Tao Porchon-Lynch
Tao Porchon-Lynch | |
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 Porchon-Lynch in 2019 | |
| Born | Täo Andrée Porchon August 13, 1918 |
| Died | February 21, 2020 (aged 101) |
| Nationality | French-Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Yogi and competitive dancer |
| Known for | Oldest yoga teacher |
| Spouse(s) | Bill Lynch (m. 1962; his death 1982) |
Tao Porchon-Lynch (born Täo Andrée Porchon, August 13, 1918 — February 21, 2020) was an American yoga master and author. She discovered yoga in 1926 when she was eight years old in India.
At age 101, she taught a weekly class in New York, and led programs across the globe. She was the author of two books, including her autobiography, Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master,[1] which won a 2016 IPPY Award and three 2016 International Book Awards.
Deepak Chopra said: "One of the most acclaimed yoga teachers of our century, Tao Porchon-Lynch... is a mentor to me who embodies the spirit of yoga and is an example of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind. Like yoga, she teaches us to let go and to have exquisite awareness in every moment."
She was the recipient of India's Padma Shri in 2019 for her excellent work in the field of Yoga.[2][3]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master".
- ↑ "2019 Padma Awardees List". padmaawards.gov.in.
- ↑ "Government announces Padma awards 2019: Gautam Gambhir, Prabhu Deva, Kader Khan among awardees". The Economic Times. 16 March 2019.
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