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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."

Websites: tarastiles.com, tarastilesdvd.com
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11.17.11 02:15 PM
Q & A with Ally Hamilton: Balance, Backbends, Hip-Openers & Strength with Ease

I met Ally through Jason, where I meet a lot of my quality wellness friends actually. She has this amazing sense of ease about her that I actually incorporate in our...More»

09.26.11 04:00 PM
Q & A with Noelle Beaugureau: Yoga, Grace & Strength

In my day dreaming about all of the possibilities of Strala, an exciting component from the beginning has been this idea of curating programs, workshops, and talks with...More»

09.22.11 01:00 PM
How to Do Crow Pose

Crow pose is super fun, builds lots of strength, focus, balance, and body awareness. Here are a few tips to get into crow with ease. Deep breaths and have fun!More»

07.27.11 04:30 PM
Get Hippified with Tara Stiles

This routine is designed to open the hips and spine. When you breathe into tension in these areas, space opens and your mind calms. More room opens up inside of you. Opening up the body and calming the mind gives you...More»

06.17.11 11:00 AM
My First Homemade Juice

We are in the midst of a a juice boom here in New York City. It's quite possibly a bubble, similar to the great cupcake bubble of the post-Magnolia era, but I'm hoping for a boom.More»

04.18.11 04:15 PM
The Real Deal Happy Meal

I eat this power meal several times a week to give me lots of lasting energy and keep my body and mind super healthy. Spinach will not only make you super strong like Popeye, but when you...More»

03.04.11 10:45 AM
My Yoga Practice Playlist: Tara Stiles

Here's what's on my playlist this weekend at Strala Yoga as well as the...More»

02.10.11 10:30 AM
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...More»

11.29.10 12:45 PM
2010 Gift Guide: Tara Stiles

GIVE: I would like to give the reminder that everything you need is right there inside you.More»

11.17.10 01:00 PM
Meditation: Staying Calm & Collected During the Holidays

During the busy holiday season, staying healthy and maintaining a regular exercise regime is important for overall wellness. Cultivating a sound mind and body amidst the whirlwind of festivities, isn't always easy to do. For me meditation is a practice to get rid of useless...More»

10.28.10 02:15 PM
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Yoga But Were Afraid to Ask

A regular at Strala told me yesterday after class that I have a lot of power. He told me he did the entire class with his eyes closed because he was able to follow...More»

08.16.10 03:15 PM
Getting Healthy: A Spiritual Pursuit

A regular yoga practice cultivates a radiantly healthy body, a clear, focused mind, and a connected, integrated self. The You that lives inside your body and mind (that is also your body and mind) can operate efficiently, compassionately,...More»

07.21.10 01:30 PM
Friended by Jane Fonda

We have a known tradition at Strala. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is played during Corpse Pose (final relaxation where we all lie down for a few minutes and breathe naturally after working our butts off during class). The body and mind can't actually rest unless it's worked out all the kinks. Same in life. Your dreams can come true...More»

07.08.10 10:30 AM
Get Your Best Beach Body Ever with Yoga (Video)

Mike (star of the beginner yoga poses series here on MindBodyGreen, teacher at Strala, and my partner in crime) and I escaped to Shelter Island for a day over the weekend. We snuck in some bike riding, beach walking, and even some yoga video making.More»

10.13.09 12:00 AM
Tara Stiles Favorite Books

I'm reading Still Here by Ram Dass. His life and books are so inspiring. I'm waiting for Krishna Dass' book to come out. I know he's working on one. The two of them both speak so clearly and realistically about awareness and consciousness. I'm also a big fan of OSHO's books: Awareness , Love, Freedom, Aloneness , and Intuition are some of my favorites.More»

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