Hi, I’m Tala!

I am a Palestinian yoga instructor with a passion for decolonizing the yoga industry. My wellness journey began after studying law, where my career led to burnout. In my search for balance, I discovered the transformative power of yoga and meditation, which inspired me to share their benefits with others.

At the heart of my classes, yoga is acknowledged as a transformative movement meditation rooted in its true origins. I believe that understanding this heritage is crucial for reaping its full benefits.

My classes value and encourage the playful, kind, and loving aspects of the practice, aiming to cultivate an environment where people feel held and at one with themselves. I use yoga as a gentle tool to help people befriend their bodies, where past trauma may be stored, and create a safe space for students to reflect on their inner and outer worlds with love and ease.

In addition to my regular classes, I offer specialized sessions tailored for activists, designed to support their unique challenges and foster resilience. I also provide corporate classes and team-building sessions focused on wellness, helping organizations cultivate a healthier, more cohesive work environment.

I am actively involved in the Resilience Project, where I facilitate resilience circles and deliver a 10-week course. This program empowers participants to develop transformational skills to boost resilience, understand climate anxiety, and reduce burnout.

Unless otherwise stated, my classes are suitable for all levels. Expect to explore a blend of building strength and finding flexibility in both body and mind for a truly transformative experience!

200 HR CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR | VINYASA

MEDITATION PRACTITIONER (50HR MTT)

20 HR TRAUMA-SENSITIVE TRAINING (ACCREDITED BY YOGA ALLIANCE PROFESSIONALS)

ONGOING EDUCATION (National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine by BESSEL VAN DER KOLK):

Overcoming Barriers to Healing Depression. Includes modules such as:
- How to Lead a Client Out of Trauma-Induced Depression
- How to Disrupt the Low Motivation Driving a Client’s Depression
- How to Keep a Client’s Low Motivation From Sabotaging Treatment
- Overcoming Depression After a Major Life Loss
- Critical Skills to Help Clients Avoid Depression Relapse

Hi, I’m Tala!

200 HR CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR | VINYASA

MEDITATION PRACTITIONER (50HR MTT)

20 HR TRAUMA-SENSITIVE TRAINING (ACCREDITED BY YOGA ALLIANCE PROFESSIONALS)

ONGOING EDUCATION (National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine by BESSEL VAN DER KOLK):

Overcoming Barriers to Healing Depression. Includes modules such as:

How to Lead a Client Out of Trauma-Induced Depression

How to Disrupt the Low Motivation Driving a Client’s Depression

How to Keep a Client’s Low Motivation From Sabotaging Treatment

Overcoming Depression After a Major Life Loss

Critical Skills to Help Clients Avoid Depression Relapse