As a 50-something woman working long hours in a “big” job, most of my waking hours were spent at a desk, on a computer. On weekends I was working around the house to keep the wheels greased at home and keep my family functioning. Five years ago, I started one of your beginners’ classes, mainly to improve my flexibility and movement as I continued to age. I found the classes welcoming, with teachers who met me where I was (an unfit, overweight, stressed-out working mum who’d never done yoga). I enjoyed the initial beginners’ class so much that I continued to explore other types of classes and teachers to determine what worked best for me. Five years on, I’m missing the mat if I’m not doing a few classes a week.
CYS has helped me with my goals of flexibility and movement, but also helped me in other aspects I initially thought were less important: improving my ability to be calm and present, which has helped me appreciate my life and family and friends and has helped me manage stress.
Thank you for providing me the opportunity to learn and practice yoga. I wouldn’t be who I am today if it wasn’t for you, your studio, and your fabulous team.
