Comments on: Exercise and Yoga: You’re Never Too Old to Start http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/ Stress Management and Confidence Consultant and Speaker Massachusetts Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:52:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Evita http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Evita Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:20:51 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-209 Hi Stacey Quick update I wanted to share with you, so I went to the hot yoga class on Sunday. It was an hour long and wow I didn't think I was going to make it in the first minute as the room is so hot, it literally took my breath away. But I made myself adjust and then actually made it through the hour. I have never sweated like this in my life!!!! (Sorry for the too much info, but it was amazing.) Every rib muscle, and muscles I never knew I had still hurt to today. Well all I can say is I cannot wait till next Sunday!!!! I LOVED IT! Hi Stacey

Quick update I wanted to share with you, so I went to the hot yoga class on Sunday. It was an hour long and wow I didn’t think I was going to make it in the first minute as the room is so hot, it literally took my breath away. But I made myself adjust and then actually made it through the hour. I have never sweated like this in my life!!!! (Sorry for the too much info, but it was amazing.) Every rib muscle, and muscles I never knew I had still hurt to today.

Well all I can say is I cannot wait till next Sunday!!!! I LOVED IT!

]]> By: Stacey Shipman http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-208 Stacey Shipman Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:59:45 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-208 Chris - Thanks for sharing your vulnerable confession - I love it! Joy - Isn't it amazing! It's not about speed, height or anything - it's about getting out there and doing it. Because that's what feels good! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! Chris – Thanks for sharing your vulnerable confession – I love it!

Joy – Isn’t it amazing! It’s not about speed, height or anything – it’s about getting out there and doing it. Because that’s what feels good! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

]]> By: Joy http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Joy Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:45:10 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-191 Stacey, What inspirations--thank you for sharing! When we were on one of the "surfer beaches" a while back, this lady plopped close to us with all of her stuff. She was in a full wet suit because the water is cold, carried her body board to the water and whooped and hollered and smiled. She was slower than the "boys" but her grin was just as big and when she came to shore after about an hour of being out there we saw she was definitely at least in her 70's. She packed up her stuff and left, just like that. My children and I were in awe. They asked if I was going to be like that--ha, well I sure hope so, her spirit and gumption are amazing! And yoga has changed my life, so I'm glad when anyone begins the practice; regardless of age, it is so beneficial to all who participate. Stacey,
What inspirations–thank you for sharing!
When we were on one of the “surfer beaches” a while back, this lady plopped close to us with all of her stuff. She was in a full wet suit because the water is cold, carried her body board to the water and whooped and hollered and smiled. She was slower than the “boys” but her grin was just as big and when she came to shore after about an hour of being out there we saw she was definitely at least in her 70′s. She packed up her stuff and left, just like that. My children and I were in awe. They asked if I was going to be like that–ha, well I sure hope so, her spirit and gumption are amazing!
And yoga has changed my life, so I’m glad when anyone begins the practice; regardless of age, it is so beneficial to all who participate.

]]> By: Chris Edgar http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Chris Edgar Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:11:56 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-186 Hi Stacey -- thanks for these inspiring stories -- and now, a vulnerable share: I sometimes watch scenes from Rocky Balboa where Stallone is in incredible shape at age 60 to remind myself that working out is a lifelong practice. Hi Stacey — thanks for these inspiring stories — and now, a vulnerable share: I sometimes watch scenes from Rocky Balboa where Stallone is in incredible shape at age 60 to remind myself that working out is a lifelong practice.

]]> By: Stacey Shipman http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Stacey Shipman Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:08:41 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-185 Blake - I know. When he told me I was in awe and so inspired! Thanks for stopping by. Blake – I know. When he told me I was in awe and so inspired! Thanks for stopping by.

]]> By: Stacey Shipman http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Stacey Shipman Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:46:41 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-184 Lance - you tried yoga!! tell me more... Tess - teaching yoga is fulfilling...thanks! Evita - I think if there is something you want to do age shouldn't stop you! Let me know how you do in your classes, definitely. Peggy - I've been thinking about a 500 hour program, but this is not the right time for me. I'd want to spend a month at Kripalu in their program! As a teacher, the best part (for me) is when students tell you how great they feel. Yoga works!! Megan - It is amazing! I'm 36 and people often mistake me for 27/28...I'll take it! Though the grey hair is giving my age away I think... :-) Karl - when I'm tired, I practice yin yoga...a very restorative, slow practice that offers a very deep stretch into connective tissue. Amazing! Lance – you tried yoga!! tell me more…

Tess – teaching yoga is fulfilling…thanks!

Evita – I think if there is something you want to do age shouldn’t stop you! Let me know how you do in your classes, definitely.

Peggy – I’ve been thinking about a 500 hour program, but this is not the right time for me. I’d want to spend a month at Kripalu in their program! As a teacher, the best part (for me) is when students tell you how great they feel. Yoga works!!

Megan – It is amazing! I’m 36 and people often mistake me for 27/28…I’ll take it! Though the grey hair is giving my age away I think… :-)

Karl – when I’m tired, I practice yin yoga…a very restorative, slow practice that offers a very deep stretch into connective tissue. Amazing!

]]> By: Blake http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Blake Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:46:45 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-183 Love the story of that 84 yr old. Awesome how he wasn't afraid to try something new and stuck with it. Love the story of that 84 yr old. Awesome how he wasn’t afraid to try something new and stuck with it.

]]> By: Karl Staib - Work Happy Now http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Karl Staib - Work Happy Now Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:38:12 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-182 Never too cool, old, young, or tired to start Yoga. I need to practice Yoga every day for at least ten minutes to feel good. There is something about being in the moment just breathing and stretching that makes me feel closer to God. It's a spiritual as well as a health boost for me. Never too cool, old, young, or tired to start Yoga. I need to practice Yoga every day for at least ten minutes to feel good. There is something about being in the moment just breathing and stretching that makes me feel closer to God. It’s a spiritual as well as a health boost for me.

]]> By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:44:08 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-181 You know, I took private yoga classes from a man who shocked me when he said he was in his 50's. I thought, "There's just no way..." He looked to be more in his 30's, with the body of a 20-year old. I believe everything you said in this post: we're never too old to start/try anything, and yoga has amazing regenerative powers (enough to make people look younger than they are!). You know, I took private yoga classes from a man who shocked me when he said he was in his 50′s. I thought, “There’s just no way…” He looked to be more in his 30′s, with the body of a 20-year old.
I believe everything you said in this post: we’re never too old to start/try anything, and yoga has amazing regenerative powers (enough to make people look younger than they are!).

]]> By: Peggy Nolan http://staceyshipman.com/2009/11/23/exercise-and-yoga-youre-never-too-old-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Peggy Nolan Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:25:19 +0000 http://staceyshipman.com/?p=536#comment-180 Hi Stacey, I've been practicing yoga since October 2002. I became a certified teacher in March 2009 and dived right into my 500 hour level certification (I'm half way there!) The practice of asana is just scratching the surface of what yoga really is - the cessation of the mind stuff. But I love my asana practice. I love the way my mind, body and soul synch up after 60 minutes of time on the mat. I teach every Wednesday night in my basement. I have two newbies who tell me they've never felt better. Class with me is something they look forward to every week. On Saturday night, I witnessed one of my martial arts role models achieve her black belt in Thai Kickboxing. She holds a 2nd or 3rd degree black belt in Karate. She's 63 years young. At 46, I just became a black belt recommended in Thai Kickboxing. This time next year, I'll be testing for my first degree black belt. I'll be 47. Yoga and Thai Kickboxing...my cure for whatever ails me :-) Hi Stacey,

I’ve been practicing yoga since October 2002. I became a certified teacher in March 2009 and dived right into my 500 hour level certification (I’m half way there!) The practice of asana is just scratching the surface of what yoga really is – the cessation of the mind stuff. But I love my asana practice. I love the way my mind, body and soul synch up after 60 minutes of time on the mat. I teach every Wednesday night in my basement. I have two newbies who tell me they’ve never felt better. Class with me is something they look forward to every week.

On Saturday night, I witnessed one of my martial arts role models achieve her black belt in Thai Kickboxing. She holds a 2nd or 3rd degree black belt in Karate. She’s 63 years young. At 46, I just became a black belt recommended in Thai Kickboxing. This time next year, I’ll be testing for my first degree black belt. I’ll be 47.

Yoga and Thai Kickboxing…my cure for whatever ails me :-)

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