Feeling out of balance in midlife? If so, you’re not alone. Whether you’re striving for balance of the body, mind or spirit, yoga can be a great place to start. It’s a healing and transformative practice, offering both physical benefits and increased spiritual alignment. On this episode, holistic yoga teacher Susie Lee tells us how to achieve all kinds of balance, both on and off the yoga mat.
Among the topics Susie and I discuss:
- What being “in balance” looks like from physical and spiritual perspectives, and how the two are deeply connected
- What types of balance her midlife clients are seeking and why they’re sometimes difficult to achieve
- Why people over 50 represent one of the fastest growing yoga-practicing populations
- Why physical balance starts to deteriorate as we age, and what we can do to help maintain it
- The best yoga poses and movements to keep you healthy and energized
- How the “worldly winds” can guide you in achieving balance in yoga and life
- Why you should strive for alignment in your work, personal relationships and health
- What the concept of yin yang can teach you about balance
- Where to start if you’re a yoga virgin
- How you can learn to “go with the flow,” finding peace and happiness at every life stage
Suzy also explains why it’s important to take care of your feet (yes, your feet) as you age, and reveals the big question you should always ask yourself before you speak. Plus: Susie leads us through a meditation exercise that will relax you like nobody’s business—and set the tone for the rest of your day.
Whether you’re a yoga pro or have never set foot on a yoga mat, there’s something in this episode for you!
About Our Guest
Susie Lee is a San Francisco-based holistic yoga teacher who is passionate about creating accessible and empowering classes for students of all ages and abilities. She specializes in guiding the midlife beginner student into a safe and sustainable practice. She weaves together community and friendships through yoga and aspires to create enriching opportunities for people to connect to one another and self.
Susie, who has been practicing yoga for 20 years, is a strong believer in the power of movement, breath and mindfulness in leading a healthy and balanced life. She credits yoga, meditation and mindfulness in helping to find some balance and ease in the midst of life’s changing tides. She founded Susie Lee Yoga in 2020 and hosts small group classes, workshops and private sessions in her home studio. She also teaches public classes through Folk Studios Richmond and is a member of the Yoga Collective, a mostly online community of movement teachers. Susie may be reached at her website.
About More Beautiful
Founded by journalist Maryann LoRusso, the More Beautiful Project is a podcast, online magazine and community for women navigating midlife. Join Maryann and her guests on the More Beautiful Podcast as they strive for a life that’s more joyful, more fulfilling and more beautiful than ever before. Because this is not your mama’s midlife.
Check out more episodes of the More Beautiful Podcast.
Additional Show Notes
In this episode Susie and I discuss the book Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication by Oren Jay Sofer.
Please note that this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical advice.
