Tara Stiles

Your Holiday Relaxation Rescue Guide (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.28.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Reserving time for ourselves around the holidays seems so far away from the reality of forced spending, emotional exhaustion, and general frustration.

Should Insurance Companies Pay For Preventive Care?

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

It's all where your priorities are. You have to want it for yourself. A regular practice puts you back in touch with you. You don't need all the stuff to be happy.

What Would You Do For God? (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

I grew up feeling from a very young age that what was right was right, no matter if God or my teacher said so. I wanted to help people, but I couldn't commit to an institution that was based on guilt, and control.

Relaxation: The Art of Doing Nothing (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

tension is like a clogged drain, keeping what we don't need from dropping away, standing in the way of our potential. We need to dig out all the sludge.

Take The Time To Chill Out

Tara Stiles | Posted 10.30.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

I've always been a fan of the in-between. You know, the stuff in between the stuff. That's stuff too, right? The way we practice yoga is the way we live our life.

Yoga: It's Cool Like Tara Stiles and It's Great for Your Health

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living


Barbara Ficarra

You can probably tell from my posts that I keep things very impersonal and professional. I don't tell you much about who I am. I really need to loosen up!

Yoga: Bye Bye Anxiety! (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 10.24.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Use what you need. Rest what you don't. That's efficiency. Think of how well we can function when we are aren't holding tension where it isn't needed.

Relax Your Mind And Your Body Will Follow (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

What you see in the physical pose is just a part of the practice. What's going on in your mind is another part. Bringing the two together is useful.

Trust Your Gut And Get Killer Abs (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 10.10.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

We don't have to completely abandon intellectualized spiritual concepts, scripture, and lineage, but we can keep our eyes and hearts wide open if we are choosing to listen and participate.

Your Breath: The Ultimate Master Cleanse

Tara Stiles | Posted 10.03.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Before we reach for the master cleanse there may be a more sustainable option. If we've forgotten the functionality of our breath let's bring our attention back to it.

Do Your Part For Health Care: Get Healthy Already!

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Irresponsibility isn't exclusive to bankers. The same unintelligent, unconscious, destructive behavior occurs on a daily basis when it comes to health choices.

What Doctors Don't Know About Marshmallows And Happiness

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

How long would you last resisting the marshmallow? That is the question asked in the "kid torture" video, a recreation of the study done in the 1960s at Stanford analyzing behavior, willpower, and success.

Art of Attention: Apology as Your Art, and The Way to Your Heart

Elena Brower | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Elena Brower

The take-home here a concept I've been studying for almost ten years. We have three centers in our bodies. When the activity of these three centers is balanced, we are living in our hearts.

How To Look Better Naked And Get The Keys To The Universe

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

The practice of yoga can make you look and feel younger than your years. More interestingly, the practice of yoga can bring us to conscious aging.

Is There A Formula for Happiness?

Tara Stiles | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

I was talking with a friend about what we were going to have for dinner, and out of nowhere a "deep" conversation about happiness showed up at the table.

5 Habits Of Healthy People You Can Have Too

Tara Stiles | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

We all want the secrets to health and vitality. We can buy bottles, creams, and whatever else is advertised to us, but ultimately anything sustainabl...

Yoga For Rachel Maddow

Tara Stiles | Posted 09.22.2009 | Home


Tara Stiles

Dear Rachel Maddow, Thank you for bringing us the news in a fun and entertaining way. Your smarts and sensibilities have lured me and many others ...

Nonprofit Yoga Group Links Cancer Survivors With Free Memberships To Local Studios

nydailynews.com | Sarah Armaghan | Posted 07.02.2009 | Living


Stephanie Adams' active life came to a screeching halt last year when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 27. "It was very hard for me ...

WATCH: Donna Karan Talks Unplugging, Recharging, And Her Hopes For Urban Zen

Huffington Post | Posted 05.22.2009 | Living


Last week, Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation hosted it's Nutrition Speaker Series, part of Urban Zen's ongoing initiative committed to educating Amer...

Tara's Tips: Unplug and Recharge At The Office (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 04.23.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Working at the computer all day gives us burning eyes, headaches, stiff shoulders, and more. Check out these tips to make your office life more manag...

Help! I'm Addicted to FaceBook!

Tara Stiles | Posted 03.18.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Pretty much everyone I know has a Facebook account. I use it for emailing, messaging, sharing pictures, and more. That sounds pretty reasonable, rig...

Yoga For Rod Blagojevich (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 03.10.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

There is a term in used in yoga teachings, originating from Buddhism, called Monkey Mind. When a person jumps from thought to thought like a monkey j...

Yoga For President Bush (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 01.20.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Try this yoga routine created just for President Bush to help him safely out the door. There are some relaxation moves to calm the mind, useful for t...

How To Fix Back Pain...The Easy Way (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 12.23.2008 | Living


Tara Stiles

Does your back pain seize up when you're taking a walk just minding your own business? Does your back pain get in the way of a perfectly good morning...

How to Meditate...The Easy Way (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 12.16.2008 | Living


Tara Stiles

Meditation can be intimidating. Sitting there, doing nothing, just breathing can be trickier than it sounds. It may feel strange, uncomfortable, or e...