In celebration of International Women’s Day, we have partnered with professionals across different fields to explore women’s wellbeing from the inside out. Through meaningful conversations, this series highlights how women nurture strength, balance, and self connection throughout different stages of life.

This week, we explore women and mobility, and the relationship between movement, aging, and the evolving awareness we develop toward our bodies over time.

We spoke with Anne-Claude Toral, founder of MonPanama, a lifestyle brand inspired by craftsmanship, travel, and timeless simplicity. Through MonPanama, she celebrates intentional living and effortless elegance, values that naturally extend into her personal approach to wellbeing. Most recently, she founded Aniprana Yoga, a space rooted in mindful movement, breath, and holistic balance. Through this new chapter, she continues to share practices that support mobility, longevity, and deeper connection with the body.

To watch the full interview, click here.

Why Mobility Becomes Essential With Age

For Anne, mobility is not about pushing the body harder but about supporting it in ways that reflect real life movements. “When doing mobility exercises, we mimic daily movements, so we train our body for movements we really need.”

Rather than separating exercise from daily living, mobility prepares the body for longevity and independence. “We increase our range of motion, lengthen our muscles, age better and are more flexible and less stiff.”

Her perspective reframes movement as a form of long term care, helping the body remain adaptable and comfortable through the years.

Aging as a Process of Awareness

Anne views aging as a process of becoming more intentional with what supports us. “I feel when we age we become more aware of what is good for us and what doesn’t serve us any more. It can relate to many things, like the kind of music we listen, the food we eat, the movies we watch, the books we read and also how we move our bodies to keep fit.” With time comes clarity. Choices become less about trends and more about wellbeing.

She believes enjoyment is the foundation of consistency. “In my opinion, the best way to keep fit is to do an activity you like. It can be swimming, yoga, pilates, fitness, tennis..as long as you enjoy it and it makes you feel good.” Movement also exists in everyday moments.

“Then there are many little things you can do daily to move & carry things in a natural way; like taking the steps instead of the elevator, carrying grocery shopping, walk a bit faster when you take your dog out.”

Simple Practices Every Woman Can Incorporate

Through yoga, Anne highlights movements that support flexibility and internal balance.

One of her recommended practices is Cat and Cow. “Specially useful when you remain seated for a long time in front of your computer, or after waking up in the morning, or after a long drive. Why? Helps to loosen the spine.”

She also highlights inversion poses such as shoulder stand. “The second asana I think is very beneficial is the shoulder stand, an inversion pose which is as effective as a head stand. It enhances the blood flow to the upper body and the brain, supports the digestion because of the increased blood flow. The chin lock in this pose is said to regulate the metabolism and balance hormones.”

Followed by the plow pose, which supports relaxation and nervous system regulation while encouraging hormonal balance. 

Breathwork as the Foundation of Wellbeing

Alongside movement, breathwork plays an essential role in her wellness philosophy. “I feel breathwork is incredibly important for all of us. When we exhale longer than what we inhale, we detoxify our body naturally and calm our mind.”

 During time spent in an ashram in India, she learned a simple breathing method. “learnt a very simple method where we use our fingers to count the length of the inhalations and exhalations.” Its simplicity allows it to be practiced anytime. “This simple method can be used anytime during the day or during the night when we can not fall asleep.”

Breath can also energize the body. “For example Kapalabathi is an energizing pranayama. Involves forceful exhalations and passive inhalations, which create internal heat. This stimulates prana (inner life force), energizing the body and mind.”

Choosing Simplicity in Skincare

Anne first discovered Moringa Project through a wellness event, and the philosophy immediately resonated with her evolving approach to self care.

As we grow older, she believes we naturally begin to care more deeply about ingredients and what we apply to our skin. Since then, the Moringa Facial Oil has become one of her home essentials, loved not only by her but by her entire family. Her husband and children enjoy using it as well, reflecting her preference for simple, ingredient focused skincare that supports the skin gently over time.

Moving Forward With Awareness

Anne’s journey reminds us that wellbeing is not defined by intensity but by continuity. Small practices, repeated with awareness, become the foundation of long term health. Mobility becomes freedom. Breath becomes grounding. Aging becomes an invitation to listen more closely to what the body truly needs.

Stay tuned for more conversations throughout this month as we continue celebrating women and exploring wellbeing from the inside out!