by Tara Stiles | May 25, 2018 | Be, Blog, Move
It's rarely what we do that harms us. It's what we do too much that can become a problem. So is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Sure. For me it's cookies. Sugar isn't a bad thing on its own. In fact, it's a fundamental component in cellular respiration that we need to survive. But, it's pretty easy for us (me) to have way too much, because there's so much available all around us now. Which can lead to all kinds of serious health problems, ranging from depression and anxiety to diabetes and cancer. So yes… 
by Tara Stiles | May 25, 2018 | Be, Blog, Move
There's a question that comes up almost always around week two of our 200+Hour Ready-to-Lead Training: "All this de-stressing and finding ease in my life is so wonderful. Do I need anything else for my health, for my everything, aside from yoga and tai chi? Should I drop running, quit the gym, and change my job?" If your instinct is you'd rather not give up everything you love, it would be nice to improve not abandon your work, and life is really a bit bigger than just studying yoga . . . then your instinct is probably right. Strala as a philosophy and practice for moving well in… 
by Tara Stiles | May 22, 2018 | Blog
Upon approaching a safe distance, it's impossible not to be zapped into Hannah Thomas magical world of space making, cosmically creative thinking, and extremely positive life affirming physicality. The most wild aspect of her character is, her humbleness to her unique and uplifting gravitational pull. Also, Hannah is a wicked good crafter. She whips up an idea in a flash and has generously spread her unique and useful treasures far and wide in the strala community and I'm sure beyond. For this and many reasons, namely she is just plain rad, I am honored to have a little conversation and share… 
by Tara Stiles | May 22, 2018 | Be, Blog, Move
Moving into day 4 of the 200+Hour Ready-to-Lead 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, it's… 
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 | Apr 3, 2018 | Be, Blog, Heal, Move
There's a problem with "Be here now." It's not really possible. In particular, it's not possible if where we want to be isn't here. And even more, it's not possible if we don't really like here all that much. After all, that's the whole point of why we're trying to get someplace else. It's better there than here. But somehow we're asked to stop trying to get where we think we should be, and instead get into where we are. It's complicated. So, this has to do with a bit more than yoga or tai chi, running or climbing, or whatever our fitness and wellbeing practices might…