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Yin Yoga & Cacao: The Power of Softness – Interview with Lottie De Bruijn

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201: In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Lottie De Bruijn — a woman who embodies a rare and beautiful combination: grounded strength and clarity, paired with warmth, softness, and a deeply nurturing presence. Her Yin Yoga classes and cacao ceremonies are truly authentic. She genuinely lives what she teaches — with integrity, simplicity, and heart. Lottie has been part of my retreats here in Portugal, and from the very first moment we met, I felt a connection. In this conversation, we explore the power of yin — and why our modern world so desperately needs it. This is a warm, heart-opening, cozy dialogue about softness, ritual, and the gentle medicine of cacao. Maybe grab a cup of cacao… and listen from the heart. In this episode, we talk about: - Lottie’s personal journey into Yin Yoga and ceremonial cacao - The correlation of being and actress and teaching yoga - The difference between yin and yang - Where yang energy dominates our modern lives - Why yin can feel uncomfortable — and why that discomfort matters - How Yin Yoga affects the nervous system differently than performance-based practices - What happens when societies undervalue receptivity, rest, and slowness - The origins of ceremonial cacao and its indigenous roots - The idea of plant spirit and how cacao works as “heart medicine” - Why cacao and yin practices complement each other so beautifully - How to cultivate yin qualities in our everyday lifestyle Journal Reflections for you: - Where in your life are you pushing instead of softening? - What feels uncomfortable about stillness — and why? - What would it mean to truly receive instead of constantly doing? Books on Yin Yoga: - Bernie Clark – *The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga - Sarah Powers – *Insight Yoga - Paul Grilley – Yin Yoga *Practice with Lottie* If you’re in Portugal (Aljezur area), you can practice with Lottie in person. She also co-facilitates retreats — including one at the end of October. Contact: 📧 [email protected] Lotties Retreat Page: https://www.instagram.com/retreat_portugal_2026?igsh=dnNjeWk1YmplbnU1&utm_source=qr Soul Vision Ritual – Workshop with Wanda Badwal Join the Vision Workshop here: https://wandabadwalyoga.com/programs/collection-9prh2us3t3e Sign up for the Wanda Badwal Yoga Membership & App: https://wandabadwal.com/membership Order Wanda’s new book *Soulful Mama – Yoga & Spirituality for a Fulfilled Pregnancy* now: - Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/foKbQyC - Hugendubel: https://www.hugendubel.de/de/buch_kartoniert/wanda_badwal-soulful_mama-50358630-produkt-details.html - Thalia: https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1074967326 👉🏽 Your feedback matters: Share your thoughts on the episode and leave a positive review. ✨ Sharing is caring: Feel free to share this episode with people who are interested in personal growth and relationships. Find Wanda online and learn more about her work: 🌐 Website: https://www.wandabadwal.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandabadwal/ Become part of her community and receive regular inspiration from Wanda: 🔗 https://www.wandabadwal.com/newsletter/ Love, Wanda

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