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John Terry shows off yoga skills as Aston Villa captain is put through flexible regime

JOHN TERRY is trying to defy the years at Aston Villa with the help of an Italian yoga instructor.

The defender, who turns 37 in December, is still giving his all in the Championship as he ekes every last drop from his playing days.

 Former England skipper John Terry reaches for the sky in triangle pose with instructor Ambra Vallo
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Former England skipper John Terry reaches for the sky in triangle pose with instructor Ambra ValloCredit: Instagram / johnterry.26
 Terry is staying supple thanks to yoga instructor Ambra Vallo and a giant rubber band
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Terry is staying supple thanks to yoga instructor Ambra Vallo and a giant rubber bandCredit: Instagram / johnterry.26

And Terry has followed the likes of Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville in a bid to prolong his career.

The Chelsea legend posted a series of snaps on social media of him taking a yoga class from Ambra Vallo.

The Italian - who was the 'principal ballerina' during her days performing at Birmingham Royal Ballet - is Villa's yoga instructor.

And the pair got to work in the unusual setting of Villa's media room.

Villa boast some of the best training facilities in the country at their Bodymoor Heath complex.

And it was Terry taking centre stage - not Steve Bruce - as he stretched out with Vallo in the media facility.

 Terry and the former ballerina  Amber stretch in Villa's media room
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Terry and the former ballerina  Amber stretch in Villa's media roomCredit: Instagram / johnterry.26
 Terry makes the Warrior 2 pose in front of where Villa are used to seeing Steve Bruce
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Terry makes the Warrior 2 pose in front of where Villa are used to seeing Steve BruceCredit: Instagram / johnterry.26

And Terry will need to stay supple if he is to shackle Championship strikers in Villa's quest to return to the Prem.

Bruce faces a decision over whether Terry can play three games in eight days.

Villa host Brentford on Saturday and Boro on Tuesday, before a trip to Barnsley next weekend.

 Steve Bruce is usually seen giving press conferences in the Bodymoor Heath room
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Steve Bruce is usually seen giving press conferences in the Bodymoor Heath roomCredit: Getty
 Terry may still have some way to go before he can strike this pose from Ambra
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Terry may still have some way to go before he can strike this pose from AmbraCredit: Instagram / ambrasana
 The Chelsea legend turned to yoga as his Blues career wound down
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The Chelsea legend turned to yoga as his Blues career wound downCredit: Instagram / johnterry.26
 The Italian has almost 11,000 followers on her Instagram page
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The Italian has almost 11,000 followers on her Instagram pageCredit: Instagram / ambrasana

The Claret and Blues made a poor start to the season with defeats to Reading and Cardiff, as well as an opening-day draw with Hull.

But their have been signs of recovery after a convincing win over Norwich and a solid point at Bristol City.

New signing Robert Snodgrass is set to make his Villa debut against the Bees after joining on loan for the season from West Ham.

 Terry and Villa have struggled at the start of this season
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Terry and Villa have struggled at the start of this seasonCredit: PA:Press Association

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