Desiree Rumbaugh - Fearless After Fifty: How to Thrive with Grace, Grit and Yoga

What People Are Saying

There are not enough ways in which I can recommend Desirees new book Fearless After Fifty. Desiree is a teacher of depth, vulnerability, wisdom and soul, and has had a rich life journey filled with wondrous joy and unimaginable heartbreak. What makes her an incredible teacher has been her willingness to do the inner work for her own healing, and the bravery to share what she has learned along the way. Having just turned 50 myself, I am in the process of learning what it is to age in life, and on the mat, and the unique challenges and beauty that come with it. Ive known Desiree for years and am grateful to be able to rely on her as a guide on the second half of this journey. I know you will too.

Seane Corn, Yoga Teacher,

Co-Founder of Off the Mat into the World

Desiree discovered the outer form of yoga through diligence and discipline. She discovered the inner form of yoga for survival due to intense grief. The readers of this book will have the opportunity to discover both as she lays out the magic and practicality of this art form called yoga.

Colleen Saidman, Yoga Teacher, Director

of Yoga Shanti and Author of Yoga for Life

You could not be in better hands if you are looking to start a yoga practice in midlife, than with these two wonderful teachers. Ive known both Desiree and Michelle for many years, and its a pleasure to grow older and better with them.

Amy Ippoliti, Yoga Teacher and Author of

The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga

Desirees studentship and commitment to the practice have lighted my path for almost two decades. The book you hold in your hands will help illumine your way to your own fulfilling practice, coming from a strong, sensitive teacher whose greatest wish is to introduce you to a nourishing relationship with your body, mind and spirit. May this book move you to become dearly connected with every aspect of your being as you grow wiser with practice and time.

Elena Brower, Yoga Teacher and Author of

Art of Attention and Practice You

My beloved teacher is how I introduce Desiree in Chinese. Her grace and elegance in the yoga studio brings wisdom that flows from my body to my heart and back again. She inspires everyone to greater health and joy in life. Im looking forward to taking her teachings with me for decades to come.

Benjamin Finnerty, Yoga Teacher and

Director of Jayarasa Yoga Kula, Shanghai

Enthusiasm, dedication, humor, energy, and skill are a few of the words that come to mind when I think of Desiree Rumbaugh and her teaching. With precision and grace she consistently brings students to a new level of practice and personal realization. Her deep well of compassion and understanding are transmitted not only with her words but also by her example. Fearless After Fifty is a gem of wisdom earned from a lifetime of exploring what it means to truly grieve, truly love, and to be authentically and fully human. May we celebrate life through all it presents. Enjoy!

Bruce Bowditch, Yoga Teacher and Author of

The Yoga Practice Guide series

Desiree Rumbaugh is a force of nature! Her joy and enthusiasm for life is infectious. From her lived humanity, which includes the deepest sufferingthe tragic loss of her son, Brandonher spirit soars courageously like a phoenix rising up out of the ashes. Desiree is the shining model of fearlessness who has found her purpose and demonstrates the power of hope and the resiliency of the heart to love and live again. This book overflows with wisdom and insight that we all need to hear. Bravo! Fearless After Fifty is an accurate, honest, and much needed look at the realities of yoga and aging. The truth is, no matter how fit you are in your twenties and thirties, once you reach your fifties the doorbell of grace rings. Little aches, pains, and limitations become a daily experience. What I love about this book is the positive, uplifting message that its not game over, rather, its game on! Very inspiring and filled with insight, this book is a must read!

Todd Norian, Founder of Ashaya Yoga,

www.ashayayoga.com

Fearless After Fifty will benefit seekers of all ages and will give you inspiration to turn grit into gold. It will help you identify and articulate your fears in the spirit of fun, and no better guide than these two women to do that. Ive known Desiree for decades and can say without a bout of doubt, even the thought of her lightens my mood.