"My name is Jennifer Ward, I am 76 years old and have been practicing yoga for the past fifteen years. I started practicing yoga in 2009 when I was 61 years old to help a friend. In 2009 I joined Madeline Simpson’s gentle yoga class. I was surprised tofind how inflexible I was and couldn’t even do the simplest postures. I have poor posture, arthritis and a herniated disc in my lower back. The benefits I have from practicing yoga is an improved posture, I have learned to strengthen the muscles in my chest, back and shoulders that has brought my body more into alignment. I’m no longer hunched over from years of working on a computer at my desk My joints are more flexible, and my balance has improved. I have strengthened my back and stomach muscles which resulted in a significant reduction in back pain. I can now practice on a more intermediate level.

Meditation has helped me to quiet my mind and focus on my breath to promote calmness and inner peace. Many thanks to Madeline Simpson for her years of dedicated instruction, leadership, and professionalism. She is knowledgeable, compassionate and thorough in her communication and encouragement to her students."