3.21.2012

"My secret for long life is simplicity, work and enjoyment."

"Shot in Fire Island, New York, this film captures the secrets of eternal youth as Maia Helles, a Russian ballet dancer turns 95 but still remains resolutely independent, healthy and as fit as a forty year old. Made by Julia Warr, artist and film maker met Maia on a plane 4 years ago and became utterly convinced by the benefits of her daily exercise routine, which Maia perfected, together with her Mother, over 60 years ago, long before exercise classes were ever invented."



from simple lovely- thanks Joslyn for this!

5 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for sharing this - honestly it reduced me to tears. I showed my young daughters it, they wondered why I was teary. I tried to explain that she looks so gorgeous, all those years, the beauty, so in awe of her and yet sad too ...

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  2. That was amazing. I think she has the right ideas. We could all stand to simplify and enjoy more!

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  3. Jennifer, I enjoyed that video so much. I love the simplicity of Maia's life and how much inspiration she has for all of us to slow down and take care of ourselves.

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  4. Thank you for sharing with us the video of Maia..in a way she reminds me of Tasha Tudor and how she lived.

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