YOGA
CHANGED
MY LIFE
Yoga taught Melissa Naili how to react to
life and to be soter and kinder to herself
Why did you start yoga
I had gone through a rotten series of life events: a marriage
breakdown, a son who got involved with drugs, and bringing up three
small children alone. I reached a point whereby support was not
enough. I needed to ind something to not just escape memories but
to heal from what life had thrown at me.
How has yoga changed your life
I am merely a beginner but have developed a daily practice and
attend yoga classes regularly. I have learned to accept things that I
cannot control, how to deal better with adverse events and not be
so self-critical. I wish I had discovered yoga in my twenties or thirties,
then I might have handled life a little softer and kinder. I learned
that whilst I was experiencing compassion for others, I had forgotten
myself in the process. Practicing yoga is a way of being at peace and
I developed compassion for myself. This was a huge revelation.
Favourite yoga haunts
Following Jessica oli and bananablondie on Instagram and feeling
inspired by their practices and talent.
Best yoga moment
Attending a yoga practice and having a stillness and sense of
peacefulness. Experiencing a yoga nidra and feeling so blissfully
calm and at peace with my emotions and body.
om beginnings
Anything else
I thought I was too old and useless especially after experiencing the
menopause. But I have realised through developing a yoga practice, I
still have lots to give. I am worthwhile and it doesn’t matter what age,
sex or religion you are, it’s never too late to be part of something
amazing. Yoga is non-judgemental and it’s your own journey to
develop, nurture, nourish and feel enlightened by what it gives
you. I am a grandmother now to a beautiful granddaughter and
another on the way. This is my tapestry of life and I’m weaving it and
including yoga within me. I’m grateful, blessed and I would encourage
everybody to give it a go. You will never look back.NAME: Melissa Naili
AGE: 47
OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse
YOGA YEARS: 2