Tara’s Yoga journey started as a personal need to find an enjoyable exercise routine compatible with two children. That enjoyment became a desire to learn more and from her desire grew the passion to commit to a higher level of study which ultimately leads to her mission to share and teach to others Yoga combined with other uplifting and life changing strategies so they too can experience the total body, mind and spirit wellness. 

Tara's formal training includes a residential study retreat at Satchindananda ashram where she was involved in the Living Yoga Training program, including the comprehensive study of the four paths of yoga, which are karma, raja, bhakti, and jnana. Additionally, she has been fortunate to not once, but twice study under the renowned yoga instructor, Dashama Gordon in pursuit of my Yoga Alliance instructor certifications. The first program was a 30 day/300 hour intensive retreat in Miami, FL where along with Yoga work, she also studied the nutritional benefits of clean , organic , and raw lifestyles including juicing and it's profound beneficial effect on the human body, mind and spirit . Her next training was in Bali again with Dashama Gordon to obtain my Advanced Instructor Certificate (500 RYT). Along with a deeper Yoga study, this intensive program also focused on studying anatomy, pranayama, meditation, chanting, guided healing meditations known as yoga nidra, deep relaxation therapies, thai bodywork, the Tibetan Rites, known as the fountain of youth, Thai chi and Qigong breath work and postures, acro-yoga, chakra balancing, and playing the singing and Tibetan bowls. 

Tara's global teachings, include India and Indonesia, enabled her to earn her E-500 RYT which led her to found Live By Design Institute, a Yoga Alliance Teacher Training course, and offer her own yoga transformational retreats around the globe. Beyond Yoga, she maintains a deep interest in all the healing arts and is a Certified Master Level Reiki practitioner. Reiki (pronounced RAY-key) is a Japanese stress reduction technique which promotes healing energy filled with unlimited love, joy, peace, compassion, wisdom, abundance and clarity. 

In her Yoga practice and in her daily life, Tara keeps an open mind and draws upon all her experiences, interests as well as her professional training to build unique and positive programs. Tara's classes seamlessly combine yoga with elements healing , aromatherapy, healing sounds that include crystal and tibetan bowls along with the sounds of nature.