an apartment that is not wide enough to spread my arms! Currently I am lucky enough to live very close to the Yoga Searcher center in Hossegor so I take advantage of it as much as possible

What is your mantra/favourite phrase?

My father always told me this little story:

"Fear knocked at the door. Faith opened, there was no one there..."

Don't look back, keep the faith and never give up until the miracle happens!