This article originally appeared on Yoganonymous.com

Yoga devotees range from the mere ages of four years old to the well-lived age of 97 years old. What gives?

According to this article, published by the Telegraph, yoga protects against heart disease, prevents Alzheimer's disease, improves sleep, fosters weight loss, strengthens muscles, relieves pain in the body, and helps boost your mood.

Is there an exercise that gets better than that? Not really. That's why people of all ages flock to a yoga practice. It's easy on the body, great for the mind, and even better for the heart. 

If you're looking for some inspiration to kick some step into your yoga practice, check out these seven lovely women above 50 years old who are knee deep in their practice...

7 Golden Yogis Above the Age of 50 

1. Nigella Lawson

2. Madonna

3. Julianne Moore

4. Jane Fonda

5. Iman Abdulmajid

6. Sharon Stone

7. Sheryl Crow

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