By Amanda Froelich, True Activist

When you’re dealt a bad hand – or five – by life, it can be difficult to remain positive and push through the obstacles. One individual who knows this to be true is Heidi Williams. Before she found yoga, Williams suffered from PTSD, anxiety, and major depression. To top it off, she had also been a victim of rape.

When she almost lost her 6-month-old child, Williams attempted suicide. Fortunately, she did not succeed in taking her life and eventually found a path to inner well-being through yoga. According to her Instagram account, yoga helped bring all the color and vibrancy she desperately needed back into her life. On the mat, she found peace, groundedness, and purpose.