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75-Year-Old Grandmother Amazes Internet With Daily Yoga Flexibility

75-Year-Old Grandmother Amazes Internet With Daily Yoga Flexibility
75-year-old grandmother practises yoga daily, amazes with her incredible flexibility · indianexpress.com

Sushila Bohra is 75 years old and practices yoga every day.

Videos show her doing flexible movements, stretches and resistance exercises.

Many people online are impressed by what she can do.

Her granddaughter says Sushila’s daily chores and strong discipline help keep her active.

A doctor says people should not be judged only by their age when deciding how active they can be.

Muscle strength, moving joints, balance and general health are also important.

These exercises can work on flexibility, strength and body control.

Older adults should check with a health professional before starting a new routine.

Sushila’s example encourages people to begin taking care of their health.

Key facts

Person featured
Sushila Bohra
Age
75 years old
Activities shown
Yoga, flexibility exercises, resistance training and stretching
Family member sharing the videos
Dr Simran Munot
Medical expert
Dr Gazanfar Patel, senior consultant at Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central
Expert focus
Muscle strength, joint mobility, balance and overall health
Health disclaimer
Readers should consult a health practitioner before beginning a new routine.

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Dr Gazanfar Patel

Senior consultant in orthopaedic minimally invasive/robotic joint replacement and sports medicine at Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central

“What matters more is their muscle strength, joint mobility, balance and overall health. The routine described here appears to combine flexibility, strength, mobility and body-control exercises, all important components of healthy ageing”
indianexpress.com
“Her daily chores are her workout. Her discipline is her supplement. Just 75 years of showing up for herself. This could be you. Start today”
indianexpress.com

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