At 92, Margo Bores Is Still Leading the Way—One Chair at a Time

Margo Bores instructing a chair yoga class in Williston Park

At 92, Margo Bores Is Still Leading the Way—One Chair at a Time

Twice a week in Williston Park, a room fills with conversation, laughter, and the scrape of chairs being pulled into rows. Twenty to thirty students gather—not just for exercise, but for connection. At the center of it all is Margo Bores, a 92-year- old yoga instructor whose energy and expertise continue to inspire everyone she teaches.

“Do you want to work your triceps, biceps, or deltoid?” Margo asks with a grin. “Deltoid is my favorite.” The class laughs, then gets to work—strengthening muscles, practicing full hip rotation both internal and external, and learning how breathing and movement can stimulate the vagus nerve to calm the nervous system.

Margo’s credentials are as impressive as her presence. She holds a BS in Psychology, an Associate Degree in Assistant Physical Therapy, and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. She is certified in more than 20 types of exercise programs, including certification through the Arthritis Foundation, allowing her to tailor movements safely and effectively for aging bodies.

Before turning her focus fully to teaching, Margo was also a pioneer in sports. She served as an umpire and referee for softball, volleyball, basketball, track and field, and soccer. She was among the first women international basketball referees, breaking barriers long before it was common to see women officiating on the court.

Today, her chair exercise class has become a highlight of the week for many in attendance. Most students are between 70 and 90 years old, and they love every minute of it. The class offers not only physical benefits—better balance, strength, and mobility—but also something just as important: a sense of community.

Friendships form, spirits lift, and no one feels alone.

“Margo makes you feel strong and confident,” one student shared. “You trust her completely—and you always leave feeling better than when you arrived.”

In a world that often underestimates older adults, Margo Bores stands as a powerful reminder of what’s possible. At 92, she continues to teach, to lead, and to bring people together—proving that movement, learning, and joy have no age limit.