In a world constantly telling us "if you want it, you can achieve it" and promoting self-care at every turn, I've been reflecting on a crucial question: Are we truly responsible for our own well-being? Our generation has been raised on empowerment narratives, yet we sometimes forget that our mental and physical health doesn't solely depend on us. Social, cultural, environmental, and political contexts significantly impact how we feel. Media and social networks profit from our fears and...
7 days ago • 1 min read
This week, I want to encourage you to cut yourself some slack. Letting go is a very popular concept, and for good reason: we're constantly pulled in all directions, and at the same time, we never feel like we're doing enough. This leads us to have thoughts that are natural, but really not constructive, like: "if only life were simpler", "if only I had more time", "if only I had fewer things to manage". But guess what? Life is chaotic. That's the price to pay for a rich life, surrounded by...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Let’s talk about mental health. It’s a topic that’s close to my heart, both for personal reasons, and because it comes up often with my clients. One of them asked me last week: “What can you do when your self-esteem is at zero? How can yoga help you take that first step toward having a little bit of ego?” I think that’s such a powerful question. I truly believe that one of the main ways depression keeps itself going is through inaction. Depression makes you not want to do anything, so you...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Does it really matter if we're breathing through the nose or mouth? A short one today because one of my wonderful clients asked me this question last week, and I think you could all benefit from the answer. The answer is: yes, it matters. A LOT. And not only when doing yoga. If we've already practiced yoga together, you have probably heard me encourage you to breathe through your nose. Why? Because your nose is a wonderful machine. See, when the air comes in through your nostril, your nose...
28 days ago • 1 min read
You know what they say: "Variety is the spice of life." We all get it when it comes to food, it’s been drilled into us. When it comes to mental balance, it’s already a little trickier. Our brains love learning new things and exploring different perspectives… yet somehow we keep getting pulled into echo chambers that just feed us more of the same. But it’s just as true for our bodies, and that’s really what I want to talk to you about today. When it comes to movement, most of us are on an...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Calling all French speakers! (or at least understanders) I'm excited to announce that: It's my birthday. I'm currently on holiday in Rome.but more importantly... Starting Monday 14 April, I'm starting a new weekly online yoga class designed especially for stressed out millenials like you. In just 60 minutes a week, you'll release tension, improve your posture, and calm your mind... all from the comfort of your home. It's the best if like me, you hate the idea of having to go to a studio or a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
On Monday I got up in the morning and went to the kitchen to make myself a coffee. The sink was empty, the kitchen spotless, even though I did a big cooking session the night before. Last night’s tired version of me had done the dishes. I even took a photo cause I was so pleased with myself And I told myself: “I love myself for having this habit of washing the dishes right after cooking. It’s such a nice present to my future self.” Whenever I speak to myself in such a nice way, I’m always a...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Has it ever happened to you that you had a completely free day, and you thought you’d have plenty of time to check off loads of tasks from your to-do list… only to end up spinning your wheels all day long? Yeah, me neither… 😬 I realised that on days when my schedule is packed, I get way more done. Whereas when my day is wide open, I spend forever deciding what to do, I get easily distracted… and in the end, nothing (or almost nothing) gets done. We actually need constraints. I know, it sounds...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Over the past ten days, my anxiety has been particularly intense, peaking yesterday, which was my father's birthday (he passed away six years ago). I decided to follow my own advice and go for a walk, just to move a little and clear my head. While I was out, I heard a quote on a podcast that said: "Who told you life was supposed to be easy?" It may sound a little empty at first, but it really made me think. Because it’s true. We often live with this idea that things should be simpler, easier....
2 months ago • 1 min read
