Gael Warren Interview

Gael Warren - 1949

Why I Wanted to Interview Gael
At an age where many people tend to neglect themselves physically, or begin to reduce their exercise quota, Gael Warren is showing no signs of slowing down. Not only does Gael maintain her regular Yoga and Pilates training but she has recently started Strength Training at her local gym to compliment her existing routine. It is this attitude to life and her belief that you are as young as you feel that got me interested in discovering what makes Gael tick.

Sporting Achievements & Accomplishments

Gael has been practicing Yoga for 27 years.
Gael is a certified Yogi in Iyengar Yoga (Level 1-2). In 2000 Gael studied at B.K.S. Iyengar Institute in Pune, India.
Gael has also studied and instructed Yoga in San Diego
Gaels specialty is the therapeutic and restorative applications of Yoga. She believes through this approach we can become increasingly proactive and responsible for our own health and well being.
Gael current exercise/well being routine includes Yoga, Pilates and Weight Training. She also regularly walks and hikes.

More Interesting Information

Gaels has a duel New Zealand, American citizenship.
During her early childhood Gael spent two years in Wilson Home where she was treated for a tuberculosis infection in her left knee. For much of her treatment she was immobile. This experience contributed to Gaels need to be active.
Gael spent her twenties backpacking through South East Asia, the Middle East, Europe and South America before settling in the U.S.A.
Gaels interests include family, conservation, travel, gardening and design (interior and dress making)

Interview Menu

Taking responsibility for your own well being now not on Monday (1:38)
Subject links: What Makes Motivated People Different? / Why are We Motivated to Change at All? / Self-Awareness and Motivation

My motivation is simple, I want to be in control of my life (0:56)
Subject links: What Makes Motivated People Different? / Why are We Motivated to Change at All?

Starting slow with a mind to long term success (2:08)
Subject links: Habits and Motivation / Being Motivated - On-going Journey or End Point? / Maintaining Motivation

Making exercise a priority - It doesn't have to be hard! (2:53)
Subject links: Building Motivation to Change / Self-Awareness and Motivation / Barriers to Motivation

Getting your training gear on as a way to build motivation to workout (0:54)
Subject links: Building Motivation to Change / Preparation Motivation and Change

First the mind tells the body then the body tells the mind (1:43)
Subject links: Self-Awareness and Motivation / Being Motivated - On-going Journey or End Point?

Fear and laziness as enemies in ageing (1:53)
Subject links: Maintaining Motivation / Key Ideas Insights and Advice

Enjoying life and observation as the avenue to change (2:15)
Subject links: Self-Awareness and Motivation / Barriers to Motivation

Being realistic and honest as a tool to maintain motivation (2:09)
Subject links: Maintaining Motivation / Key Ideas Insights and Advice

Being aware of the things we enjoy as a way to inform our direction or goals (1:59)
Subject links: Having a Clear Direction or Goal Before Starting / Self-Awareness and Motivation / Maintaining Motivation

Interview - 2011