Curious Yogi

Dear Y.T. (Yoga Therapist):
A Column for the Questions You Didn't Know You Could Ask

Welcome to the column for the questions you think about in yoga class but don’t ask, get an answer.

I'm Ronny, a yoga therapist and your willing guide into all things body, breath and being human. Whether you're wondering why your hip flexors are staging a revolt, how to actually apply the Yamas when your coworker drives you nuts, or what on earth the koshas have to do with your anxiety — this is your space to ask. No question is too small, too strange, or too woo-woo.

Bring me your tight IT bands, your sleep trouble, and everything in between. I'll give you my honest - Yoga therapist-informed, occasionally hot take. 

This week's question comes from a yoga student about how to make their practice a sustainable way to retain flexibility and strength into his golden years.

Dear Yoga Therapist,

     I am a 66-year-old male. I'm interested in yoga as a way to retain flexibility and health as I get older. What sort of programs do you offer? How do I get started?I already do stretching and some yoga that I found on the internet

Signed,

Curious Yogi

Dear Curious,

THIS is what it's all about.

The fact that you're asking questions, exploring movement, and looking for something more at 66  says so much about you. You're exactly the kind of person yoga was made for.

Here's the truth about online yoga: it's a great spark, but it's a little like learning to swim by watching videos. At some point, you want someone in the water with you — someone who can watch how you move, understand what your body needs, and help you build something that actually lasts.

That's what we do at Firefly Yoga.

Group Classes — Welcoming, accessible, and genuinely enjoyable. We offer slower, joint-friendly formats alongside more dynamic options, so there's always something that fits where you are right now. Show up once, and you'll wonder why you waited.

Yoga Therapy Sessions — One-on-one work built entirely around you. Your history, your goals, your body. Not a generic routine, a practice that's yours to keep focused on solutions.

A Community That Gets It — Firefly students are warm, curious people who are choosing to invest in themselves. You'll fit right in. That sense of belonging? It turns out it's also really good for your health.

Lastly, if your age is a concern, let me close by saying: 66 is not a number that means slowing down. It's a number that means you have six decades of living in your body — six decades of learning what it needs, what it's survived, and what it's still capable of. Yoga doesn't ask you to be younger. It asks you to be present. And presence, it turns out, has no age limit. The mat doesn't care about your birthday. It only cares that you showed up. So show up. Your most interesting chapter of movement might just be the one you haven't written yet.

Signed, 

Your Yoga Therapist

As always, if you are experiencing new or worsening pain, please consult with your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before beginning or continuing any movement practice. Yoga therapy is a wonderful complement to medical care — but it is not a substitute for it.