Photo credit : Sylvana Graeser
Photo credit : Sylvana Graeser
My Experience with Yoga
My yoga journey began in Hamburg in 2015. I was still a student and often suffered from insomnia, so I started practicing yoga at a gym, taking classes such as Power Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga. And I must say, I suffered! During the classes, I struggled to perform the movements—and Downward-Facing Dog… what a nightmare! I was 21 years old, and next to me, a woman of around 70 managed to do all the movements without the slightest difficulty (she even seemed to enjoy herself and relax). At that moment, I let my bad habit of comparing myself to others take over. The next day was a double punishment! I had terrible muscle soreness and could no longer lift my arms
The takeaway from this first experience: I really wasn’t expecting that at all! I thought yoga would be a miracle remedy to help me relax, but my mind kept racing throughout the entire class. On top of that, I realized just how much my body lacked flexibility and strength. Bottom line: my mind wasn’t calm, and I was discovering a weak body despite my step and CAF classes (legs, abs, glutes). Despite all these negative aspects, I went back and persisted. I really enjoyed the purifying effect of the practices, especially the work on strength and muscles.
So I continued yoga mainly for its physical and muscular benefits.
During my final year of studies in Strasbourg, I signed up at a yoga studio near my home. I discovered even more styles of yoga, including Ashtanga and Hot Yoga, and I deepened my Vinyasa practice. I also tried Yin Yoga—a surprisingly new discovery. At first, I found this type of yoga boring and uncomfortable… and my mind wouldn’t stop wandering. On top of that, I wasn’t flexible at all, so it felt very challenging. But in the end, I wanted to go back, so I did several more sessions
My first headstand
My Journey and Qualifications
n 2019, I went to India, to Goa, for my first training. I chose a 100-hour program over 15 days on site, as I was simultaneously working for a large company in Switzerland (my studies had paid off). I didn’t want to commit to a full month because I wanted to keep some vacation time to travel with my partner. Those two weeks were amazing. I learned a lot—both about my practice and about myself—and, most importantly, I met unforgettable people.
In 2020, I continued my training online during the Covid period (yes, I know people say “la Covid,” but I don’t like it). I progressed at my own pace.
I started teaching private classes at home or at the office of a close psychotherapist.
In 2022, I refined my learning with a 30-hour training in adjustments and sequencing in Bordeaux at the studio “Yoga With You.”
In 2023, I left salaried work behind. I then completed a prenatal and postnatal yoga training at the Institut De Gasquet in Paris, with the incredible opportunity to be trained by Dr. Bernadette de Gasquet herself.
In the spring of the same year, I took advantage of my free time to train in Yoga for children and teenagers.
In March 2023, I began teaching classes at the surf club in Montalivet-les-Bains.
In June 2023, I founded my own business and started giving group classes in a CrossFit studio in Gaillan, La Licorne.
In 2025, I returned to Alsace and took a salaried job. It was a challenging period, but I met Amy. Her teaching and kindness warmed my heart, and I began teaching at the studio she manages, Yoga Origins in Morschwiller-le-Bas (68790).
At the same time, I also support pregnant women and new mothers.
Goa, Inde, March 2019, 25 years old
My Teaching and Practice
I primarily teach a dynamic style of yoga, inspired by Vinyasa Yoga. I like to structure my practice around a “peak pose” (a challenging posture to work toward) or to focus on a specific part of the body, a chakra, or an intention.
I draw inspiration from teachers and my own personal practice to enrich my classes.
While most of the classes I teach are dynamic and raise the body’s temperature, they are adaptable to all levels, including beginners.
Thanks to my training with the Institut De Gasquet in prenatal and postnatal yoga, the yoga I teach is perfectly suitable for pregnant women, postpartum women, or those with a weakened pelvic floor.
I discovered yoga through its physical aspect: stretching, pushing my limits, and engaging my muscles. At the time, I considered meditation, mental calm, and pranayama secondary, almost as accessories to the physical practice.
Today, I practice both Yin and Vinyasa. And yes, I’ve learned to love this style of yoga! Even more, I need it! I also sometimes practice Ashtanga Yoga. I meditate every day (without pressure—sometimes my meditation looks more like a mindful walk when I’m walking my dog).
Photo credit: Sylvana Graeser
Me, Outside of Yoga
My first passion is well-being. This manifested long before yoga, through cooking and nutrition. Being naturally sensitive and prone to migraines, I had to adjust my diet by cutting out refined sugars and dairy products. I’ve always loved spending time in the kitchen: my first dish, pancakes, I made at the age of four. Cooking in a healthy way quickly became a way for me to express my creativity.
Yoga came to complement this healthy lifestyle.
I’ve always loved swimming (astrological sign: Pisces—surprising, isn’t it?). I often swim in pools or in the ocean whenever I get the chance. I’ve also recently taken up surfing, and even though it’s still new to me, I’m persevering.
I also love reading.
I grew up in Alsace and divide my time between Basel, the southwest of France, and Morocco.
I am 1.78 m tall.
When I started yoga, I couldn’t even touch my feet with my hands. I like to think I might be the least flexible yoga teacher in France (but you don’t need to be flexible to do yoga—you just need a body!)
Photo credit : Sylvana Graeser