Pranayama is a vast subject with illimitable possibilities. It is psychosomatic, since it explores the intimate relationship between the body and the mind. It may appear quite simple and easy, but the moment one sits down to practise, one quickly realizes that it is a difficult art.
-B.K.S. Iyengar, in Light on Pranayama
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Words can hypnotise and attract a reader toward religious practice (sadhana) and make him think that he understands a spiritual experience. Reading, however, only makes him more learned, while practice (sadhana) in what he read brings him nearer to truth and clarity. Fact is truth and clarity is purity.
-B.K.S. Iyengar, in Light on Pranayama
Tao’s 96th Birthday Party
THE BUZZ: Dancing, yogis, delicious Indian food and yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch. That is sure to be a good party! On Sunday, August 10th, 2014, I attended Tao’s 96th Birthday bash at the wonderful Taj Palace Restaurant in White Plains, NY.
Yoga Master Tao Porchon-Lynch: Sizzles at Every Age!
INSPIRATION: 96-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch has set the world on fire and has been covered by media around the globe from CNN, NBC and CBS to BBC, AlJazeera and India Times. Her YouTube videos have garnered almost 1 million views and counting! Since she started dancing competitively at the age of 87, she has won almost 675 first-place awards. On top of that, she marched with Mahatma Gandhi – twice. Master Yoga Teacher, former model/actress/producer, award-winning dancer, lifelong activist and wine connoisseur… be inspired by her words, her presence and her footwork.
If you don’t know about her already (and even if you do), watch Tao sizzle at every age!
Birthday Lunch with Tao
THE BUZZ: Thursday, May 16th, 2013 was my birthday. I won’t say exactly how old I turned but I will say that I’m happy to see another year! I spent the day with one of my favorite people, Tao Porchon-Lynch.
Tao’s 94th Birthday Party
THE BUZZ: On Sunday, August 12th, 2012, I attended the 94th Birthday party for yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch. It was held at the Knollwood Country Club in Elmsford, NY. Tao’s party has become an annual tradition. So many people who have been touched by Tao’s life come out to celebrate her. We have great food and Tao dances…then we all dance! Joyce Pines outdid herself in the planning again.
Tao’s Guinness World Record
THE BUZZ: On Sunday, May 13th 2012, I had the distinct honor of presenting the Guinness World Record for Oldest Yoga Teacher to my inspiration 93-year-old Yoga Master Tao Porchon-Lynch. Tao has over 70 years of yoga practice and more than 45 years of teaching yoga to students in India, France and the U.S.
Yoga Journal Conference 2012
THE BUZZ: On April 14th, 2012, I moderated a conversation with 93-year-old yoga master teacher at the Yoga Journal New York Conference. They talked about yoga, creativity and showing up fully in life. As usual, Tao brightened up the place and inspired many!
