04/11/2026
⭐️My first yoga experience was with my mom in our small living room floor! I was 7 years old. My mother was devoted , practicing with Lilias’ tv show regularly. ❤️ What a goddess! Thank~you for making yoga so accessible to millions of people. Forever in our hearts!
Longtime yoga teacher Lilias Folan, who introduced thousands to the practice through her long-running PBS TV show, passed away on March 9, 2026.
Lilias, 𝘠𝘰𝘨𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 was one of the most successful programs in PBS history, making yoga accessible decades before at-home practice became common.
She’s remembered for her approachable teaching style, clear instructions, and ability to make an ancient practice feel relevant to contemporary life in the 1970s, when yoga felt out of reach for many Americans. Her lessons will long be appreciated.
Read an interview with Folan from 2023 at the link in comments.
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