Marine Duchesnes

My first encounter with yoga occurred through another one of my passions: music. I took my first yoga class at the conservatory in 2007, as part of my training as a singer. Like music, yoga soon became a necessity for me, and then turned into a way of life. I diversified my practice out of curiosity and thirst for knowledge, but also out of a search for balance, paying close attention to my body’s needs.

As a music teacher in Parisian schools, I have always enjoyed teaching, and as my own practice deepened, teaching yoga naturally became the next step. In March 2015, I completed a professional training in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, and began teaching a few months later.

In January 2014, I discovered the studio of Linda Munro and Gérald Disse, where I was introduced to Ashtanga yoga. It was a true revelation. Ashtanga allowed me to develop my personal practice while bringing together everything I was looking for in yoga: precision, discipline, and a deep connection to the breath. Wanting to deepen my understanding, I completed the training offered by Ashtanga Yoga Paris in 2016.

As my exploration continued, I was also drawn to Iyengar Yoga. The subtlety of the method, its emphasis on alignment, and its attention to detail have gradually enriched my understanding of the body and the practice. In March 2026, I obtained my Level 1 Iyengar certification.

Today, I continue along my path in yoga with the same desire to explore and cultivate a deeper connection with oneself, to create inner space, and to seek balance between body and mind.