by Tara Stiles | May 22, 2018 | Blog, Be, Move
Moving into day 4 of the 200+Hour Yoga Leadership Training, there's a question that always comes up: "If no-pain-no-gain is such a terrible life strategy - that ages us faster, shortens our healthspan, and keeps us locked away far short of our potential - then why is it so popular?" It's true. Nearly all of us have grown up thinking that the hardest way is the best way. Stress and struggle are how we get anyway good, and ease is for vacation . . . which never really comes, because we've spent so much time practicing stress and struggle,… 
by Tara Stiles | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog
Move easy, everything you've got, in every direction you can. It's a Strala mantra for practice, and of course how we practice is how we are. Expanding the comfort zone in this way can lead to some pretty awesome adventures. It's my pleasure to share Strala Guides who inspire. It's a long list so get ready for a steady stream of good vibes. Presenting Anna Kleb, Founder of YOGALIEBE, a Strala studio in Germany, and Super Guide Julia Buck. The two of them make co conspirators of ease and have unfolded a flurry of projects, adventures, and fun. Enjoy our conversation… 
by Tara Stiles | Mar 22, 2018 | Blog, Be, Move
What if I want to learn something, I think it's valuable for me, but the practice feels completely wrong? This comes up sometimes. A part of us doing something another part doesn't like. Recently it was in a question from a friend about learning martial arts. I'll share a bit of her question here, it's helpful for learning martial arts if that's your interest. It might also relate to some other choices we make, about how we learn, and what we practice each day. "It felt like we were consciously destroying our bodies, crushing our feet, legs and joints. Seriously,… 
by Tara Stiles | Mar 21, 2018 | Blog, Move, Healing
For athletes, both yoga and tai chi forms can be useful cross-training, as a way to connect your whole body together and move more efficiently. You develop increased energy for greater levels of challenge, so this kind of training is useful for substantial gains in mobility, agility, and endurance. Practice here can also decrease the likelihood of injury, and support faster healing when injuries do happen. You can even work your way out of chronic injury and pain, where traditional approaches haven't worked so well. Following are some resources to get you started. Background a) Strala program and approach for athletes…
