Tag : World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher

  • Tao Porchon-Lynch ~ The Magic of Tao

    Posted Apr 23rd, 2017 By in Archives With | No Comments
    A Magical Day of Yoga and Inspiration
    TAO PORCHON-LYNCH
    The World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher
    Sun 9th July 2017
    Kew – SW London

    The Magic of Tao

    The wonderful Tao Porchon-Lynch is celebrating being ninety-nine years young this year and as part of her celebrations, we are delighted that she is coming to Naked Dragon’s beautiful Kew venue this July to teach 2 x Exclusive Yoga Classes and to share some stories of her amazing life as she inspires us with her Zen approach to life and living well.

    Tao in Red - Photo Credit Robert Sturman

    There is Nothing You Cannot Do!

    Tao believes that there is ‘Nothing You Cannot Do’ and her life is a great testament to this belief.

    Her wonderful words of wisdom, combined with her amazing outlook on life, have inspired many thousands of her fans from around the world with their beauty and simplicity.

    Tao has been practising yoga for over 70 years and has been teaching yoga to students in India, France and the U.S for more than 45 years. In 2012, Tao earned the Guinness World Record for the ‘World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher’.

    At (almost) ninety-nine years young, Tao is the embodiment of many profound Yoga principles and exemplifies the positive “can-do spirit” that can accomplish anything.

    A Colourful Life

    Tao was born in Pondicherry, India in 1918. Sadly, she lost her mother during childbirth and her early years were spent growing up with her French uncle and Indian aunt in India where she learnt her first yoga moves from the boys on the beach!

    Tao has lived an incredibly colourful life, marching with Gandhi (who was a friend of her uncle’s in India) when she was 12 years old and she was a friend of Marilyn Monroe’s during Tao’s modelling days in the 1950’s.

    She has given TED Talks, appeared on America’s got talent and following a double hip replacement at the age of 80, she took up competitive ballroom dancing which has subsequently taken her all around the world where she has won numerous medals and awards.

    In 2011, Tao was a workshop presenter with Dr. Terri Kennedy at the Newark Peace Conference and sat on the Panel for Peace with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Deepak Chopra MD amongst many other greats.

    Tao’s Quotes

    Tao Quote

    •           Face each day with joy
    •           I have no fear
    •           There is nothing we cannot do if we harness the power within us
    •           I’m going to dance my way to the next planet
    •           I don’t believe in age ~ I believe in energy
    •           I believe that the power of the universe is right inside me
    •           The idea is to die young ~ As late as possible!
    •           Breath is the power behind all things ~ I breathe in and know that good things will happen
    •           When I wake up in the morning, I know that it is going to be the best day of my life

    Yoga with Tao

    Tao will be offering 2 x Exclusive Yoga Sessions at 12pm and 2.30pm

    Yoga Pose with Tao

    An Evening with Tao & Friends

    The afternoon’s yoga sessions will be followed by an evening with Tao & Friends as she is joined by friends old and new to celebrate her amazing life.

    During the evening Tao will talk about some of her fascinating experiences as well as sharing more of her wonderful words of wisdom. She will be joined on stage by some of her special guests who will share their own experiences of how Tao has touched their lives.

    STOP PRESS!

    Tim Wheater

    We are delighted that the fabulous TIM WEATER will be joining TAO for her evening event at KEW as we gather together to wish TAO well for her 100th year ahead of her birthday celebrations in New York next month!

    Tickets

    YOGA SESSIONS

    • 12pm-1.30pm ~ Early Bird Tickets £25.00*
    • 2.30pm-4pm ~ Early Bird Tickets £25.00*

    Please remember to BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT as there are no mats available at the venue!

    AN EVENING WITH TAO AND FRIENDS

    • 7.30pm-10pm ~ Early Bird Tickets £25.00*

    Due to space restrictions, there will only be a limited number of tickets available for each of Tao’s yoga sessions and the evening event. To avoid disappointment, please book your place asap.

    * Early Bird Tickets will be on Sale until 7th July. Standard Tickets will be priced at £35.00

    Venue

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    The Barn Church
    Attwood Avenue,
    Kew
    TW9 4HF
    United Kingdom

    The venue is situated about 10 minutes walk from Kew Gardens Station, or a short bus ride from Richmond Station.

  • Tao Porchon-Lynch – The Dance of Life Within Us

    Posted Feb 9th, 2013 By in Archives With | No Comments
    West Sussex
    UK
    Fri 28th – Sun 30th June 2013
    (Postponed)

       Exclusive Yoga Retreat with Tao Porchon-Lynch

    This is an opportunity of a lifetime to spend some quality time immersed in the practice of yoga with the truly inspirational and enchanting  94 year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch.

    TaoNYAs one of the world’s oldest yoga teachers, Tao is living proof that a regular yoga practice, combined with a positive outlook on life may be key to ageing well. This remarkable woman has been involved with yoga since her childhood in India and has been teaching the subject for 42 years.

    Tao believes that the body can reycle itself, and following hip replacement surgery a  number of years ago, her doctors warned her that she might not be able move like she used to. Thanking them for their advice, she didn’t let that stop her yoga practice, and at the grand young age of 84, she also became a competitive ballroom dancer!

    Tao says “Yoga is the dance of life within us, and if I can teach yoga and do a good job, I can help others as much as I can help myself. I have got as much from my students as they have from me. I consider them to be my jewels. Inside of me is the creation of life, and if I can awaken that inside of me, there is nothing I cannot do! I’m going to dance and do yoga for as long as I live.”

    Over the past few years, Tao has become a huge inspiration to thousands of people around the globe and despite having had both her hips replaced – twice in one instance – she continues to travel the world sharing her gentle wisdom and life’s experiences.

    At a youthful 94, Tao brings a delightful, childlike love of life and nature to all that she does. Prepare to be enchanted and inspired if you’re blessed to have the opportunity to meet her.

    Watch her in action, and be inspired!

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    Tao will lead yoga classes throughout the weekend, interspersed with talks and question and answer sessions. There will also be ample time to enjoy exploring the beautiful grounds of our stunning venue.

    This will be Tao’s 4th event for Naked Dragon and with her ever growing fan base in the UK and Europe, the very limited places on this intimate retreat will sell out very quickly.

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    Our Venue

    Sedgwick Park House
    Nr.Horsham
    West Sussex
    RH13 6QQ

    Our stunning venue is a beautiful private stately home set in 150 acres of Sussex countryside and 15 acres of formal gardens with a lake, a labyrinth, an outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis court.

    All rooms are tastefully decorated and are situated within the main house.

    There are a total of five double bedrooms – available for single or shared use on a first come, first served basis – plus eight shared accommodation places in twin bedded rooms

    Your Residential Package Price Includes:-

    •   Two nights accommodation
    •   All vegetarian meals
    •   Refreshments
    •   Use of the grounds – including the swimming pool
    •   Full course programme

    Prices & Bookings

    Shared Double Room – £465 

    Shared Twin Bedded Room – £495

    Double Room with Single Occupancy – £565

    To Book Your Place

    Please Contact Us for further details, availability and payment options.

    Cancellation Policy: Due to limited availability and the intimate nature of the retreat, no refunds or transfer options to another event will be given. All deposit monies are non-refundable. In the event of the organisers having to cancel the event; a full refund – minus a £75.00 admin fee – will be given. If you need to cancel your booking for any reason, your place may be transferred to a friend or relative for no additional charge.

  • There is Nothing You Cannot Do! – Yoga with Tao

    Posted Jan 22nd, 2012 By in Archives With | No Comments
    Yoga with Tao
    Thurs 6th Sept
    2pm- 4pm

    Experience a Unique Yoga Class with
    94 Year-Old Yoga Master Tao Porchon-Lynch

    Tao recently won a Guinness Book of Records Award for being the ‘World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher‘ and we are delighted to offer you this rare opportunity to experience a very special yoga class with this truly inspirational woman.

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    Based in New York, this will be Tao’s second UK appearance hosted by Naked Dragon. Her first event last year was sold out within days – and with tickets for this very special yoga class limited to just 25 – these will sell like hot cakes!

    Don’t miss this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to experience a yoga session with this remarkable lady. It could change your outlook on life forever!

    SORRY – THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! 

    The GOOD NEWS is that you can still book for Tao’s evening event – DANCING MY WAY TO HEAVEN!

    Please scroll further d0wn this page for more details

    About Tao

    94 Year-Old Yoga Master Tao Porchon-Lynch is living proof that a regular yoga practice, combined with a positive outlook on life may well be the key to aging well.

    This remarkable woman has been involved with yoga since her childhood in India and has been teaching the subject for 42 years.

    Tao believes that the body can reycle itself and following hip replacement surgery a  number of years ago, her doctors warned her that she might not be able move like she used to. Thanking them for their advice, she didn’t let that stop her yoga practice, and at the grand young age of 84, she also became a competitive ballroom dancer!

    Tao says “Yoga is the dance of life within us. If I can teach yoga and do a good job, I can help others as much as I can help myself. I have got as much from my students as they have from me. I consider them to be my jewels. Inside of me is the creation of life, and if I can awaken that inside of me, there is nothing I cannot do! I’m going to dance and do yoga for as long as I live.”

    Tao believes that following the principles of yoga can heal individuals – and by extension, help heal our planet. She is the embodiment of many profound Yoga Principal and exemplifies the positive “can-do” spirit than can accomplish anything that we can put our mind to.

    *** Following her recent award for being the ‘Oldest Yoga Teacher in the World,’ Tao was interviewed by BBC World News. Click HERE to watch the interview ***

    Tao’s inspirational book – Reflections – The Yogic Journey of Life and the Accompanying CD, aren’t currently available in the UK.

    However, if you would like to purchase a copy of the book in advance to bring to the class for signing please click HERE

    Ticket Prices

    £30.00 

    SORRY – THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!

    The GOOD NEWS is that you can still book for Tao’s evening event – DANCING MY WAY TO HEAVEN!

    Please scroll further d0wn this page for more details

    Venue

    The Crown Hotel (Windsor Suite)
    7 London Street,
    Chertsey, Surrey
    KT16 8AP
    United Kingdom

    An evening menu is available at the venue

    Parking is available at Sainsburys (almost opposite the venue.)
    Chertsey train station is about 10 minutes walk from the venue.

    An Audience with Tao
    Thurs 6th Sept
    7pm- 9.30pm

    Dancing My Way to Heaven!
    An Audience with Tao

    Tao Porchon-Lynch

    Tao will also doing a short yoga demonstration in the evening, followed by an interview with Julie Bryant of Naked Dragon and a Q & A  session between 7pm-9.30pm at the same venue .

    For further information on this event and to book your ticket – please click HERE

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