In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga. She shares her journey of making yoga accessible and relatable to everyone. This episode is full of joy and laughter.
First, Tara shares her birth story, including the challenges she faced during delivery and caring for a newborn. We discuss the intense outside pressure on women to have a certain type of birth, or to adhere to specific parenting practices, but how its important to prioritize the health and well-being of both mother and baby. Modern medicine, including formula feeding, tongue tie lasers, and medical interventions like C-sections, can be life-saving and should not be stigmatized or judged. We discuss the importance of trusting one's intuition, especially in these scenarios.
Next, Tara emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body to find balance. Motherhood can be overwhelming, and it's important to trust yourself to make choices that feel right for you and your baby. Yoga has had a profound impact on Tara's motherhood journey, allowing her to prioritize self-care and expose her family to diverse cultures and wonderful experiences through world travel.
Finally, Tara shares the wise concept of Wu Wei, which means using energy efficiently. Tara emphasizes the importance of using what you need and resting what you don't, and how this principle can lead to more ease and creativity and efficiency in all aspects of life.
I hope listening to this brings you a sense of joy and ease, today!
Takeaways:
Writing books allows Tara Stiles to share her experiences and knowledge of yoga in a way that resonates with people and helps them incorporate yoga into their lives.
Charity: Baby2Baby is a national non-profit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. To learn more and get involved, visit www.baby2baby.org