Yoga as my main anti-aging tool
By Selin Ebeci
People sometimes ask me what my secret is. The honest answer is not very glamorous: I roll out my mat almost every day, and I have done for more than 15 years.
It started with dance
I came to yoga as a dancer. Dance gave me so much, but it could also be demanding and hard on the body. The first time I stepped into a yoga class, twenty years ago now, I felt something different: a gentle, accepting practice that met me exactly as I was. It was love at first sight, and I have never stopped.
Consistency over intensity
My daily practice is not always long or impressive. Some days it is a strong, flowing Vinyasa. Other days it is twenty minutes of slow stretches and breathing. What matters is that I show up. Small, regular practice adds up in a way that the occasional big effort never does.
Strength and mobility together
Alongside yoga, Pilates is a big part of my routine. A strong core has helped me find poses that once felt out of reach, and it keeps my back happy. Yoga keeps me mobile; Pilates keeps me strong. Together they help me feel capable in my body, and that is the kind of ageing I care about.
Feeling good, not looking a certain way
For me, anti-aging is not about chasing a younger version of myself. It is about still being able to get down on the floor and back up with ease, to stay curious, to sleep well and to feel at home in my body. Yoga gives me all of that, and a calmer mind besides.
If you would like to start your own practice, come along to a class. Your first one is on me.
