

43. Tara Stiles on Practicing Yoga in a Tai Chi Way, Part 2 of 2
Join Dr. Avanti in part two of our series on yoga, tai chi, and movement as medicine with the founders of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor. In today’s conversation, Tara shares her journey as a dancer, and how it’s influenced how she teaches yoga. She talks about how integrating aspects of tai chi allows us to experience more ease and softness in yoga, and how this can transfer to all aspects of our life. This is a beautiful conversation on developing more connection, awareness, and healing in our lives through movement.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How Tara’s dance background influences how she teaches yoga
- Fluidity vs. rigidity in yoga & ease as a central part of Strala Yoga
- The unique integration between yoga and tai chi that Tara and Michael teach
- Integrating yoga into all aspects of your life
- Using traditions & techniques to create your own style and experience
Resources:
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Follow Tara & Strala Yoga:
- Website: stralayoga.com
- IG: @stralayoga
- IG: @tarastiles
- Listen: The Healing Power of Tai Chi & Movement as Medicine with Michael Taylor, Part 1 of 2
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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