Author: Tara Atkinson

Tara is a yoga therapist in Beaverton, OR. Her instruction is thoughtful, well organized, invigorating yet relaxing, precise but playful, fun and thought provoking. She takes the time to get to know and connect with each student, so the practice they create is unique and tailored to address the physical, mental and emotional needs of each student. As a lifelong athlete, Tara fell in love with the strength and flexibility yoga provided. As her practice grew, she discovered that meditation, breath-work and mindfulness are invaluable life tools that help to create peace and calm in the sometimes challenging adventure of life. She believes all of the skills practiced on the yoga mat are huge advantages to life off the mat. Tara received her initial 200 hour yoga certification in 2008 and finished a 500 hour Yoga Therapy Teacher training program in 2015. She teaches classes to a number of very diverse communities that include able bodied adults and children, but also many suffering from or diagnosed with high blood pressure, strokes, cancer, Parkinson’s, anxiety, depression, injuries to bones and soft tissue, arthritis, ADHD, dementia, asthma, surgery recovery and much more. Tara also has a BA in Psychology from the University of Southern California and a Holistic Nutritional Coaching Certificate. When She’s not busy teaching and practicing yoga, She likes to hike, run, knit, read, cook and hang out with her 4 teenage sons.

March Special

On March 14, 2016March 14, 2016 By Tara AtkinsonLeave a comment

Athlete Special! Two, 1-hour sessions for $145.00 (15% savings- must purchase and schedule the first session in March)

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Are you a regular runner, biker, golfer, swimmer, tennis player or hiker? Do you have another sport or activity that you love? In these two sessions, Tara will create a short stretching routine for you to do right after your activity of choice that will help you recover faster, feel better then next day and have more mobility the next time. These sessions will be designed very specifically to you, your activity, your bio-mechanics and your schedule.

Winter Workshops!

On January 4, 2016 By Tara AtkinsonLeave a comment

Small Group Workshop ~ Winter 2015

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Winter workshops will begin slowly- giving both the body and mind time to wake up and prepare for a fuller practice. The middle of each session will build to a few challenging poses. They will conclude with restorative poses and a long savasana, giving both body and mind some of the rest it needs in this dormant season.

Reservations Recommended

Workshops are $20 each

6 workshops for $100

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Sunday Winter Workshop Dates

January 24, 2016 ~ 4:00-5:30pm

February 21, ~ 4:00-5:30pm

March 13, ~ 4:00-5:30pm

More workshops coming in the Spring!!!

Fall Workshops!!!

On August 7, 2015September 2, 2015 By Tara AtkinsonLeave a comment

Balance on a Star is very excited to be offering specialty workshops this fall.

As workshops fill and we hear more about you interests we will add to this list. Let us know if you would like to see something and what you are planning on attending.

Tara’s workshops are planned to address specific yoga goals.

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Autumn Equinox Transitional Practice

will help your body and mind adjust from the long days of summer

to cooler, shorter days of fall.

Sunday, September 27 ~ Noon – 1:30pm

Yoga Basics

is a great intro to those new to yoga and perfect place for the more experienced student to get adjusted and learn to create better alignment with their unique body.

Sunday, October 4 ~ 4:00 – 5:30pm

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Each Yoga Therapy workshop will look at specific parts of the body. We will access flexibility and strength imbalances and practice ways to help remedy them. You will leave with tools that you can use on your own or think about where ever you practice yoga next.

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Yoga Therapy ~ feet, ankles, and lower legs

Sunday, October 11 ~ 6:30 – 8:00pm

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Yoga Therapy ~ knees, hips and pelvic floor

Sunday, October 18 ~ 4:00 – 5:30pm

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Yoga Therapy ~ core muscles and lower back

Sunday, October 25 ~ 6:30 – 8:00pm

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Yoga Therapy ~ shoulders, chest and upper back

Sunday, November 1 ~ 4:00 – 5:30pm

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Yoga Therapy ~ hands, wrists and neck

Sunday, November 8 ~ Noon – 1:30pm

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Dates to set aside for future workshops

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On August 5, 2015 By Tara AtkinsonLeave a comment

Balance on a Star’s Yoga Therapy and Private Yoga sessions are specifically tailored to meet your needs. Tara Atkinson takes the time to meet with and listen to each of her students and then creates a practice to best address their particular needs. You will leave each session with new tools to enhance your yoga practice and better care for yourself.

Yoga means the union of Body Mind and Spirit. Each Balance on a Star session takes into account your current physical and emotional state with the ultimate goal of bringing you back into better balance.