by Tara Stiles | May 31, 2013 | Blog
Question It seems like people around my yoga studio are always talking some ancient text or the other, from the Sutras to the Gita. They call these books "sacred." I'm an avid reader, but I've never been much into mythology. Am I missing something here? Answer I haven't… 
by Tara Stiles | May 27, 2013 | Blog
We all spend some time considering what we want and how to get there. We plan, meditate, and take action. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes we wobble, but hopefully we get back on the good foot and keep on doing our thing. I came across this post I wrote a few… by Tara Stiles | May 26, 2013 | Blog
Question Dear Strala, I'm on an uphill stretch with my yoga and could use your help. I get everything you're saying about yoga having little to do with perfect posing. I believe you're right about moving and finding your own way, rather than following gurus or rules. I've… 
by Tara Stiles | May 24, 2013 | Blog
Question I understand yoga should be helping not hurting, but the more I practice the more my wrists hurt. Help! Answer Yoga should help, and there's no need for it to hurt. But the fact is, a wide array of injuries are happening in yoga. Yoga teachers in… 
by Tara Stiles | May 21, 2013 | Blog, Strala Training
Hi Friends, You are a space maker. Every inhale creates more room and space inside. Every exhale moves you right into that new space. The deeper you breathe the more space opens up. Everyone likes the feeling of having space around. Space to move. Space to breathe. Space to live.… by Tara Stiles | May 14, 2013 | Blog
Question I'm really stiff for my morning yoga. Am I doing something wrong? Should I wait for my body to "wake up" a little before practicing? Practicing yoga, learning to breathe, and de-stressing my body and mind has done some amazing things for me. I don't want to be… 