My journey not only encompasses my physical self, but that of a spiritual one as well. It's been a LONG road with many bumps and detours, but always an exciting one filled with many companions. Zumba has been instrumental in the establishment of "me:" A self-fulfilled woman who is not only healing herself physically, but gaining the skills to push beyond what I previously thought impossible.
Yesterday, I instructed my very first class. I would have never thought that at the age of 50 that I would be teaching anything as physically challenging as Zumba, nor would I have thought that I would have started the process of re-creating my body into a dancing machine! Getting lost in the rhythm and the smiles of friends makes it all worthwhile. A water bottle; a towel; great music; great friends? I've certainly been blessed. Having my daughter Erika at my side has made this journey so special! We've both lost so much weight and inches, and gained the confidence that we've never would have had if not for our Zumba mentors Nicole, Dee, and Yolanda. They encouraged us to move beyond the back row, and to express ourselves through movement. I can never thank them enough.
I hope to inspire others through my journey. I'm still on the road, and hope you will join me.
Korliss
