Excuses to skip yoga?  I have heard them all.  I'm too old.  I'm intimidated.  I'm not flexible.  It's expensive.  I once injured my _______ (fill in the blank) and I can't do that type of stretching anymore.  Well, meet Bette Calman, the 83-year-old yoga instructor who will make you think twice about who can or cannot do yoga.  What a graceful, supple, and energetic woman.  This news story broke yesterday, and by 6:00 a.m. this morning my inbox was inundated with this story, sent to me by well-meaning friends who just had to let me know about her.  I am grateful to all of my astute friends who thought to get this to me.  And even more grateful to Ms. Calman for sharing her message.

Just start somewhere with yoga.  You can breathe, right?  Start there.  Take a deep breath into your belly and raise your hands over your head.  Now with your exhale bend forward and touch the floor.  Bend your knees if you'd like.  This pose is called uttanasana.  Congratulations, you did it.  You are practicing yoga and already experiencing the benefits.  

As always, I welcome your comments and questions.

Thank you for reading.

Tamara ZumMallen