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The sexy yogini

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Stiles plans to set up more studios in small towns of Middle America where no yoga gurus have ventured before

She does not sit cross-legged, enveloped by fumes of incense. She does not quote from ancient Hindu scriptures or instruct students to chant Om and execute headstands for attainment of moksha. Tara Stiles, dubbed the 'coolest yoga instructor ever' by Vanity Fair magazine, usually walks around or stands at the back of the room. She refers to 'asanas' as 'poses' and her students do 'Triangles' (not Trikasanas) and 'Downward Dogs' (not Svanasanas) to the tune of Blues pianist Terry Butters. If a student can't touch his or her toes, Stiles just shrugs and says, "It's no big deal, just bend your knees". She reminds them that the pose is "good for quads and hamstrings. "

Stiles, a model-turned-yoga instructor, has become the new face of yoga in the United States. Unlike her rivals, she has not branded her type of yoga.
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Reader's opinion (8)

Abhijit MondalDec 4th, 2011 at 22:14 PM

When rigid form of yoga does not count , simpler forms are more acceptable.

Vijay TiwariFeb 16th, 2011 at 17:18 PM

Well if we are able to have chicken tikka Subway our way, they as well have our Yoga their way. benifits are important and hope its with Holistic approach.

Anandrup Feb 15th, 2011 at 17:02 PM

Please change your title. Yogini has a different meaning. Tara is a yogasana teacher. Please pardon me but it is like saying 'SEXY NUN'. Yogini is a woman sanyasi.

Parbat Singh PanwarFeb 15th, 2011 at 16:00 PM

Appears to be a disciple of Yoga Guru Ram Deo( need not to be formally trained by honorable Yoga Guru Ram Deo) . It helps the people- till such time- very good !

Luis LagerfeldFeb 14th, 2011 at 23:29 PM

She only states that Yoga is her way of contributing to society, but not that she's not getting anything in return for it. It's not altruism, it's simple, Midwestern American kindness.

Jenny Feb 14th, 2011 at 22:20 PM

Of course her altruism is genuine!

Neha Feb 12th, 2011 at 23:52 PM

Very well written and interesting too - I hope we have more like her Delhi too. Keep the good work and all the best.

Sudhir SajwanFeb 12th, 2011 at 12:52 PM

GOOD THINGS ARE LIKE PERFUME. PEOPLE SHOULD GET BENEFIT OUT OF IT, THEY SHOULD TAKE ITS ESSENCE ONLY.

 
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