I'm 70, Practice Ashtanga Yoga & Have Never Felt Stronger...

A Stillpoint Portrait of Maureen Karnowski , an Ashtanga yoga practitioner who lives in Glasgow, Scotland.
In this light and joyful conversation, and on the day before her 70th birthday, Maureen shares how practicing yoga and traditional Chinese medicine have transformed her life. She shares how, as she has got older, her connection to her body through practicing Ashtanga Yoga has grown and how she has never felt more alive…
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[@paulovitiritti2083]

Tnks .Great conversation.from Brasil ❤Namastê

[@stillpointyogalondon]

Thank you 🧡

[@elizabethwarick3042]

I'm 63. I ran and lifted weights all my adult life to stay fit. I too have a sketchy knee (running). Just before the pandemic I started practicing yoga, then in 2022 I found Ashtanga. And I too talk to my knee and pat it when it does well and give it compliments! I laughed when I heard you say that. Now that I'm over the first flush of love affair with ashtanga, I'm listening a little closer to my body and not pushing things. I give myself more days of rest which has been really good for me. Also just started back in the gym as I feel I need a little more resistance training especially for my back and legs. That too is being taken really slowly. I used to be in there 4-5 days a week but I find now I need a little more recovery time. Great talk.

[@stillpointyogalondon]

Thank you so much for commenting and sharing your story 🧡

[@afternoonscoffeespoons4412]

This was so inspiring to me as a 57 year old woman who hasn't stuck at yoga over the years. Thanks a million Maureen and also to the fabulous interviewer with such excellent listening skills 💓

[@stillpointyogalondon]

Ah thank you so much for commenting. It means so much that you got a lot from Maureen 🧡

[@tapeexperiments]

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[@stillpointyogalondon]

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[@BertaSanchez-ei5nu]

Lovely Maureen and lovely conversation❤

[@stillpointyogalondon]

Thank you Berta 🧡🙏🏼

[@Kat.Lundkvist]

Thank you. What a wonderful inspiration.

[@stillpointyogalondon]

So pleased you enjoyed it Kat 🧡🙏🏼

[@CAROLDOHERTY-sq4nf]

She is just incredible . What wisdom. Thank you for sharing .

[@stillpointyogalondon]

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[@moxieoxenfree2872]

Glad this came up. What awesome words to live by. So much wisdom here.

[@stillpointyogalondon]

So pleased that Maureen’s words landed well 🧡✨🙏🏼

[@paleblue4659]

I think this interview is wonderful. Thank you! And thanks Maureen for sharing your story. You are a true yoga superstar!! Inspiration!!

[@stillpointyogalondon]

So pleased you enjoyed it. Maureen is such a lovely soul... 🧡🙏🏼

[@isabelleblankmeyer1651]

Great interview! I love hearing about everyday ashtangis and their practice, inspiration, and mindset. Thank you for sharing your story, Maureen!

[@stillpointyogalondon]

So pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for commenting 🧡🙏🏼

[@peacetoyourlife]

Wise words. Thank you 🧘‍♀️

[@stillpointyogalondon]

You are so welcome. Thank you for commenting 🧡🙏🏼

[@mrspastur]

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[@stillpointyogalondon]

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