13 Dec 2025

New year, new you: Yoga in your 70s - and your 90s!

From Saturday Morning, 8:45 am on 13 December 2025

Christmas is almost upon us and when there are no more presents to open or festive foods to be eaten, our thoughts inevitably turn not just to New Year but to New Year's resolutions.

They can represent a fresh start or just another thing that you'll never follow through on.

Maureen Maclean

Maureen Maclean goes to yoga four times a week and will be 98 next April. Photo: Katie Deare

If you are short on inspiration, look no further than Barbara Monahan and Maureen Maclean. They have both signed up for a 31-day New Year yoga challenge at their local studio in Hamilton.      

Barbara is 75 and usually goes to yoga twice a week while Maureen, who's a wee bit older - she'll be 98 next April, goes four times a week!

They speak to Mihingarangi about how to embrace aging and live a full and positive life.

Maureen Maclean and Barbara Monahan

Maureen Maclean and Barbara Monahan Photo: Larissa Jepsen