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In this Spanish‑language interview, host Valeria Itriago (SPEAKER A) talks with yoga teacher Dre (Andreína, SPEAKER B) about the deeper meaning of flexibility beyond physical range of motion. Dre recounts her personal journey from a teenage focus on bodybuilding and aesthetic goals to discovering yoga at 18, initially attracted by the promise of flexibility, and later realizing yoga is a holistic practice that cultivates mental adaptability, compassion, and resilience. They explore how a flexible mind reshapes one’s experience of the world, how yoga helps manage anxiety, panic attacks, and impostor syndrome, and how migration from Venezuela to Spain challenged Dre’s routine, prompting her to create new habits (short daily practices, meditation, breathing before sleep). Dre shares her teaching philosophy: prioritize intention over performance, avoid comparison, treat the teacher role as a facilitator, and emphasize mobility and functional movement rather than extreme poses. Practical advice for beginners includes choosing multi‑level classes, listening to one’s body, and finding a style that feels enjoyable (e.g., Ashtanga, vinyasa, or even non‑traditional formats). She also mentions the variety of yoga modalities (beer yoga, goat yoga, etc.) and advises against distractions that hinder focus. The conversation ends with Dre promoting her current work in Madrid – classes at Yoga One Lavapiés, a guided meditation series, and a workshop “Dibuja con tu energía” at Home of Pilates – and provides her Instagram handle @redyoguini for contact. Throughout, the dialogue weaves themes of self‑compassion, non‑linear growth, and the importance of aligning practice with personal life circumstances.

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