Yoga in the White House?

Stella Law
Thursday, January 22, 2009

The spotlight of the world may be shining on Barack Obama but when it comes to keeping fit and flexible it is mother-in-law Marian Robinson who is the star.

The 72-year-old mother of Michelle Obama, who is reportedly planning to move into the White House to help her grandchildren settle, likes nothing more than keeping fit with a yoga session. Together with the Obama children's godmother Eleanor Wilson, the duo take lessons from Robinson's younger brother.

Keeping fit runs in the family. The president works out every day. The First Lady radiates health and makes exercise a priority. And the granny in the White House is a keen yogi. Let's hope the US people take their lead…

Check out the celebrities' favourite fitness regimes in our Hollywood Insider gallery.

User reviews
Yoga is fun but not for weight loss. Look for marilynsplanforweightloss
A fit, flexible and healthy American population has got to be a good thing... the Obese, ignorant Homer-like mob of the Bush years made some bad decisions.


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