by Tara Stiles | May 9, 2013 | Blog
Question How do I find the right balance between hurting myself, and going so easy that nothing happens? After 2 years of very little exercise, I've started doing yoga again to strengthen myself physically and mentally. I love the philosophy that Strala has of not stressing yourself or pushing yourself into poses, instead easing into them, while feeling and exploring your body. However, because I'm a beginner, different poses and stretches cause pain. It isn't unbearable and to a point where I'm injuring myself, but it does hinder me from focusing on my breathing and meditation. The other thing… by Tara Stiles | May 4, 2013 | Blog
Question I enjoyed Tara`s "Make Space" article, thank you. I need your help! I've had many periods in my life that are full of tension, and all my space was solid. rigid, and full. Running and going to the gym has helped me in the past to make space, to be airy, fresh, and to lose that weight. I know it wasn't just by burning kilos, but by opening up all the solid tension in my body, mind, and spirit. But I did it too much. I exaggerated the effort. I got aggressive, and started injuring myself. I… by Tara Stiles | May 2, 2013 | Workshops
Saturday July 27 From 1pm to 3:30pm Reserve your spot here! Tao brings 94 years of life experience to her teaching, combining the use of bandhas, pranayama, awareness of alignment, and gentle flow. Tao will guide us through a variety of sequences she's drawn from the classic teachings of various yoga masters. Her workshops are interlaced with inspiring life stories from her childhood in India and years of study with many of India's yoga masters, including B.K.S. Iyengar, Mataji Indra Devi and Swami Prabhavananda. Tao encourages questions and welcomes new students who are interested in… 
by Tara Stiles | May 1, 2013 | Blog
Hi Friends, I'm writing this from resting in bed in the center of Paris. Decided to carve out a little break in my schedule after a quick trip to Moscow for some press and an awesome event for our Reebok Yoga line. Moscow is super interesting and a unique place. The people were super warm and friendly, and I had a great time meeting so many people and doing yoga with a nice group of course too. Learning a little Russian from Strala friends and guides Marina and Vera was helpful too! Everyone I meet is busy, scheduled, often over… by Tara Stiles | Apr 26, 2013 | Blog
Question Does life get easier? Or is it just how it is, hard? Can yoga help? Answer You don't need to buy a new window to change your view. You just need to change your view. I've been having some fun this past week with a little project at the studio: fixing up the mat room! It began with a 10-foot length of PVC pipe and a saw, little bits of plastic flying everywhere. It gradually evolved into cardboard mailing tubes that happened to be just the right length and diameter, delivered right to our door. It's nice…