Born in France, Reborn in India: Spirituality, Yoga & Authentic Travel | Rocklaz #119

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What does it take to leave everything behind at 25 and buy a one-way ticket to India — and never look back? Celine did exactly that. Born in France and, as she puts it, reborn in India, she traded a law degree for a spiritual quest and has spent 15 years diving deep into yoga, meditation, Vedic wisdom, and the Art of Living tradition. In this episode, she shares why the West's approach to spirituality often misses the mark, how she built a travel company that takes French people on authentic journeys through India's temples, ashrams, and hidden tribal villages — and what happens when intellectuals are forced to get out of their heads. Celine's company: Namaste Voyages en Inde We also get into the difference between a tourist and a traveler, why belonging and connection are quietly disappearing in Europe, and how nature might be humanity's greatest teacher. Whether you're curious about India, yoga philosophy, or simply living a life that feels true — this conversation is for you. To support #Rocklaz Radio: Subscribe to @Rocklaz Become Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tanmayshah28 Donate using UPI id: rocklaz@ybl Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tanmay28 Sponsorship and Ads: https://forms.gle/7KKtVnDxCNjQoPGT9 Rocklaz Club Membership: https://news.rocklaz.com/club Connect with Tanmay Shah: LinkTree(All Links): https://linktr.ee/tanmayshah28 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tanmayshah28 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tanmayshah28/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmayshah28/ WEBSITE: https://rocklaz.com/ Connect with Guest: https://www.instagram.com/celine_en_inde_/ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Celine's Journey from France to India 04:50 - Life Changes & Founding a Travel Agency 06:20 - Traveler vs Tourist: Authentic Tours 08:53 - Cultural Differences & French Expectations vs Indian Reality 14:09 - French Family Bonds, Social Issues & Naming the Company 17:55 - France's Intellectual Culture & the Need for Lightness 19:56 - Intuitive Solo Travel: Adventure vs Problem 24:59 - Cultura