Taming the Walrus: Inner Intelligence, Yoga and the Science of Healthy Ageing

In 1999, during a step class in Dublin, Véronique Gauthier-Simmons' right foot suddenly stopped obeying her. No pain, no warning. Just numbness. The beginning of her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. Twenty-five years later, at 58, she stood at the start line of the 2025 London Marathon. She crossed the finish line.

This book is not about MS. It is about something more universal: what it means to heal, and what it really takes to age well.

Taming the Walrus weaves together modern longevity science, ancient yogic wisdom, and 25 years of teaching into one compassionate, practical guide. Not a protocol to follow - a map to explore.

What you'll discover:
Movement as medicine: how the body communicates through fascia, muscle, and the nervous system
Strength and power: building lasting resilience, adapted to your body as it is today
Breathwork: regulating stress, restoring energy, and reducing inflammation
Rest and recovery: why deep rest is as essential as any exercise
Awareness: moving from outer performance to inner presence

Who this is for: Anyone over 45 who wants to feel more vital, resilient, and at home in their body, and anyone navigating a chronic condition who has been told the body only declines.