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

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: 📧 Lottiedebruijn@yahoo.com Lotties Retreat Page: Soul Vision Ritual – Workshop with Wanda Badwal Join the Vision Workshop here: Sign up for the Wanda Badwal Yoga Membership & App: Order Wanda’s new book *Soulful Mama – Yoga & Spirituality for a Fulfilled Pregnancy* now: - Amazon: - Hugendubel: - Thalia: 👉🏽 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: 📸 Instagram: Become part of her community and receive regular inspiration from Wanda: 🔗 Love, Wanda

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Yin Yoga & Cacao: The Power of Softness – Interview with Lottie De Bruijn is an episode from YOGA BEYOND THE ASANA - Wandaful Podcast by Wanda Badwal - Teacher for Yoga & Meditation, Author, Speaker.

This episode is 62:27 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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