by Tara Stiles | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog
Hi Friends, Hope you are having a great day so far. I'm back from W Vieques and W Boston adventures and have NYC re-entry syndrome. Excited to connect with my friends, be at Strala NYC, but also feel like an astronaut that has a hard time adjusting to life back on planet Earth. I am so lucky to have all the opportunities and expansion of Strala out in the world, experience and share with people, and discover a lot about myself along the way. I always thought NYC was my final destination, and now I'm seeing my world evolve to… 
by Tara Stiles | Sep 4, 2014 | Recipes
Hi Friends, Adapted from Chef Javier Super Star of W Vieques. Stay tuned for more Vieques meets Make Your Own Rules Diet inspired recipes. You'll Need Veggies 1 cup chickpeas 1 cup broccoli 1 red or orange pepper 3 radishes 1/4 cucumber 2 carrots Sauce Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 Aji Amarillo Now What Chop veggies Combine ingredients for sauce in blender Mix chickpeas and veggies with sauce Chill in fridge for 1 hour Enjoy! Get a FREE gift of Wake Up Yoga video when you pre-order Make Your Own Rules Diet 
by Tara Stiles | Sep 1, 2014 | Recipes
Vieques inspired version of my Green Dream avail at W Vieques. You'll Need 1 banana 1 handful spinach 1 cup almond milk 1 inch sliced fresh ginger (Oscar's addition) Now What Blend Enjoy! Get a FREE gift of Wake Up Yoga video when you pre-order Make Your Own Rules Diet 
by Tara Stiles | Aug 3, 2014 | Blog
Hi Friends, I've always been nostalgic for summer camp, even though I never went as a kid. My life was full of awesome adventures in dance, and in family camping trips, so no complaints of fun and exciting activities, but for some reason my heart got stuck on summer camp. I think because I love to be in group so much, love the energy that a bunch of people with the intention of self-improvement and positivity bring. It's just so uplifting and fun. We're in the middle of Strala Summer Camp at the studio here in NYC. It's an awesome… by Tara Stiles | Jun 19, 2014 | Blog
There is a stigma commonly associated with the practice of yoga; the need to be flexible in order to participate! This misconception has kept thousands of people from enjoying the many benefits of this incredible practice. Well, it's time to clear the air and set the record straight. YOU DON’T NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE TO DO YOGA! In fact, flexibility doesn’t come easy for most men. As a former weightlifter and survivor of two car accidents that caused injuries to my lower back, I’m not a very flexible person. Knowing this, I usually try to get to Strala at least…