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I didn’t accomplish my first crow pose until I was 51

by Lorraine C. Ladish August 21, 2019
written by Lorraine C. Ladish August 21, 2019
I didn't manage my first crow pose until I was 51

In one of my recent instagram posts on arm balances, someone commented that at 52 they had kind of given up on conquering arm balances and complex yoga poses. For those wanting to pursue these, please know that despite a lifetime of fitness, dance and yoga (yoga came in and out of my life at different times), to name a few, I did not accomplish my first crow pose until I was 51. And it did NOT look like this. 

I didn’t start arm balances until I was in my fifties. I injured my wrists repeatedly at first because I did not warm up enough, and I certainly did not have the hand, arm and core strength I have now, a few days away from 56. So yes, it´s possible to get stronger after 50.

On my quest for mastering handstands, I am looking at women who are older than me, some in their 60´s and even 70´s and beyond, who are rocking those handstands and poses I have not yet accomplished myself.

So, no matter what your age, please don’t let it get in the way of your goals. Even those with physical limitations are going far beyond what anyone could imagine (I follow on Instagram at least two yogis without legs, and a yogini that is missing both arms AND a leg).

My message today is, go for it, whatever that is, no matter your age.

I didn't do my first crow pose until I was 51, five years ago. Since then I have grown stronger and have acquired greater balance.  #yoga #yogaover50 #senioryoga

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Lorraine C. Ladish

I’m a 21st. Century Communicator, helping empower women and others to achieve their goals. I am the founder and CEO of Viva Fifty! a bilingual community that celebrates being 50+. I’ve worked as an editor and social media coordinator for a number of online publications. I’m a content creator and regular contributor to NBCNews, Huffpost, AARP, Babycenter and Mom.me. I’ve contributed to People en Español, La Palma of The Palm Beach Post, Purple Clover, Latina magazine and Redbook . My latest book on embracing age was published by HarperCollins in 2017. But most of all I am a woman, a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a writer, an entrepreneur, a yogini.

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Lisa Mullins December 19, 2019 - 7:27 pm

Just found your page. I love it.

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Lorraine C. Ladish December 20, 2019 - 2:56 am

Thank you!!!!

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Lorraine C. Ladish February 1, 2021 - 9:34 pm

Thank you!

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I'm Lorraine C. Ladish, bilingual writer, mom, wife & yogi. I started my yoga & wellness journey at 12, with a book by Richard Hittleman. I have a huge flaw, an addictive and compulsive personality. In the long run, this turned out to be my biggest asset. I learned to channel it into leading a creative and productive life. At 58, I'm committed to sharing my journey to inspire others to channel their flaws into positive things and achieve greatness.

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