Lilias Folan, sometimes described as “The First Lady Of Yoga” because of her nearly 30-year-run as host of PBS‘ weekday program Lilias, Yoga and You, died March 9 in an assisted-living facility outside Cincinnati. She was 90.
Here death was announced by family.
“Known to many as a trailblazer who brought yoga into American homes through her groundbreaking public television series Lilias, Yoga and You,” the family stated, “Lilias dedicated her life to helping others find strength, balance, and inner peace. Her warmth, wisdom, and gentle spirit made yoga accessible to millions and inspired generations of students and teachers.”
Folan began the instructional program on PBS’ Cincinnati station WCET in 1970, and the program soon proved popular enough to warrant national distribution. Lilias, Yoga and You ran on PBS stations across the country until 1999, often just prior to Sesame Street, bringing what had long been
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