by Tara Stiles | Jan 1, 2017 | Blog
One of my favorite diners in NYC is Cafe Habana. Here is my DIY version of their classic Rancheros. It's healthy, delicious, and super simple to make. Enjoy! This recipe is featured in Make Your Own Rules Cookbook. Serves 2 YOU'LL NEED 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 roma or heirloom tomatoes, chopped 1/2 jalapeño, chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 cups black beans 1 pinch sea salt 7 ounces firm tofu 2 corn tortillas Juice of 1 lime 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1 shake hot sauce NOW WHAT Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet… 
by Tara Stiles | Dec 19, 2016 | Blog, Be
Holidays almost always come along with extra stress. Whether it's family, work, schedule, or something else piling on, there are simple and effective steps you can do right now to connect back to yourself, so you can enjoy this time of year while handling whatever comes your way with grace and ease. We all crave clarity, peace of mind, and good energy levels. A regular practice of meditation can do wonders for how you feel. Your life experience is a direct result of your state of mind. A mindful state will put you in great use of your energy. The… by Tara Stiles | Nov 13, 2016 | Blog, Be
You have a way to unstick what's stuck, unblock what's blocked, fix what needs fixing and create what needs creating. You just need to practice this way a bit, every day, to make it yours. We're at a crossroads today, each of us, and all together. It has something to do with what we practice. In our life, we're at a crossroads of mindset. We can continue to build stress on top of stress. We want to achieve, we want progress, it's part of being human. And for so long we've followed a myth to get us there… by Tara Stiles | Nov 10, 2016 | Blog, Be
You have a way to unstick what's stuck, unblock what's blocked, fix what needs fixing and create what needs creating. You just need to practice this way a bit, every day, to make it yours. It's why we created Strala, and why we do what we do every day. 1) Learn to drop the stress and struggle : because we know stress and struggle don't work as a life strategy. 2) Learn to move more easily through challenge : because when we move easily, with grace and coordination, we can do more than we ever dreamed possible. 3) Learn… by Tara Stiles | Oct 29, 2016 | Blog, Be, Healing
Hi Friends, (originally sent out in the newsletter 8-24-16. make sure to get on the list for the latest updates.) Thank you for all the positivity and excitement and sweet words for our baby girl on the way. We're thrilled and pumped up, when I'm awake that is. Growing humans sure takes the mojo right out of you. But hey, that's ok. So, I wanted to share a bit of my lessons learned up until now, and happy to share my mistakes and trip-ups, so maybe you can save yourself some stress and time no matter what you're going through in your life. We…