Eight questions
From time to time I will answer a few questions here.
Not the fast kind we often see online, but slower ones — the kind that invite reflection.
Here are a few to begin with.
Where in the world do you feel most at home?
I feel most at home in Thailand. Half of my DNA is from here, but I don’t think that’s the only reason. The combination of the people, the culture, the warmth, and the way of life allows me to simply be myself. I feel more honest, more in touch, more real.
I can just be.
What are the small things in life that bring you back to yourself?
Time in nature. A cup of matcha. My arms wrapped around my kids. The presence of Michael, my husband. Teaching. Reading. Writing. Deep, real, honest conversations.
What first opened the door to yoga for you?
I’ve always been a seeker — someone drawn to the bigger questions in life, born with a kind of spiritual hunger.
The first yoga class that truly moved something in me was taught by an excellent teacher who invited me into a whole new world. It wasn’t just movement; it was a philosophy and a way of living.
Getting a glimpse that those big questions might actually have answers, I believe, opened the door for me — a quiet voice saying welcome home.
What part of life feels most alive for you right now?
After six years of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and having very young children, I feel that a new chapter is slowly beginning to unfold.
It feels like a returning to myself — or perhaps the meeting of a new version of me. There is a curiosity and a willingness to look a little deeper within that feels very alive and vibrant.
What have the past few years quietly taught you?
How powerful life becomes when we put intention into everything — from our thoughts, through our words, and into our actions.
Is there a book, song, or piece of art that has stayed with you through the years?
I love the way art — whether it’s a book, a song, or a painting — has the ability to touch us deeply.
Recently I’ve found my way back to a song I’ve loved for years: Into My Arms by Nick Cave and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
The lyrics make my heart tender, open, present. And from a place of love, I believe almost anything becomes possible.
What is a side of you that tends to get neglected?
Ever since I was a child I’ve loved clothes — dressing up and playing with different styles. At the age of twelve I even made my own fashion magazines. At school we didn’t wear uniforms, and I can still remember the thought and care I put into my outfits. Sometimes it probably didn’t serve me, but often it created a space for creativity and joy.
When I moved to Thailand in 2016, I left behind bags and bags of clothes and shoes. The first years on the island were all about simplicity. Most days I was dressed in a bikini or a plain dress, and at that time it was exactly what I wanted.
Over the past few years — perhaps since having Elsa and witnessing that spark of curiosity and playfulness in someone else — I’ve slowly begun to explore that side of myself again. And as superficial as it might sound, I’m really enjoying it.
Maybe this is my sign to buy a pair of pointy boots and wear them anyway — even if they aren’t particularly practical on a tropical island.
What are you learning to trust more as you grow older?
That the journey is what it’s all about.
The more present I can be with what is, the richer life becomes.
Okay, that’s it for now. Maybe I’ll return to a few more questions another day. Before I go, I would love to know: Where in the world do you feel most at home?
