Momoyo, Ritsuko, Misao
As she has gotten older, Gail prefers a slower class and looks for teachers and staff who “practice the principles of yoga in their manner and how they treat each other.”
“I practice yoga to calm my mind. It helps my meditation practice and keeps me physically fit and flexible.”
“I think yoga has the power to change lives. The words that resonated with me are, ‘All you need is already inside of yourself from the beginning. You just need to learn how to use it.’”
“Practicing yoga teaches me to cultivate awareness, gratitude, balance and curiosity in body, mind, and spirit. As I’ve gotten older and time seems to be moving faster, the wisdom of yoga inspires me to slow down, be fully present in the moment … and breathe.”
“Yoga is calming and relaxing and keeps me flexible. Yoga is for all ages!”
“Bikram yoga is the only way I really get to sweat so much and that makes me feel so good.”
“The yoga studio is a place of community where everyone has generosity of spirit.”
“Yoga is the secret to happiness. I’m only half joking. I really do feel happier, more centered, more patient, in better physical shape, more aware of my own purpose, and I’ve gotten to know a number of fantastic people.”
“Yoga has helped to keep me centered and calm in stressful times. I’m happy I am still able to practice as well as I do for my age. All in all, I feel well, happy, and do not feel 70 years old.”
“I can’t imagine life without yoga. Having been physically active for 30 years and no longer able to run as much, yoga has been an excellent match in helping maintain the level of fitness I’ve grown accustomed to. I’ve also gained a quieter ability to endure through breathing and I feel a greater inner calm, peace, joy, and reflection.”
“I’m more focused on the journey — moving through a posture or vinyasa — rather than how it looks at the end. I’m more interested in a practice that enhances my ability to sit in meditation longer — with ease and comfort.”
“Bikram yoga gave me core muscle and strength. Now, at home, I am more relaxed in my yoga. I am learning to smile at myself.”
“I always feel so much better after practicing than before — physically and emotionally. I feel stronger, more flexible, and have more balance. It’s the healthiest thing I’ve ever done for myself.”
“I feel grounded with wellness and a new level of spirituality.”
Sara took her first yoga class in 1973. Since 2009 she has had a steady yoga practice, and she is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor.