Archive · 14 Nov 2025
97-Year-Old Professor Credits Discipline and Purpose for Longevity
Professor Guruaj Mutalik is 97 years old and is still very active as a professor.
He believes that living a long and healthy life is all about being disciplined.
This means eating well, exercising, and not letting stress get you down.
He also thinks it's super important to have a reason to get out of bed every morning, something that gives your life meaning.
His parents also lived a long time, but he says that stress can make people age faster.
He shared his ideas at a book launch for his new book about yoga, where he talked about how to be healthy and happy for a long time.
Professor Guruaj Mutalik, 97, attributes his longevity to discipline, diet, stress management, and exercise.
He emphasizes the importance of having a clear sense of purpose in life.
Mutalik's parents also lived long lives, with his father reaching 96 and his mother 91.
He identified stress as a major contributor to premature aging.
Mutalik was in Pune for the launch of his book, 'Visions of Yoga', on November 15.
- Who
- Professor Guruaj Mutalik, a 97-year-old medical professor.
- What
- Professor Mutalik shared his secrets to longevity, emphasizing discipline, diet, stress management, exercise, and a sense of purpose.
- When
- November 15
- Where
- Pune, at Savitribai Phule Pune University
- Why
- To share his insights on health, happiness, and longevity, and to launch his book 'Visions of Yoga'.
- Name
- Guruaj Mutalik
- Age
- 97
- Profession
- Professor and Head, Department of Medicine
- Institution
- B J Government Medical College, Pune
- Book Launch
- Visions of Yoga on November 15