Ep 4 - Living Yoga: Rachel Zinman's Inspiring Story of Diabetes Management and Resilience

Rachel Zinman has been practicing yoga since 1983, teaching since 1992 and teaching teachers since 2000. She's studied with some of the most influential teachers in the west including Alan Finger and Mark Whitwell as well as immersing herself in the study of Vedanta. Her misdiagnosis story began in 2002 and took 6 years for her to finally get a proper type 1 diagnosis. Yoga is a vital part of her lifestyle helping her to manage the emotional and physical demands of type 1 diabetes. Rachel shares how she's faced difficulties through the highs and lows and hormonal changes in menopause. She is the Author of Yoga for Diabetes, How to Manage your Health with Yoga and Ayurveda, and includes beautiful pictures and inspiration to really take up a yoga practice and find the right yoga practice for you. She writes for many online and in print magazines including Australian Yoga Journal and Australian Yoga Life. Yoga for Diabetes Blog on Instagram Rachel's Instagram Yoga for Diabetes – Yoga and Ayurveda for Wellbeing (yogafordiabetesblog.com) Yoga for Diabetes Book – Yoga for Diabetes (yogafordiabetesblog.com)   Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode. Follow me @bloodsugarboss on Instagram to stay in the loop on upcoming episodes  Send me a DM to introduce yourself, with any feedback, questions or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes   My favorite products   RESOURCES FOR YOU: Free Download - How to Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes After 40 Learn about our group coaching circle   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.