Georgia Morissette is a 71 year old yoga teacher in Ottawa area. My very first yoga class about 20 years ago was instructed by Georgia. Then 5 years ago, Georgia asked me if I wanted teach chair Tai Chi at retirement residents. Since then I have been working with her.
She 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 Hungarian and moved to Canada age of 10. She speaks English and Hungarian. A former teacher and fitness instructor.
Diet:
Georgia believes all food are good for you. She has no diet restrictions at all. Her only rule - stop eating when she is no longer hungry.
Exercise:
Yoga, Five Tibetans Walking, Paddle Boating, Pickle Ball.
Hobby:
Reading, brain exercise games, every day doing a good deed for someone and one for herself, cooking, crocheting and decorating.
Sleeping hours:
8-9 hours
Travel:
The most unforgettable place is Fiji. Traveled to Maui and Los Angeles recently.
Favorite place:
Home and visiting with family
History of Sickness:
Appendix and kidney stone
Experience with menopause:
Pretty easy. Took vitamin E and hot flushes were minimal
Skin care:
Cleansing every evening and moisturizing and 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 being 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 goal 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.