January 26, 2019 - The Government of India announced yesterday from New Delhi that 100-year-old historical icon and yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch has received the prestigious Padma Shri Award for her distinguished service. The Padma Awards, instituted in 1954, are one of the highest civilian honors of India.
The incredible Tao Porchon-Lynch turned 100 on Monday, August 13, 2018 and birthday messages came in from around the world. Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest sent Tao a special shoutout from the set of Live with Kelly & Ryan. Tao was on the show in September 2017 and demonstrated some yoga moves. She then did a Facebook Live chat from the green room with the show's producer, Michael Gelman. Dr. Deepak Chopra, sent his birthday blessings and said...
November 18, 2017--Today 99-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch held her new book, Shining Bright: Quotes and Images To Inspire Optimism, Gratitude & Belief In Your Limitless Potential, in her hands for the first time. The book was previewed at the Athleta store on 18th & 5th Avenue in Manhattan as part of the Women's Entrepreneurship Day events.
May 16 - 19, 2017 - You don't retire over 90, you inspire. That's the message in the documentary, If You're Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast, 98-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch is in with superstars such as Carl Reiner (95), Betty White (95), Norman Lear (94), Dick Van Dyke (91), Tony Bennett (90), Mel Brooks (90), Kirk Douglas (100) and more.
April 29, 2017 - Sun, wine, good food and inspiring conversation with 98-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch... that's what was on deck at the Stamford Yacht Club. On a gorgeous spring evening, I had the pleasure of moderating our popular Conversation with a Master talk to a packed house.
April 27, 2017 - A gorgeous New York apartment and a great crowd was the setting for a very special book party for 98-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch hosted at the home of jewelry designer and philanthropist Joan Hornig and her husband George. Tao and I met Joan at the United Nations for Women's Entrepreneur Day in November 2016.
April 25, 2017 - Designers, technology executives and other creative leaders gathered for the LX 2017 Conference in San Francisco and were treated to 98-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch as the closing speaker. I moderated our new talk, "It's A Beautiful Day, Isn't It?", which touches upon Tao's insights on optimism, mindfulness, leadership and resilience. We received a standing ovation - a testament to Tao's power to inspire.
March 31, 2017 - It was a rainy day but 98-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch brought the sunshine to Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY. I traveled up there with Tao and Regina Lee. Regina and I assisted Tao in the yoga workshop and then I moderated the Conversation with a Master event with Tao. It was a packed house and enthusiastic audience as usual.
January 7, 2017--98-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch is gracing the cover of the Athleta campaign this month and featured in stores and online with her student Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy as part of the Power of She initiative. The Power of She is a movement inviting women and girls to lift each other up, and together, realize our limitless potential.
November 18, 2016--Although 98-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch never considered herself an "entrepreneur," she certainly has been one and was celebrated as such at the 2016 Women's Entrepreneurship Day at the United Nations. In addition to being a top couture model and Vice President at Unitel TV...
