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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
Twitter: @TaraStiles
Facebook: TaraStiles
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