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I had a blast today leading a combo yoga/sculpt/restore class with a 70s theme. Yes I was there, these girls weren't! We still had a good time! by @aidauj

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14 days ago

It's Storytime - Strong Words @ Gertie's in Palm Springs!

Get tickets here: https://strongwords.simpletix.com/

Reserve a table for food and drinks via Open Table: https://www.opentable.com/r/gerties-salon-and-bar-palm-springs

It will be another fun-filled night of truth and laughter! by @aidauj

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18 days ago

I'm leading a Soundbath @ by @aidauj

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20 days ago

Our SLO "beat the heat" escape is almost over! 🌊 Two months of coastal charm, productivity, and adventure: Craig worked remotely and hit the trails, I taught Pilates 3x/week and personally attended 35 group classes (mostly yoga!).

Highlights: sunsets, ocean fireworks, elephant seals, e-biking downtown (my new knees approved 💪), family time with Craig's son + his fiancée, and endless good food, music, and art.

Now heading home to Palm Springs—rested, inspired, and ready to get back on the mat with my Club Pilates & YogaSix students. 💙

Until next summer, SLO. Thank you for the memories.

#SanLuisObispo #PalmSprings #CentralCoast #PilatesInstructor #YogaLife #SecondActLiving by @aidauj

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Today marks one year with my new right knee! It hasn’t been an easy road, but it’s taught me so much about aging, resilience, and the power of keeping moving.
Pic 1 - the artificial joint
Pic 2 - the before: seriously bowed legs
Pic 3- the final result (and still recovering) by @aidauj

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One of my favorite tunes! by @aidauj

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Today is my birthday, and the pride I feel isn't about the 72 years I've been on this earth — it's about you. Every single person who has crossed my path, worked beside me, challenged me, cracked me up, or simply showed up. You are the reason this day means anything at all.

To everyone who ever made me stop and give that "what you talkin' about Willis" look — thank you. To everyone who made me laugh so hard I ended up on the bathroom floor — thank you. To everyone whose lessons I still carry with me today and will carry into whatever comes next — thank you. Life has been lifin', and I wouldn't trade a moment of it.

I am deeply, overwhelmingly grateful to the two people who gave me this life and shaped how I move through it — Aaron and Mattie Johnson. They didn't just pour into me; they poured into everyone around them. Because of them, I have always understood that whoever is in my sphere is there for a reason. That belief has been one of the greatest gifts of my 72 years.

And to my husband Craig — five days younger and still trying to catch up — you lift me up every single day. Today, I feel every act of love and support you've ever given me all at once. That is no small thing.

This birthday belongs to all of you. Thank you for making me who I am. by @aidauj

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11 years ago, and it's been the greatest adventure of my life. 🥂❤️ Craig, here's to a decade-plus of love, laughter, and everything in between. I'd choose you a thousand times over. Happy anniversary to us! 💍✨ by @aidauj

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People often ask what my workout routine looks like.

The answer is simple: consistency, enjoyment, and feeling good.

As I approach 72, after two successful total knee replacements, my focus isn't on extreme challenges. It's on staying active, moving well, and continuing to do the things I love for as long as possible.

My current 10-day movement plan includes strength training, Pilates, walking, Peloton rides, balance work, stretching, meditation, and recovery. Nothing fancy—just a commitment to showing up.

One of the biggest lessons from my knee replacement journey is that fitness isn't just about how much we do. It's also about how well we recover.

After decades in the wellness industry, I've learned that consistency beats intensity every time. A daily walk often delivers more than the perfect workout plan that never gets started.

Movement is a gift. It helps us stay strong, capable, curious, and engaged in life.

If you're starting over, recovering, or simply looking for a fresh beginning, start where you are. Small actions, repeated consistently, create remarkable results.

Here's to moving with purpose, recovering with intention, and finding harmony every step of the way. 💙

#AspireToHarmony #MovementIsAGift #HealthyAging #WellnessJourney #ActiveAging #PilatesLife #MindfulMovement #KneeReplacementRecovery #FitnessOver50 #FitnessOver60 #FitnessOver70 #LongevityLifestyle #MoveWithPurpose by @aidauj

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Remembering the Fallen, Supporting the Living

As a Gulf War veteran, I know the lasting stress active duty leaves behind. While military training prepares us for action, mindfulness taught me how to find peace. Research shows meditation can heavily support trauma and PTSD recovery by bringing us back to the present.

This Memorial Day, let's care for those who are still here. Healing can start with something as simple as one mindful breath.

#MemorialDay #VeteranHealth #MindfulnessForVeterans #PTSDRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #VetsWhoMeditate #HealingInvisibleWounds by @aidauj

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It was wonderful to share my origin story about why I love moving and teaching movement. "To Sweat is to Live"!

#Maymentalhealthawareness #dance #fitness by @aidauj

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