Tao Porchon-Lynch
American yoga instructor (1918–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tao Porchon-Lynch (born Täo Andrée Porchon; August 13, 1918 – February 21, 2020) was an American yoga master and award-winning author of French and Indian descent. She discovered yoga in 1926 when she was eight years old in India and studied with, among others, Sri Aurobindo, B.K.S. Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, Swami Prabhavananda, and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. 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. In the front matter endorsement, 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."
Tao Porchon-Lynch | |
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Born | Täo Andrée Porchon (1918-08-13)August 13, 1918 The English Channel |
Died | February 21, 2020(2020-02-21) (aged 101) |
Nationality | French-American |
Occupation(s) | Yogi and competitive dancer |
Known for | Oldest yoga teacher |
Spouse |
Bill Lynch
(m. 1962; died 1982) |
She was the recipient of India's highly prestigious award Padma Shri in 2019 for her excellent work in the field of Yoga.[2][3]