Who is Nathalie Fauquette?
Professional dancer, Nathalie Fauquette discovered yoga in 2012 with the primary objective of finding an alternative to traditional dancer warm-ups. Self-taught, she creates her Flow listening to her body and her own needs and follows the courses of teachers from the French Institute of Yoga. For this former French GRS champion who has been injured many times, yoga becomes obvious, the way to free her mind through the practice of conscious movements.
She follows the training to become a yoga teacher at the Sampoorna Yoga school in India and expands her practice to Ashtanga, Yin Yoga while refining her knowledge of Vinyasa Flow. She is also a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher trained at the De Gasquet Institute in Paris.
Nathalie continues to train in anatomy and philosophy, convinced that the practice of yoga is not limited to the execution of asanas but to the search for inner peace. She offers a fluid practice encouraging her students not to compete with themselves. You can take her classes at Maison Elle 14 rue Brey Paris 17.
Curious to know the confidential addresses of this extraordinary personality, the editorial staff of Paris select asked Nathalie Fauquette to entrust us with her favorite spots in the capital.
A Parisian place that inspires you to recharge your batteries?
“It is without hesitation SHE House ! This place is full of charm, modern, stylish and warm. I go there to drink tea, have breakfast, read a book, enjoy thewellness… I feel at home there.”
SHE House – 14 Rue Brey, 75017 Paris
A garden to soothe you?
"I like to walk around Parc Monceau. I find this beautiful garden et relaxing. The flowers, especially in this season, are superb there, and the presence of water makes it a change of scenery in town."
Parc Monceau – 35 Boulevard de Courcelles, 75008 Paris
A healthy table where to dine with friends?
" I like Charlotte's Vegetable Garden, vegan address which constantly renews its menu with seasonal products. It is cooked and refined in an intimate setting The evening. »
Charlotte's Vegetable Garden – 21 Rue Rennequin, 75017 Paris
A confidential restaurant for a dinner for two?
“It is not confidential but I really like the Dalia restaurant rue Montmartre. The food to share is divine as well as their cocktail. The servers are very caring. »
Dalia – 93 Rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris
A spa where you can pamper yourself?
“Without hesitation the Hundred Skies spa in the eleventh, a moment that I try to grant myself regularly to recover, recharge and escape in this magnificent steam room."
Hammam Les Cent Ciels Paris – 7 Rue de Nemours, 75011 Paris
A recommended school or club to learn yoga?
“There are many yoga centers in Paris, the choice is vast. I advise rather to identify the teachings of teachers and to take their lessons in different places in Paris. So for get started in yoga, I recommend you togo test beginners courses at different locations and to make your is according to your personal affinities. "
A well-being book to trust?
" The book “The 4 Toltec agreements” the path to personal freedom by Miguel Ruiz. A book that summarizes the 4 main principles to free our thoughts and our emotions. I truly recommend it to you. It will follow you all your life ."
One or more addresses of stylish fashion boutiques?
"If I can find time for shopping, I prefer to go stroll in the swamp and unearth nuggets of second hand."
A district to feel the soul of Paris?
"It's a difficult question Paris to things to offer, so I'm not going to say a quarter…. But start with a Cafe rue Montorgueil, stroll to Louvre and Tuileries garden and go up the pedestrian quays of the Seine."
Cafe Montorgueil – 55 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris
Louvre Museum - 75001 Paris
Tuileries Garden – Pl. de la Concorde, 75001 Paris
A perfume house that makes you crack?
« The Fragonard house. I like the perfume Honeymoon which makes me travel through these sweet smells et subtle of flowers and fruits. »
Fragonard house – 5 Rue Boudreau, 75009 Paris
A confidential museum to visit?
« The Museum of Romantic Life, a little bijou little known with its Rose Bakery tea room and flowery courtyard."
The Museum of Romantic Life – 16 Rue Chaptal, 75009 Paris
A Parisian show/event not to be missed?
« Sleepless nights in Paris, event in several places different to Paris. I like to discover new places and during this night unprecedented performances are offered. »
And the more personal Interview...
What are the main principles that guide your work?
« kindness and love, It may sound like big words but it's my teaching principle. This goes through respect for the body and alignments, in order tobring well-being and let go."
Do environmental concerns influence the way you design your life projects?
“Yes very much, it is a major concern right now. It starts with us, me, I consume differently whatever food products, cosmetics, clothes,use of water. I try to be careful on a daily basis and think about life projects in accordance with the environment, like less flying. »
What are the qualities of a good Yoga teacher?
" I would say listen (and this involves listening to the body), sweetness, envy et adaptability en body function, mood and the spirit of the moment."
What is the project that is close to your heart in 2023?
“Succeeding in organizing more than yoga retreats to bring yogis together for unforgettable moments of sharing and develop my collaboration with HOME SHE because I love this rejuvenating house, a little bubble of happiness ! "
