By: Alexandra Posadzki | Financial Post | September 21, 2013
Read More, and see what Scott Plaskett says about life after retirement.
TORONTO – Some would call it a fluke, but Marita Brandes says the shoulder injury that forced her off the tennis court and into a yoga studio 13 years ago was “a little bit of intervention from the universe.”
Brandes was surprised when she showed up for an introductory class and realized she had sighed up for yoga teacher training.
But the ocean freight manager decided to stick with it and, 10 years later, after retiring, she started teaching yoga full-time out of her basement studio in Oakville, Ont.
As Canadians live longer, many find themselves taking on new careers after retirement. For some, working may be necessary to make ends meet as their retirement savings dwindle. But starting up a new career can also help retirees stave off boredom and stay active…
