There is nothing you cannot do | Tao Porchon-Lynch | TEDxColumbiaSIPA

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  • Опубликовано: 3 янв 2025

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  • @AnthaKharana
    @AnthaKharana 3 года назад +79

    Sadly, Tao left us last year February 21st, 2021. (101 years young) she taught her last yoga class right till the very end on February 16th.
    May we all remember Tao's positive outlook and remind ourselves that life is indeed short and precious. What holds true value in life and what really matter.
    🙏🏽 RiP Tao 🙏🏽

    • @rachelascher8942
      @rachelascher8942 2 года назад +3

      ❤❤❤

    • @reginaschwab6286
      @reginaschwab6286 2 года назад +2

      RIP Tao 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

    • @sheenasingh9320
      @sheenasingh9320 Год назад

      Tao had so much positive energy, tenacity and zest for life. Can't imagine she passed on at 101 while so full of life. In her own words, "Nothing is impossible", "I'll dance my way to the next planet".
      A Ted talk gem!

    • @5784Eva
      @5784Eva 10 месяцев назад

      Nope , she died in february 2020 .

  • @anastasia10017
    @anastasia10017 6 лет назад +90

    I have had yoga class with her and she is a very good yoga teacher. she is charming, elegant, well dressed and intelligent. She can do poses that 25 year olds cannot manage.

  • @catinarezi
    @catinarezi 4 года назад +21

    I can feel her energy from here.
    Never let anyone tell you you can’t do something. Not even yourself.
    Amazing 101 years and now she’s in her new planet, living new adventures, because she can do anything!

  • @nathanherriman5002
    @nathanherriman5002 5 лет назад +64

    I love that her name is Tao! She is definitely one with the Tao.
    Hope everyone who reads this is doing well, and finds beauty in their lives😁

    • @ladybug160
      @ladybug160 4 года назад +2

      Thank you, Nathan 🙏 And bright blessings to you too 💜

    • @empressfree6342
      @empressfree6342 4 года назад

      Thank you 🙏🏾, she made my day. In faith that all is well with you and loved ones 👍

  • @thetree7694
    @thetree7694 7 лет назад +106

    Each time I feel I am getting bored, dull and loosing the spirit of life, I will always come back to watch Tao's speech. She hasn't told herself that I am old, so her brain is only responding to what it is fed. Tao is a very positive woman, full of love and kindness. I would like to be like her as my calender rolls further. I am glad I stumbled upon this video.

  • @bohahnfeld9212
    @bohahnfeld9212 7 лет назад +44

    Her self talk is very positive. Notice how you talk to yourself, many negative, self defeating messages? Be aware of this! She is amazing!

  • @kaymuldoon3575
    @kaymuldoon3575 5 лет назад +65

    I love this woman. She once said, “Yoga is the dance of the soul.” Beautiful. 🙏🏻

  • @mare1203
    @mare1203 7 лет назад +80

    I believe people like this (good people who understand life and preach joy and unity and love) are reincarnated enough times to come to this point so they can share their positivity and inspire others!

    • @onelove6971
      @onelove6971 3 года назад

      There’s no reincarnation. Seek the teachings of Christ Jesus for the TRUTH. All other ways are lies leading to eternal damnation!

    • @mare1203
      @mare1203 3 года назад +1

      @@onelove6971 I would buy into it if you or Jesus or your religion wouldn't threaten me, lol!

    • @JP-ve7or
      @JP-ve7or 3 года назад

      @@onelove6971 Just a tip, dude: whatever your religion, bludgeoning strangers over the head with it never works. Have a good day.

    • @onelove6971
      @onelove6971 3 года назад

      @@JP-ve7or the TRUTH is never afraid of lies. It bulldozers everything deception in its part. Repent for the kingdom of Christ Jesus is at hand. Have a good day!

  • @drshals23
    @drshals23 8 лет назад +74

    she is such a gem!! This is what they call ageing gracefully!!

  • @yourbornidentity5426
    @yourbornidentity5426 10 лет назад +114

    Tao, we love you - please someone make documentary/film of this incredible woman

    • @LadyYoop
      @LadyYoop 10 лет назад +13

      No kidding....I said out loud..."You can feel the love just pouring from her soul"...what an incredible woman, indeed!

    • @CallMeNumber8
      @CallMeNumber8 7 лет назад +3

      Has it been done yet anyone? C'mon!

    • @deliberateserendipity181
      @deliberateserendipity181 4 года назад +1

      @@CallMeNumber8 She recently Passed.

    • @emmat3531
      @emmat3531 4 года назад +4

      She's featured in a documentary titled "I Know a Woman Like That."

  • @MsBoxtet
    @MsBoxtet 6 лет назад +31

    What a beautiful woman, inside and out. I could listen to her for hours.

  • @AnaAguilarlasanamotivacion
    @AnaAguilarlasanamotivacion 10 лет назад +41

    One of the most beautiful and inspirational TED talks. Bravo!

  • @growingwings1212
    @growingwings1212 10 лет назад +46

    Tao Porchon Lynch is a shining light in the world. My bucket list includes taking a class with her, and I intend to do it soon!

    • @livewithintention1625
      @livewithintention1625 7 лет назад +5

      and? did you?

    • @ladybug160
      @ladybug160 4 года назад +3

      Hi Gillian Culff, I hope you fulfilled your wish to take one of her classes 🙏 R.I.P. beautiful Tao 🙏 Greetings and blessings from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @jkstubbington
    @jkstubbington 6 лет назад +21

    She’s a gift to us all. Thank you for your words, amazing woman!!!

  • @annettekucia5249
    @annettekucia5249 4 года назад +11

    So sad Tao, has moved on. So grateful we have this recording of her. She was magnificent...

    • @l2sunshine173
      @l2sunshine173 4 года назад

      Really!! May God bless her soul. She is a star shinning in the sky!

  • @deborahkensler4396
    @deborahkensler4396 8 лет назад +50

    You are truly an ageless spirit. We all need to defy society's brainwashing as we age.

  • @ommaya1336
    @ommaya1336 9 лет назад +29

    Very amazing Lady with enlightened soul. Lucky are those people who have her around. Many blessings and best wishes!

  • @Paulacygne
    @Paulacygne 10 лет назад +36

    So inspiring! What a beautiful realised soul she is.

  • @shanavasm5815
    @shanavasm5815 4 года назад +19

    She is the beautiful being I have ever seen.

  • @ElectedOfficial1
    @ElectedOfficial1 6 лет назад +18

    Very inspiring. I praise children all my life and just finished with my granddaughter last year. I'm 67 years old and just now realizing that I can do anything I want to do. This is the first time in my life that has ever happened to me. I've always been tied down and I really don't know what to do because I'm somewhat free?

    • @ivettecorrea1496
      @ivettecorrea1496 6 лет назад +2

      Barbara Mowrey live your own life!🙏...I totally get you!👍

  • @pramodgbagali
    @pramodgbagali 4 года назад +6

    She talks from her heart with own experience, Awesome & Excellent. Truly inspired. Bow down to Her.

  • @masterartist1025
    @masterartist1025 9 лет назад +38

    Tao Porchon-Lynch, is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! She inspires me!!!!!! Wow!!!

  • @truthsleuth
    @truthsleuth 10 лет назад +257

    Sitting in full lotus position at age 96 ...that's amazing in itself!

  • @MadderMel
    @MadderMel 9 лет назад +344

    My Mum and my Stepdad still teach ballroom dancing, Mum is 83, Dad is 90 !

  • @cristybello
    @cristybello 4 года назад +10

    She’s absolutely stellar! She made me emotional so perfect she is! What a lovable human being! I wanna be like you!❤️ There is nothing you cannot do❤️

  • @FromPanictoParis
    @FromPanictoParis 7 лет назад +26

    I worked in a nursing home for awhile and to see the elderly people in there just waiting to die , not being able to feed themselves or wash themselves .. this woman is incredible 🙏🏽

    • @sylviapappas788
      @sylviapappas788 7 лет назад +4

      Elderly are being warehoused in expensive lodging!

    • @latinainwpb
      @latinainwpb 6 лет назад +11

      That happens because people accept the limiting beliefs about aging. When we refuse to conform to that outdated mindset we find all the ways possible to keep ourselves in at least "reasonably" good shape, like improving our nutrition and exercising regularly, including resistance training which can prevent falls like she had, keeping a positive 'can do' attitude like she mentioned, feeding our minds and spirit, and finding things to enjoy in our everyday lives. But people are told to work hard and to worry about building a retirement fund (instead of living life) but it's often used up paying medical bills. I don't want to become a burden to my children so at 65 I'm doing my best to practice all of the above.

    • @Jibbie49
      @Jibbie49 5 лет назад +3

      I worked as a nurse in a nursing home as well and was amazed at how hateful so many people can be when they are old. But then so many of them were obese or had serious aches and pains from arthritis, etc.

    • @alexam5336
      @alexam5336 5 лет назад +2

      Who can be happy if you're always in pain. So sad!

    • @caroledouillot8858
      @caroledouillot8858 4 года назад +3

      @@alexam5336 I m in pain but decide not to get eaten by eat. I've accepted it. It's part of my life. I still hope the pain will go but I still carry on doing yoga and other sports despite the pain. I don't want to give up. It's like if you didn't want to feel sadness in your life. Life is about accepting all that comes even the pains

  • @luizalouyoga
    @luizalouyoga 4 года назад +6

    Thank you for your teachings and extraordinary way of being, Tao. May you be dancing your way throughout eternity ✨

  • @Dmanlamius76
    @Dmanlamius76 9 лет назад +204

    I'm not even 40, and I can't do most that she can do. I recently started Yoga, and found myself swearing and farting a lot. Once, I cried a little bit. I'm hoping it gets easier.
    Either way - This lady is an inspiration.

    • @omkars764
      @omkars764 9 лет назад +17

      Free Bass Lessons The crying is the best part

    • @viktoriamac6356
      @viktoriamac6356 7 лет назад +2

      It is ok. Everybody has been through this thing ones.

    • @byDora
      @byDora 7 лет назад +2

      About farting... See if you are gluten alergic.

    • @kathleen4376
      @kathleen4376 7 лет назад +3

      BassBassBass don't stop. It's a process. I'm proud of you for beginning

    • @jmdenison
      @jmdenison 6 лет назад +8

      You will get better, I assure you. I have been doing yoga for years, learning new poses, new stretches. Take your time. Relax into your poses and take 5 breaths. Feel the energy come in. Use relaxing music, singing bowls, angel music. Every day, inch by inch, bit by bit you activate your body and your DNA. TPL is right about sooo many things. No more swearing, okay? relax, sink into your music and pose and before long, you will amaze yourself and everyone else. Yoga is the one sport you can do, and you can get better over years and decades. And forget the passing gas. It means your body is healthy. Good bacteria.

  • @bytheseaside5363
    @bytheseaside5363 4 года назад +2

    How inspiring! She’s a role model in regards to how we should spend our time on this planet! I’m crying💓

  • @VivzMusic
    @VivzMusic 4 года назад +3

    Her aura is resonating and vibration so beautifully and so positive. Lovely lady.☀️😇☀️

  • @suzannebarley4365
    @suzannebarley4365 3 года назад

    I could give her a thousand kisses and cuddles for reminding me what is really important - a million hugs to you! - her lovely little face is such an inspiration and manifestation of a lovely soul.

  • @adamisaac4685
    @adamisaac4685 4 года назад +41

    Remember...Yoga is NOT a sport.
    In America yoga has been totally butchered into this ego centered sport.
    Spiritual realization is the aim that exists in each of us to seek our Devine core, that core remains latent within us. It is not an outward quest for a holy grail that lies beyond, but an inward journey to allow the inner core to reveal itself.
    The yogic journey guides us from our periphery, the body, to the center of our being, the soul. The aim is to integrate the different layers so that the inner divinity shines out as through clear glass.

    • @roslineloutsios7495
      @roslineloutsios7495 3 года назад

      Yoga is not a sport. Certainly not, however many people have "butchered" it, and made others believe that you can become fit in mind and body by doing "hot" yoga and others that are far too fast and too vigorous. The new trend has completely abandoned the original aim of yoga. It is quite sad. We could learn essential life principles, such as love, honesty, giving and forgiveness. Peace and happiness would follow.

  • @KawaiiPinkPunkStar
    @KawaiiPinkPunkStar 6 лет назад +7

    Absolutely wonderful human being. What a blessing it is to have someone like her on this earth to help us and teach us to be better than we are

  • @AnoushBotanical
    @AnoushBotanical 7 лет назад +12

    Worth watching each day simply as a reminder of the possibilities... Thank you for providing such glorious wisdom!

  • @erwinprouvay1
    @erwinprouvay1 3 года назад +1

    I wanna live for 100 years and she has become my new inspiration, thank you Tao, it’s been an honor to know about you 💕

  • @howtoimproveenglishvocabul6274
    @howtoimproveenglishvocabul6274 7 лет назад +4

    That was such an inspiring conversation from two lovely, serene people, making the world a better place. Love & peace to all, Thank you - Kim from Sydney,

  • @thinkhappy8115
    @thinkhappy8115 7 лет назад +3

    This brought me to tears of happiness and inspiration. So grateful for her beautiful spirit, words, and example.

  • @anicetrader-hh9sh
    @anicetrader-hh9sh Год назад +1

    She is an inspiration and a legend. Bless her always

  • @Medha27-1
    @Medha27-1 5 лет назад +1

    Really really impressed.
    Hoping my mother who just crossed her 70, will also get inspiration from this video and make her life beautiful, meaningful.

  • @shirleybritz9817
    @shirleybritz9817 10 лет назад +15

    Incredibly inspiring, simply wonderful!

  • @melody78249
    @melody78249 10 лет назад +27

    So sweet! So inspiring! Thank you!

  • @daleallen5575
    @daleallen5575 5 лет назад +5

    She's such a LIGHT, Loved this!

  • @hilarykey8189
    @hilarykey8189 4 года назад +2

    “All the stars will be filled with people, and I will see you there.” Ah! Tears

  • @empressfree6342
    @empressfree6342 4 года назад +2

    What a beautiful soul, Tao had me in tears 😭 of joy. I really need that talk.

  • @elsaelectra9963
    @elsaelectra9963 3 года назад

    Tears. A 100 yr old woman is my muse for the last 10 yrs, I hope to meet her one day.

  • @daniellacarolinagiordano
    @daniellacarolinagiordano 4 года назад +5

    What a lovely beautiful lady!
    'There's nothing you cannot do'
    💚

  • @joannew-schmidhammer9325
    @joannew-schmidhammer9325 3 года назад +1

    Her voice is extremely unique...gentle but strong, rhythmic accent, musical. She reminds me of a lovely 'fairy'...the type we saw in picture books when we were small children. Bless this dear soul...Tao. Aufwiedersehen, Au revour, La revedere, ..Hasta la vista 💐🌷🌸

  • @omram777
    @omram777 4 года назад +1

    She is a True inspiration to everyone. If everybody lives like her ,then there will be no hatredness, no terrorism, no superiority or inferiority complex , Wonderful to imagine such a state of affairs..... Beautiful World....Can it happen ..yes why not ...if everybody minds.

  • @lunayogini21
    @lunayogini21 4 года назад +1

    It is to my elders such as Tao ~ that I look to as my models of what life IS and how to live it!!! Thank you to YOU Tao on all those who defy gravity and LIVE FULLY an EXPRESSION OF THE SWEET LEILA of LIFE!!!

  • @truth333s
    @truth333s 7 лет назад +7

    At first I thought that she was taking off her shoes so that she wouldn't fall....I was wrong.
    What an amazing woman!

  • @irinagonzalez2988
    @irinagonzalez2988 8 лет назад +37

    And then there's my dad who's only 64 and he's been saying he's too old to do the things he says he wants since I can remember. It's sad that I can't change his mindset.

    • @ValeriaAleksic47
      @ValeriaAleksic47 8 лет назад +7

      I agree. I have relatives (my mom included) that say they are too old for so many things... When spirits like Tao show that it's all in your mind.

    • @veraintuizione6497
      @veraintuizione6497 5 лет назад

      Maybe your dad could watch this video so inspiring

    • @simonanardi4312
      @simonanardi4312 4 года назад +5

      I don't know how you or your dad are now, three years later. But I can relate very much to your feelings. To focus on your own growth and positivity without being pulled down by others' mindset is sometimes very hard to do. Take good care of yourself, it will be an example to others!

  • @mariarayo1430
    @mariarayo1430 8 лет назад +24

    dear Tao, you are an angel, God bless you.Thank you. I want to be like you when I grow up : ) .Thank you for your words

  • @lolaapelt8616
    @lolaapelt8616 4 года назад +1

    Incredible, Incredible, Incredible......absolutely INcredible!!! We Need these treasures of humanity to inspire us All, as to what we can Actually do!!!!

  • @stillwatersnightsky6533
    @stillwatersnightsky6533 8 лет назад +8

    truly needed to listen to this today...beautiful. ..

  • @jeannash4916
    @jeannash4916 4 года назад

    Wow! what an inspiration this lady is. She is living proof that you can do anything you set your mind to. She gives validity to the idea that we are more than just our bodies. We are in essence spiritual beings....spirit never grows old nor dies.

  • @luzadrianaquintero4742
    @luzadrianaquintero4742 8 лет назад +4

    My respect and unconditional admiration ! Thanks Lady.

  • @whatrtheodds
    @whatrtheodds 8 лет назад +8

    I love ur life wisdom, I forget my positivity. But I can see that this has surly been an ingredient in your life. Amazing. Thanks kindly.

  • @whmcast
    @whmcast Год назад

    True Grace and Beauty. What a wonderful beautiful spirit!

  • @sebastiank9175
    @sebastiank9175 3 года назад

    why people these days are not brought up with grace, beauty and love like this beautiful soul !

  • @Ato_ong
    @Ato_ong 4 года назад +1

    This is the most calmness & cuteness TedXtalk i have watched. So inspiring! I wish she have a book so that i can read more of her wisdom. ❤️😘

  • @Sunshine-lg8su
    @Sunshine-lg8su 3 года назад

    WOW! What else can I say right now..... I totally connected with this lovely soul! Her gentle delivery packs quite a punch....
    🙏🧘‍♀️

  • @ladaniela7497
    @ladaniela7497 3 года назад +1

    Estoy encantada, gracias por esto hermosa Tao.

  • @isabella3025
    @isabella3025 5 лет назад

    Wise words ,you are my inspiration, my idol now, Im initiating in yoga. Dr said I wont walk as before again due to a CRPS condition .I can not walk well now but it doesn t mean I can not walk well tomorrow .All the best for you ¡¡¡ You are full of energy¡¡¡¡

  • @triptirathore9027
    @triptirathore9027 4 года назад +1

    What a beautiful soul 🙏
    I wish if world can become like her calm , peaceful , positive , forgiving .....

  • @pamelafrancis4476
    @pamelafrancis4476 4 года назад

    Thank goodness this exists as an example to us when we most need it. Thank you Tao.

  • @evamarton1764
    @evamarton1764 3 года назад

    Örömmel tölt el, hogy léteznek még lektorok, köszönöm kedves Zsófia és Réka. Jó, hogy nem a magyartalan össze-vissza google fordítást kellett olvasnom. Nagyon hasznos maga a video is Taoval!:-)

  • @ankur729
    @ankur729 8 лет назад +7

    truly an inspiration for me, love you tao

  • @Marta_in_B
    @Marta_in_B 5 лет назад +2

    My God. You are a truly STAR ⭐️
    Thank you 🙏

  • @anirol2002
    @anirol2002 9 лет назад +7

    EXCELLENT SPEAKING!!! AND GREAT WORDS!!

  • @iboj.2403
    @iboj.2403 6 лет назад +2

    My role model and inspiration! Namaste !

  • @karenhogan731
    @karenhogan731 6 лет назад +5

    Beautiful soul beautiful teacher beautiful live ❤

  • @TheSjumc
    @TheSjumc 10 лет назад +2

    lovely lady! thanks for posting! love & light to all!

  • @kushig2932
    @kushig2932 4 года назад +1

    One of the most beautiful TedTalks.

  • @thetransformationnow
    @thetransformationnow 8 лет назад +10

    Thank you . this was beautiful and inspiring. Love to All!

  • @ShivaniSingh-mm4zn
    @ShivaniSingh-mm4zn 7 лет назад +1

    Deeply inspiring. She is so beautiful. She's proved that it's all in the mind. If you think you're healthy, you will be.

  • @encompassiz
    @encompassiz 4 года назад +4

    RIP. Great woman ❤

  • @monikamona6844
    @monikamona6844 4 года назад +1

    I'm so inspired! what a beautiful lady with amazing spirit!

  • @valnaples
    @valnaples 10 лет назад +6

    ALL respect....very lovely AND INSPIRING! thank you thank you!

  • @loubock3238
    @loubock3238 2 года назад

    RIP dear lady, such wise words that will live on forever.

  • @johannastoll2104
    @johannastoll2104 5 лет назад

    Love You, Tao, keep on rocking, breathing, preaching, as you walk the talk

  • @flexthelight
    @flexthelight 8 лет назад +11

    What a beautiful spirit

  • @anumatis
    @anumatis 4 года назад

    Each sentence is one big treasure itself in this speech

  • @suzannah5141
    @suzannah5141 9 лет назад +230

    "I'm going to dance my way to the next planet."

  • @onewiththeuniverse2394
    @onewiththeuniverse2394 4 года назад

    This beautiful young woman. Her wisdom and knowledge is amazingly beautiful. ❤

  • @arnoldlee2148
    @arnoldlee2148 6 лет назад

    Tao Porchon-Lynch , Wow, what an amazing, beautiful and inspirational woman/person.
    Thank you for posting.

  • @luciamancuskova8145
    @luciamancuskova8145 3 года назад +1

    What a pressious ,amazing and wise lady!❤

  • @luisakern4973
    @luisakern4973 7 лет назад +2

    Tao is wonderful! She is a great inspiration for everybody😊

  • @tkenglander6226
    @tkenglander6226 7 лет назад +1

    She's amazing and her message is inspiring. Love it!!!

  • @michaelwilliams3996
    @michaelwilliams3996 4 года назад

    True beauty we should respect our elders and encourage our kids to spend time with them also !!

  • @VADACHE
    @VADACHE 6 лет назад +1

    She will be shining star forever

  • @nataliakaba741
    @nataliakaba741 6 лет назад +6

    Just truly amazing!

  • @rebeccawilhelmsdottir4260
    @rebeccawilhelmsdottir4260 6 лет назад

    Tao, you are such a kind soul and such an inspiration to make the best of your life and never to give up. Thank you so much! I hope you read how much people admire you and I wish I had the chance to tell you so in person. May you be blessed with good health also in 2019.

  • @florencefallon5990
    @florencefallon5990 3 года назад +1

    This is so inspiring! I'm going to continue to re watch this as needed!

  • @simonan4044
    @simonan4044 2 года назад

    A real elegance in Her I love it how a Woman stand in Life like She do .
    Thank you for inspiring Us Lady ,thank you so much .🥰

  • @nouraisumon5719
    @nouraisumon5719 4 года назад +1

    Amazing speech..very inspiring. Thank you wonderful person.

  • @mmg1227
    @mmg1227 6 лет назад

    Tao, you are one beautiful & inspiring human being. Deep bow.

  • @helenechristopher7125
    @helenechristopher7125 Год назад

    She's totally inspiring!!!

  • @yeseniasplace
    @yeseniasplace 4 года назад +1

    I love her! Now that I starting a new year with a strong word of encouragement

  • @Linda4Light
    @Linda4Light 5 лет назад +1

    Such a beautiful Spirit, an inspiration! 🙏

  • @rubyal9045
    @rubyal9045 7 лет назад +4

    She is so adorable ♥️