Khaleej Times

99-yr-old yoga master to attend Dubai event

- Staff Reporter reporters@khaleejtim­es.com

dubai — World’s oldest yoga master, 99-year-old Tao PorchonLyn­ch, will be among the 35 yoga instructor­s attending a two-day event in Dubai next month.

The event, XYoga Dubai 2018 will unveil a line-up of internatio­nal yogis to deliver the world’s most holistic programme to date.

Over 35 yoga instructor­s will present more than 25 yoga styles and over 60 compliment­ary classes and workshops at Kite Beach on March 16 and 17 as part of the event, which aims to attract over 10,000 people from age 1 to 100.

The internatio­nal yogis will join over 30 talented local yogis who, together will deliver a programme of over 60 classes in five distinct zones: A main stage for sessions of up to 1,000 people, two yoga pods, a natural oasis-themed studio and a dedicated kids’ area.

“Since the very first XYoga we have seen an overwhelmi­ng growth of yoga within Dubai and the UAE as more and more people see the benefits of practising yoga. For our second edition of XYoga Dubai, we wanted to channel the spirit of the local community to design an event that appeals to everyone, whether you’re 1 or 100 years old,” said Mohammed Javad, general manager of XDubai. “The result will be two full days of holistic and inclusive yoga, workshops and activities led by some of the most engaging yogis in the world including homegrown, UAE-based teachers.”

The line-up of instructor­s includes Yogi Cameron, a runway model-turned-yogi who will colead the opening session with Tao Porchon-Lynch; Teresa Kay AbaKennedy, an executive trainer; Candace Cabrera Moore, healthy living blogger; Anjasmara, Indonesian TV-star turned yogi; Daniel Morgan; and Sjha’ra Taylor, who deliver her signature Chocolate Yogaclass.

Throughout the festival area, yogis can also take advantage of entertainm­ent, activation­s and healthy food and beverage options from local and internatio­nal yoga-related brands. Complement­ing the main event, there will be a series of events at selected Dubai Holding locations from March 1 to 3. Interested people can register their names at www. xyogadubai.com.

 ?? Supplied photo ?? Tao Porchon-Lynch (right) will be among 35 yoga instructor­s to attend XYoga Dubai 2018 on March 16 and 17. —
Supplied photo Tao Porchon-Lynch (right) will be among 35 yoga instructor­s to attend XYoga Dubai 2018 on March 16 and 17. —

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