Do Yoga in Paris (formerly Yogateau) is a publication for people who view yoga as a practice and an art de vivre, something the French know a little something about.
Highlights:
Yoga and wellbeing retreat recommendations in France and Europe
Writing that takes a contemporary approach to ancient teachings, emphasizing knowledge, curiosity and—especially—pleasure over self-abnegation
Drill-downs on yoga subjects seldom broached in a one-hour asana class, inside peeks into Paris yoga studio culture etc
I don’t take sides in the yoga authenticity debate. I prefer to underline yoga’s modernity and usefulness by showing how #parisyogalife is accessible to anyone, at any time, regardless of tradition or location.
How do I know so much about yoga and doing it in Paris?
Do Yoga in Paris was founded by me,
. I’m an art director, graphic/visual designer, artist and yoga teacher based in Paris, France.About Me
My design portfolio is here if you’d like to take a look (and maybe collaborate?) but chances are you’re more interested in my yoga bonafides so here they are:
Yoga student for 20+ years
I’ve tried everything: Hatha, Bikram (don’t @ me, it was the late 90s!), Ashtanga, Yin, Restorative, Vinyasa in all of its guises, Jivamukti, Kundalini, Iyengar, Forrest…
I studied meditation with Sally Kempton, Harshada Wagner and was initiated into Vedic Meditation by Nicho Plowman in 2016
I’m also a certified yoga teacher (200-hr and 100-hr in Anusara Yoga)
…and I’ve taught asana and philosophy in yoga studios in NYC and Paris
As far as the city goes, I’ve known Paris like the back of my hand since I was a 16 year old lycéenne, running from school to ballet classes to double features in the quartier latin.
What you can expect
The Do Yoga in Paris newsletter is published once a month on Substack with up-to-the-minute recommendations posted to Notes. Check Do Yoga in Paris online through your favorite browser, or download the Substack app.
Each post tempts you with a curated selection of workshops and events to help you plan your practice. Additional content might feature book reviews, teacher interviews, studio and retreat venue guides which showcase why doing yoga here is special.
Do Yoga in Paris dives into meditation, Ayurveda, philosophy, art and culture and other yoga-adjacent topics for a holistic perspective on how to integrate yoga’s ancient practices into an active, engaged, creative modern life.
Join us!
Be part of a community that shares your passion and curiosity. Why yes, that’s known as a Kalyanamitra in yogaspeak!
