Tao Porchon-Lynch Heats Up Phoenix!

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch turned up the heat in Phoenix, Arizona. On Thursday, September 24th, 2015, Tao was treated to a delicious meal at Dr. Andrew Weil’s restaurant, True Food Kitchen. Her host was Diana Gregory, President and CEO of Gregory’s Fresh Market, a division of Diana Gregory Outreach Services. The food was healthy and amazing! We were joined by Phoenix yoga teacher Lorilee Gillmore and her husband, as well as Kim from Chicago.

97-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch and Diana Gregory at True Food restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona – September 24, 2015

Lorilee Gillmore, Tao Porchon-Lynch and Diana Gregory at True Food restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona – September 24, 2015

Tao Porchon-Lynch and Lorilee Gillmore at True Food restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona – September 24, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch and Diana Gregory at True Food restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona – September 24, 2015

On Friday, Tao had a full day of events starting with an appearance on Sonaran Living Live ABC15 with host Susan Casper. It was fun for all involved! Watch the segment. Tao also provided some tips for the syndicated show, The List.

97-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25th, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona – September, 25th, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch signing a book outside of ABC15, September 25th, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch in the Green Room of Sonaran Living Live ABC15 in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25th, 2015

Portraits at Sonaran Living Live ABC15 in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25th, 2015

Dancing Light on the set of Sonaran Living Live ABC15 in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25th, 2015

Susan Casper and 97-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch on the set of Sonaran Living Live ABC15, September 25th, 2015

97-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch on the set of Sonaran Living Live ABC15, September 25th, 2015

97-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch with Susan Casper on the set of Sonaran Living Live ABC15, September 25th, 2015

Susan Casper and 97-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch on the set of Sonaran Living Live ABC15, September 25th, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch doing interview for The List, September 25th, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch with the team from The List, September 25th, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch in Phoenix, Arizona, September 25th, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch with Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy outside of Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25th, 2015

Then, Tao was honored at the 4th Annual Senior Awards Luncheon at the Arizona Biltmore. The event was hosted by Diana Gregory Outreach Services Foundation. Susan Casper was the emcee. I had the pleasure of sitting next to her delightful parents. Tao did a book signing for her new autobiography, Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master. A highlight was meeting 114-year-old Bernando LaPallo.

Susan Casper as emcee of 4th Annual Senior Awards in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

97-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch at 4th Annual Senior Awards in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

Tao Porchon-Lynch at 4th Annual Senior Awards in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

Bernando LaPallo at 4th Annual Senior Awards in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

97-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch, Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy and 114-year-old Bernando LaPallo, in Phoenix, AZ – September 25, 2015

Lester Strong at 4th Annual Senior Awards in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

Tao Porchon-Lynch at 4th Annual Senior Awards in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch at 4th Annual Senior Awards in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

Tao Porchon-Lynch and Diana Gregory at 4th Annual Senior Awards in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch at 4th Annual Senior Awards in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

Tao Porchon-Lynch in Phoenix, Arizona – September 25, 2015

Finally, in the evening Tao taught a yoga workshop at Urban Yoga Phoenix. Even though it was a last minute addition to her schedule, the room was packed with yogis eager to receive Tao’s teachings and learn her secrets.