Ayurveda, Yoga & Dance in the Carolina Foothills
For a healthy and happy life!
Ayurveda
Yoga
Flying Yoga
Pole Dancing
SUP Yoga
Hike & Yoga
Offering group & private classes
Yoga, Flying Yoga, Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga, Pole Dancing, DanceFit
SERVING AREA
Columbus, Green Creek, Mill Spring, Tryon, Saluda, Lake Lure, NC
Landrum, Campobello, SC
ABOUT THE TEACHER
EXPLORING WAYS TO IMPROVE HEALTH & HAPPINESS
Hey! My name is Gwen. I grew up in France, in the area of Toulouse. I was never an athletic kid, but I always enjoyed dancing and took ballet lessons.
As an adult, I became a globetrotter, and went to live in Shanghai, China for several years, where I discovered a passion for Pole Dancing. Pole Dancing transformed my body and brought my self-confidence up to a new level: I was no longer the asthmatic kid lagging behind. I could lift my body in the air and twirl it while feeling graceful. It was quite a revolution.
It's during a trip to India that I fell in love with Yoga. The philosophy and practice of Yoga opened my eyes to spirituality, completely changing the way I see life, and opening a new pathway to discovery and personal growth.
I was also introduced to Ayurveda in India and later on went into studying it in the US. As I starting applying the healthy foundations of Ayurveda into my lifestyle and diet, I was surprised to notice improvements not only in the body but in the mind: balancing of my hormones and quieting of my fiery temper (without even going through therapy!) Since then, I've been blending Ayurvedic principles into my teachings, and in about every aspects of my life.
I'm grateful to have the opportunity to share these passions with others. Let's give ourselves the wonderful gift of caring for our body, moving, breathing and keeping our mind clear and open.
Certifications:
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2015: Pole Dance Instructor Training – Chi-Qi Wellness, Shanghai, China
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2017: 200h Yoga Teacher Training – Arhanta Yoga International, Khajuraho, India
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2021: Yoga Trapeze Academic Teacher Training - Yoga Teachers College
- 2024: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant - American Institute of Vedic Studies (David Frawley)
