Marianne is an avid practitioner of yoga. She realizes it has a very positive impact on her physical and mental well-being, especially in regard to managing her CF. She has found it has great benefit in helping to release the muscles that are commonly tight throughout her back, neck and ribs due to chronic coughing. Also, the mental benefit that comes through her regular yoga practice provides her a greater calmness and ease in tackling all of her other daily responsibilities. "I truly believe that if I did not have yoga and all other activities I am doing, I would not be alive." Marianne is a true model of inspiration in her continuation of addressing her physical and mental health, and this grant will help her continue that regular practice through yoga. Namaste, Marianne.