"Dashama is an exquisite example of beauty, love, integrity, professionalism, health, inquisitiveness and yearning for learning that all of the future yoginis can strive for."

Mark Becker, CEO New York Magazine & New Life Expos

Dashama Konah Gordon, is an internationally known Teacher, Author and Lifestyle Coach. Founder of the Global 30 Day Yoga Challenge, Perfect 10 Lifestyle online community, Yoga for Foster Children and Pranashama Yoga School.

Education:

BA from FAU in Intercultural Communications and International Business Certificate obtained while studying abroad in Madrid, Spain at ESIC.

ERYT 200 Certification from Yoga and Inner Peace and Yoga Alliance, Dashama has studied with almost every advanced yoga master in America including Shiva Rea (100 hours of her advanced training), Gurmukh (Kundalini), John Friend (Anusara), Bryan Kest (Power Yoga), Duncan Wong (Yogic Arts), Sean Corne (Power Vinyasa), Leslie Glickman (Power Vinyasa), Ana Forrest (Forrest Yoga), Asthanga Yoga, Kirya Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, etc.

CPT with AFAA (certified as a personal fitness trainer),

CTYT (certified thai yoga therapist) with Vedic Conservatory,

CPR/AED with Red Cross.

Work History:

Consultant- for large corporations such as the Coral Springs Medical Center in FL, creating health and fitness programs for their 256 employees, as well as authoring several books, being a regular contributor to many magazines as a health expert, and speaking to large audiences of over 200+ people. Om Shanti Clothing is another example of Dashama's consulting client list, a yoga and casual wear clothing company based in Miami, FL.

Creator the Global 30 Day Yoga Challenge and personal produced over 150 yoga video tutorials, 3 websites, thousands of participants and millions of viewers. Perfect 10 Lifestyle LLC was established in 2005, as a health and wellness consulting and coaching company servicing the local south Florida region and has grown to an international enterprise reaching people on every continent and hundreds of countries world wide. She has organized, produced, taught and created numerous workshops, local events and retreats world wide in countries including Mexico, Costa Rica, USA and Spain.

Speaker/Presenter - Leaders Causings Leaders speaking along side Mark Victor Hanson and Byron Katie amongst others; MBA students at Universities (FAU).

Producer and Author- 5 full length instructional DVDs at the age of 26, as well as 2 Ebooks, 2 self published books and 150 short tutorial and inspirational videos. Dashama's book Journey to Joyful will be published and distributed through Random House and available in all major retailers such as Barnes and Noble and Borders Books, winter 2010.

Performer- Yoga Fire Dancing in front of audiences over 5,000 at Raw Spirit Festival, Bhakti Festival, Cirque Love and other large events.

Press:

Featured with world renowned Dr. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay and Jack Canfield in "Pillars of Success" Campaign 2009.

Interviewed by Subvert Magazine based out of London, England; NY Yoga Magazine, Visionary Culture Radio, Raw Spirit Radio, Alive and Direct Radio, Women's Radio, Raw Sangha, Healthy Diet Pedia online health portal; Cosmed Wellness, Aquacabana, Boca Magazine, etc.

Endorsed Eco-friendly and Sustainable brands such as Def Con 3- Russel Simmons Energy Beverages; World Class Exotics- Electric Luxury Motor Vehicles; Junior Drake- Women's Luxury Purses; Bashful Bump- Maternity Yoga Bodysuits; Omgym- yoga swings; and Om Shanti Clothing- Dashama's co-designing their new fashion lines.

Awarded "Student of the Year" at FAU 2002; Suma Cum Laud FAU 2004.

Nominated "Sexiest Raw Vegan Woman 2009" and "America's Sexiest Yoga Master" Dashama is also a spokesmodel and environmental activist.

Auditioned- Oprah Winfrey Network (Your OWN Show) 2010 (made it to top 1%); America's Got Tallent 2010; Lonely Planet- My Journey Contest 2009; Battle of the Trainers Reality TV (Selected/ discontinued to due to funding); Fresh Peek Reality TV; (Selected/ discontinued to due to funding)

Donated/Supported: Dashama is a regular philanthropist and has donated to the following organizations: Yoga for Foster Children (dashama.org), Clinton Global Initiative, Rainforest Alliance, Chinese Hospital Foundation, Green Peace, Yoga Health Foundation, Trees for the Future and Deliver the Dream.

Download Dashama's Press Kit: here

Her recent video audition for her "Transform Your Life with Dashama" Reality TV Show on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) rose to #18 out of 1787 videos submitted for the Health and Wellbeing category and #87 out of 9974, making her a top 1% candidate to have her own show. The search continues as Dashama intends to take her message to the masses through network or cable TV. **Please contact info@perfect10lifestyle if you are interested in hosting Dashama's show on your network.**

She began practicing yoga and holistic health as a child, with her mother and sisters. Throughout her life, she has participated in many sports and activities, from rock climbing, hiking, softball, cheerleading, dancing, snowboarding, kiteboarding, diving, swimming, volleyball and cross country long distance running, in addition to many forms of martial arts and YOGA.

Dashama Konah, was given this name by her mother, who was divinely inspired. It is Hebrew, Hawaiian and Lakota Indian meaning "The Sacred Friend" It is also the name of a Goddess in India, the one who dispels adversity. In India they have a 10 Day Festival for Goddess Dashama in times of great adversity, such as a tsunami or the economic crisis we are experiencing right now. It is also numerically referent to the number 10 in Sanskrit which is the language through which the entire universe communicates via sound vibration and continuously flowing molecules of Light and Love. It means to tithe 10% and is also the name of the 10th Chakra.

No stranger to adversity, Dashama has risen from childhood poverty to become a leader in her industry and an inspiration for thousands of people around the world. Overcoming her own challenges of eating disorders, co-dependency issues, thyroid disease, spinal injury from several car accidents and alcohol abuse- Dashama is grateful for the opportunity to be alive each day and to share her messages of hope with her clients, students, fans and friends.

"Although I have been practicing Yoga from the earliest years of my life, it was during my college years that I truly began to know Yoga intimately. To open my heart, release my attac hment to the ego and allow God to work t hrough me and with me both on and off the mat. When I let go of my need to be constantly on the go, "in control", doors started to open for me that I never even knew were closed... Through the practice of yoga and meditation, I am able to experience deeply the love and light within myself and to feel more connected to others. As I explore the vast possibilities that exist in the mental, physical and spiritual planes, I see that there is boundless potentiality for each human's evolution during this lifetime. The journey truly is the destination, as we all pave our way through this world, remembering that our true nature is only love and that at the essence of life, we are all one with God. It is only when you can look into your enemy's eyes and see God before you that you have realized the divinely intricate and magical fabric of life that we have the blessed privilege to be a part of."

Studying with many masters for over a decade, such as Anthony Robbins (Advanced Human potential training), Shiva Rea (Vinyasa Yoga) and Pema Chodron (Buddhist meditation), I have learned the most effective strategies for conscious co-creation and the realization of my dreams. Just like everyone, for years I questioned "what is my life purpose". In 2003 I awakened to my life's purpose to serve humanity through the teachings of yoga. I decided to become the creator of my own destiny- the master of my own life."

As a testament to her knowledge, passion and expertise, Dashama began to attract some of the most highly acclaimed professionals in Florida and across the country. She has worked with incredible clients from all walks of life including Medical Doctors and Specialists, Celebrities including Russell Simmons (Def Jams Records, Rush Communications), Killa Priest (WuTang Clan), and Gino Cabbannas (Miami Vice), CEOs of large companies and law firms, children, elderly, a Rabi, an entire Hospital staff (Coral Springs Medical Center) and house wives alike. She truly sees ALL as ONE

In addition to her full time teaching and traveling schedule, she dedicates her time to the creation of a conscious community of like minded people, organizations and families who are working toward the progressive realization of their conscious evolution and the healing of humanity and Mother Earth.

Her first DVD series, was inspired by the families she has worked with in private sessions, and the evolution, bonding and love that is created when loved ones come together to interact in this way. Whether you are a single person, grandparent, or a full time parent- you will benefit from this family yoga program. Printed on eco-friendly recycled DVD cases, she hopes to inspire other production companies to "Go Green" in an effort to help our planet survive through this global environmental crisis. 10% of profits go to outreach organizations that she supports.

Dashama says, "I love everyone equally. I know we are all simply divine light embodied within the physical form. Many people go around feeling incomplete, longing to be re-united with the Source. I want you all to know there is NO SEPARATION. No need to re-unite with that which is already yours in totality. The Yoga practice is simply a process of waking up to your TRUTH. The realization that we are all ONE.

Releasing and letting go of blockages, expanding your ability to love and be loved, sharing your light to inspire and heal the world around you. You already have everything you need within you, and your unlimited potential to manifest your dreams in this life is waiting for you to remember this TRUTH.

I love to work with positive, motivated people who are interested in improving their lives, using preventative measures and implementing positive lifestyle changes to ensure a healthy future, and who desire to reach the next level in all areas of their lives. If you have a desire to be in better physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual condition than you are at this moment, let's begin your journey today!"

Dashama travels throughout the USA and internationally teaching workshops, retreats, events and trainings. She is stationed in Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY and Miami, FL USA. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to inquire about bringing Dashama to your home town or a studio near you!