Marilyn Monroe, best known for being a mid-century sex symbol, is rarely thought of as a fitness icon, but during a 1952 interview with LIFE magazine, she revealed that she exercised regularly.
Monroe was a devotee of yoga and enjoyed practicing. It was a fact she didn’t publicise much and there are few photographic records of her doing yoga. However, in 1948 there were a handful of black and white photos taken, and a couple there after. Marilyn learned yoga from Indra Devi, who many consider to be the “The First Lady of Yoga”?
To celebrate Marilyn Monroe, here are a few vintage photos from 1953. It’s a great opportunity to look back in time at some rare hard to find historical photographs.
To see all the vintage photos we’ve found so far, please visit our Pinterest gallery by clicking here.
1953: Marilyn Monroe wearing a yellow dress
1953: Marilyn Monroe performing at a charity event (left)
1953: Marilyn Monroe photo shoot
1953: Marilyn Monroe promotional photos for film ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes‘
1953: Marilyn Monroe promotional photos for the film ‘How To Marry A Millionaire‘
1953: Marilyn Monroe at various photo shoots
1953: Marilyn Monroe singing Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend from the film ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes‘ (left)
1953: Marilyn Monroe promotional photo for film ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes‘ (right)
Scaravelli Inspired Yoga Teacher Catherine Annis
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Camden, London, UK
