‘Why is it that I resist rest so much?’ I asked myself one gloriously Sunny Saturday. I had promised myself a day of no planning, no lists, no doing, just being. So, of to a promising start by day began with deliberate slowness over an acai bowl that took ages to prepare. As I settled into a morning in the garden, everything was at arm’s reach. Right there, right at hand.
The light of 23 tealights shone brightly. Outside the storm raced and the wind howled. Demanding attention. Yet all the while, the tiny tea-lights had continued to defiantly shine. 23 tea-lights represented 23 Yoga Teachers in Training. Half-way through a year of teacher training, a Weekend Retreat spent together. A weekend of processing, of class-planning […]
Every single journey begins the same way. A tentative, unknown, unsure first step. A step forward but unclear of what lies ahead. Sometimes misty, foggy. No signpost. No lights, no markings, yet deep within you a gentle nudge something stirs. An almost incoherent murmur yet you can hear it clearly and it whispers the way. […]
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In this published feature for Yoga Magazine (Issue 264), Tara Thompson shares a powerful and unexpectedly transformative experience at a yoga retreat in Goa that took a surprising turn. What began as a dream trip quickly became a lesson in resilience, community, and the true meaning of holding space. Raw, honest, and reflective, this story offers a deeper look into why Tara is so passionate about leading with integrity as a retreat host.
In January 2020 Tara discovered her first Head Plan Journal. Fast forward to June of 2025, she is now on journal No 12 ! Tara has had a daily journaling practise for over 5 years. Through her turbulent healing story, to her emerging successful business. The Head Plan has been her constant companion every step of the way. Every country, every retreat, always there. Always present.
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Tara has recently shared her powerful story and the mission behind The Quest Yoga on several heartfelt podcast episodes. These conversations explore her personal healing journey, the roots of her trauma-informed work, and the inspiration behind her upcoming memoir The Quest: A Healing Journey from Trauma. With honesty and vulnerability, Tara speaks about childhood trauma, the path to self-love, and the transformative power of mindfulness and yoga.
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Featured Episodes
No More Booze - The Podcast
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Tara Thompson on her Quest for Healing
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Tara Thompson - One in Four
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