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Tara Stiles is a Ford model turned yoga teacher. She is leggy and graceful and gorgeous.
But surprisingly, I don’t hate her.
I actually really like her, because instead of feeling pathetic and full of distain while watching her loveliness, she makes me want to do more sun salutations until I can maybe someday float around like that, too. She somehow instils a sense of hope.
I started checking out Tara’s YouTube channel and did a few of her yoga routines. In one of them, she nonchalantly suggests trying out crow and says if you get one foot of the ground, fine. Another one? Fine.
I scoffed. I can’t do crow. Crow is one of the crazy ones. It’s not for me. But I found that her relaxed suggestion actually allowed me the space to try it. And after a couple days of doing the routine – holy hell, I actually did CROW! It was awesome and a really nice reminder not to limit myself or my practice.
I was recently sent Tara’s new book, Yoga Cures and I am really enjoying it.
It suggests a few postures to try for common ailments, along with photos and detailed explanations. Over the past couple weeks, I’ve tried out the cures for PMS, Tummy Troubles, Chill the *&@# Out and Monkey Mind (Wow. I must be a joy to live with.) After each one I felt simultaneously relaxed and energized.
I love the photo index of postures at the back. It’s perfect for those moments when I can not for the life of me remember if I mean Warrior I or Warrior II.
What is even better than the lovely photos and the helpful cures, is reading Tara’s thoughts on yoga. She is just so…chill. It’s like sitting down with a particularly cool yogi friend. It’s straightforward and not at all fussy.
“I don’t like to think of myself as a yoga teacher because it sets up a student/teacher thing and that makes me feel like I need a ruler and a notebook to strut around the room. I prefer yoga guide. I can help get you plugged in, but you don’t owe me anything…Just do the work. Be heathy and happy…At the end of the day, you are your best teacher. I am just simply here to ride shotgun on your journey back to yourself.”
-Tara Styles
This book is going to be a permanent fixture on my shelf. It’s a reference guide, a refresher and a wonderful motivator. I’ve already covered it in sticky notes.
And yep, you can get a copy, too.
Leave a comment on this post to be entered to win a copy of Yoga Cures. To have an extra chance to win, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, subscribe by email (top left) or re-tweet the giveaway and leave another comment saying that you have done so. (US readers only, please!)
The giveaway will be open through Thursday, at which point I will randomly choose a winner and the publisher will send you a book!
Good luck and happy down-dogging!
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Thank you do much for the book suggestion! I’m just going to buy it my kindle today! It seems to be just what I need now. I’m also reading Julia Cameron. In addition to the Artist’s Way, try her daily meditation book, The Artist’s Way Everyday. I read it every morning. Thanks again, and nice sharing with you, Lisa!
I would love a copy! I really enjoy your blog 🙂
Thanks for all your kind words. I love reading your stuff, it makes me feel real. I have saw some of the pages of this book and it looks fantastic; it would be awesome to read it. Namaste!
I love yoga! 🙂
I subscribed to your blog, followed you on twitter and liked you on Facebook! Thank you!
i am already subscribed to your blog. i would just love to receive this book.
thank you!
I would love a copy of this book!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
She is amazing!
Sounds awesome and like a book I’d love to have!
Please enter me!
I followed you on WP, facebook, and twitter.
What a great book! I would LOVE a copy!
Thanks for the suggestion. I would LOVE a copy and have liked and followed you. Namaste!
I just recently started yoga, and I’m am trying to become patient in my practice. I would love your book.
I walked 6 miles today and I ache. I could use that book now 🙂 I love Bikram too, which led me to your blog.
She sounds like a great guide to have in my life! 🙂
I already like you on facebook!
I already follow you on twitter!
And.. I already subscribe to you via email. 🙂
I follow you on Facebook. Love yoga and enjoy your blog!!! Good stuff, sounds like a great book to have.
Sounds like a good book and I would definitely like to read it with a good cup of Italian roast.
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