Last May I was looking forward to sitting on my couch and drinking wine every night and watching TV, big whoop!  My husband looked through the Whittier Business Journal and saw the ad for Greenleaf Yoga, and would I like to start taking classes. Let’s see actually doing some exercise or sitting on my behind???

I took my first Sergio class on a Monday evening. I did wonder if this is what yoga was truly like, I thought it was quiet and non-sweaty (ha ha). I remember wanting to pay Frank right away and he didn’t seem like he wanted my money. We’ve had plenty of laughs over that in the last 10 months.

Greenleaf Yoga is my home away from home, my sanctuary from my problems. I really work at my practice, as I’ve told Frank, I have issues. I plan my weekends and other activities around yoga, because really nothing is more important that this practice to me.

It was a few months ago on a Thursday night and all of a sudden it hit me, I can actually do this stuff, maybe not very well, but I knew I was getting better at it. I certainly can’t do everything like Frank, Sergio or Amy but I have goals!!!

Every drop of sweat, every sore muscle, every time I’m in downward dog and I wonder why I came to class I know that this is the right place to be.

I’m going to be 53 this year, I feel like 35 (I liked being 35 or maybe I should be 39 like Jack Benny?) I had really forgotten what my body feels like and worse yet what it can do. I’ve had four children and I had forgotten how strong I can be, physically and mentally.

My sincerest thanks to Frank for being wise enough to choose Whittier to open up his studio and for his light heartedness, especially when he wants me to do something difficult and I laugh; Sergio for his ever changing classes and for his belief in my strength and Amy for kicking my butt.

Greenleaf Yoga I owe you a lot; for the small amount of money I pay per month I get so much more than exercise. I have a better mental attitude (although I’m sure there are those close to me that would argue), I have fun and I feel at home.

For your kinship I thank you most gratefully.

Peace