Aging Is Not a Disease – It’s an Invitation to Go Deeper! Pro-Aging, Spirituality and Holistic Health at the Long Gravity Salon with Elena Lustig

“Aging is not a disease – it’s an invitation to grow into your own depth.”

With this thought, Elena Lustig opened our second Long Gravity Salon – and that is exactly what we talked about that evening: aging as a conscious, powerful phase of life.

Together with pro-aging activist, yoga teacher, author, and speaker Elena Lustig, we explored how we can shape aging with dignity, self-care, and depth. Instead of working against our own bodies, the focus was on rebuilding a relationship with them – physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Pro-Aging Means Saying Yes to Life

We discussed what pro-aging truly means. Not denial, not optimization at any cost, but a wholehearted yes to life in all its phases. Elena made it clear how strongly Western performance culture and anti-aging thinking disconnect us from our own vitality – and how much strength arises when we take responsibility for ourselves.

This attitude concerns not only mind and soul, but also our bodies in everyday life: how we sleep, how we eat, how we breathe – and how we care for our health in small, daily ways.

Holistic Health Begins in the Mouth

One compelling idea that ran through the evening: health is always holistic. Physical vitality, mental stability, and inner clarity cannot be separated.

Topics such as dental health and oral care are part of the bigger picture. A healthy oral microbiome plays an important role in our immune system – and therefore in our overall well-being. When inflammation is reduced and the body is not constantly in defense mode, it positively affects our energy, mood, and mental health.

This is exactly where Natch comes in: with our natural, bioactive toothpaste tablets that rethink dental care and fit perfectly into your daily routine – healthy, effective, and consciously developed as part of a sustainable lifestyle.

Rituals, Self-Care & Inner Grounding

We talked about how rituals – yoga, meditation, morning routines – can stabilize us in everyday life. Not as another task on the to-do list, but as an anchor. Elena openly shared her own practice and emphasized that self-care does not require perfection, but presence and honesty.

This kind of grounding – Long Gravity in everyday life – helps us reduce stress, sleep better, and reconnect with our bodies. A stable nervous system and a healthy immune system work together – physically and mentally.

Visibility, Fears and the Power of Community

Another central point: many women feel invisible as they grow older. We spoke about the fears behind this feeling – and about how clarity, community, and self-acceptance can create new strength. Elena encouraged radical visibility: not loud, but authentic.

Death as a Teacher for Conscious Living

Particularly moving was Elena’s insight into her work in Buddhist end-of-life care. She shared how consciously engaging with death has taken away her fear – and why this awareness helps us live more deeply, calmly, and fully.

Longevity or Pro-Aging?

We discussed the difference between a purely performance-oriented longevity mindset and a pro-aging approach that values depth over optimization. Instead of always wanting more, it is about feeling more deeply, making more conscious decisions, and taking responsibility for body, mind, and environment.

Who Was This Long Gravity Salon Especially Valuable For?

For anyone who…

• struggles with getting older
  

• is looking for new rituals for body and mind
  

• wants to understand the connections between the immune system, mental health, and daily life
  

• is interested in holistic health – from yoga to dental care
  

• wants to discover a new perspective on beauty, transience, and depth
  

• wishes to live more consciously in the present moment
  

Highlights from the Conversation

• How Elena overcame her fear of death through Buddhist practice
  

• Why yoga is political
  

• Why stress should no longer be a status symbol
  

• Tips for sleep disorders, especially during menopause
  

• Thoughts on the connection between physical health, the immune system, and mental balance
  

• How we as a society can rethink aging and impermanence
  

Recommendations from Elena Lustig

Book: Anti-Age – How We Can See Ourselves Anew
Podcast: Anti-Age
Coaching & Yoga Training: elena-lustig.de

About the Long Gravity Salon by Natch

The Long Gravity Salon, initiated by Natch, is a live discussion format held in our Berlin remise. We have created a space for topics such as health, transformation, sustainability, and new perspectives on life – with the intention of creating long-term impact rather than short-lived attention.

In a world of acceleration, we consciously choose depth. Long Gravity stands for responsibility toward our bodies, our community, and our environment – from life’s big decisions to small everyday choices such as mindful dental care.

You can watch the full event at the following link:

Enjoy this inspiring exchange!

Norbert and Heber