I'm a bilingual yoga teacher who helps people who sit a lot gain mobility, move without pain and reduce their stress.
Yoga disappointed me...
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One of my clients recently asked me a question that really made me think: "Have you ever felt disappointed in your yoga practice?" It brought me back to my early days, when I was obsessed with those insane poses I could see on Instagram: the splits, leg behind the head, arm balances... Back then, I was doing yoga before and after work, intensively, because I wanted to master everything. Every time I asked my teachers for advice, I heard the same response: "Practice and all is coming." The real meaning of this classic yogic phrase is to invite us to detach from outcomes and find fulfillment in the practice itself. But it's often understood more literally (and I definitely understood it this way): "If you practice enough, you'll be able to do all the poses." This is false. And it's dangerous.Here's what I know now: around 50% of our flexibility is genetically determined. Our bone structure, which we can't change, defines which poses are accessible to us or not. Front splits? Not possible for everyone, depending on the shape of the femur head and hip joint. At some point, bones meet bones, period. (By the way, this is why I hate those ads promising splits in a month. Please don't fall for them!) 10 years later, I still can't do all the poses, and I'm completely fine with that.Real yoga is about accepting your body as it is and working with your possibilities, not against your limitations. This is exactly why I developed my "a little, often" approach - so you can benefit from yoga without hurting or frustrating yourself. I want to make it as easy for you as possible to give it a try. This is why I've set up an intro package with no commitment: so you can discover what yoga can actually do for YOUR unique body and lifestyle. My Trial Offer includes a one-on-one consultation where we'll assess your specific needs, plus a personalised yoga session designed just for you. No unrealistic expectations, no cookie-cutter poses. Just therapeutic movement that fits your busy schedule. Let's work together to build a practice that honors your body, not fights against it. Om, peace 🧡 Clem |
Clémence Dieryck
I'm a bilingual yoga teacher who helps people who sit a lot gain mobility, move without pain and reduce their stress.
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