Colleen Saidman Yee - Yoga For Life

Family Roots

Colleen Saidman Yee's family background played a significant role in shaping her life and personal development. Born in upstate New York, her father's job relocation to Indiana deeply affected her family dynamics, especially her mother's emotional well-being 1. Colleen's upbringing in a large family with five brothers influenced her competitive spirit and resilience. She shares how these early experiences contributed to her journey toward yoga and meditation, which became essential tools for overcoming life's challenges 2.

I was actually born in New York, in upstate New York. My father's a factory worker. Well, he worked what was called the swing shift and was offered a job in Indiana and promised that he could work days.

--- Colleen Yee

These formative years laid the groundwork for her later pursuits and personal growth.

   

Guiding Lights

Mentors and guidance figures have been pivotal in Colleen's journey, offering support and direction. Her correspondence with Mother Teresa began as a form of journaling, where she shared her childhood experiences and aspirations 2. This connection led her to Calcutta, marking a significant turning point in her life. Colleen's first yoga class, introduced by a friend, was another transformative experience, awakening her to a new way of perceiving the world 3.

I saw a spread in Life magazine of Mother Teresa as a young girl, and the address was there, 54 a circular drive. Calcutta, India. And so I started writing.

--- Colleen Yee

These mentors and experiences have profoundly influenced her path, guiding her toward a life of mindfulness and self-discovery.