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“I will never be a coach!” - I replied to my professor, clearly showing that it was below me.
After the traumatizing experience with losing a massive part of my self identity - my back flexibility - the rest of my gymnastics career never felt the same anymore. By pure magic, I was able to achieve the title of Master of Sport of Russia but for some reason I couldn’t relate to it and didn’t feel like I fully deserved it.

While gymnastics in Russia was getting stronger by the minute with millions of young girls inventing new skills that have never been performed, achieving my title still didn’t feel like I belong with the best. it did not feel like a happy end of my career either, just an end. It left me feeling like I needed closure.

The only immediate benefit that I could see at the time was getting a full scholarship at my home State University at the Physical Education Faculty. I was not the most excited about it as it almost felt too easy for me. At the time I was graduating high school with a biochemical specialty, where the majority of my classmates were prepping to go to medical school. My mom was strictly against medical school and wanted me to only pursue Physical Education degree. I guess, secretly, she thought that it was the only thing I knew how to do. She was right, I was only 17.

My best friend at the time went to study aviation in St. Petersburg, so I felt like a left behind loser, hoping to get into a cooler college for the next year.

My first statement of being too “cool for this school” was showing up to qualifying running exam in high heels and a mini dress.

- “What’s your last name!?” - and older lady professor yelled.
- “Letunovskaya” - I replied calmly
- “What the hell are you wearing, Letunovskaya?”
- “I’m not here to run, I’ve already been qualified” - I said proudly, starting to realize more benefits to my new title.
- “Leave your papers on the table and get out of here, we have an exam to run!” - she was pi**ed and so was the rest of the students, who had to actually run to qualify.

When you think you can’t get more flexible as an adult, look at these pictures! I teach adults with no flexibility background how to be more present and in their bodies and provide the physical care to their needs. Anything is possible with the right approach and mindset 💖

Below, please share why do you think you CAN’T get the same results? I’m listening so I can help! Looking for the most unreasonable fear please! ⬇️