Looking for ways to stay young? Look no further than yoga! Meet Tao Porchon-Lynch, a 93-year-old woman who has just been named the world’s oldest yoga teacher. Check out the great shape she’s in! I have a story and video of this charming lady, plus a video of 3 yoga poses to stay young! Read on and learn how to win the war on aging with yoga.
Ways to Stay Young? Try Yoga!
Tao Porchon-Lynch considers her hundreds of yoga students to be her own children. The 93-year-old has been practicing yoga since she was 8 years old, and was just named the world’s oldest yoga teacher by Guinness World Records.
Accolades aren’t anything new for the famous yogi. Born in a French colony in India, she once won a contest for the “best legs in Europe” after working as a cabaret dancer in London during World War II. Her win led to a modeling career in Paris and then acting roles in America, followed by a career in script writing and documentaries.
It wasn’t until the age of 73 thatPorchon-Lynch decided to concentrate on teaching yoga, founding the Westchester Institute of Yoga in New York.
According to her website, “Tao is a living advertisement for how to tap into our human potential. She is unique in her ability to overcome the effects of aging to control her body and mind in harmony with yoga’s principles.”
Porchon-Lynch teaches yoga four days a week and also keeps busy ballroom dancing and guiding wine tours in New York State. And she certainly knows how to overcome a challenge. At 87, she had hip surgery but a month later she took to the dance floor, starting lessons.
“I believe that we can always reach just a little bit further,” said Porchon-Lynch. “I’m inspired to bring yoga into others’ lives along with helping people unearth new talents.”
Yoga Poses to Stay Young
Try these 3 yoga poses to stay young – or at least feel young!
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I keep thinking I have to start this, it looks so relaxing, great for both body and mind… and both could do with it
Give it a try! Yoga is so good for you!
Wow – wish I had her as my yoga teacher!
Isn’t she a gem?
Great post – 93 years old – AMAZING!