When the mind remains calm, the balance of the Life Force is awakened within us. True yoga helps you control and still the mind so you can harness that power. Proper breathing also is the gateway to tranquility, longevity and vitality.

Age does not necessarily equal wisdom. It depends on how you experience the world and your inner journey. If you remain curious, wisdom will come. Know that there is no such thing as “age.” Tune into the power of the eternal and feel the beauty of life. Revitalise yourself with every breath you take.

In the 1950s, I was under contract with MGM as an actress in Hollywood. Then, I started writing screenplays and producing films. If I was not teaching yoga I would probably still be producing films and continuing to raise money for various causes such as animals and the environment. I believe we each have something to contribute.

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The best moment so far was marching with Mahatma Gandhi in the 1930 Salt March in India. I was part of something incredible at a young age. Gandhiji taught me to be more fearless and to face life head on. If you believe in something, you have a purpose. Talk is cheap. Don’t procrastinate. Go out and do. Make a difference in the world.

I love shoulder stand. It is the Queen of asanas and has so many physical benefits. All day long the blood is going down to our feet. It is good to reverse it and allow the energy to flow. I also like to do shoulder stand when my thoughts get noisy. It clears my mind.

I teach six to eight classes a week primarily at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Hartsdale, New York and the Jewish Community Center in Mid-Westchester New York. Then, I teach all across the United States and around the world.

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I am always surprised when people stop me on the street or say how I have inspired them. What have I done, really? My students show me the pictures and comments online. I’m honoured that people would be interested in me.

When I came out with my autobiography, Dancing Light: The Spiritual Side of Being through the Eyes of a Modern Yoga Master, even more people were interested in my story. I am certainly honoured.

I travelled through Asia with my uncle when I was a girl. He built railroads including the one from Hanoi, which was the capital of French Indochina, to Yan’an in the newly created Republic of China. I also spent time in Singapore and Burma when I was younger.

Throughout my life, I have travelled all around the world. I have many regular students in New York from various places in Asia. My dear student Regina Lee is from Hong Kong and is on this trip with me in addition to Terri Kennedy.

I am looking forward to experiencing the people and their interpretation of yoga. I would also like to see the sights and taste the local food. I feel it is important to experience the uniqueness of each place.

Tao will be hosting several talks and a heart-to-heart yoga workshop at Pure Yoga Pacific Place from December 19-21, 2017. For more information, visit pure-yoga.com.For more information on Tao, go to thetaoexperience.com.