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83-year-old Yoga Instructor Still Going Strong

Source: Herald Sun

Yoga instructor Bette Calman may be 83, but she is still bending over backwards to spread the benefits of the ancient Indian system.

With 40 years of teaching under her belt, the Williamstown wonder is living proof that a lifetime's dedication to the healthy pursuit can keep you nimble.

While others her age complain about aches and pains, Mrs Calman focuses on getting tough manoeuvres right.

"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.

So when will she give it up?

"You're never too old. The body is a remarkable instrument. It can stretch and stretch, and get better all the time. Forget age.

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

It's that spirit that has made Mrs Calman a legend. The author of three yoga books was a pioneer of the regime in Australia in the 1950s, ran yoga centres interstate for 33 years and made regular TV appearances in the 70s.

She thought she would take it easy in Melbourne, but was drawn back to teaching as yoga interest grew.

"I came here to retire, but my daughter, Susie, who's also a teacher, kept being pestering for fill-in teachers at her health centre. That was eight years ago."

She teaches up to 11 classes a week with no sign of stopping.

"Never have I gone to a yoga class and wished I was somewhere else, because I know I'm going to come out feeling on the top of the world. There'll always be yoga."

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