Can You (or will you be able to) Do This at 83 Years Old?

At 83, Bette Calman is living proof that yoga can do wonders for the human body. Literally. Just look at her. She's 83 years old and doing headstands and arm balances! The bones of most people her age will crumble just looking at her execute these poses.

Mrs Calman, who lives in Australia, has been practicing and teaching yoga for 40 years and she says she has no plans to retire.

"I'm proof that if you keep at it, you'll get there. I can do more now than I could 50 years ago," Mrs Calman said. "You're never too old. The body is a remarkable instrument. It can stretch and stretch, and get better all the time. Forget age,' said Mrs Calman, the author of three yoga books including one called Yoga for Arthritis.

"Even a basic posture, or just going to a window and breathing deeply, can have big benefits."

We're utterly inspired and will be a little more present in our yoga class this afternoon.





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