56 years old and just starting my yoga practice

lauragrace · 04-05-2004, 12:07 AM

Hi - I'm new to this forum and want to share my story. I'm 56 years old, overweight, with high blood pressure, migraines, aches, pains, generally feeling terrible about myself in body, mind & spirit. Also constantly wondering what my life's passion is and feeling the lack of commitment to a greater cause. Work is extremely stressful, getting worse. A dear friend died in his sleep 2 weeks ago of a sudden heart attack at 58 years old.

After my friend's death I realized I cannot continue enabling myself to be so unhappy. I started praying for help, strength and answers.

I had taken several yoga classes 2 years ago, loved it but stopped going, due to lack of self control. Suddenly, one day last week I was hit (like a ton of bricks) with the desire to go back to yoga. I know that yoga will help me improve personally, but beyond that I plan to become certified and teach yoga to baby boomers, many of whom are going through similar situations as me. Ultimately I want to open my own school and employ other teachers to work with this population.

I am filled with passion as I write this. How can all this have happened in 2 weeks? I have to believe it was meant to be. Oddly, from the time I was a little girl, I always knew my time would come later in life. And I use to joke with my friends and family saying things like "how much later do I have to wait."

This past weekend I found a great school in my neighborhood that offers a form of yoga that excites me. I can study and get my certification at the same school. I signed up for classes on Saturday and start tomorrow.

As I sit here now posting this message I feel complete for the first time in years. I've told several friends about my decision, as I want to put the energy out into the universe.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I welcome any comments and support.

chris · 04-06-2004, 02:43 AM

Great story. And an inspirational post.

It is never "too late" to pursue that which motivates and moves us...

Chris

lex · 04-06-2004, 04:51 PM

WoW! Good luck to you! You sound like your really on the right track and speaking with clarity. As a new Yoga teacher myself I can say that it is very rewarding to share with others and your right in thinking thier will be a lot of people to share with in this baby boomer generation. Good luck again!

Lex

lauragrace · 04-07-2004, 11:51 AM

Well, I took my first class Monday and my second is this evening. It's hard to explain how right it feels, but you both know that feeling well, I'm sure.

I have started and stopped many things in the past. What makes this different is that I TRULY believe yoga can save my life. I have never been so out of shape, and so physically and emotionally unhappy for such a long time.

That one fact makes this decision different than anything I've ever attempted in the past.

I crave to look and feel better - crave it in my heart and soul. I know yoga can do that for me. I know that in my heart and soul as well.

Your supportive posts have helped me so much. I feel great at this exact moment and look forward to tonight's class, and eventually helping others feel as good as I do at this moment!

I also look forward to contributing to this wonderful forum, and supporting others who come along in need of some light at the end of the tunnel.

With peace and gratitude,
Laura Grace

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04-05-2004, 12:07 AM	#1
lauragrace dvi Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: marketing Posts: 2	Hi - I'm new to this forum and want to share my story. I'm 56 years old, overweight, with high blood pressure, migraines, aches, pains, generally feeling terrible about myself in body, mind & spirit. Also constantly wondering what my life's passion is and feeling the lack of commitment to a greater cause. Work is extremely stressful, getting worse. A dear friend died in his sleep 2 weeks ago of a sudden heart attack at 58 years old. After my friend's death I realized I cannot continue enabling myself to be so unhappy. I started praying for help, strength and answers. I had taken several yoga classes 2 years ago, loved it but stopped going, due to lack of self control. Suddenly, one day last week I was hit (like a ton of bricks) with the desire to go back to yoga. I know that yoga will help me improve personally, but beyond that I plan to become certified and teach yoga to baby boomers, many of whom are going through similar situations as me. Ultimately I want to open my own school and employ other teachers to work with this population. I am filled with passion as I write this. How can all this have happened in 2 weeks? I have to believe it was meant to be. Oddly, from the time I was a little girl, I always knew my time would come later in life. And I use to joke with my friends and family saying things like "how much later do I have to wait." This past weekend I found a great school in my neighborhood that offers a form of yoga that excites me. I can study and get my certification at the same school. I signed up for classes on Saturday and start tomorrow. As I sit here now posting this message I feel complete for the first time in years. I've told several friends about my decision, as I want to put the energy out into the universe. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I welcome any comments and support.

04-06-2004, 02:43 AM	#2
chris saptán Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 7	Great story. And an inspirational post. It is never "too late" to pursue that which motivates and moves us... Chris

04-06-2004, 04:51 PM	#3
lex trí Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3	WoW! Good luck to you! You sound like your really on the right track and speaking with clarity. As a new Yoga teacher myself I can say that it is very rewarding to share with others and your right in thinking thier will be a lot of people to share with in this baby boomer generation. Good luck again! Lex

04-07-2004, 11:51 AM	#4
lauragrace dvi Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: marketing Posts: 2	Well, I took my first class Monday and my second is this evening. It's hard to explain how right it feels, but you both know that feeling well, I'm sure. I have started and stopped many things in the past. What makes this different is that I TRULY believe yoga can save my life. I have never been so out of shape, and so physically and emotionally unhappy for such a long time. That one fact makes this decision different than anything I've ever attempted in the past. I crave to look and feel better - crave it in my heart and soul. I know yoga can do that for me. I know that in my heart and soul as well. Your supportive posts have helped me so much. I feel great at this exact moment and look forward to tonight's class, and eventually helping others feel as good as I do at this moment! I also look forward to contributing to this wonderful forum, and supporting others who come along in need of some light at the end of the tunnel. With peace and gratitude, Laura Grace