Choose from Four Options

• $35 for one private one-hour beach yoga lesson ($75 value)
• $99 for three private one-hour beach yoga lessons ($225 value)
• $179 for five private one-hour beach yoga lessons ($375 value)
• $49 for one private one-hour couples beach yoga lesson ($125 value)

 If this sounds overwhelming to you, no worries! Even if you are not able to execute every pose you will still advance as a yogi from trying. That’s the point of going to a yoga class anyways, it’s to push yourself to grow with yoga. And with the 2014 Mayor’s Health and Fitness Challenge that runs from January 4, 2014 to March 27, 2014 there is no better time then now to take that advancement on the yoga track of your wellness journey. When you sign up for the Mayor’s Challenge you receive 3 months access to YMCA and my 4pm Thursday “Intermediate Yoga” class.

The next question that came up for teaching Yoga at the YMCA was about style. Hatha yoga describes any of the physical practices of yoga. (Remember that yoga has eight limbs, only one of which, asana, involves doing yoga poses.) I will also incorporate Vinyasa Yoga which means creating flow with the breath and stretching together in sequences of movements to help get your heart pumping. Then we’ll wrap up with a few Yin Yoga asanas where we focus on deep stretching and holding postures for a longer period of time to stretch connective tissue. Finally ending with a relaxing shavasana that will assist in relaxing your mind and body to aid in leaving with that feeling of peace.

So, if we were to categorize this class (as much as labeling and putting concepts in a box makes me uneasy) we’d describe it as an Intermediate VinYin Yoga Class.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Hope to see you on your mat!

 Namaste,

TaraFit™

Bring your own yoga mat, beach towel and or straw mat and water. Wear comfortable yoga attire and dress in layers incase it gets chilly. This is December in Florida so we might as well make the best of it by starting your humpday with a yoga practice on the beach!!!

The class will continue into 2014 and I will consider extending it to a Monday, Wednesday and Friday Beach Yoga class depending on number of participants.Cost is $15 drop-in and $100 for 10 classes. A 10 class card to beach yoga is always a great gift and what better way to get your friend to come do yoga with you then treating them to such a great gift!!

Sunsplash Park is located at 611 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, Florida. If you have questions about the class, my style of yoga teaching or anything else feel welcome to contact me directly or leave a comment below.

Namaste,
TaraFit™

Do you ever feel :

• Stressed out over money?
• Insecure about your body image?
• Worried about things that haven’t happened?

With yoga you can learn ways to train our thoughts to tap into abundance. Yoga skills also strengthen the body’s development so you can live a more meaningful life. With yoga you can overcome your troubles and appreciate the joy that life has to offer.

Contact  TaraFit™ immediately and learn how you can live your life with more peace!

The summer is wrapping up and I’m excited to have launched a TaraFit™ mobile app! You can now check out my yoga and belly dance schedule from your smartphone.  Reserve your spot in my classes by sending your payment via PayPal. It’s more convenient than carrying cash. Best of all the accountability will keep you motivated to not want to get lazy and miss out.

Group yoga classes are available almost every day. The newest class added is a 7:15 pm Monday night power yoga class at the YMCA Ormond Beach. This class gets full and is not recommended for someone new to yoga. Of course, I’m accommodating, love to give modifications, and won’t turn beginners away. It will be challenging though. If you’re new to yoga private lessons are the best way to stay safe and as long as you’re serious about putting in the effort I will work with your budget.

Gentle yoga classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:15 am at the YMCA in Ormond Beach. This class is more of a gentle stretch where we focus releasing tension in the body by stilling the mind and focusing on breath. The asanas are held longer and the style is more Yin. Gold’s Gym in Ormond as has me teach a gentle yoga class on Sundays at 10:30 am. This is a slow flow yoga class where seniors and beginners are welcome.

There are currently 2 belly dance classes that I’m teaching. The weekly class is 7:00 pm every Tuesday night at Yoga Circle and Dance in Ormond Beach. Every other week at 7:00 pm on Friday there is also a class at IHH Yoga Loft in Daytona Beach. These classes are perfect for beginners to the world of belly dance. You will learn basic belly dance fundamentals focusing on classic cabaret technique. Classes are affordable with a $10 drop-in charge and multiple class packages are available at a discounted rate.

Check out some of my belly dance videos from YouTube on the app as well! These vids were just me playing around and put on the spot to show my moves. The filming is totally iPhone amateur style but it gives you an idea of how I look belly dancing. If you are an experienced videographer I’d be interested in having you film me in full belly dance costume to get some better footage of me belly dancing. You have gotta start somewhere.. My TaraFit™ belly dance career is only going to get better from here.

To download the TaraFit™ app go to the website on your smartphone and follow the prompts to bookmark me on your homepage. This way you can watch my videos, read my blogs and stay updated on my schedule. I’ll work harder to keep them updated for you! Now show me some LOVE and comment below.

Namaste,

TaraFit™

FloridaModelingNetwork.com is the social networking site you want to join to increase the visibility of your belly dance costumes and yoga skills. This site is not limited to belly dancers and yogis though, anyone can join! Photographers, artists, dancers, hula hoopers, hair stylists, makeup artists, prop designers, body painters, etc are all welcome to join this site for FREE. This means you Daytona State Photography Students!!!

FloridaModelingNetwork.com is an online community of artists that come together for the purpose of increasing awareness and creativity. The site is open to anyone over the age of 16 and we do not discriminate against any particular body type, ethnicity, race, gender, or any other demographic or cultural classification. Get discovered by sharing on this portfolio website for professional models and photographers in Florida and beyond.

I am so excited to have joined FloridaModelingNetwork.com and am looking forward to working with various photographers for new pics on The TaraFit™ site DaytonaYogaBellydance.com!!! FMN founder Xzanthia will be bringing fabulous themed events to Daytona Beach this fall!!! What are you waiting for?!?! Join now to get in the loop of this fun, fresh, fierce, portfolio building network!!!

Namaste,

TaraFit™

I went to Tampa to take part in this event and pitched an idea for a way to technologize what I believe to be the core of my business, TaraFit™ - Fitness through yoga and the art of belly dance. What I primarily do with my classes is teach people how to trust in themselves. Engaging people with exercises and breath work,  bringing the attention to intuition and showing them a belief that it is possible to live their own lives in an enlightened state of peace. It is not easy to live optimally but it is a time proven process. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an app for that? Here is the idea I pitched for Nspire. Me!

Imagine having a coaching companion that is with you every step of the way on your intimate journey to discovering true empowerment. Nspire.Me is where you go to get “one on one” guidance via the latest technology. It’s a FUN and holistic approach to helping you heal, boost personal confidence, ambition, self- acceptance, focus, energy, and general belief in yourself! Overcome your fears and become the ideal you with Nspire.Me! It’s FREE, EASY, and on hand when you need it! Choose the categories you prefer to help you succeed in today’s changing world. This application connects you to your inner nature for you to feel a deep core of peace. Light up with Nspire.Me!

Though I did an excellent job with the delivery and several people were interested in my idea, I was unable to inspire people enough to join my team. No worries though because there ware other Startup Weekend attendees on a mission to heal people and we quickly joined forces. Team BioScan.Me adopted to launch a startup business that would revolutionize BioMedical/ BioFeedback technology with a real life Tricorder.

It took me a minute to realize how my background would play a part in this group but I soon realized I was a perfect “fit” for the team. What I believe a Tricorder will do is run more “holistic” tests and suggests a natural remedy before pushing a pricey pharmaceutical on it’s patients. It will create an awareness to mainstream industry that natural medicine really does work. Part of the challenge we found is to awaken people to this reality. Check out this video of our final presentation.

It was so much fun to work along side of such bright minds. I like to think I was an essential part in keeping our team unified and at peace. The best compliment I heard was from a developer on the 1st placed team who shined when he told me that I inspired him all weekend. I knew TaraFit™  did a job well done! We enjoyed each other’s presence over the Startup Weekend and that is what make the experience such an incredible success. Team BioScan.Me has decided to stay connected and continue to work together to H.E.A.L. (Help Earth Awaken Love).

Namaste,

TaraFit™

 Bellyfit® uses  movements inspired by “American” Tribal belly dance as well as Middle Eastern, Indian, African and Asian cultures for the cardio-dance portion of the workout. Bellyfit® is the world’s leading holistic fitness system for women. I am a member of the Bellyfit® CREW “tribe” and  offer this fabulous Bellyfit® system to my neck of the woods (Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach).

 Once the questions were seeded, my consciousness grew! I started to realize how deep it truly is. I started to research about “tribe”  to figure out what does it mean. I found the answer listed smack in the middle of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It’s that sense of belonging or love that we a that we give to our family, friends, partner, and spouse that we  need. Yes, I belong! We ALL matter and belong to something bigger than ourselves, the “tribe”.

 The way I see it is that people generally strive to find a balance of social justice within their community in order to prosper. Some people are more successful at building their tribe, finding their people and creating that niche for themselves to flourish. Others due to several factors might become social outcasts and may find their own type to run with as well. The success of the individual may have to do with the peacefulness and integrity of the group. Knowing the tribe is only as strong as it’s weakest link.

 I like the Pink Floyd song “Us and Them”. It is the “us” versus “them” mentality that tends to separate people and create conflict. “We” tend to think of ourselves as better than “them”. When “they” are better than “us” are “we” might get insecure and jealous. Instead of resorting to a lower defective character trait or vibration frequency, why not redirect the mind to be at peace with “them”?

 This gets tricky because of personal factors. Primitive survival strategy says that “If I’m more powerful, then I will live forever (or pass on my genes). Ensuring the survival of “our” species we panic with Fear Of Missing Out. FOMO is a defense mechanism based on the scarcity principle, which in my opinion is a lie because, I believe there is enough peacefulness to go around.

 Instead of comparing and creating competition with others, why not direct the thought to “Who have “I” become in the process of striving for what “I” want?” This isn’t selfishness this is being self aware. Sharing the peace of “their” achievement may even be contagious and more spiritually empowering. Healthy people will want to be at peace. I take time to notice what judgement come my way. I think my perception might reflect how I see myself. What are your judgments of others? Do you believe it might be a reflection of your own self perception?

 On the the flip side is the belief that “we” are better than “them.” Another lie!!! This is separation of intimacy at the root. This is a situation that I must remind myself because I tend to isolate and pride myself as being an elitist. It’s totally self-defeating insanity that has to do with inflation of the Ego. I like thinking of Ego as Easing God Out. It’s sad how many times my Ego has created this separation story,  distancing me from the very belonging I crave. Optimally I want to create a field of harmony in knowing that “they” have as much to teach & offer  “me” as “I” do “them”. In order to do that I must put down my pride and pick up some humility. Like JFK said in his inaugural address “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country”. In other words “We” want to ask how may “I” serve “you” before wondering what’s in it for “me”.

 Spreading a sincere message of peace, grace, love, connectedness, kindness, and joy is more beneficial than one of winning, being right, forceful, strong, on top of the heap, successful and so on. Remember the race is only within ourselves. Success is just as much about the value of our internal qualities than any form of material reward. Teaching meditation rather than medication makes us holistically “fit” people. Would you like to be holistically “fit” ? Remember it is a process.

 Justine Musk shares the message in an article called 18 principles for highly creative living:

“Creativity happens in the edges and intersections (where different ideas can meet up and have sex with each other): between disciplines, and also between people. You need your tribe. Your mind craves the stimulation of other minds. We shape ourselves according to the people we hang with (we can’t help it) so if you don’t like the person you’re becoming, slowly change out your tribe.”

Here are some a couple more interesting articles if you want/need more tips for finding your tribe.

Finding Your Tribe May Be the Hardest Thing You Ever Do
How To Build Your Tribe – Finding ‘Your People’

Thank you, Alice Bracegirdle, for asking me about my tribe! Perhaps TaraFit™ and/ or Bellyfit® are the tribes you are looking for! Bellyfit® creates a sense of community for women to come together, move their bodies, and become empowered in a feminine way. It isn’t just about flat abs, it’s so much more! When we feel depressed, stressed out, and exhausted, we are powerless. Exercising only to look good is not empowering. Exercise should always include the physical results you want but it should also leave you feeling happy, relaxed, energized, and empowered. Bellyfit® acknowledges that women deserve to look great and feel great too. When this happens it will change everything!

 A standard BellyFit® class format is just for women and offers a fresh and fabulous combination of cardio moves inspired by Belly dance, African dance and Bollywood plus an intelligent infusion of yoga, pilates and meditation. You get the exercise you need the community you crave and a whole lot more than you ever thought possible from a “workout”.

 I belong to the Bellyfit® crew and instruct Bellyfit® classes at IHH Yoga Loft in Daytona Beach, Heavenly Fitness in Daytona Beach Shores, and Yoga Circle & Dance in Ormond Beach. If you are interested in having me bring a Bellyfit® class to your studio or gym, please feel welcome to contact me. I am happy to answer any questions or comments about Bellyfit®. The best way to learn what Bellyfit® is is to come to a Bellyfit® class. Join me!

 Is it apparent how uniquely diverse of a tribe I have as Tarafit™? It is in an inspiring way to me! Since “you” are reading this article chances are “you” are already part of “my” tribe. In this sense, together “we” are one!!  I am so grateful to have generously supportive, spiritually fit, healthy minded, bodacious bodied individuals in my life. I realize how truly blessed I am. I appreciate you!

Namaste,

Tarafit™

Do you think I’m WRONG? I want your criticism! Will you please share your comments with me?!! Finally some Nirvana!!!

Finally yoga is reaching the mainstream! With about 5K years of existence, good ol’ boy City of Daytona Beach, prestigious Ormond and rapidly developing Port Orange are actually catching on. Though any business industry can seem cut throat, yoga is not a competitive market. No two yoga instructors are going to teach the exact same way. Unless a yoga instructor is trained in a very precise format (like Bikram- hence it’s familiarized popularity) yoga instructors have wiggle room for their own flair. It’s not like going to a store where you can buy the same product with the same packaging for a comparable price. Just how no two story tellers will narrate a fairy tail precisely the same. Each yoga teacher is going to teach their own interpretation of how they know the art of yoga.

Individual people are want mixed outcomes from a yoga class. Not everyone wants to bend like a pretzel and convert to vegetarianism. Some people want to be able to eventually touch their toes or relax the incessant mind chatter that dominates their consciousness.

The best way to find out if a yoga class works for you is to GO TAKE A YOGA CLASS. I cannot stress this enough! Preconceived opinions about yoga from people have never stepped into a yoga class are endless. Some excuses people have for yoga are downright hilarious. Most of my first time students come to me after their doctors tell them, “You need to be doing Yoga”.

Surely the excuses bin is getting full and people will populate these yoga studios that are everywhere. The yoga studio I am teaching at, Yoga Loft in Daytona Beach, FL gives participants a different approach by creating an everyone is welcome yoga mentality. Willingness is the key to being served yoga. There is a donation for the classes, for example my minimum charge is $8. If by chance funds are low, you are welcome to participate and may opt to contribute to “The Sacred Exchange Box” next time.

At Yoga Loft, TaraFit (I am TaraFit!!!) leads an All-Levels yoga class Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10am and Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Again, the minimum donation for my class at Yoga Loft is $8. Of course, if you’d like to contribute more, please be my guest! $;D All-Levels means that people with all levels of yoga experience are welcome to participate, including beginners!

I also offer private lessons where I bring to you a yoga practice. We can practice yoga in the comfort of your own home. Feel free to contact me directly (or send me me clairvoyant frequencies if you are sure I’ll receive them) to set up a private lesson.

Besides teaching yoga, I often make it to some yoga classes to receive rejuvenating light yogic energy from other yoga instructors. At Yoga Circle and Dance, (where I teach Belly Dance Tuesdays at 7:15pm and BellyFit Fridays at 3:30pm) I often make Slow Flow and Yin Yoga classes. I treat myself to an occasional Vinyasa Flow at Heavenly Fitness’s Yoga Lounge (where I teach BellyFit Saturdays at 12:30pm). Then when I’m a really good girl, I will go to Blue Moon for their Hot Yoga Free Flow class Sunday mornings before church.

Lots of options for yoga!!! If you’ve never taken a yoga class before, I highly recommend taking one.. or ten! If you’ve had a bad yoga experience, I challenge you to find a different approach. It’s always a good idea to try various studios and experiment with numerous instructors. Find someone that you can relate to and feel comfortable with. The environment in which you practice is important for giving you room to flourish naturally. Once you find your right “fit”, it will open your perspective on how you see your mind, body and spirit. Happy practicing!!! <3

Namaste,

TaraFit

Transformational Breathing® is not the average “Yogic Breath”, it is an optimal form of oxygenating the body. Transformational Breathing® was developed after extensive training and experiences of teaching yoga, Rebirthing and many other modalities. Yogic Breathers are trained to control the exhale which produces tension and blocks the energy in the solar plexus if the breather carries it over to everyday breathing. It is essential that those muscles be able to relax fully for free energy flow, as well as have control for yoga. Transformational Breathing® is “The Yogic Breath of Integration”.

Yoga uses the deep belly breathing to support physical stretching postures. Transformational Breathing® is not a replacement for the important physical exercise and body toning provided by yoga.  However, Transformational Breathing® achieves different results than yoga and makes the practice of yoga more enjoyable and more effective.

Transformational Breathing® is a self-empowering and deeply healing process that creates great transformation in one’s life. This dynamic powerful technique uses a high vibration energy force created by a specific breathing pattern. Transformational Breathing® allows us to breathe better, to have more energy, to feel more peaceful and loving, and ultimately to attain higher levels of consciousness.

This was my second event facilitated by Amara Gray at IHH Yoga Loft that I have participated in. The first, a couple weeks before was about Unleashing the Power of the Subconscious Mind. Both workshops create natural expansion of awareness in the human energy field. Truly mind blowing experiences that after one session i’m not sure I understand it enough to explain but I will go ahead and give it a try.

Unleashing of the Subconscious was a group hypnotherapy session in which we were guided into a trance like state. Then we were taken on a journey to find our higher sense of self. Amara Gray took us deep into the mind and encouraged us to release limiting beliefs and free the I am.

The Transformational Breathing® session was a half day retreat where where we learned a 3 part breathing technique to efficiently oxygenate our body. It was almost like our bodies became pumps where we inhaled life force and exhaled dis-ease. The breath was the medicine to detoxify our bodies and minds. After 10 Connected breaths of Joy I felt light headed and a little dry mouthed and light  headed. After 100 Connected breaths of Joy I felt empowered with the feeling of pure ecstasy throughout my existence.

Let me be clear that there were no “drugs” taken, the blissful high was self induced by my own breath with the guidance of Amara Gray. After one session, I will tell you that I’m completely hooked! I am looking forward to many more sessions and learning how to facilitate more Joy into each breath of my life.

Transformational Breathing®, Beginners’s Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Gentle Hatha Yoga, Kundalinin Yoga, Guided Meditations, Reiki and BellyFit® are just a beginning to what is offered at International Health and Healing Yoga Loft. The next Power of the Subconscious to Change Your Life workshop will be on April 13th. I am at IHH Yoga Loft Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 am offering All-Levels Yoga and Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays I am at IHH Yoga Loft for 10am for BellyFit®.

Namaste,

TaraFit