YOGA WITH MADDY

I came to yoga a little later in life, in my early-forties. The previous 20 plus years I had spent attending countless high impact aerobics classes, often involving weights, and had invested 10 years in various personal trainers who had me doing a wide range of exercises from gentle floor exercises to pushing sledges and even flipping tyres meant for HGVs. In my spare time, I pounded the roads, trying to beat my personal best... Yet, I still didn't have the body and flexibility I wanted. The high level of cardio involved often resulted in me stuffing up on carbs after exercise, which meant I then had to keep an eye on my weight. Although I gained muscle, I was starting to look stocky rather than long, lean and toned... Over the years as I have continued to explore the many asanas, or poses, that yoga has to offer, I have experienced delight at what my body can do in terms of flexibility, mobility and core strength. My stamina has improved which has had a positive impact on my..

Primary location: Henley-on-thames United Kingdom