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Yoga for Athletes! New Video

Dashamayoga — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 04:21:38 +0000

If you are the type of person who enjoys a nice jog, run, bike or hike, this video is for you! Try this after your workout. Be sure to subscribe to my youtube channel to receive all of my newest videos. Enjoy!

Dashamayoga — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:42:56 +0000

My Oprah Winfrey Network Audition- Full Scoop!

Dashamayoga — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:44:14 +0000

Aloha Love,

Happy Father’s Day!

Today I’m going to visit some friends in Ojai, CA and sit in the hot springs and enjoy nature all day, away from all technology and air, traffic and noise pollution of LA.

May this day remind us, that our Divine Father, the Creator, is always there for us, offering the objects of our hearts desire, but we also must offer our hearts and faith in return.

Faith in Divine Time, Divine Will and Divine Destiny. We must also embrace the masculine within ourselves, taking action, doing the work and prioritizing our inner exploration- to be fully aware of what is Within us that may be blocking us from our deepest experience of happiness in this life- ONLY THEN, will the effort we have put forth to ‘Be the Change’ and ‘Walk the Talk’ make manifest all of our dreams into material form. This is what we are being called to do, as we move into the new era of higher consciousness.

In the words of the great master P. Jois, “Practice, Practice, Practice- and everything is coming.”

I wish you the most beautiful Father’s Day ever.

Please be sure to call your father today, to tell him how much you love him.

Love, Light and Namaste,

Dashama

xoxoxoxommmmmmmm

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My Oprah Winfrey Network Audition- full scoop:

Arriving at 6am, there were already 700 people in line in front of me and by 8am, 1700 people had lined up around the block to audition.

I went at 10am with 14 other candidates who were to sit around a table and in 60-90 seconds pitch our dream to a young girl and our destinies were in her hands- as she wrote numerical scores on each application after the candidate shared their pitch with the group.When it was my turn I stood up and shared my passion and the potential for massive human transformation through the power and blessing of yoga, holistic and sustainable lifestyle.

Feeling pressed for time, I feel I rushed through and missed some very important points that would be paramount in the advancement of my audition.

I’m really practicing non attachment right now, as I wonder if the main stream audience that Oprah caters to would be ready for it?

One lady in line said she was going to be pitching her show idea to a lot of other networks, so it really got me inspired and I think I will do that if OWN doesn’t see the magic and brilliance in my show potential.

****Either way, the ONLINE audition is separate and so all the the voting support is GREAT!

Please keep voting and viewing and spreading the word. And leave comments!

http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=add_video&entity_id=205268655

xoxooxoxommmmm

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Other Networks Will Produce this Show!

I feel certain that other networks will probably be scouting for great content and talent on this audition so the higher the views and votes, the more likely another network will pick up the show idea and we will for the first time on network TV see real holistic lifestyle being taught and demonstrated to the masses in the world and we could truly see a huge and massive shift in societal behavior to the point that the global health, economic and environmental crisis that are so rampant right now, will be dramatically reduced and we can finally move toward the next golden age of enlightenment that we are poised to embrace, if as a human tribe, we will finally wake up and connect with Source.

Will the world ever embrace this as a collective unit, instead of seeing each other as separate and threatening, we could see each other as equal and beautiful being of light and love, rather then as our opposition?

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I got to witness the workings of my imperfect human mind today in a powerful way.

I would encounter other candidates who were auditioning and immediately my mind wanted to compare my potential to win with theirs. Congratulating my ego for all of the hard work and preparation that had brought me to that point.

It was intense to witness scarcity consciousness that would arise when or if I were to encounter a candidate who appeared to be more confident about themselves or who may have had a more extensive celebrity client list to back their audition pitch.As a witness to these self sabotage patterns, I’d work to consciously switch gears and let go of the thoughts of competition, lack or self doubt – and see the love and beauty in each person I encountered.

It was a powerful experience.

The most popular conversation topic I heard all day was: “I am so hungry. I am dreaming of some crispy bacon and pancakes!”

Conversely, I met some brilliant and beautiful people there as well!

I am so grateful.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the love and support you have showed so far.

I am not giving up and would love to keep the voting going, to see where this avenue can take us, even if it is not what I had in my minds eye initially!

http://www.tiny.cc/dashamaoprah

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My Experience with Amma on Friday night

After being in the divine presence of the most loving living saint ‘Amma’ Friday night, I feel at peace, supported and loved. As I was laying there on the floor, amidst thousands of other people who had journeyed to experience the love field Amma creates, I was in bliss. My meditation went deeper then it had in months. My mind chatter quieted completely and I found myself in the golden temple city that I had heard so much about from Swami Muktananda in his book “Play of Consciousness” but only a few times experienced in my own life. I observed Amma being annointed by angels on a bed of white satin and silk, and a crown of gold on her head. I heard her say,”everything is going to be ok, my daughter.” I felt her say, “the universe is co-conspiring with you to create all of your dreams into reality for the benefit of all.”

Before I went to see Amma, my neck was stiff and my right shoulder was aching a bit from too much computer work. After being in her DivinePresence, I felt a healing occur in my right shoulder (from a stretch position I practiced while in my savasana meditation I described above.With my head as an acupressure weight upon my shoulder and the healing that needed to occur, flooded the area and gave me new sense of health and vitality.

I left Amma’s darshan feeling that everything is going to be ok.

Today, consulting the wisdom from the Mermaids and Angel cards I drew the “Faith Card” which told me, “All of your prayers are being answered. Have faith and everything is coming.”

Then I drew the card, “Friendship” and it said, “get outside and play with a group of friends.” And that is what I am going to do. I hope you do the same!

Love, Light and Namaste,

Dashama

http://www.dashama.com

http://www.30dayyogachallenge.com- Start a daily yoga practice

http://www.facebook.com/dashamafanpage- join the conversation!

PS. Check out the note I got yesterday! What a beautiful community of loving and supportive people we have growing here! I am so grateful words can not express! xoxo

On Sat, Jun 19,

2010 at 11:18 AM, Ninu-Alexandri Quirk
<naialuna@maui.net>

wrote:

Hey Girl,

We had a “Vote for Dashama” party at my

place this morning, and logged over 3,000 votes while drinking raspberry smoothies

and eating apricots. Fruit Power! You now have over 30,800 votes and are in the top row of

page three.

Good luck with the audition.

Ninu

I am the God of my

Heart

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Please VOTE for my Oprah TV Show Audition NOW: http://www.tiny.cc/dashamaoprah

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle

How to Be Like Women of Influence

Dashamayoga — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:55:28 +0000

My Lifelong Dream: my OWN TV Show on Oprah Winfrey Network!

http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=5397&promo_id=1

Aloha my love,

If you know anything about me, you may already know it is a lifelong dream of mine to host a show about Yoga, Travel, Service, Helping Humanity and Holistic Lifestyle. When I was a little girl, I was introduced to Oprah and her story and it has served as a source of inspiration throughout my entire life. At age 18, my Aunt gave me the book

“How to Be Life Women of Influence” and Oprah was highlighted in there with Mother Theresa and Hellen Keller, the 3 most inspiring women of all time in my opinion. I have been striving to emulate the positive qualities of these women for my entire life.

It was through synchronistic events that I found out about the Oprah Winfrey Network’s open audition they are holding both online and live across the USA. I immediately set in motion my video creation and uploaded my audition video to the contest. Please take a moment to WATCH my VIDEO and VOTE on my show by clicking on this link:

http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=5397&promo_id=1 and Spread the Word to everyone you know!

You can post to your facebook profile, share on twitter and facebook, and email to your friends.

In my heart I know this show will illuminate for the world the power that yoga and holistic lifestyle has to transform people’s lives and truly make this world a better place. It is truly a time for change and we need more conscious TV shows on to illuminate the positive things people can do to make a difference in the world right now.

In this show, we will travel to distant regions of the world sharing ideas and love with villages and people in need. We will bring back information they share with us and truly create a more unified global family- tearing down the walls of separation between cultures and across borders.

We will go into people’s homes and transform families in the USA – one household at a time. We will teach real, simple and effective techniques that you can implement into your own life right now, that can make a difference in your life, your health and the world around us. Environmental sustainability and eco-conscious will be an emphasis and theme as we explore products and services available now that can and is making a difference on the planet.

And last but not least, we will invite guest experts and celebrities on the show to explore deeper into this global community of conscious co-creators, who are eager to make a difference by ‘being the change’ we want to see in the world. People like Christy Turlington, Russell Simmons, Alicia Silverstone, David Wolfe, Woody Allan, Al Gore, and Leonardo DiCaprio will honor us with their presence and inspire the viewers about what they are doing on a global scale to make a change and how we can all get involved.

We will emphasize the philanthropic options you can participate in, and/or how you can volunteer to help in each episode, as we travel the world to regions like South Africa, Tibet, India, South and Central America, the Caribbean Islands, Haiti, Cuba, Europe and all across the USA. Please join us in the effort to create a positive TV show on the Oprah Winfrey Network and to raise conscious awareness about issues that can truly make a difference in the world. Thank you again for your support. Love and Blessings always, Dashama

http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=5397&promo_id=1

Meet Me in Mexico… :)

Dashamayoga — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:57:35 +0000

The Countdown has begun and flights are filling up. Join us for a week you will not forget and the perfect way to start the new year and new decade off right!

Full details and to register, click this link:

http://www.perfect10lifestyle.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=35

Contact me with any questions.

Love and Light,

**Dashama

http://www.dashama.com

“Transform Your Life with Yoga” Story Contest!

Dashamayoga — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:05:32 +0000

Aloha Love,

You inspire people with your courage, strength and will power.

You are radiant and you deserve to be recognized for all that you are and all that you do!

As you may know, I am completing my book “Journey to Joyful” and am still accepting submissions for the “Transform Your Life with Yoga” story contest.

I already have 7 great stories I plan to use and the deadline to submit is December 15, 2009!

Here’s the full scoop:

10 Stories will be selected to be included in the book, one at the end of each chapeter (10 chapter book).
Please keep it under 500 words.
It should be about how Yoga has contributed to or been the catalyst and methodology through which your life has Improved and the details including: where you were (how your life WAS) when you discovered yoga and where you are now (how you feel now) because of its inclusion into your life.
You may include a photo if you wish.
Each winner will have the opportunity to include their own contact information if you are currently on a path to help others in the areas of health, healing or life transformation (so its like free advertising for you!)
Please feel free to refer a friend or someone you know if they have a great story. And don’t worry about competition, any stories that are really great will be considered for the sequel to this book and you will have plenty of opportunities to get your message out there.

Please submit either in a comment here below, or send an email submission to dashama@perfect10lifestyle.com

Your life is a miracle.

Love All Ways,

The Design is Finished:)

Dashamayoga — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:28:56 +0000

Transform Your Life with Yoga for Beginners

And the Winner is…

Dashamayoga — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:46:03 +0000

First of all, I just want to Thank you So much from the depth of my heart. It was really perfect to get such thorough and descriptive feedback. It helped a lot. The Selection for the cover was tough, but you will see it below.

Now, for the fun part:)
Let me know which Cover Layout/Design you like best…
I just have 2 to select from really. It’s sort of like the game ‘find 5 differences between these 2 photos’! They are similar in most regards, but you will see the subtle differences.

Please, just choose what you like best and leave it as a comment. If you like some aspects of one design better, I can incorporate it into the final. So, please be specific about what you like, don’t like, etc.

Thank you in advance! Namaste Blessings and Love~ Dashama

Option 1

Option 2

2nd Round for Photo Contest…

Dashamayoga — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:16:06 +0000

Ok, I’ve eliminated 5, added in a few new ones and now need some more feedback:) Please leave a comment with your favorites. In order, or just your favorite ONE, and if possibly the reason why. That was helpful last time. Keep in mind, it is for beginner level, and there will be more advanced DVDs in the future, so some of these poses could be used for those covers.

Thank you again. Namaste.

Love, Dashama

Cover Photo Contest for My Yoga DVD

Dashamayoga — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:51:34 +0000

Aloha,
I am redesigning the covers for my DVD “Balance Your Life with Yoga for Beginners”, which will be released for national distribution in the next few months… and I would love your input!

Please select which image you like best. Send in a comment with the order in which you like these images. Please just post your selections as a comment, as it will help me to organize your input and give me a good idea of the most popular photos…Keep in mind, this is a beginners DVD, so we want it to be attractive and inviting and not intimidating, and express the essence of me as a teacher…

The winner will receive a FREE copy of this DVD when it is available, which will be by the holidays with any luck! Namaste and thank you in advance!
Love,
Dashama

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