Student Spotlight: Sherry Kula

A few years ago, life as I had always known it changed.  I became an “empty nester,” single, moved, changed jobs and turned 50.  I felt like the rug had been pulled out from under me. I knew exercise would improve my diminishing mood and attitude but didn’t feel like doing anything.  At the suggestion, more like pressure, of a friend I agreed to try yoga.  I wasn’t excited about it and didn’t think it would do much for me.

Since I didn’t want to spend money on something I already knew I wouldn’t like I kept putting it off.  Finally my friend sent me a video and made me promise to do it.  I kept my promise and tried the 20 minute video.  To my surprise it wasn’t bad.  I did the video three times that week and found that little workout gave me something to look forward to and seemed to make me feel good.

I did the video for a few months then my daughter encouraged me to try a class at Yen Yoga & Fitness.  I have to admit, I was nervous.  I was sure I would feel old and out of shape around all the young fit girls at a yoga studio.  Reluctantly I joined my daughter for a week of classes at Yen.  I was completely wrong in my perception, I didn’t feel out of place at all and that was the start of a whole new life for me!

Over the last 2 years I have regularly attended Yen classes.  My favorite is Vinyasa, especially Inspire.  In January 2020 I made a commitment to do yoga every day.  You might think Covid-19 would hurt that goal but thanks to Yen’s Virtual Studio and off site classes, my practice has been elevated to a whole new level.  I have done classes in my backyard, at my campsite and even on the dock at a friend’s cottage! I was able to do a class every day, try new classes like yoga sculpt, and still feel connected to a community.

After 220 consecutive days of yoga I have learned that it truly is your own practice!  I have lost weight, toned my body, become more flexible and much stronger not to mention more relaxed and less stressed.  If there was ever a year to do yoga I’d have to say it's 2020!

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