…as well as her own personal thoughts and beliefs
Georgia Morissette is a 71 year old yoga teacher from Ottawa, Canada. My very first yoga class which was about 20 years ago was instructed by Georgia. Then 5 years ago, Georgia asked me if I wanted to teach chair Tai Chi at retirement residents. Since then I have been working with her. It has been a marvelous journey.
Georgia sings and dances in her chair yoga program and it really made me re-think and re-structure my own program for senior people. Georgia gave me some great ideas on how to teach at the retirement residents. It is totally different from a regular gym, studio or club.
Georgia was born in Hungary and moved to Canada at the age of 10. She speaks both English and Hungarian. She is a former elementary teacher and fitness instructor. She is now very active as a yoga instructor.
Diet:
Georgia believes all food is good for you. She has no dietary restrictions at all. Her only rule – stop eating when you are no longer hungry.
Exercise:
Yoga, Five Tibetans, Walking, Paddle Boating and Pickle Ball.
Hobby:
Reading, brain exercise games, every day doing a good deed for someone and also one for herself. She also likes cooking, crocheting and decorating.
Sleeping hours:
8-9 hours.
Travel:
The most unforgettable place that she has travelled is Fiji. She recently traveled to Maui, Italy and Los Angeles.
Favorite place:
Home and visiting with family.
Skin care:
Cleansing every evening. She also moisturizes and applies sun protection every day as needed.
Fashion:
Fun and colourful clothes.
What aging means:
Another day on the right side of the grass.
The secret to leading a healthy life:
Do the things you like. Exercise, rest, play and enjoy life.
The most fun time:
The many travel adventures with my special partner of 49 years.
Plans or goals for the future:
More of the same and enjoy each day as it comes.
Advice / message to the younger people:
Follow your passion and don’t be afraid to switch if something else is of more importance to you.