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Finding the Ease ORIGIN COLUMNIST | Tara Stiles W


hen we are at ease, our bodies work efficiently, our minds settle, and space opens up for us to connect to our intuition, creativity, and sense of connected-


ness. When we practice paying attention, moving with ease of body and mind, and being efficient, our bodies become very capable and strong. The mind is able to be calm and travel further inward, where we have direct access to our unique creativity, intuition, and feelings of connectivity. The practice of being at ease also gives us the strength and stamina to pursue all that we find when we connect inward. When you are plugged into you, anything is possible.


Everything you need to know is right there inside, waiting for you to tap in and discover it, and then hopefully do something about it. When we practice paying attention, whether in meditation, yoga (moving meditation), or simply walking down the street, we can choose to be at ease, or choose to be tense. It’s a choice, and that choice is up to no one but us to decide.


How Easy Are You? Try it Now.


You can tell a lot about yourself by how you go about things. If you dropped down right now and held a plank pose for two minutes, what would happen? Try it out, no cheating!


What happened? Did you give up after ten seconds, thinking two minutes is an overwhelming task? Did you grit your teeth, close your eyes, furrow your brow, and wait until it was over? Did you breathe deeply, allow your body to work efficiently, and observe the wanderings of your mind, with a gentle reminder of guidance back to your breath when it strays? Do you give up easily, stress too quickly, or find the ease? Fortunately we can use our practice to cultivate how we would like to be.


It takes an honest look to observe ourselves without judgment, and then to do something about it. Observing without judgment is the practice of yoga. Doing something about it is the stuff that makes up your life. How exciting!


Each full, deep inhale creates more space in your body and mind. Each long exhale moves you directly into that space. The deeper you breathe, the more opens up. It’s like opening a door and walking through with each breath. The fuller your breaths, the more and more doors open on up, leaving you with the space to walk on in!


Named “Yoga Rebel” by The New York Times, TARA STILES has inspired a wide audience around the world with her healthy and relatable approaches to yoga, meditation, exercise, awareness, nutrition and everyday well being.


Tara is the founder and owner of Strala Yoga, widely known for its unpretentious, inclusive, and straightforward approach to yoga and meditation. She is the personal yoga instructor to Deepak Chopra, whom she’s collaborated with to create the Authentic Yoga application and Yoga Transformation DVD series among other projects. Jane Fonda named Tara, “the new face of fitness”. They partnered to relaunch Jane’s famous WORKOUT brand of fitness DVDs and equipment.


Tara is the author of the best selling book, Slim Calm Sexy Yoga and the upcoming Yoga Cures. Her approach leads people to their own intuition and awareness.


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