Tracy Cooper/ TCooperYoga.com

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Tracy Cooper/ TCooperYogacom is a Registered Yoga Teacher RYT with Yoga Alliance which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with a Registered Yoga School RYS My Mission: As a yoga teacher my mission is to promote strength flexibility and longevity for a healthy lifestyle I want to empower individuals of all ages and inspire younger generations to envision what life can be like in their s and beyond My Goal: My focus is on enhancing the quality of our longevity as we age by maintaining muscle mass flexibility and positive mental well-being through intentional breath and movement My Why: Im passionate about helping people feel good in their bodies regardless of their age Its never too late to embrace a strong and vibrant life My Journey: My yoga journey began in my s After a decade of running half and full marathons my body needed flexibility and recovery I decided to try a Hot Vinyasa Yoga class and discovered that it was very similar to the running workouts I was accustomed to but without the impact on my body I continued to take classes on and off over the next couple of years whenever the studio offered a good deal on a monthly class pass In the studio I frequently attended opened a location just three minutes from my home Eager to "get in shape" I jumped back in and found much more than I expected I discovered a community gained physical and mental strength and experienced a reset—a brief period after each class when my body was able to be at ease I was hooked When the studio offered a -hour teacher certification class I decided to leap even though I wasnt entirely sure why I wanted to After nine months of meeting twice a week with fifteen amazing women stepping outside my comfort zone allowing myself to be vulnerable and re-engaging my mind in a learning mode I achieved my certification and so much more.