12 Elements Yoga - Mind the Gap

Season 03 Introducing Benedicte

Marianne, a seasoned yogi, personal trainer, and certified life coach, has devoted over a decade to uplifting others through the mind and body. Starting her journey in Australia and New Zealand by creating fitness boot camps, her mission for deeper personal growth led her to Mysore, India. There, Marianne immersed herself in her asana yoga practice, accumulating over 900 hours in teacher-training courses and specialising in Ashtanga yoga. Off the mat, Marianne dedicated her evenings to meditation practices in Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama. Soon to be based in Dubai, Marianne continues to teach yoga with her creation of FIT FLOW™ YOGA, blending flexibility, core strength, and endurance, as well as guiding people in life coaching, focusing on overcoming limiting beliefs and embracing the power of our mind. Hope that's okay! Mariannne 📱 07414 765219 💻 marianneoneill.com 📧 [email protected] 📍 London, UK

Season 03 Introducing Meghan Kelly Born and raised in Colorado in the United States, I grew up believing that I could achieve something for the betterment of this world. I feel blessed today to say that I'm doing just that. My early career in marketing taught me a lot, but it didn't fulfil. Always drawn to a foreign land and with a dream of living abroad, I finally leaped in 2010 when I moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to finish my Master in Linguistics and start working as a teacher. Although the transformation journey began long before I moved, it accelerated in a new environment that surprisingly had so much to offer regarding healing and self-exploration. It was there where I discovered Constellation work, among other things and where I could dig deep into my life story and why things had happened the way they did. Surprisingly, I found there were answers too. The years in Buenos Aires were years of tremendous growth and transformation. It was a time when I could fully align with who I am at my core. As an Irish citizen due to my maternal grandmother, from this point, I followed the path of my ancestors back to Europe. I currently live in Brussels, Belgium, with my husband Gabriel and dog North. I believe in lifelong learning, continual growth and the quest to know and embody our true natures. As an Integrative Therapist, my goal is to bring consciousness and a new perception to your life and relationships. So much of my work is about connecting you to Life, and this happens the more one can connect to one's true nature and self. ​ My approach is an integral one that includes the whole person - body, mind and spirit. I work with Family/Systemic Constellations & Ritual, Somatic Psychotherapy & Trauma Recovery, and Psychological & Evolutionary Astrology, for the clients who would benefit from it. ​Whether we work on the systemic level with Family/Systemic Constellations, on the mind/body level with Bioenergetics & Somatic Experience, with the world of symbols and the rich language Astrology can give, or on a level of spirit with all things combined, considering the whole person is vital for real and lasting change. ​ My pursuits have included both traditional and non-traditional educational paths. I have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a Master's degree in Linguistics. I have earned several certifications as a Family & Systemic Constellation Facilitator from different teachers and approaches worldwide. Most of my teachers have been first-generational facilitators, learning directly from Hellinger. I have also studied with and observed many of the biggest names in constellation work, including Bert Hellinger himself, Anngwyn St. Just, Stephan Hausner, Franz Ruppert, and Joan Garriga from Institut Gestalt Barcelona. A complete list of my studies and teachers is below. ​ In addition to Constellation work, I am a Practitioner of Systemic Ritual® from Daan van Kampenhout, which combines constellation work and shamanic ritual, a Bioenergetics Analysis psychotherapist, a Somatic Experience therapist and a Counseling Astrologer with studies from the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London & Casa XI in Buenos Aires, among other schools. As a young girl, I knew I would be a life-long student and teacher. What I didn’t realise then is that it would be toward my own healing and that of others. The journey to self is the most important journey of all. It leads to peace, fulfilment, and authenticity. My work is for you to find and connect with these elements because, from there, the connection to Life has been made. ​ The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are. - Carl Jung What you can expect from working with me: self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and self-mastery. More information about my specific qualifications is found below. Find Meghan Kelly at https://www.gettotheorigin.com/

Season 03 Introducing Jenn Whether you meet her at the ballet barre or on the pilates reformer, Jenn's classes and energy will leave you feeling confident and happy. Why? Because her motto is Spread Joy Through Movement! She has studied dance, pilates, and barre, danced professionally for brands such as Hermes and Chanel, and is now the studio coordinator at Mix Brussels, where she organises the classes, offering 250 weekly classes from boxing to ballet in collaboration with more than 90 instructors. To say the least, Jenn loves movement, enjoys working with people who want to move and is always looking for opportunities to accompany people on their own movement journey.

Anna discovered yoga in 2015 during a retreat in Tulum, Mexico, and she instantly fell in love with it. Since then, she's been practicing yoga all around the world, going to Spain, Bali, and India for trainings. Now, Anna is a certified Mindfulness teacher, Yin Yoga instructor and Crystal Bowl Sound Healer. For Anna, sound healing was a magical discovery. The vibration and frequencies of the sounds travel through the body, gently releasing tensions. She recently added a wind gong to her crystal bowl collection, making her sound healing sessions even more special. In her classes, Anna combines various practices such as meditation, yin yoga and sound healing to create a unique relaxing experience. She believes that being healthy starts by finding balance between the busyness of life and internal stillness. She cares deeply about her students and regularly organizes retreats and workshops to share a complete journey with them. Anna wants to make sure everyone not only enjoys the classes but also feels good in their whole being - body, mind, and soul. Today she teaches weekly classes in her home studio LagOM Balance, at Mix Brussels and at Yoga Room. She also offers private classes and organizes special events. Today, she has launched lagOMwork to offer balance and relaxation in the corporate world. Website: www.lagombalance.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/lagombalance

Caroline Derner is a neuroembodied healing and empowerment coach and a yoga teacher. She combines the work with the nervous system and yoga by infusing it with somatic and embodied movement. She aspires to open up space for yoga practitioners and everyone else who may struggle despite doing all the yoga and to show them that there is more beyond the mat.

Rowena is an award-winning bachelor’s degree Naturopath, Yoga Instructor and Trauma-informed Psychotherapist (in training) who specialises in anxiety, trauma, emotional wellbeing and gut health. Rowena holds additional certifications in Neuro Emotional Technique, Neuro-linguistic Programming (Trainer), Shamanic & Ayurvedic Medicine, Hypnosis, Transpersonal Somatic Bodywork, Nutrition, Plant-based Cooking and more. She authored the international best-selling book “The Joy of Real Food”, which received a 5-star Indie Kurkis review. Rowena has appeared in multiple global Media Platforms, including Hay House Radio, CNN, Good Morning Australia, Australian Life Yoga Journal, Yoke Magazine, Conscious Living Magazine, Herbal Collective Magazine, Arbiter News-New York, Complete Wellbeing Magazine, Midday and Telegraph newspapers -India. Yoga is HER greatest love & catalyst in healing her trauma, an eating disorder and Rheumatoid Arthritis. A humanitarian at heart, she believes in heartfelt connection and following the beat of your drum. Rowena lives in Sydney, Australia and spends her free time in nature &/or travelling for soul-building and inspirational moments. Follow on Instagram rowenajayne.au Emotional Wellbeing | Mindset | Gut Health Practitioner -BHSc Author #1 bestseller 📚 x 2 Overcome Anxiety, Trauma & Self Doubt using. Neuro somatic therapies, Natural Medicine & Kahuna In-clinic | Online | Retreats linktr.ee/rowenajayne.au + 3

Meet Steve The owner and head coach at Brussels Barbell. Who is proud to be the first and only Starting Strength Coach in Belgium. His love of sports began at a young age, which led him to a career as a professional basketball player for 12 years all over Europe. During this time, he developed a passion for strength and conditioning to make his body as powerful as possible and maximise performance. After retiring from basketball in 2014, he also refocused on helping others get strong. In 2017, he committed to the rigorous process of earning the Starting Strength credential, and today, he works with people of all ages and athletic abilities to help them become stronger than they ever thought possible. If you’re ready for a change in your health, I invite you to stop by Brussels Barbell to discuss your journey and how we can help! Steve is very friendly, honest, and fluent in English and French; most of all, He is committed to helping you get strong! Brussels Barbell Clos du Parnasse 3A 1050 Ixelles Belgique +32 (0) 472742826 Follow on Instagram brusselsbarbel www.brusselsbarbell.com

Elena is the founder of The House of Yoga. She is Italian, but moved to Brussels in 2012. That’s also the year when she first found yoga. After several years of yoga practice and retreats, in 2018, she took a break from her then full—time job to take her first yoga teacher training at the Hawaii Yoga Institute. She soon realised that this was the path she was meant to be on and that’s when the first seeds of The House of Yoga were planted. In 2021, she decided to quit her job to follow her dream and write a new chapter of her life – teach yoga full-time and build her own yoga studio. To Elena, yoga has always meant finding balance in a life full of obligations and responsibilities; finding time and space to be more in tune with her own feelings and emotions. Elena’s classes are playful and energising flows. She believes she’s her best self when she’s on her mat, and wishes to empower everyone to access their true self through the practice of yoga. Her motto is “good decisions come from a calm mind”.

Fitzjoy was born in Belgium but currently resides in California. This is a very special podcast with two episodes to share, numbered 09 and 10. Fitzjoy is a yoga teacher with Training in Bikram Yoga, Hot Power Fusion, Power Vinyasa, and Yin. He also volunteers with Uprising Yoga-Juvenile Detention Los Angeles and Prison Yoga & Meditation Los Angeles. Furthermore, Fitzjoy works as a Tour Manager and Accountant for some of the world's biggest pop stars and music icons, including Ben Harper, Backstreet Boys, BUSH, Shakira, and Katy Perry, to name a few. Spending time between California and Belgium, Fitzjoy is known for his open-hearted personality and willingness to help others. His kind nature and life experiences make this podcast truly special. Enjoy, like, and feel free to share this podcast. Thank you! x