Among the supermodels from the golden age of the ’90s, few have managed to reinvent themselves as much as Angela Lindvall. These days, you can find her teaching yoga classes out of her Topanga Canyon villa—a practice that fulfills her mind and spirit while grounding her every step and bend along the way. Photography Daria Kobayashi Ritch Fashion Jennifer Eymere


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In her Gucci shirt, Angela Lindvall radiates the California spirit&mdash;her magnetic aura floods the Los Angeles villa where we meet, infusing the room with her almost heavenly energy. A 39-year-old mother, her gait is self-assured and she exudes confidence, which makes sense given her track record. After a career traveling among the greatest models, her focus is now on exploring the realms of the mind at Greenleaf Oasis, a sanctuary dedicated to well-being and Kundalini yoga, one of the oldest forms of the discipline. Here, she talks to us about her recent lifestyle pivot and why living well is the name of her game.

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You named your Topanga Canyon home Greenleaf Oasis, a retreat where you teach wellness and Kundalini yoga. What guided you to this path?

I have always been fascinated by the worlds of metaphysics, ancient cultures, and psychology. But it was during the dark days of my life, like my divorce and the death of my sister, that I really devoted myself to it. I wondered about our relationship to physical reality. Meditation has become a daily activity. I took Kundalini yoga classes and had a real psychic experience. I wanted to take it further&hellip;and now I teach it.

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What are your workshops like? 

My starting point is the age of my guests. Their expectations are not the same, depending on where they are in their life. Right now, I&rsquo;m working on a workshop that&rsquo;s dedicated to young women between 19 and 24 years old.

Why them?

I remember being their age and [feeling] the need to know who I was and understand the physical world around me. I was a model and I realized how easy it was to forget your inner world and only see the superficial elements. I could easily get lost. At that time, I would have loved to know the disciplines that I know now. Also, during this age, young females have all the possibilities at their fingertips. If I can help them to connect with their inner selves, I&#39;m delighted.

How is Kundalini different from other types of yoga?

It combines all forms of yoga. It comes directly from Raja, a yoga that was secretly practiced for its intense power over consciousness. It came to California in the &rsquo;70s to help former junkies to get off drugs. It works primarily on breathing and influences the endocrine system by raising the energies from the base of the spine to the pineal gland, also called the third eye, which balances the nervous system.

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How does it influence your everyday life?

It allows living in yourself&mdash;not always on the outside. It lets you find your identity outside of how others perceive you. I do not preach a perfect way of life where one must always remain Zen, but rather the possibility of making choices in daily life on how to react to those small events that impact us.

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How do you start your day?

I wake up around 5:45 AM and do a prayer that comes from ancient traditions expressing gratitude and the joy of being alive. Then I meditate, where I try to have every cell of my body breathing simultaneously. I imagine an inner light that starts from my heart and goes back to my head to help me reach a higher state of consciousness. It may sound a little mystical, but it really is quite simple. After all that, I eat breakfast with my children. Sometimes I mix it up and start with a long walk or with a session in my sauna.

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How do you manage to maintain this new way of life? 

When I started as a teacher, I wanted to impose a strict rhythm based on a routine, without compromise. But I quickly realized that this way of functioning was counterintuitive. Sometimes the desires of everyday life take precedence and we must welcome them and embrace them without punishing ourselves. Of course, I allow myself wine, chocolate, and staying out late. When I go past my limits, I take five minutes and close my eyes and reconnect. Just as we charge our phones, I do that with my mind.

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"When I go past my limits, I take five minutes and close my eyes and reconnect. Just as we charge our phones, I do that with my mind."

How do you take care of your body?

Yoga obviously plays a major role. I am also lucky to have a sauna at home. I go as much as I can to get rid of toxins and then I jump into an ice bath. When I have a shoot or an event, I apply ice cubes to my face to tone it. My physical well-being goes mostly through what I eat. I try to follow an essentially vegetal diet. I also consume a lot of superfoods, like maca powder or raw cacao in the morning.

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Despite your success as a model, you&#39;ve managed to stay grounded. What advice would you give to beginners?

Above all, do not get lost in the outside world or associate your worth with your modeling image, because it will always fluctuate depending on the trends. These two things have nothing to do with each other, but when you&rsquo;re young, they&rsquo;re often confused. We then begin to devalue ourselves if we feel like we do not correspond to the trend of the season.

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"Do not get lost in the outside world or associate your worth with your modeling image, because it will always fluctuate." 

"When I started as a teacher, I wanted to impose a strict rhythm based on a routine, without compromise. But I quickly realized that this way of functioning was counterintuitive."

Clothing Gucci, Jewelry Tiffany & Co.

Top Carven, Leggings Burberry, Jewelry (throughout) Tiffany & Co.

Jacket Kenzo, Bodysuit Dior, Headband Marine Serre

Clothing Versace

Jacket and shorts Kenzo, Bodysuit Dior, Socks Prada, Boots Acne Studios, Headband Marine Serre

Shirt Prada, Hat Samsøe & Samsøe

Hair Jenny Cho

Makeup Lora Arellano

Photo Assistant Derec Patrick

Stylist Assistant&nbsp;Aliz&eacute;e Henot

Angela Lindvall: The Mindful Supermodel

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