Hi Yamila, first off let’s ask: what does wellbeing mean to you?
For me, wellbeing means being at peace, having a healthy body, and a calm mind, surrounded by the people I love.

What is the most effective way to build a wellbeing routine?
I think the most effective way to build a routine is to start by experimenting with different tools to see what works best for us. Once you know what resonates, it’s important to be consistent. I believe starting with just a few minutes a day and gradually increasing it over time helps, as long as we commit to something manageable that we can maintain.

Do you have any psychological tricks that help with your own routine when you feel unmotivated?
Yes, this is a common barrier for a lot of practitioners, even for me. When I don’t feel like it, what I do is commit to doing it even if I don’t want to, because I know that, in my case, practicing yoga completely transforms my mood. Sometimes, just starting, even for a short time, makes me realize I feel so much better afterward.

What practices, outside of yoga, do you recommend to people trying to restore their energy? Perhaps planning breaks, or taking particular steps to change sleep routines etc?
In addition to yoga, I enjoy meditation and practicing KAP (Kundalini Activation Process), which I find helps unblock and cleanse my energy whenever I need it. However, for a more calming start, I recommend guided meditations, which are easier to begin with, or taking a walk in nature, and simply sitting in silence while contemplating the sea. It’s essential to disconnect from noise and distractions, even if it’s just for a little while each day, to reconnect with ourselves. I also feel that dancing, or even just listening to music, helps us connect with who we truly are.

What do you do on the days where you can’t practice? Are there things people can do while they are at the airport etc?
When I travel a lot, for example, I try to stretch while sitting on the plane. I probably look a bit crazy! Or I take the opportunity to listen to more meditations.

How important is having a set space to practice in?
For me, the reality is that the focus should be on your yoga mat and your own experience. That’s the most important thing. However, having a designated space can help create a dedicated environment for focus and calm. It’s not necessarily about having a large space, but more about having a place where you can fully relax and connect with your practice.

To what extent can friends/community help with practice and routine?
Honestly, it doesn’t really influence me much, as it’s a very personal practice. But it’s true that if you share an activity like this with friends, you’re more likely to enjoy it more and stay motivated. Also, it’s much easier to stay consistent when you share your journey with others.

Is there anything you do to cultivate wellbeing on a daily basis?
Yes, paying attention to situations or things that happen to me throughout the day for which to be grateful. That makes me happier. At the end of the day, it makes you realize that life is beautiful and that we have many reasons to be happy. Life is a gift.

How would you encourage people to integrate their Bodrum experience into their daily lives? 
From everything they may have experienced, I encourage them to take what resonated the most with them and dedicate a moment of the day to doing what makes them feel good, happy, and connected with yoga, music, good food, nature, the sea. Including these elements in their daily routine can maintain the sense of wellbeing and joy they experienced in Bodrum.

Finally, you’ve spoken about rhythm of breath as a kind of dance — which dance would it be and why? Flamenco? Bachata?
If the rhythm of the breath were a dance, I could compare it to flamenco. Flamenco, with its deep emotional connection, rhythmic changes, and intensity, reflects how the breath can be both smooth and fluid as well as strong and energetic. Just like in flamenco, where every movement and pause has a purpose, the breath in yoga has a rhythm and flow that guides and harmonizes the body and mind. ■

SCORPIOS WELLBEING

As wellbeing is a deeply personal subject that is open to interpretation, our approach at Scorpios is a multifaceted one, with a range of workshops and practitioners allowing guests the chance to explore and bring curiosity to their practice, whatever that may be. 

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