Named “Yoga Rebel” by the New York Times, Tara Stiles is the founder and owner of Strala Yoga, widely known for its unpretentious, inclusive, and straightforward approach to yoga and meditation.
Tara is the designer and face of Reebok’s yoga lifestyle line, and author of two best selling books: Slim Calm Sexy Yoga and Yoga Cures.… read more >
Mike is a co-founder, guide, and resident healer at Strala. Named “Best Mover” by MindBodyGreen and one of Shape Magazine’s Hottest Trainers, he’s practiced Eastern movement and healing techniques for more than two decades, including tai chi, qigong, and shiatsu.… read more >
Heidi is Strala’s General Manager and part of the creative team. She’s also Strala’s resident upside-down girl, in her classes and the Strala Training programs. Nothing makes Heidi happier than being able to share her love of yoga and being upside down in the most fun, safe way possible.… read more >
Vera is a Brooklyn girl by way of the Russian Far East. Always fascinated by human nature and the human body, she studied them both through yoga, dance, music, meditation, languages, politics, and culture.
Vera loves Strala for its inclusive, unpretentious, and welcoming approach, and shares this approach when leading class.… read more >
Jennifer discovered yoga 7 years ago during her conservatory training for musical theatre. After experimenting with several forms of yoga, she found Strala, and decided it was the perfect blend she had been looking for. A difficult knee injury lead Jennifer to be a true believer in the healing properties of yoga; through daily practice she has found strength and health, and hopes to help others do the same.… read more >
Jessica has been drawn to self-expression through movement her whole life. Growing up, she found outlets in doodling, dance, and gymnastics, and learned to love the way art and motion brought her into the present moment.
Jessica started practicing yoga her freshman year in college and was immediately hooked.… read more >
Suzy is a passionate and dedicated yoga guide, who loves to work with people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Her first yoga class was one of the most humbling and transformative experiences of her life (so far). Less than halfway through the class, hamstrings screaming, she happily realized that yoga was something much more than just “stretching.” Suzy is a graduate of Strala’s 200+ hour Ready-to-Lead Guide Training Program, where she learned the importance of using your breath to create space in your body and guide you through movement (as well as various other things in life).… read more >
Priya discovered yoga in her freshman year of college. After practicing at many different studios throughout the years, she ultimately fell in love with Strala. She was extremely drawn to the emphasis on moving with ease instead of always going to the extreme within your practice.… read more >
Kayleigh Pleas, an elite gymnast in her youth, discovered the healing power of movement at an early age and feels privileged to share her passion through teaching. She is a certified yoga instructor, personal trainer, and nutrition & wellness coach, who believes that optimal health is possible when we balance the many sources of nourishment in our lives: nutrition, physical activity, relationships, habits of thought, and spirituality.… read more >
Kati loves yoga’s ability to connect people to their bodies, foster healthy relationships with their minds, and bring more awareness into their lives through inspiring healthy choices. Strala in particular has been instrumental in helping her do this for herself, and now she can’t wait to share this gift with others!… read more >
