Om Yoga Magazine — January 2018

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Why did you start yoga

My father did yoga when I was a child and I would sit facing him mirroring the poses.

For 30 years I worked as a journalist and magazine editor and, after years of enjoying

strenuous exercise classes, I thought perhaps something calmer might be beneficial.

At first, I was only interested in getting into pretzel poses, but after a while I began

finding relaxation at the end of the class more accessible and enjoyable.

Without realising, yoga had embedded itself deep in my psyche and I wanted to

learn more. That’s why I took the British Wheel of Yoga foundation course, followed

by the teacher training qualification. Not really because I wanted to teach initially, but

because of my thirst for knowledge.

Favourite yoga haunts

Wherever I go in the world (I travel frequently because I enjoy it and my daughter lives

in Australia) I seek out a local yoga class and thoroughly enjoy the variety of styles

and teaching methods.

How has yoga changed your life

The biggest change yoga has given me is non-attachment, which comes from the

kleshas (obstacles to spiritual growth). It has given me the ability to let go: the

realisation that some things are beyond your control and all you can do is your best

in any given situation and accept the outcome.

Best yoga moment

I’ve now been teaching for

12 years and just love it. My

classes are a highlight in my

week. They have given me fun

and friendship, satisfaction and

fulfilment. Within the classes

my students have created an

atmosphere of love, laughter and

mutual respect. A true coming

together of like-minded people.

Visit: janettibbleyoga.com

YOGA

CHANGED

MY LIFE

Yoga transformed Janet Tibble

from a stressed, cynical,

deadline-driven controller to

a laid-back, accepting, non-

judgemental free spirit (well,

most of the time!)

NAME: Janet Tibble

AGE: 60+

OCCUPATION: Yoga teacher

YOGA YEARS: 16