Janie Masunaga: A woman of high energy and bouyant spirits

Janie masters Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon pose)

After having quadruple bypass heart surgery eight years ago, Janie Masunaga knew she was going to have to do something different. The 10″ scar left from the surgery was a constant reminder that her health needed improvement. Daughter Analii, a dancer and yoga teacher herself, told her mother to try yoga…she knew the breathing would be good for her.
Since then, yoga has become an important part of Janie’s everyday life. “Anytime I wait in a doctor’s office, or anywhere, I practice the breathing. I get really relaxed and my mind calms down.”

Janie’s yoga adventure started over seven years ago with private sessions with Tania Jo Ingrahm, co-owner of Yoga Hawaii, after checking with her doctor. He gave his wholehearted approval, and is really pleased with her progress.
At 76 years old, Janie says, as the result of the yoga, she feels good about herself as a person and where she’s at, at this point in her life. She appreciates the agility she’s gained from it, and the way she can sit and stand taller.
Janie is a beautiful example of how yoga can change your life and improves its quality too.
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