Strala yoga

praise for strala yoga “Radiant well-being is a practice, not a destination And there’s no better guide than my dear friend Tara Stiles In her new book Strala Yoga, she shares a gentle process of meditation in motion to help turn on our relaxation response and ignite our most awakened selves Get your Strala on to simmer in the good, healing, and soulful work.” KRIS CARR New York Times best-selling author “Tuning into intuition and gaining awareness through the moving meditation, along with approaching challenges with ease, are a dash of the magic ingredients that make up the special sauce of Strala Yoga You get more with less effort Everyone wants that.” GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN New York Times best-selling author of Miracles Now “Our sense of connection to our true inner self comes naturally with the easygoing process of Strala Yoga This is the yoga revolution that readily brings spiritual practice into our everyday lives.” DR RUDY TANZI New York Times best-selling author of Super Brain and Super Genes “Practicing Strala’s principles of ease and natural movement helps us not only become strong and balanced in our body and mind, but also maintain a deep connection to accomplishing challenges with ease in our lives.” JASON WACHOB founder & CEO, mindbodygreen and author of Wellth “Strala Yoga is a wonderful practice to release physical and emotional tension and come back to our energized, balanced, happy state I love attending Strala classes to move freely, gain physical capability, and enjoy the process of moving how it feels good in my body.” JESSICA ORTNER New York Times best-selling author of The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss and Body Confidence MAKE YOUR OWN RULES COOKBOOK: More Than 100 Simple, Healthy Recipes Inspired by Family and Friends Around the World MAKE YOUR OWN RULES DIET SLIM CALM SEXY YOGA: 210 Proven Yoga Moves for Mind/Body Bliss YOGA CURES: Simple Routines to Conquer More Than 50 Ailments and Live Pain-Free Copyright â 2016 by Tara Stiles Published and distributed in the United States by: Hay House, Inc.: www.hayhouse.comđ Published and distributed in Australia by: Hay House Australia Pty Ltd.: www.hayhouse.com.au Published and distributed in the United Kingdom by: Hay House UK, Ltd.: www.hayhouse.co.uk Published and distributed in the Republic of South Africa by: Hay House SA (Pty.), Ltd.: www.hayhouse.co.za Distributed in Canada by: Raincoast Books: www.raincoast.com Published in India by: Hay House Publishers India: www.hayhouse.co.in book design Charles McStravick Photo Credits Photos on pages ii, iii, iv, vi, viii, ix, x, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 28, 31, 32, 33, 36, 38, 68, 72, 100, 108, 140, 146, 148, 149, 150, 161, 169, 194, 202, 203, 218, 225, 232, 264, 266, 267, 268, 269, 280, 316, 318, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, and 328 by under license from Shutterstock.com Yoga routine photos courtesy of Thomas Hoeffgen All other photos courtesy of Tara Stiles All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, or electronic process, or in the form of a phonographic recording; nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or otherwise be copied for public or private use—other than for “fair use” as brief quotations embodied in articles and reviews—without prior written permission of the publisher The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress Tradepaper ISBN: 978-1-4019-4812-2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1st edition, August 2016 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR CHRISTINE ZILKA & PENNY, WHO REMIND US THAT EASE OF BODY AND MIND DOES WONDERS FOR PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING great one so far Let’s top it off with Better Sleep DAY 30 MORNING Your final day of this program has arrived! Let’s start this day and celebrate with Energize! AFTERNOON Keep the good vibes going by taking a few moments to connect with your breath in meditation EVENING Roll any tension off you from the day with Dissolve Stress BEDTIME You’ve done it! How you feel? Has something happened, shifted, or grown from this now-regular habit of amazing self-care, moving with ease, and reflecting on how you feel? All this sensitizing is bound to lead somewhere incredible Read through your journal I’m sure you’ll notice that oodles of things have changed Take a few moments to be grateful for anything that has shifted And then congratulate yourself You’re amazing! You deserve everything you’ve made happen Once you’re ready, jump in bed, your Better Sleep routine, and drift off to sleep, content in the knowledge that you can do whatever you set your mind to I hope this program has helped you figure out just how to fit movement into your life—and how crazy awesome it can be Its goal was to connect you back to you, so you could find all those special sparks that make you you and light them up like fireworks Hopefully all this moving with ease and connecting to the breath roots you in to the best stuff of you and gives you the strength and courage to create your own program With consistent practice, you can live an actualized life and tap into the infinite possibilities that are available to you Thank you for taking such great care of you The more you take care of you, the more we all benefit Stay easy and enjoy! CONCLUSION FINAL WISHES FOR YOU Every time I walk into the studio and connect with a group of people, I get excited Helping people find freedom and ease on and off the mat connects me to my intuition and awareness, and helps me feel useful in the world If I can help you feel better, you are able to do better in your life, and that’s awesome My goal is to help anyone who happens to cross my path I want to help everyone dissolve tension, build awareness, and connect to a sense of purpose through moving intuitively with ease I’ve seen the practice of Strala work time after time in ways that are incredibly unique and almost unbelievable The stories of transformation I have had the pleasure of hearing call for big hugs, massive celebrations, and often happy tears It’s not the poses, the movement, or the breathing that creates the magic; it’s the process of moving through simple and challenging feats with ease, allowing space for your body to restore and your mind to clear, expand, and focus I feel so grateful to have found this practice Having tools that help me connect to myself, follow my intuition, and live with ease is a precious gift I’m excited about the possibilities we all have resting inside, waiting to be discovered Strala is a practice of removing tension, unhealthy patterns, and movements that prevent us from living out our potential When we focus on the process and move with ease naturally from where we are, our range of possibilities expands And the results often come quicker and bigger than we can even imagine Once you connect to your awesome place and find your natural way, please take what you’ve learned and share it with those around you Hopefully they will learn to feel better too When you feel great, it’s impossible not to want to help others Share your lessons, your tips, your story, and your practice far and wide Find ways to communicate and offer useful suggestions for those who ask And for those who don’t ask, know that by living with grace and ease, you’re inspiring joy in everyone and lifting them up with your peaceful radiance You are a shining example of how to live well So keep the good vibes spreading! Together we can improve things a bit Come find me and tell me what happens! I can’t wait to hear about your adventures Love, Tara ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Laura Gray, thank you for really getting the Strala vibe and all its details that make the magic happen, and putting up with me project after project Forever thank you to Patty Gift, Reid Tracy, Sally Mason, Richelle Fredson, and the whole Hay House family, for giving me such a great and nurturing home, being awesome people to learn from, and for being real life friends Charles McStravick, these books look fabulous because of you Thank you for your time, creativity, talent, and being super rad Sam Berlind, thank you for the leaning, support, and just the right balance between confidence and skepticism that keeps me improving To all the Strala Guides, studio owners, supporters, and people who believe that an easygoing approach is our best way to accomplish the greatest of challenges, this is about you Thank you for the inspiration and guidance through your passion and tireless practice Jason and Colleen Wachob, through all the evolutions and revolutions, thank you for your friendship, guidance, and support Mike, well you know, it’s a together thing ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tara Stiles is the founder and owner of Strala, the movement system that ignites freedom Thousands of guides are leading Strala classes around the globe in partner studios, gyms, and clubs Tara partners with W Hotels on FIT with Tara Stiles, a global program bringing Strala Yoga classes and healthy recipes to W properties around the globe She is a collaborator with Reebok, working closely with the design team on their Reebok Yoga lifestyle line, and has authored several best-selling books including Slim Calm Sexy Yoga, Yoga Cures, and the most recent, Make Your Own Rules Cookbook Tara supports the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, President Clinton’s initiative to combat childhood obesity, bringing Strala classes to more than 20,000 participating schools Strala’s flagship studio is in downtown New York City Visit: tarastiles.com YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE, the movie, starring Louise Hay & Friends (available as a 1-DVD program and an expanded 2-DVD set) Watch the trailer at: www.LouiseHayMovie.com THE SHIFT, the movie, starring Dr Wayne W Dyer (available as a 1-DVD program and an expanded 2-DVD set) Watch the trailer at: www.DyerMovie.com LIGHT IS THE NEW BLACK: A Guide to Answering Your Soul’s Callings and Working Your Light, by Rebecca Campbell MIRACLES NOW: 108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose, by Gabrielle Bernstein PERFECTLY IMPERFECT: The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice, by Baron Baptiste RADICAL SELF-LOVE: A Guide to Loving Yourself and Living Your Dreams, by Gala Darling All of the above are available at your local bookstore, or may be ordered by contacting Hay House (see next page) WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS HAY HOUSE BOOK IF YOU’D LIKE TO RECEIVE OUR ONLINE CATALOG FEATURING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HAY HOUSE BOOKS AND PRODUCTS, OR IF YOU’D LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE HAY FOUNDATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Hay House, Inc., P.O Box 5100, Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100 (760) 431-7695 or (800) 654-5126 (760) 431-6948 (fax) or (800) 650-5115 (fax) www.hayhouse.comđ www.hayfoundation.org Published and distributed in Australia by: Hay House Australia Pty Ltd., 18/36 Ralph St., Alexandria NSW 2015 Phone: 612-9669-4299 Fax: 612-9669-4144 www.hayhouse.com.au Published and distributed in the United Kingdom by: Hay House UK, Ltd., Astley House, 33 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JQ Phone: 44-20-3675-2450 • Fax: 44-20-3675-2451 • www.hayhouse.co.uk Published and distributed in the Republic of South Africa by: Hay House SA (Pty.), Ltd., P.O Box 990, Witkoppen 2068 info@hayhouse.co.za • www.hayhouse.co.za Published in India by: Hay House Publishers India, Muskaan Complex, Plot No 3, B-2, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070 Phone: 91-11-4176-1620 Fax: 91-11-4176-1630 www.hayhouse.co.in Distributed in Canada by: Raincoast Books, 2440 Viking Way, Richmond, B.C V6V 1N2 Phone: 1-800-663-5714 Fax: 1-800-565-3770 www.raincoast.com Visit www.HealYourLife.comđ to regroup, recharge, and reconnect with your own magnificence Featuring blogs, mind-body-spirit news, and life-changing wisdom from Louise Hay and friends Visit www.HealYourLife.com today! 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