# Elderly Yoga Masters Bette Calman is an Inspirational 83-Year-Old Yoga Instructor By Cowbag | Published 2009-11-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oap-yoga-teacher References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/83-year-old-yoga/) & [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/83-year-old-Yoga-Grandma-Bette-Calman.aspx) They say that yoga can be inspirational and change your life, but when it comes to Bette Calman it is massively inspiring for a whole new reason. Bette Calman is an yoga teacher. Now at the age of 83, she has been teaching yoga for over 40 years and is one of Australia’s pioneers in the field. Looking at the pictures of Ms. Calman you realize how staggeringly fit she really is. If her physical skill is not enough to impress, this yoga teacher instructs in pearls, pastel track suits and a perm! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Active Aging:** The trend of active aging presents an opportunity for fitness professionals to cater to the needs of older adults and create specialized yoga programs. - **Wellness for Seniors:** The growing interest in wellness among seniors opens up new avenues for yoga instructors to provide therapeutic and age-appropriate yoga practices. - **Inspirational Aging:** The rise of inspirational stories like Bette Calman's highlights the potential for yoga and fitness industries to tap into the market of older adults seeking motivation and role models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness:** The fitness industry can incorporate specialized yoga programs for older adults to cater to the active aging trend. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can develop targeted yoga practices that promote senior well-being, aligning with the trend of wellness for seniors. - **Media and Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry can leverage inspirational aging stories, like Bette Calman's, to create content and media that motivates and inspires older adults to pursue yoga and active lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scientifically Informed Yoga Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mills-yoga.md) - [Celebratory Yoga Mat Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-mat.md) - [Elder Athlete-Supported Serum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longevity-serum.md) - [Pilates-Forward Wellness Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balanced-body.md) - [Moss-Colored Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topselling-yoga-mat.md) - [Heat-Reactive Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-colorchanging-yoga-mat.md) - [Modern Aging Fitness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-camp.md) - [Metal-Constructed Yoga Shalas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-yoga-shala.md) - [Male-Targeted Yoga Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-for-the-inflexible-male.md)