Ann Kreeger

As a lifelong Wisconsinite, my husband Tim and I have made our home in Madison for over 25 years. Ten years ago, when my employer offered to bring in a yoga teacher for lunchtime yoga, I took advantage of the wonderful opportunity. I found the break to be extremely helpful — not only did it give me some much-needed physical and mental attention, but we had a lot of fun doing it. What a great way to shut down an overactive mind for an hour.

I never call myself an athlete. I may not have great coordination or strength, but I love activities that are fun and allow me to burn off excess energy. I love playing outside: hiking, biking, paddling, skiing. I have participated in a dozen half-marathons, usually coming in last.

I was new to hot yoga, but I was hooked after the first (ok, maybe second) class. Finding time in my day for yoga is the hardest part, but once I make myself a priority, I make that time. I love that I have been able to continue my yoga practice into retirement through finding Inner Fire Yoga.

I always leave a yoga class feeling stronger and more relaxed at the same time. It makes me happy to learn something new with every practice — maybe correcting a pose or moving deeper into a favorite one. I love the teachers' assists helping with both!