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Brigitta Callens
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| Born | 28 September 1980 (age 44) |
Brigitta Callens was born on September 28, 1980, in Oudenaarde, Belgium. She is known as a Belgian therapist, instructor, and former beauty queen. In 1999, she won the title of Miss Belgium and represented her country in the Miss World 1999 competition.
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Early Life and Education
Brigitta, also known as "Gitta," grew up in Oudenaarde, a lovely town in the Flemish Ardennes. When she was a young girl, she spent eight years training as a ballerina. This helped her develop discipline and grace.
Later, during her teenage years, she moved to Ghent. There, she focused on studying different languages. This showed her interest in learning and exploring new cultures.
From Beauty Queen to Model
In 1999, when Brigitta was 18 years old, she won the Miss Belgium contest. This big win opened many doors for her. She became a successful international model. One of her notable jobs was signing a contract with Stafford Miller. She became the face of their Sensodyne International campaign.
Brigitta worked as a model and make-up artist for a long time in Antwerp, a famous city for fashion. She also used her creativity to design her own jewelry line. She named it AKINA, which means "first spring flower" in Japanese. Later, she also started exploring photography as a hobby.
A Journey into Yoga and Wellness
Brigitta has a deep interest in health and well-being. She practices Raja Yoga, which is a type of yoga focusing on meditation and self-discipline. To learn more, she traveled to many places around the world. She studied in India, visiting places like the Ashram of Sri Aurobindo and Auroville. She also learned in Thailand, Indonesia, New York, Paris, and London.
She attended the European Academy for Natural Healthcare. Today, she teaches Raja Yoga and Vedanta in her home country, Belgium. She is also a therapist and instructor. She teaches ancient holistic massage, relaxation, and yoga nidra therapies. These practices help people relax and feel better.
Her Work Today
Brigitta Callens runs her own special place called "La Maison Pure". This is a Yoga & Mindstyle Institute where she helps people learn about yoga and healthy living. She also works for Life Tv. This is a Belgian TV channel that focuses on health and quality of life. On this channel, Brigitta has her own program where she teaches about yoga.
External Links
- Brigitta Callens
- La Maison Pure
| Preceded by Tanja Dexters |
Miss Belgium 1999 |
Succeeded by Joke Van De Velde |
