Conversations with those who inspire our vision of yoga – today, a moment with Alex (@la_fauve_yoga)
Yoga came into Alex’s life almost naturally. Today, a yoga teacher and the creator behind the account @la_fauve_yoga, she shares a simple and accessible approach to movement : for her, the body is made to move, and movement is often the best remedy in everyday life.
Through her practice and her classes, Alex advocates for a form of yoga that supports, accompanies, and adapts to each individual. In this interview, she reflects on the place yoga has taken in her life, the importance of staying in motion -“moving is the best remedy”- and the role accessories play in her practice, which have become true allies in enriching and supporting her sessions as a teacher.
A path to yoga that wasn’t obvious
Nothing really predestined Alex to make yoga such a central part of her life.
“I wasn’t really destined for yoga,” she says with a smile. For a long time, she even had a rather stereotypical view of it : a very calm practice, perhaps too calm, that she mainly associated with meditation.“I had this image of yoga as something very calm, very static, very meditative,” she recalls. A perception that isn’t entirely wrong, some practices do resemble that, but one that is far from reflecting the full diversity of the discipline.
It was ultimately during a trip to Indonesia that her vision of yoga changed completely. While she was there, she discovered that yoga actually comes in a wide range of styles, each with its own energy and approach. Very quickly, she found herself drawn to the more dynamic forms. “More athletic styles, the kind that really allow me to switch off,” she explains. Sessions that allow her both to move and disconnect, and that align much more closely with the way she experiences movement today.
Moving, as a natural instinct
Over the years, Alex’s practice has been built around a simple belief : movement is essential.
“I’d say: just move, that’s it!” she sums up.
It’s a philosophy she applies both in her personal practice and in the classes she now teaches. Her perspective on the body and movement is also shaped by her background. Before dedicating herself to yoga, Alex worked as a nurse, an experience that deeply influenced the way she approaches well-being. “For me, moving is the best remedy for everything,” she explains. Not as a miracle solution, but as a daily reflex that helps take care of oneself, both physically and mentally.
That said, she doesn’t advocate for a single way of practicing. Whether meditative, gentle, dynamic, or more athletic, every form of movement has its place. The key, according to her, is to listen to your body and adapt to the energy of the day, without always trying to push beyond your limits. Because beyond performance, what truly matters is the pleasure of practicing and the sense of well-being it brings.
Accessories designed to support the practice
In both her personal practice and her classes, Alex also pays close attention to the equipment she uses. Not to accumulate accessories, but to rely on tools that genuinely support movement.
The first thing that caught her attention was the mat. The bmat was a real discovery for her, especially because of its grip.“For me, there’s nothing more unpleasant than practicing and having your hands slip,” she explains. It might seem like a small detail, but it makes a big difference once you’re on the mat.
With good grip, the practice becomes smoother and more reassuring. Alex feels more confident moving through certain postures or more demanding transitions, without the worry of losing her support. This effect is just as noticeable in simpler poses: the stability provided by the mat simply allows you to fully focus on the practice.
More recently, she also had the opportunity to try the Helix weights. An accessory she particularly appreciates for its texture and shape, which make it easy to hold. Small details that matter when integrating this type of tool into movement sessions while maintaining a fluid and accessible approach.
Simply keep moving
Throughout the conversation, one idea keeps returning like a common thread : movement doesn’t have to be perfect to be beneficial. Whether it’s gentle, dynamic, meditative, or more athletic, what matters most is finding the practice that suits you and fits naturally into your daily life. This is the accessible, pressure-free approach to yoga that Alex now shares through her classes and her community - an invitation to move more, listen to your body, and follow the energy of the moment.
Because in the end, as she simply reminds us, the most important thing might just be this : to keep moving.
