The Rise of Ashtanga Vinyasa in France

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is experiencing increased recognition, particularly due to the efforts of the Ecole Francaise d’Ashtanga Yoga (EFAY) and its founder, Caroline Boulinguez. The school has become a key player in shaping Ashtanga Yoga education in Europe.

Ecole Francaise d’Ashtanga Yoga: A Foundation for Excellence

Founded in 2004, the EFAY has established pedagogical foundations for teaching Ashtanga Yoga across Europe. The school’s approach emphasizes a deep understanding of the practice and its traditions.

Caroline Boulinguez, a pioneer of Ashtanga Vinyasa in France, initially discovered and began practicing the discipline in the early 1980s. She received authorization to teach from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois after years of training in Mysore, India.

Expanding Yoga Education

Beyond Ashtanga, Caroline Boulinguez has expanded her educational offerings to include Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Hatha Yoga, collaborating with instructors like Lou de VITRY, Pierre BONNASSE, and Sri VENUDAS.

Recent Training and Continued Development

Henriette, a yoga practitioner since 2017, completed a 300-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) with Caroline Boulinguez and Annick Goueslain at the EFAY, graduating in 2024. Henriette continues to pursue further education in various yoga approaches, including masterclasses with Mathieu Boldron and Matthew Sweeney in 2023.

“I aim to introduce you to the benefits of a yoga practice that is accessible to all and respectful of tradition, guiding you along the path of yoga and sharing with you the serenity and strength this journey can bring!”

Henriette

A Legacy of Learning

Caroline Boulinguez also pursued studies in Indian languages and Sanskrit at La Sorbonne in Paris to deepen her understanding of yoga’s philosophical roots.

FAQ

• What is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga? Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic and physically demanding style of yoga that follows a specific sequence of postures.
• Who is Caroline Boulinguez? Caroline Boulinguez is a pioneer of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in France and the founder of the Ecole Francaise d’Ashtanga Yoga.
• What is the Ecole Francaise d’Ashtanga Yoga? The EFAY is a school founded in 2004 that provides training and education in Ashtanga Yoga.