President Draupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred the 2024 Padma Awards at the second civil awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Among those in attendance was 101-year-old French yoga instructor Charlotte Choplin, who was awarded the Padma Shri.
The video of her receiving the Padma Shri award was shared by @PIB_India of X. Choplin wore a traditional saree. She greets the President and steps forward to receive the Padma Shri award.
Who is Charlotte Choplin?
Birthplace of Charlotte Choplin France He has been active as a leading expert in the field of yoga for over 40 years. She rose to fame by breaking stereotypes and taking up yoga after she was over 50.
Even at the age of 101, she is still actively teaching yoga. She began her yoga career in France in 1982 and has since spread her message of yoga, fitness, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle throughout the country.
Attracted the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
when Prime Minister Narendra Modi He had a chance to meet Charlotte when he visited Paris last year. Prime Minister Modi was impressed by her dedication to popularizing yoga in France and praised her efforts.
Therefore, in the 2024 Padma Awards, Choplin also received the award. Padma Shri.
The video has received over 181,000 views on X, and users have flooded it with comments of appreciation and praise. One user wrote, “He’s a real inspiration to me as I think I’m too old to start yogging now.” Another user commented: “Wow!” I have great respect for you. ” A third user said: “Awful how she can walk like that on 101!! Screw gym, switch to yoga.”
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Date first uploaded: May 11, 2024 15:39 IST
