Tara Blumenthal

Tara Blumenthal, RYT, says that going upside down for the first time in yoga was like "traveling to Narnia and back. Time stood still and I can't recall what exactly went through my head, but it certainly gave me a new perspective." Tara has come a long way since her initial introduction to yoga five years ago. Working through a number of physical limitations has been at times very challenging -- but also very rewarding. "I had no idea that I had scoliosis until I came to yoga...and the joints in my body were hyper-flexible, but the muscles themselves were extremely tight and very weak. Recipe for disaster? Nah, just an added challenge."

Experiencing amazing changes in her body, mind, and spirit, Tara wanted to help others the way her teachers had helped her, so she offers the gift of yoga. Tara contributes the positive change and amazing progress to the system of Anusara, as well as her wonderful teachers. She considers it a blessing to have studied under Anusara Yoga founder John Friend and is currently working towards her certification in Anusara. She has also had the privilege of studying under other great Anusara instructors, Desiree Rumbaugh, Martin and Jordan Kirk, Jordan Bloom, Bruce Bowditch, Betsey Downing as well as Butterfly Yoga owner Scotta Brady (thank you Scotta!).

Besides her love for yoga, Tara loves music. She plays drums in a band with her husband Dave, who plays bass. Her favorite musician: Sting. The discs she's wearing out: The Raconteurs, Consolers of the Lonely and Coldplay, Viva la Vida. When she flies, Peter Gabriel, U2, and Sade are a must have. When asked what she listens to while practicing yoga, however, anything goes. Some days call for "Love and Peace," others call for a "Seven Nation Army"!