An Instagram post celebrating the 95-year-old’s daily life has won hearts online, offering a refreshing counterpoint to modern wellness trends built around expensive products, gym memberships and social media-driven routines.
The viral post was shared by 28-year-old content creator Sindhu as an “appreciation post” for her grandfather Dr Viswanathan, a retired anaesthesiologist. The video and caption, shared on February 15, highlight how his life continues to be shaped by discipline, curiosity and quiet joy – well into his nineties.
According to Sindhu, her grandfather starts his day at 5:30 a.m. with a yoga class, a habit he has consistently followed for years. Although he retired more than two decades ago, he remains mentally active, spending time reading medical literature, writing about his field, and even learning to use modern technology such as a laptop.
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Dr Viswanathan spent most of his professional life working as an anesthetist in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Now 95, his days follow a steady rhythm rooted in habits he’s maintained for decades, rather than newly embraced wellness fads.
His routine, as described in the post, includes morning yoga, daily puja and meditation — practiced without guided apps or digital timers. He also likes to cook small meals for himself and recently took pride in making a batch of mini idlis at home. His day is rounded off by occasional shopping and time spent reading.
In her caption, Sindhu subtly questioned the modern obsession with packaged wellness, pointing out that her grandfather’s health and independence were maintained without supplements, protein powders or expensive fitness regimes.
She wrote that the global beauty and wellness industry may be worth trillions, but her “thatha” continues to walk, cook, and learn new skills on her own terms—living proof that long-term wellness doesn’t require expensive trends or curative routines.
Sindhu also reflected on how traditional South Asian and Hindu practices naturally incorporated movement, mindfulness, and mental clarity into everyday life long before such ideas became popular online. According to her, these practices were never meant to be trends, but ways of life that require effort, discipline and consistency.
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The post resonated strongly with viewers, many of whom praised the simplicity of the lifestyle and shared similar stories of older family members staying active and independent through routine and purpose rather than modern interventions.
One user quipped: “Why the lie? Why is a 50 year old called 94?”
“Tha, long live happy, stay healthy. Sending you lots of positive energy. Your determination has blessed you with a great journey so far. Sincere namaskarams. Best wishes,” wrote another.
“Love the inspirational posts and the celebration of our golden generations,” wrote a third.
Others said the video served as a reminder that health is often built quietly over decades through small, repeated actions rather than dramatic transformations. Some even joked that Sindhu’s grandfather should become the ‘new face of wellness’.
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Celebrating happiness in the small moments—morning yoga, home-cooked meals, prayer, and lifelong learning—this post struck a chord, reminding many that aging well isn’t so much about chasing trends as it is about staying rooted in consistency, curiosity, and balance.