From fashion to yoga fluencer
Oct 14, 2020
Cami, since when do you do yoga and what made you do it?
I have been doing yoga since 2016. I discovered Yoga during a road trip in Asia. I was on a retreat in Nepal, and since then yoga has been a part of my daily life.
What do you find particularly fascinating about yoga and how do you practice it in everyday life?
What really fascinates me is how I feel when I move my body with consciousness. It offers freedom to my body and my mind. I practice yoga at home or early in the morning by the sea. I practice all the time, but I don't go to the mat if I can't feel it. I try very hard to respect my body and my needs, even if sometimes I don't want to stop!
Has yoga changed your attitude towards life, your appearance or your well-being?
I didn't notice it at first, but yes. It's completely changed the way I look at life. I approach some delicate issues with more serenity, taking a step back before deciding. But like everyone else I have bad days and it's okay :)
What made you start the Instagram account "camicottani"?
In the beginning I posted fashion content. After my yoga practice took more space in my life, I decided to share this part of my life as well. In the meantime my interest in Yoga outweighs my interest in fashion. People seemed to like the yoga poses I shared, so I told myself maybe I should focus on that.
In your blog you are particularly concerned with feminism, ecology, vegetarianism, a conscious lifestyle. Have these always been relevant topics in your life?
I have developed these interests thanks to various travels and through the people who are close to me. Every day I try to be a better version of myself, not only for myself but also for the environment. Eating a vegan diet, supporting women or even caring for the earth is in something that is important to me every day.
Do you also teach Yoga outside of YouTube?
I'm in training to become a yoga teacher. Until now I share my yoga practice (yoga flows and instructions for poses I like) on my YouTube channel.
What about your own yoga studio?
Yes! I already have a lot of plans, but I think it will take a while until I achieve all these dreams and goals.
Since when do you eat vegan? How did you get into it?
My resolution for the new year 2019, after watching some documentaries about meat farms, was to become a vegetarian. Animal health was clearly my first motivation to stop eating meat. My sister was already a vegan, so I was already familiar with the topic without being aware of the positive health effects of a vegan diet. One day I also decided not to eat any more dairy products and decided to eat vegan food in the future. As a result, I learned how to eat better every day and took special advice from my sister and the vegan communities on Facebook. There are a lot of books and information on the internet about how to learn a correct vegan diet.
Is there a life motto that accompanies you?
"Be kind to yourself and to others" or "Do not do to others what you do not want to do to yourself". A bit clichéd maybe, but it makes sense to me :)
What do you wish for the next 10 years?
I wish to remain in harmony with myself and my values, and I wish to bring positivity into other people's lives. This is the most important thing for me. I want the people around me to feel good and safe and healthy.
I hope that everyone finds inner peace through the practice of yoga or something else. Love yourself, accept to be sad or tired sometimes, enjoy every moment, even the simple things! Do not forget to live in the present!