At 102, French yoga teacher Charlotte Chopin credits her decades-long yoga practice for keeping her mind calm, body flexible, and spirit joyful. Chopin, who began practicing yoga at the age of 50, has since become an international ambassador for the practice, even receiving India’s Padma Shri award in 2024 for her contributions to promoting yoga worldwide.
She believes the consistency of daily movement is more powerful than mastering the most difficult poses.
More Than Fitness – A Way of Life
What makes her story remarkable is not just her physical flexibility but the philosophy she embodies: enjoy what you do. She says yoga provides serenity, mental clarity, and social connection. This holistic benefit, rather than the pursuit of perfection in poses, is what sustains her well-being.
Charlotte’s story is a reminder that healthy ageing doesn’t always come from radical changes, but from consistency in the small things. Choosing activities you enjoy, creating comforting routines, and staying connected to your body can help build resilience over time. Her mantra of “move and eat well” captures a timeless and attainable truth: that longevity is less about chasing youth and more about living in balance every day.
Story by Snigdha Oreya
Yoga, Healthy Meals, Repeat: How A 102-Year-Old Stays Healthy, Happy, And Ageless
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