Aggie’s Zoom classes have been running daily since the March lockdown. “I’m on the mat every morning at 8am, ready to teach. What has been so good is that yoga gives both me and my yogis a purpose to get up and provides structure to our day.”
Aggie is inspired by her students, particularly one who is now 80. “She has been coming for over two years. At first, she was pretty wobbly and now she can stand for ages on one foot; her balance, strength and flexibility are hugely improved. It has given her so much confidence.”
Aggie says yoga began as a hobby that she never expected to turn into a career in later life. “I’m so grateful that this is how it has worked out. Here I am, at 65, really busy and enjoying life. I’m doing yoga every day, and I can honestly say I am stronger, fitter and more flexible than I have ever been.”
Her change of direction and setting up a new venture in her 60s has made Aggie think about the importance of planning for later life. “I think it’s important to find something that will sustain you emotionally as you get older. It’s great to keep on learning new skills and enjoying new experiences. Staying connected with a diverse group of people really matters.
“As a friend said to me, ‘If not now, then when?’ These days I’m more inclined to say yes to things that I used to say no to…because why not?”
