Christel Wellness

Sattvic Foods and the Yogic Approach to Eating They say, "You are what you eat," and there is certainly some truth in that. The food we choose to eat can have an impact on how we feel, not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally.For many people who have been practising yoga for some time […]

Last weekend, the Bliss Yoga Festival took place in Toulouse for the very first time. The Bliss Festival is already a well-known and established event in Bordeaux, where it will celebrate its 12th edition this year. As soon as I arrived in France three years ago, I started looking into French yoga shows/festivals. This one […]

When most people think of yoga, they often imagine a mat and challenging poses that require flexibility and balance. However, there is a much more accessible form of yoga: Chair Yoga. Suitable for all ages and physical abilities, it allows people to enjoy the benefits of yoga while honoring their individual needs and limitations and […]

Ever wondered why you just don’t gel with your yoga teacher? Rest reassured, there’s nothing to worry about! There are many factors that come into play. It has happened to me too on several occasions.  It was upsetting at the time because I thought that if she/he teaches yoga, then we would have plenty in […]

Have you ever noticed how sometimes you can feel comfortable in a place without knowing why and sometimes you just can stay put for more than a few minutes, you feel like you need to run away! Well there are several reasons for this scientifically proven. First, our brains evolved in environments rich in natural […]

We often interpret a loss of motivation as a personal flaw. This has happened to me many times in my life and even very recently. I was procrastinating, I had lost my edge. I thought I wasn't disciplined enough. Even the thought of teaching my yoga classes was burdensome. But what if the issue isn’t […]

"Sweat is the body’s natural self-detox system. Try this heat-building practice for a refreshing and cleansing yoga flow that powers up your body’s inherent detoxification processes." "Yoga helps detox our bodies. Let’s build heat in our practice today." "Twist longer. Breathe deeper. Sweat harder." How Yoga Practices May Aid Detoxification Yoga, along with most physical […]

It's the start of a new year, and the world around us is singing the message that we must improve. Be better. Optimise ourselves. Become someone new. And it's true that prioritising your wellbeing and growth is important. But when it comes to setting intentions, it's important to remember... You are already enough, just as […]

When it comes to practicing Yin Yoga, the question of timing often arises: “When is the best time to do Yin Yoga?” I often asked myself the same question. For a long time I thought it was best in the morning but then I realised it was as beneficial in the evening. So really the […]

As I am learning the art of playing the gong and plan on running sound baths in my home town of Saint-Gaudens soon, I thought it useful to explore the science behind the many benefits of sound healing, including sound baths and healing frequencies and why you should attend sound and gong baths. Even if […]