For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a swimmer, dedicating 20 hours a week to training with my college team, pushing my body to new limits every day. My journey into swimming began when my parents needed an outlet for their high-energy little girl.

If you were to ask my friends about me trying yoga, they’d probably burst into laughter. I’m not the type to attend a class weekly; if I’m lucky, I make it once a month. Some days, I can touch my toes effortlessly, while on others, it’s a bit of a stretch—pun intended.