At 102, French yoga teacher Charlotte Chopin is living proof that age is just a number. In a recent interview, the centenarian credited her decades-long yoga practice for keeping her mind calm, body flexible, and spirit joyful. Chopin, who began practising 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.
Yoga for a Lifetime
Though she no longer attempts headstands, Charlotte Chopin can still bend to touch her toes. Her approach to yoga has evolved over the years, moving from complex postures to gentle stretches, breathing, and the serenity the practice offers. She believes the consistency of daily movement is more powerful than mastering the most difficu