January 26, 2019 - The Ministry of Home Affairs in 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 2019 for her distinguished service. The Padma Award, instituted in 1954, is one of the highest civilian honors conferred by the Government of India.
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, which was released on November 17, 2017, was showcased at the Athleta store on 18th & 5th Avenue in Manhattan as part of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day events at the United Nations.
August 13, 2017 - Yoga Master Tao Porchon-Lynch turned 99 and celebrated with a birthday bash at the Mansion on Broadway in North White Plains. Over 130 people from various worlds -- yoga, ballroom dancing, wine -- came out to share the evening with Tao. She took a spin on the dance floor and once again showed us all that everything is possible!!
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. Go to the Athleta Chi Blog to find out more about the campaign and view the “Tao & Terri” videos and Power of Positivity insights. Stop by an Athleta store near you to get the catalog.