The world’s oldest yogi says she discovered yoga when she saw boys doing it as a child. “My mother told me it wasn’t ladylike” she says. “I said ‘if boys can do it, I can do it and I’m going to do it.’”

Tao’s approach to life is that nothing is impossible and you’re never to old to give something a go.

“Yoga is done with the breath. It means ‘union with your inner self,’” she told the Huffington Post. “When you breathe, you tune into the inner self, and you’ll find it opens up your whole life. And that’s what yoga is all about.”

“Anything is possible; nothing’s impossible. When you wake up every morning, say, ‘this is going to be the best day of my life,’ and it will be. The joy of living is right inside of you. Live it. Believe it.”

Tao has featured in Athleta’s ‘The Power Of She’ campaign, which showcases four examples of women and girls working together to change the world.

In a world where its so easy to get obsessed about ageing and getting old, it’s good to be reminded of exactly what our bodies are capable of when we treat them right, and what we’re capable of when we appreciate life.

I’m heading back to my mat, inspired by Tao to give yoga another go. Let’s allow ourselves to be more like Tao,  positive, mindful and happy.

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