She’s taught Yoga to the likes of author Deepak Chopra, with whom she collaborated to create apps and DVDs, as well as to actress Jane Fonda. 32-year-old Yoga trainer Tara Stiles conceptualised Strala Yoga (the New York Times called her the Yoga Rebel), which features the usual headstands and breathing exercises but is, at the same time, known for being unpretentious, inclusive and straightforward in its approach to Yoga and meditation.

(Above and below) Tara Stiles performing yoga asanas. Pics/Satyajit Desai