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Yoga for Strong,

Active Women 50+

Who Aren’t Slowing Down

Reclaim your balance, flexibility, and confidence with yoga designed for the second half of life, so you can keep hiking, biking, lifting, traveling, and living boldly.

You didn’t come this far to stop

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Therapeutic & Dynamic Yoga for Women 50+

Your body has carried you through decades of movement, adventure, and strength — but lately, things feel different. A little more stiffness. A little less balance. A little more hesitation.
You’re not ready to “act your age,” and you shouldn’t have to.
At Higher Altitude Yoga, I teach yoga specifically for active women 50+ who want to stay strong, mobile, and pain‑free so they can keep doing what they love for decades to come.

Meet Marie-Aude

I’m Marie, founder of Higher Altitude Yoga, and I help active women 50+ stay strong, mobile, and confident through mindful, alignment‑based yoga.

After decades of movement, outdoor adventure, and teaching, I’ve learned that the body changes ; but our spirit doesn’t. Many women reach their 50s and suddenly feel their balance slipping, their flexibility fading, or old injuries resurfacing. It’s frustrating, especially when you’ve always been active.

My approach blends:

  • alignment-focused yoga to correct patterns that cause pain

  • strength-building movement to support joints and aging muscles

  • balance training to restore confidence

  • gentle nervous system work to reduce stress and improve mobility

I believe aging is not a decline — it’s a transition. With the right kind of yoga, your body can feel stronger, steadier, and more capable than it has in years.

If you’re ready to stay active, adventurous, and fully alive in your 50s, 60s, and beyond, you’re in the right place.

Your Guide to Strength, Balance & Longevity

WHO THIS IS FOR

This space is for you if you’re a woman 50+ who:

  • Has always been active — hiking, biking, lifting, walking, dancing, pickleballing,

  • Wants to stay strong and mobile as you age

  • Feels your balance changing and wants to regain confidence

  • Is noticing stiffness, aches, or slower recovery

  • Wants to prevent injuries and stay active long-term

  • Refuses to “slow down” just because of a number

You’re not looking for gentle chair yoga.
You’re looking for smart, intentional movement that supports the life you want to keep living.

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Woman smiles and holds a pickleball paddle.
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A woman in a quilted jacket hiking with her German Shepherd on a sunny trail.
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a woman running on a beach

The Strong & Steady Method™

A yoga program for active women 50+ who want to stay strong, balanced, and pain‑free.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to rebuild strength safely

  • How to improve balance at any age

  • How to increase flexibility without overstretching

  • How to correct alignment patterns that cause pain

  • How to support your joints and aging muscles

  • How to move with confidence again

What’s Included

  • Weekly live or pre-recorded online classes

  • On-demand library

  • Short “weekly essentials” videos

  • Balance training modules

  • Strength-building yoga flows

  • Mobility routines

  • Community support

Yoga & Spiritual Practice for the Second Half of Life

This is yoga beyond aesthetics or achievement. Through movement, meditation, and reflection, students are guided toward inner resilience, self-trust, and a daily spiritual practice that supports real life—aging, healing, and awakening with grace.

A Therapeutic Yoga Practice Rooted in Wisdom

Drawing from Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Kundalini, Sivananda Yoga, and pranayama traditions, this approach honors both the physical and subtle body.

Each practice is guided with clarity, compassion, and spiritual depth rather than performance or pressure.

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Woman practicing a therapeutic yoga flow tree pose for healing and strength on a mat.

Yoga for Injury Recovery

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Woman smiling while practicing lunge yoga pose
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A woman being assisted with child pose
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Woman sitting relaxed in a peaceful amosphere wih warm lighing in yoga studio

Personalized Private Yoga Sessions

Yoga Courses, Workshops & Daily Practice

Private Yoga Sessions – Personalized, soulful sessions via Zoom or in person (if you're near me!). These are completely tailored to your body, your energy, your season of life.

Each private sessions are tailored specifically to your needs and intentions. After an initial assessment of your goals—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—we'll create a clear path forward.

Each 70-minute session will gently guide you step by step through postures, breath-work, and mindful movement, supporting your growth and well-being. Whether you're new to yoga or deepening an existing practice, private sessions provide personalized attention and lasting transformation.

Available via Zoom or in person at the studio.

Rehabilitate Your Injuries with Therapeutic Yoga
Ease chronic pain, scoliosis, and unresolved injuries—whether new or long-standing—with our specialized Injury Rehabilitation Yoga sessions. These 70-minute sessions combine carefully selected postures and synchronized movements, tailored specifically to your condition and healing journey.

Ideal for those who’ve completed physical therapy or tried other treatments but still experience discomfort, this program provides a supportive, effective path forward. It can also be used alongside other healing modalities or post-surgery care.

This thorough and personalized approach is designed to help you feel better—naturally and sustainably.

Learn more here

Awaken & Align is a gentle yet committed invitation into a daily spiritual rhythm, one that moves beyond occasional prayer or weekly rituals and into lived, embodied practice.

This self-guided program supports you in creating a simple, grounded spiritual routine you can return to every day — one that calms the mind, opens the heart, and aligns you with your inner truth.

Awaken & Align : Your Daily Spiritual Practice Self-Guided Course

Higher Altitude Yoga offers Spiritual Yoga for Women 50+ through a Slow Vinyasa Flow and restorative yoga approach. Ideal for women seeking strength, healing, flexibility, inner peace, and a deeper daily yoga and meditation practice guided with wisdom and compassion.

Frequently asked questions

What is Higher Altitude Yoga?

Higher Altitude Yoga is a therapeutic yoga practice based in Sandia Park, NM, specializing in helping active women 50+ improve strength, mobility, balance, and overall well‑being. I offer personalized sessions designed to support healing, alignment, and long‑term resilience.

How does your therapeutic yoga process work?

Each client begins with a free 20‑minute consultation to discuss injuries, goals, and mobility. From there, I create a personalized plan that blends therapeutic yoga, mindful movement, and alignment‑based techniques to support healing and long‑term strength.

How much do your sessions cost?

Pricing varies depending on the type of session and the level of support needed. Most clients begin with a 3–6 session therapeutic package after a free 20‑minute consultation. For detailed pricing, please visit my Services page or contact me directly.

Do you offer private sessions?

Yes. All therapeutic and injury‑recovery sessions are private and tailored to your body, your pace, and your goals. Private sessions are ideal for women recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking personalized support.

How can I contact you?

You can reach me at 505‑585‑3980 or through the contact form on my website. I’m always happy to answer questions and help you determine the best starting point for your needs.

Where can I learn more about you?

You can learn more about my background, teaching philosophy, and approach on the About Me page, or explore my blog for tips on yoga, healing, and living well in the East Mountains.