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Nothing in this world happens without a reason, so perhaps Beatričė was simply meant to stop by the Flame's Christmas party in December 2019. And the very next day, she wrote to us about beginner classes — and then simply attached and stayed: “Training quickly became a very steady routine, something I could no longer imagine my life without. The joy of constantly reaching new milestones and the growing range of physical abilities — stronger muscles, better endurance, improved flexibility, and a new sense of movement and plasticity — made me stay for the long run. And that’s not even mentioning the self-confidence and the ever-improving relationship with my own body.” Even before pole dance, Beatričė's free time was full of active pursuits: gymnastics, dance, figure skating, diving, basketball, Muay Thai, tennis, walking, running, cycling, swimming, skiing, mountain climbing, and more. “I was always curious to try different ways of moving, to teach my body a new skill — whether it was wakeboarding, tree-top adventure courses, or eventually pole dance, which completely captured my heart.”

Despite her active lifestyle, Beatričė chose to study a profession that requires great focus and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Vilnius University. Then came a truly original decision: she left for Rome to pursue a Master’s degree in Sexology. But sport and a healthy lifestyle had already become too strong of an idea in her mind. So, unafraid to follow her heart, Beatričė left her studies after the first semester, returned to Lithuania, and in October 2022 proudly became a certified instructor.

This athletic young woman believes that her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology connects beautifully with her ideas around sport, because it was during her undergraduate studies that Beatričė first became more deeply acquainted with sports psychology. That experience encouraged her to look at a person’s quality of life holistically: “A healthy lifestyle is not only about physical well-being, but also psychological well-being.”

Although Beatričė is still young, she impresses with her values and an incredibly mature, sustainable outlook on the world, as well as a full and balanced way of living — something each of us could learn from. In her everyday life, Beatričė focuses on holistic health: combining physical activity, psychological well-being practices, rest, and a healthy plant-based diet. “Veganism is an inseparable part of my everyday life — with every meal, it contributes to my value of doing good and living fully. I want to show those who are curious why veganism matters, and that it does not limit athletic or any other possibilities at all. It is diverse, adaptable to almost everyone, and possible with ease!”

In terms of work, Beatričė's full attention is currently devoted to jewellery, so teaching classes has been set aside for now. However, for several years already, Beatričė has been the person who wonderfully, thoroughly, and kindly replies to all Flame members’ messages on both Facebook and Instagram.