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Yoga, “breath of the eternal”

Yoga, “breath of the eternal”

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The ancient practice of yoga represents the “breath of the eternal,” according to one of the world’s oldest practitioners.

Ninety-seven year old Tao Porchon-Lynch began learning yoga in India at age eight.

She’s visiting United Nations Headquarters to celebrate the second ever International Day of Yoga, marked annually on 21 June.

Laura Jarriel asked Ms Porchon-Lynch how yoga has changed during her lifetime.

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L. Jarriel