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Dancing Light Wins 2016 IPPY Award!!!

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New York, NY, April 13, 2016 – 97-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch can add another accolade to her name, “award-winning author,” demonstrating once again that it is never too late to realize your dreams. Her book, Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master, tied for a Silver Medal in the Autobiography/Memoir II (Coming of Age/Family Legacy/Travel) National Category for the 2016 Independent Publisher Book Awards.

Dancing Light By The Numbers

Advance Copies of Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master

The long-awaited autobiography of yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch, Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through The Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master, is almost ready for release!! We just received the advance copies in hand today (August 6th). :) The book is gorgeous… definitely worth the wait! The first book will be presented to Tao at her 97th Birthday Party on Sunday, August 9th with a few copies to flip through. About two weeks or so after that, we’ll receive the entire shipment. The book is 504 pages with 459 images so we decided to invest in the highest quality library grade Symth Sewn binding which takes a little longer but will stand the test of time. Look out for the exact release date. In the meantime, here are the numbers…

Tao on America’s Got Talent

96-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch and 26-year-old Vard Margaryan on America's Got Talent, June 9, 2015

On Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 96-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch and dance parter Vard Margaryan will be dancing on the TV show, America’s Got Talent. Check her out as she kicks up her heels and spins around. This season features Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel as judges, and Nick Cannon as host.

JCC Event with Tao

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy moderating an event with 96-year-old Yoga Master Tao Porchon-Lynch at the JCC Mid-Westchester on April 27, 2015

On Monday, April 27, 2015, the JCC Mid-Westchester in Scarsdale, New York hosted “An Evening with Tao Porchon-Lynch.” It was a conversation with 96-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch about her incredible life and inspirational philosophy moderated by Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy.

Yoga Master Tao Porchon-Lynch Shines Her Light in Jamaica

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With warm waters, fresh fruits, friendly people and (nearly) perfect weather, the island of Jamaica is a slice of paradise. That was the setting for our writing retreat for 96-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch’s upcoming inspirational memoir, Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being Through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master. Check out the pictures from the December trip and then join Tao for a retreat in Jamaica from May 4th – 10th!!