I once loved leading energetic group classes—moving, sweating, sharing that group energy. After 30+ years teaching and daily training, my body forced a change. Degeneration at L4–L5 and hip dysplasia discovered at 57 made athletic yoga and bodybuilding no longer suitable.

A long recovery gave me time to listen and to change. I shifted from mainly group classes to personalized sessions, adapting movement to each person’s body, goals, and life stage. I restarted in the Yellow Cunucu House where Happy Buddha Aruba began in 2012.

My focus now: Pilates for alignment, core strength, and a healthy spine; Yin Yoga and Deep Stretch to slow down and release tension; Qigong for breath, mindful movement, and positive energy. Wellness, to me, isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about listening and learning to move differently, not stopping.