Living in America is truly a blessing for anyone interested in Yoga. It is offered everywhere: in gyms, in spas and hotels and of course in Yoga centers and schools nationwide. Yoga can be learnt, studied and practiced in many ways. But what is Yoga? What defines Yoga? Where does it originate from? Is Yoga… Read More
If Your Life is Rocking Good- Expect Waves
A few days ago, I was in the most optimal condition, teaching a private class in Hollywood on a sunny morning and the most unbelievable thing happened that I wanted to share with you. So here we are with my private student on the roof of a nice building in Hollywood. Imagine a 360 degree… Read More
The 9 Yoga Secrets for Optimal Youth & Beauty
Who does not want to look and feel fabulous? Who said beauty is out? So today let’s be vain and beautiful! Born and raised in France, I was surrounded by history, fashion and beauty. Later on in my teens, I took on Yoga and discovered a vast well of knowledge cultivating life, radiancy and inner… Read More
Does Yoga Have Cardiovascular Benefits?
I recall a few years ago having a passionate discussion with a Yoga Teacher friend of mine on this subject. Yes, Yoga does have cardiovascular benefits, particularly the Flow Yoga and the Kundalini Yoga approaches such as Ashtanga Yoga, Power Yoga, Vinyasa Flow and Kundalini Yoga. Yoga does build strength and stamina. Continuous deep breathing in… Read More
Why Going to Yoga Retreats
A Yoga Flow Retreat is not your typical vacation. It is far better. It is a special time that you give to yourself for rejuvenation, relaxation and Yoga. The locations are amazing, often in a tropical, warm and sunny climate surrounded by nature: on the beach, in the mountains or in the rainforest. I call… Read More
What is the Difference Between Awareness & Consciousness?
What is consciousness? where is it located? Where does it come from? What is the difference between awareness and consciousness? Did matter precede consciousness or did consciousness created matter? Awareness can be defined as having knowledge or understanding of one self, others and the environment. Consciousness is the condition of being awake and aware at… Read More
Do We Need To Learn To Breath
As a Yoga Teacher, my beginners students often say that they “want to learn how to Breath”. Yoga does not teach us to breath because we do breath effortlessly since birth. In Yoga and Pranayama ( breathing techniques), we learn how to first UNDO the physical, mental and emotional tensions we hold in our body… Read More
How I discovered Yoga at 14
I met my first Yoga Teacher, May Kazan, in my mother's pharmacy in Paris, France where I grew up. I was 14 years old and curious about everything. May Kazan was working as a helper to make some extra money. She exuded a strong presence and a striking beauty with a tall standing grounded posture… Read More