Yoga: On Aging

Our yoga teacher today said she's tired of seeing the term "anti-aging."

Anti-aging cream.
Anti-aging lotion.
Anti-aging sunscreen.

First, as she rightly said, nothing is anti-aging. It might DELAY aging, but that's it. And that shouldn't be our goal anyway. We should EMBRACE aging.

In France they call it La Troisieme Age - the third stage of life. It's not necessarily presented as a negative thing. It's just a reality. To be enjoyed, respected and faced without denial.

My mother always told me: "Grow old gracefully." She set the example by dressing appropriately for her age, wearing subtle makeup and never overdoing her hair.

The most revolting example I see of women who refuse to age is when they compete with their daughters. I have a friend who told me she went home from university for the weekend and, when her mother opened the door, they were wearing the same dress.

Our yoga teacher told us she's never felt so good in her life. She's strong, flexible and nothing hurts. Yoga nurtures her body, mind and spirituality.

She inspired me today because, like me, she started yoga in her forties. She's now 64 and I am going to be like her in 20 years - able to do the splits!!!

Go yoga!

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[Bron]

I love your love of yoga