Pro Yogi by Compassioate Renegade

"for true happiness, honesty is required."

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:28:39 -0700

“for true happiness, honesty is required.”

- Tazima Davis

building your home practice - on my radio show!

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:18:04 -0700

i am super pumped about my new internet radio show!

it’s called the Vibrant Health Revolution show and i’m doing a show every weekday 8:30-9:30 am PDT

tomorrow’s show will focus on Building Your Home Yoga Practice

This show is especially for those interested in cultivating a more consistent mindfulness practice. Although I’ll be focusing on yoga, the content and principles can be applied to other fitness or meditation activities. I’ll discuss:

the benefits of a consistent yoga practice (deepen your practice while saving money!)
simple strategies for making it doable and FUN!
basic yoga practice sequencing and safety
and my favorite yoga posture resources

see you on air! ;)

Compassionate Cause - April

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:48:00 -0700

American Red Cross

Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami

This month’s gift to the American Red Cross will support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. On those rare occasions when donations exceed American Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters.

For more information:

Donate to support:

…i donate 5% of my revenue to my compassionate cause of the month…

chaturanga dandasana - four-limbed staff pose lincoln park,...

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:26:00 -0700

chaturanga dandasana - four-limbed staff pose

lincoln park, capital hill, washington, dc

things to remember:

fire up the core (pull the bellybutton up and in toward the spine) to keep the center of the body lifted, even if the knees are down in the modified version
activate the legs (engage the quads, lifting the knee caps) to keep the lower body lifted
activating the the core and legs is especially important for the ladies with our lower center of gravity
send the gaze and heart forward- this will prevent the head from dipping down and weakening the posture
squeeze the elbows into the body as you exhale the body down from plank position (top of a push-up) into chaturanga
keep the shoulders back and no lower than the elbows (dipping the shoulders forward can cause injury, especially with multiple chaturangas throughout practice)

the MOST important things to remember:

do NOT do chaturanga dandasana if you have shoulder injuries. instead, modify or completely abstain from chaturanga so you can take care of your self and heal up.
cultivating the best form possible for your body is essential in keeping your shoulders safe.

more about chaturanga dandasana

"persistence happens when i decide that a challenge is no larger than my capacity to innovate"

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:33:45 -0800

“persistence happens when i decide that a challenge is no larger than my capacity to innovate”

- Tazima Davis

"Consider it: every person you have ever met, every person will suffer the loss of his friends and..."

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:42:44 -0800

“Consider it: every person you have ever met, every person will suffer the loss of his friends and family. All are going to lose everything they love in this world. Why would one want to be anything but kind to them in the meantime?”

- Sam Harris, The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason (via fuckyeahyoga)

natarajasana - lord of the dance pose taken in New Mexico during...

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:58:00 -0800

natarajasana - lord of the dance pose

taken in New Mexico during my cross country drive.

plank pose pause taking a moment to explain the correct...

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:00:07 -0800

plank pose pause

taking a moment to explain the correct mechanics of chaturanga during a special session about yoga, wellness, and food workshop for a group of 6th grade girls.

had so much fun that day!

@ flow yoga center, washington, dc

"The problem is that perpetually doing, without ever tuning in to the center of our being, is the..."

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:00:06 -0800

“The problem is that perpetually doing, without ever tuning in to the center of our being, is the equivalent of fueling a mighty ship by tossing all its navigational equipment into the furnace.”

- Martha Beck

littlemanmcleod: Sea Otters hold hands whilst sleeping so they...

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:11:00 -0800

littlemanmcleod:

Sea Otters hold hands whilst sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.

possibly the sweetest thing i’ve EVER seen. heart warming!

reminds me some of the couples i’ve had in my yoga classes who hold hands during savasana. CUTE!

tittibhasana (firefly pose) + laughter photo shoot @ Flow Yoga...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:41:08 -0800

tittibhasana (firefly pose) + laughter

photo shoot @ Flow Yoga Center, Washington, DC
photo credit: Chris Anderson

I am SO excited to announce that I’ll be hosting another...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:02:00 -0800

I am SO excited to announce that I’ll be hosting another installment of Affairs of the Heart Chakra. This is a single-friendly, couple supportive workshop for everyone with a heart.

Join me to learn how you can:

more easily understand your own feelings
(and other people’s, too)
feel empowered to make more resonant,
confident choices
*bonus* cultivate more intimacy in
ALL your relationships

Date: Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Location: GODA Yoga
9711 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Investment: $25 per person

yogadudes: Submitted by Kylo Anderson yay!

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:00:06 -0800

yogadudes:

Submitted by Kylo Anderson

yay!

missjonesmedia: Over the Summer, Trevor and I traded...

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0800

missjonesmedia:

Over the Summer, Trevor and I traded photography for private yoga lessons. He believes that yoga should be practiced anywhere and everywhere, so I began to photograph him posing in random locations. The series of photos, which I’ll be posting over the next few days, was shot entirely on my 35mm camera. SF locals should check out his website, trevordye.com, because he’ll be hosting donation based pop-up yoga classes around the city. Also, record enthusiasts should attend his “Yoga to Vinyl” classes!

On that note, I’m off to do yoga with T-dawg right now.

love a public display of yoga! awesome

joyous moment teaching some 6th grade girls about yoga,...

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:09:00 -0800

joyous moment teaching some 6th grade girls about yoga, wellness, and food. YAY!

@flow yoga center, washington, dc

"On the level of final reality, the Unity of life undoes all the differences."

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:45:58 -0800

“On the level of final reality, the Unity of life undoes all the differences.”

- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

"If there is anything I have learned about men & women, it is that there is a deeper spirit of..."

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:35:38 -0800

“

If there is anything I have learned about men & women, it is that there is a deeper spirit of altruism than is ever evident.

Just as the rivers we see are minor compared to the underground streams, so, too, the idealism that is visible is minor compared to what people carry in their hearts unreleased or scarcely released.

[Hu]mankind is waiting and longing for those who can accomplish the task of untying what is knotted, and bringing these underground waters to the surface.

”

- Albert Schweitzer

it starts tomorrow 1/11/11...

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:52:54 -0800

108 Days of Compassionate Commitment

…is a program designed especially for yogis
who want to get 2011 off to a fantastic start.

it starts tomorrow and even though it’s a lot
of work for me and super scary i’ve gotta do it

…because i want you to have an extraordinary
2011 that includes the lifestyle YOU want

…because i know how hard it is to be a yogi
while having modern urban lifestyle

…because i know how hypocritical it feels to
be a yoga teacher with a wack personal practice

…because i know how great it feels to live
with full self-expression

…because i know how much yoga has helped me
to shift my reality from “yuck!” to “YAY!”

…and because of how much i want for you to
join me in the “YAY!” everyday place.

Here’s what’s up with the Program:

Interactive Features:
1 Orientation Call (open to all 108 Day participants)
3 Monthly Support Calls (Deluxe, Gold, & Platinum participants)
Platinum Mastermind Webinar Series begins (Platinum or Gold Participants with Upgrade)
Access to Private 108 Day Community (Password Protected, open to all 108 Day Participants)

Email Support:
108 Daily Inspiration Emails (Deluxe, Gold, & Platinum participants)
16 Weekly Support Emails (All 108 Day participants)

One-on-One Support:
1 60-min goals assessment call (Platinum & Gold participants)
9 60-min coaching calls (Platinum participants)
6 20-min check-in calls (Gold Participants)
1 20-min goals assessment call (Deluxe Participants)

Program Schedule:

Tuesday 1/11/11:
Orientation Call - @ 8:30 pm EST, 5:30 pm PST (open to all 108 day participants)
Begin Daily Email Support (Deluxe, Gold, & Platinum participants)

Wednesdays beginning 1/12/11:
Weekly Email Support begins (Basic, Deluxe, Gold, & Platinum participants)

Thursday 1/13/11:
Platinum Mastermind Webinar Series begins (Platinum & Gold Upgrade participants)

Tuesday 1/25/11:
Monthly Support Calls begin (Platinum, Gold, & Deluxe Upgrade participants)
Bi-Weekly 60-min coaching calls begin (Platinum participants)
Bi-Weekly 20-min check-in calls begin (Gold participants)

Are you ready to make 2011 amazing?
Then it’s time to choose your own adventure. Here are the program offerings (click any of the links below to register):

108 Days Platinum Support Option - Consultation Required
please email me tazima@CompassionateRenegade.com to set up your complimentary consultation to apply and to see if this full coaching support program is right for you.

108 Days Gold Support Option – $497
1 60-Min Intake Phone Session (with Focus on Goal-Setting)
6 20-Min Check-In Phone Sessions (Support in Making it Happen!)
Emergency Email Support between Sessions
108 Daily Affirmations and tips to stay on track via email
Access to Compassionate Renegade’s 108 Days Community
Weekly Email Support with Yoga & Mindfulness Inspiration
Super Extra Bonus: Recorded 20-Min Custom Yoga Sequence

108 Days Deluxe Support Option – $47
108 Daily Affirmations and tips to stay on track via email
a 20-Minute Private Goals Assessment Consult via phone to help you set, optimize, and achieve your goals
Access to Compassionate Renegade’s 108 Days Community
Weekly Email Support with Yoga & Mindfulness Inspiration

108 Days Basic Support Option – $10.80
Access to Compassionate Renegade’s 108 Days Community
Weekly Email Support with Yoga & Mindfulness Inspiration

Please Note:
Dates for recurring events will be provided when program begins.
Dates & Times for coaching or check-in calls will be scheduled individually according to client schedule.

this year, make more time to celebrate! - my friend Toddre at...

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:35:00 -0800

this year, make more time to celebrate!

- my friend Toddre at her birthday beach party in santa monica, ca -

Compassionate Cause - January

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:18:00 -0800

Indego Africa
Emphasizing entrepreneurship and independence, Indego Africa empowers African women to lift their families out of poverty through fair trade partnerships, international export market access, and long-term skills.

For more information:

Shop To Support (a Yoga Mat Bag with a purpose):

Donate To Support:

…i donate 5% of my revenue to my compassionate cause of the month…