Our Inspiring Students - Spotlight on Elsie Bohlander

If you're looking for some inspiration to have a committed yoga practice, let me introduce you to Elsie Bohlander. Elsie began coming to Gracetree in February of this year. She explained that she had tried a number of therapies to help her shoulders and neck. Elsie, said, "I had problems with the scapula that ran up to the occipital lobe. I had tightness and poor mobility."

Talk about committed, Elsie attends 4 to 5 classes a week at Gracetree including yoga, pranayama, and qigong! That in itself is inspiring -- and frankly, puts me to shame!! What's even more inspiring is that Elsie just had her 88th birthday!

Today, Elsie told me, she no longer needs any other physical or body therapies. She simply comes for yoga, pranayama, and qigong.

Elsie explained with an impish smile, "I feel so different now. My breathing and digestion are better. My movement and balance are better. I used to worriy what others thought, but I don't worry any more. Gracetree is so supportive of me, and I have new friends. I feel I have a whole different outlook on life now."

Elsie, we love you! You go, girl!