Entry Level Mom Episode 50: Strala Yoga with Tara Stiles

Send us Fan MailIn 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.Yoga is a powerful tool for physical and emotional well-being, and it can be adapted to suit individual needs and abilities.Modern medicine, including formula feeding and medical interventions, can be life-saving and should not be stigmatized or judged.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Tara Stiles01:21 Trusting Your Intuition in Motherhood09:57 The Challenges of Pregnancy and Delivery15:29 The Importance of Modern Medicine and Adaptability20:03 Making Yoga Accessible and Relatable23:05 The Power of Writing and Sharing Experiences26:54 Yoga as a Tool for Physical and Emotional Well-being31:55 Listening to Your Body and Finding Balance33:10 The Power of Podcasts for Mindfulness and Self-Care37:49 Yoga's Impact on Motherhood and Worldview45:22 Using What You Need and Resting What You Don't51:10 A Daily Yoga Routine for Balance and Relaxation58:09 Wu Wei: Using Energy Efficiently for Better ResultsOnline Yoga Classes | Tara Stiles | Strala YogaTara StilesStrala Yoga - Yoga That Feels Like You Support the showWebsite: booksbybonnielippincott.comInstagram: @books_by_bonnie_lippincottTikTok: @entrylevelmomEmail: [email protected]: 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