12 Elements Yoga - Mind the Gap

Nic is an export from his London (UK) hometown, now living in Hong Kong where he has been based for the last 10 years. Having attended his first Bikram yoga class in January 2012, Nic soon discovered the benefits of the practice for his physical, emotional, and mental well-being, which sparked a lasting and deep interest in the mind/body connection for bringing balance to his corporate, big city l...

Mind The Gap Podcast Season 03 Episode 09 In this episode, we discuss topics that every yoga teacher faces, such as being authentic to the yoga lineage and living yoga in a modern world. We talk about how the world of social media has changed people's perceptions of yoga and the accessibility and quality of what is now being offered. It's a very dynamic conversation, and I would love to hear your...

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...

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 B...

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 c...

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 sound...

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...

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...

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 fir...

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 an...

Season 2 - Introducing Jessica on Mind The Gap. International Tax Lawyer. Movement, nutrition and neuroscience enthusiast. Dedicated yogi and gym nut. Wannabe yoga teacher. Wants to offer peace of mind on and off the mat. On a journey to self-discovery and growth.

Meet Mélodie, a 27-year-old face yoga enthusiast based in Brussels. Her journey into face yoga began at 23 when she discovered its benefits while dealing with teeth grinding. Mélodie was captivated by the practice, witnessing the relaxation of her jaw, leading her to undergo training to become a certified face yoga teacher. Originally from Sainte-Maxime (South of France), Mélodie is passionate abo...

Irina Oshchepkova is a Corporate Well-Being guide with 12+ years of experience working in the corporate setting. In addition, she is a Yoga Business owner with over 1000 hours of teaching experience. Her expertise supports individuals in managing stress through movement, mindfulness, and meditation. These practices are designed to help people overcome common workplace challenges, such as staying f...

Introducing Amal - a multi-talented individual who has transitioned from being a baker to a professional fitness coach, copywriter, and content expert. She is always on the go, empowering women to take charge of their health and well-being. Amal is known for her intelligence, warmth, and unwavering dedication to her craft. She truly believes in bringing out the best in others and works tirelessly...

"Law to Zen: Meet Juliette, the Yoga Teacher Who Found Her Calling" Juliette is a freelance Yoga teacher who recently left her career in Law to focus on helping companies improve the well-being and quality of life of their employees by implementing mindfulness practices in the workplace. Offering 15-minute or longer wellness sessions of Yoga on a chair, breathing and meditation which can help prev...

South African native, living abroad in Europe and beyond to working for a prestigious fashion house in London. From running a retreat centre in Italy to arriving in Brussels, where Crystal Singing Bowls Europe began. Which is home to the largest selection of the highest quality, original Alchemy Singing Bowls by Crystal Tones®. Find your bowls and trainings both in person and online. workshops, ev...

Introducing Ayoub, Our first Male guest in Brussels on the Podcast. It is a raw account of his journey into yoga and an honest account of his struggles through depression and finding balance in his work and life. Ayoub opens up about his experience culturally growing up in Belgium, his teacher training in Bali and the art of practising tantra.

Season 2. Episode 01 Introducing Crystal A passionate Scientest in mediacal device saftey. A European Registered Toxicologist, who in her free time is equally obsessed with original hot yoga. Her enthusiasm and joy for life shine in her love of Salsa dancing and Classical Indian dancing. We talk about anxiety and all the complexities and challenges of being a human with the joy of doing what you l...

Joan has created The School of Yoga which is a professional teacher training path helping students work towards their 500-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification and enhance their continuing education. She partners with yoga schools in various corners of the world offering SOY trainings along with worldwide retreats bringing an international community of yogis together.

Rajashree began her life of Yoga from the early age of four years. Since then, she dedicated herself to the practice and propagation of Yoga, which, consequently, motivated her towards a multi‐facet career as a Yoga instructor and therapist, writer, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and as an ardent advocate for children and women. Born and brought up in Kolkata, and moving to Los Angeles at t...

An enthusiastic young lover of life. Key Account Manager in a big Software Company in Belgium. Yoga Teacher and proud owner of Mindset Energy, a platform to help people live their lives mindfully and to the fullest.

Yogi: B~Fire "Mental Health is the future, the body is the temple, the mind is master, learn to take care of it all with Yoga" – B Fire ​​Brad is very passionate about Yoga and health! He has spent years closely studying the therapeutic benefits of Yoga. He ensures students can learn the alignment and form of postures without pushing past their boundaries and becoming injured. His forte is to conn...

Ep 05 - A yoga teacher and entrepreneur in yoga. She talks freely about her life before yoga and her journey to the mat and beyond. Her drive and passion for life will truly inspire you. A big loving personality with a global heart. ❤️

Introducing Stephanie. Corporate Layer, Yogi and Ayurvedic practitioner in learning. From Belgium to India, this native Persian opens up about her brake down and how she rebuilt herself up one day at a time with Yoga and Ayurveda.