Cassie Paxton

3 years ago I sustained spinal damage due to an accident at work and like anyone with long term pain, suffered. I chose not to 'fall' into the darkness that pain can bring and was determined to recover and prepare for surgery and be the strongest, healthiest and happiest version of me.

December 2013 I had 360' spinal fusion in my lumber spine, my surgeon removed 2 discs and I was metalled up with 2 cages and 4 rods to lock me up tight! I used Pilates, swimming and Yoga daily to get me to the zone. (I used to run daily but had to stop due to the injury).

"Today I am the strongest, healthiest and happiest I have ever been."

Yes I have had challenges and big hurdles, but when I have fallen I have slapped on some bright red lippy got in my trainers and cracked on with a big smile on my face. I am travelling to Florida at the end of March to complete my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training so I can come back, tell my story, spread my positively and the health benefits of yoga to Nottingham, then the world!

It could take a life time to say hi and fall in love with your body. When you do it welcomes you, reassures you it has always loved you. I train for the love of my body not because I hate it. I choose Me. I am committed to being Me.