Almost There and Already Hereš”
Do you ever get the feeling you are headed somewhere, climbing along, one steep step at a time, and also, already right where you are, right here, right now, so far from where you came? I suppose that's the feeling so many of us have when we are carving our way along, striving not only for ourselves and our families, but to spread, share and have the gifts that come through us, land and grow in this world. It's an itchy must, not so much a desire.
Right now, there are Strala Yoga Guide Trainings happening across the ocean and around the world. (Guide is our word for yoga teacher because it means to show the way, light from within, rather than impart knowledge on, which is rad too, especially for school learnings, but we're going for the whole show well so others can be reminded, learn, do, and ultimately remember, kind of thing, whileĀ rejecting the dogma and abuse that comes along with everything the word teacher of a spiritual and emotional practice cracks the door open too easily for) I have strong feelings and reasons for it all backed up by a wild amount of energy to continue all of this for as long as I am here.
This is a big deal because it used to be just me leading this way, and then Mike, and then more. That was fun too. when I started, lots of folks loved coming to class and practicing online. It was fun hearing someone exclaim, I did it and I feel good!Ā I just wanted to help, let the people know if you can't touch your toes, you can bend your knees. My goal was to spend my days shufflingĀ around the studio and getting people excited to do yoga in a way that feels authentic to them, so you know, everyone can change the world because they feel so good and calm. We need everyone feeling good, practicing conservation of energy, and all the rad things that give you a big amount of chi to go forth and share goodness.
Maybe because when I started I was unaware of numbers that were supposed to be impressive, my energy was saved for being with people and enjoying sharing this practice. I know the world is different now with social media, but I still feel if you are starting out, it's probably useful to try to be a littleĀ unaware of how others might perceive you and focus on what you are so excited to be doing and share that with people.Ā
Now, I meet young people, or someone just getting into yoga and they are like duh, of course yoga is about feeling good. This is awesome because it hasn't been like this for more than 15 years. I spent a lot of time leading people yoga with ease, but I really wanted to change the whole dang thing. We did some cool stuff my friends. Thank you.
Now, it's wild. There are Strala Guides of so many ages and backgrounds all around the world. We planted a wild garden and grew a jungle. There are thousands of Guides who support themselves and their families by leading Strala and having partner studios. There are severalĀ Guides who lead Strala Intensives and Trainings around the world (in addition to me and Mike and Sam) and spread this even more.
I'm in awe, daily. It's positive. There is no drama. We practice taking good care of ourselves so we can use our gifts for good. I know I've done a lot of work, put in a lot of hours, and got very lucky meeting the guides I've gotten to know so well, but I feel like it's something that's just happened to me or rather through me. I hope I get to keep doing this for a long, long time.
I know there is so much more to come. After coffee with Mike the first thing I check is the comments that came in over night on the Strala Yoga app. It's all so positive and supportive. It's wild. The Strala Yoga app is the most fun yoga party (get in there if you're not already) My travel season is coming up in a couple weeks. We've got a few cool things that might happen, who knows. It's a climb with a purpose. We're almost there and already here. Does life feel like that for you?
xo
Tara
Please join us online and in person. We have several programs coming up this Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.
We have 3 In Person Early Birds to get involved with now.
Geneva Switzerland. June 29 - 30, Strala 2 Day IntensiveĀ
Strala on the Farm in Rhinebeck NY,Ā July 20 - 21, Strala 2 Day Intensive
Berlin, Germany, 200+Hour Yoga Teacher Training, November 18 - December 1
And for My Writers and Creative Folks, an online Early Bird for you.
How to Write Your Book and Get it Out InĀ the World
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Upcoming Events, Workshops, TrainingsĀ & Retreats
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Dolomites Retreat with Tara & Eat Pray Move
April 28 - May 3, 2024
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We're so excited to collab again with long time friend Erin Lewis, founder of Eat Pray Move for this luxurious, all inclusive yoga, self-care, forest bathing, spa, chill and hang time in such a special place in the world.Ā
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20+Hour Intensive with Tara & Mike in Geneva
June 29 & 30th, 2024
We are so excited to welcome you in Geneva for a weekend of practice, ease, moving well and good connections.
Strala Yoga Festival ā Practice Yoga, Practice Life, Metzingen Germany, July 6 ā 7, 2024
We are so excited to welcome you to the first Strala Yoga Festival!
20+Hour Intensive with Tara & Mike at Strala Farm Studio at Edition Farm, NY, July 20 & 21, 2024
We're thrilled to welcome you to the farm for this time to practice, enjoy and be in nature, together.
Tuscany! Creative Writing and Wellness RetreatĀ September 22-27, 2024
I'm so excited to welcome you to this beautiful writers retreat co-led by USA Today best selling author Ann Garvin and me. Ann will teach writers workshops. I will lead twice daily yoga and also chime in on the writers workshops. This will be epic. Space is limited. Reserve soon if you want to come.
Seafire Wellness Festival - Grand Cayman - October 31 - November 3, 2024
Join us in paradise for an epic retreat including yoga and hang time with Tara, and lots of other fun and exciting fitness and wellbeing activities at Seafire in Grand Cayman.
200+Hour Strala Yoga Training
Berlin, Nov 18-Dec 1, 2024
Plan ahead and prepare for the program that will change everything for you.
Drop the tension and roadblocks that holdĀ you back.
Learn to move in harmony yourself, and discover all that's here to support you.
Accomplish more with less stress.
This is your practice to support a vibrant life.
OnlineĀ Workshops, Intensives and Trainings
Complete your 25+, 100+, 200+ and 500+Hour Trainings right from home. Dive into The Art of Sequencing, Leading Kids, Tai Chi, Yoga and More Special Programs.
Enjoy this conversation with my old friendĀ Paula Rizzo, who generously shares her experience writing and publishing several books.
I'm exited to share insight into different people's experiences with writing and publishing leading up to my course How to Write Your Book and Get it Out in the World. Save your space now. we begin May 12. Join us for that if you feel you have some ideas you want to get out and help people with. We are so much stronger together.