"After 12 years of competitive sports, I found myself in yoga.
Jan 29, 2020
Why the 23 years young Austrian has changed the role from student to teacher and what Michelle appreciates most about yoga after 12 years of competitive sports, we were allowed to learn from the active Influencer(@michellestaudenherz).
Michelle, what has your sports career been like so far?
At the beginning I completed the Matura in the competitive sports branch. Afterwards I practiced the Basic Pilates and the Mobility course. Currently I am a fitness instructor and water jumping instructor.
How did you come across yoga?
After 12 years of competitive sports, my shoulder was unfortunately very overloaded and had to be operated on three times. This was then unfortunately also the end of my career. Two years ago, however, I discovered yoga, after the operations as rehabilitation.
I have now also changed the role from student to coach and am now coaching the Vienna junior team. Since I have learned a lot from my training and rehab, I try to pass this on to the kids in the best possible way.
Has your well-being and outlook on life changed through yoga?
Yoga has really helped me listen to my body better. Now I try to spend a little time on my yoga mat every day. Since then I feel much better, because I consciously pay attention to my body and listen to what it needs. Especially when working out, because with yoga you don't push yourself too far, like it is practiced in professional sports.
Do you teach yoga yourself or do you plan to?
No, unfortunately I don't have any yoga training yet. Anyway, I definitely plan to do this and would then incorporate it into my personal training.
Do you have a favorite quote?
Do everything with and from love and enjoy life.
Do you have a special motto in life?
Spread the light be the light!
Why and how to start yoga?
Yoga is great to get to know your body better and get a proper awareness, however take it easy and slowly!
Which yoga mat designs from LUVIYO do you particularly like?
The White and Blue Marble are already my favorites! I couldn't imagine more beautiful yoga mats!
Is there anything else you would like to tell LUVIYO?
You have a very dedicated and super loving, just really great community and your yoga mats are just the dream!