🌿 MY APPROACH

I'm Marie-Laure, a French Yoga teacher and the creator of the FEMMES Method.

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My teaching is rooted in the De Gasquet approach, developed by Dr. Bernadette de Gasquet, which places particular importance on breathing, posture, pelvic floor support and managing abdominal pressure.

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I completely embraced this approach because its principles made so much sense to me. I experienced their benefits firsthand after giving birth, when traditional Yoga was causing me back pain.

Over the years, however, I felt that something was missing from my teaching.

I wanted to bring more relaxation, deeper stretching and a stronger connection with the philosophical and mindful dimensions of Yoga.

This inspired me to create:

🌿 THE FEMMES METHOD

De Gasquet gave me a strong foundation.

FEMMES grew from what I wanted to add to it.

F — Functional Strength
E — Elasticity & Joint Mobility
M — Low-Impact Movement
M — Postural Control
E — Respiratory Awareness
S — Self-Support

Together, these principles bring strength, mobility, posture, breathing and body awareness into a practice that also leaves space for relaxation and mindfulness.

🌿 TWO DAYS · FOUR WORKSHOPS

Each workshop builds on the previous one, allowing you to progressively integrate the principles into your body, your Yoga practice and your everyday life.

DAY 1 — MORNING

Breathing, Pelvic Alignment & Slow Yoga

We begin with the foundations.

Explore how breathing, posture and pelvic alignment influence movement and pressure within the body.

You will discover:

• Functional breathing

• Intra-abdominal pressure management

• Pelvic floor support

• Pelvic alignment and self-elongation

• Postural awareness

All integrated into a gentle Yoga practice.

Slow down. Breathe. Connect differently with your body.

DAY 1 — AFTERNOON

Everyday Yoga

Yoga doesn't only happen on the mat.

We will explore the movements you repeat every day — sitting, standing, bending, lifting and carrying

and how small adjustments can reduce unnecessary tension and improve efficiency.

Observe. Understand. Transform.

DAY 2 — MORNING

Deep Core & Abdominal Awareness

What does it really mean to strengthen your core?

We will explore how to activate the deeper abdominal muscles while managing pressure and respecting the pelvic floor and spine.

You will learn to:

• Better differentiate your abdominal muscles

• Coordinate breath and effort

• Build functional strength

• Avoid unnecessary pressure

• Apply these principles to Yoga, sport and everyday movement

Strength with awareness — not simply more effort.

DAY 2 — AFTERNOON

Dynamic Yoga & Integration

Now we bring everything together.

We will explore:

• De Gasquet-inspired Sun Salutations

• Mobility and fluidity

• Strength and stability

• Breath and movement coordination

• Functional transitions

✨ Small adjustments can completely change the way you practise Yoga.

You will develop mobility and flexibility from a solid foundation, creating a practice that feels more grounded, safe and supportive of your pelvic floor.

There will also be time for questions and individual guidance.

🌿 WHAT WILL YOU TAKE AWAY?

You will leave with practical tools to:

✨ Better understand your posture and movement habits
✨ Breathe and move with greater awareness
✨ Support your pelvic floor and manage pressure
✨ Develop deep, functional strength
✨ Release unnecessary tension
✨ Improve mobility and flexibility
✨ Move with greater efficiency in Yoga and everyday life

You don't necessarily need to do more.

You may simply need to move differently.

🌿 WHO IS THIS FOR?

These workshops are designed for personal practice and wellbeing and are open to everyone, whatever your level of experience.

This is a Yoga workshop — not a teacher training.

No certification is provided.

You don't need to be flexible or experienced. Every movement can be adapted to your needs.

🤰 Pregnant or postpartum?
You are welcome during the first six months of pregnancy, provided you are feeling well and have no medical restrictions.

The workshop can also be particularly beneficial during the postpartum period, helping you gently reconnect with your breathing, posture, pelvic floor and deep core.

🌿 A LITTLE NOTE FROM ME 🇫🇷

Yes… I come with a French accent! 😊

My English isn't perfect, but Yoga is my language.

I am comfortable teaching anatomy, breathing and movement in English, and Silvia will also be there to help with translation whenever needed.

🌿 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Bring lunch/snacks if you'd like to eat during the break and share time with the group.

Bring something warm for relaxation and a bottle of water.

Bring your own Yoga mat. Mats will also be available on site.

✨ READY TO EXPERIENCE YOGA DIFFERENTLY?

De Gasquet Yoga & the FEMMES Method

A 2-Day Yoga Workshop with a French Touch 🇫🇷

I would be delighted to welcome you. 🤍