3 Reasons to Give Yoga for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day pressure getting to you? Stress plus romance can be a toxic combo, unless it's the good, playful tension kind! For me, yoga is my stress reducer, my inspiration, my creativity, my connectivity, my health system, and so much more. You can always come back to your breath any time. It's always waiting for you to pay attention.  

Top 3 reasons to give yoga this Valentine's Day:

1.  Going to a yoga class is a super fun and stress free date. Whether a casual new budding romance, a flirty affair, or a long time beau, the yoga date is carefree, fun, and always makes you feel fantastic after.

2.  It's just the beginning. After your yoga you'll be left carefree, wide open, and up for more fun.  Whether you choose to head to dinner, a movie, or the sheets, the possibilities are endless.

3.  It works on a budget. Dinner, champagne, movie, chocolates, flowers... oh my!  Yoga is the unexpected, fresh gift that keeps on giving...  the benefits are endless. If you develop a yoga habit with your partner it only gets better!

Published February 10, 2011 at 5:30 AM
About Tara Stiles

Tara Stiles, author of Slim Calm Sexy, star of Yoga Anywhere DVD series, the new face of fitness for Jane Fonda's WORKOUT series, and personal yoga instructor to Deepak Chopra, founded Strala to provide an authentic form of yoga that clears the body and mind, and brings you back to your self.

Named "Yoga Rebel" by The New York Times, Tara has been featured in publications including Elle, Lucky, InStyle, Esquire, and Men's Health, has been profiled by the Times of India, The Times (UK), and has inspired a wide audience around the world with her healthy and relatable approaches to exercise, awareness, nutrition and everyday well being. She's also the Yoga Master in Nissan's nationwide race program, together with Lance Armstrong and Ryan Hall. Tara is making yoga part of cross-training for athletes, preventive health care, and all-around feeling good. As Vanity Fair noted, "Tara Stiles has got to be the coolest yoga instructor ever."

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