A recent article in The Telegraphfeatured a yoga instructor who had retired from teaching to go travelling just three months shy of her 82nd birthday. She embodied everything that a healthy lifestyle is all about and looked amazing with the body of someone 50 years younger and a six-pack to boot! People like her always inspire me to be better, work harder and stay focused.
Whether you are a yogi, a Pilates enthusiast or both, the benefits of the movements are the same. The principles help you to understand your body and give you solutions as to how to deal with any difficulties that may arise. Also, they both refuse to accept the mindset that aches and pains are an inevitable part of ageing. Pilates and yoga are examples of low-impact exercise regimes that improve flexibility and mobility, but also have multiple other health benefits. The act of attending classes, whether they are in person or online, will help you to feel better about yourself and help maintain a youthful outlook. If I'm still teaching Pilates in my 80s, I will be a very happy person, indeed!
