The Dojo: Life Beyond the Edge

Zahara had a heart-to-heart with one of the most inspiring figures in her circle, the woman she declares the ultimate embodiment of the muse, Iranian musical artist, Pardis. Since childhood, Pardis has always felt strongly called to express herself, but as an Iranian American, she wasn’t always so well received by her peers. Today, she takes us through her transition from bashful to bold and shares her journey in finding liberated expression–artistically, spiritually and sexually–in the face of constriction. May we let go, do less, and enter into a deep state of receptivity for which to welcome the muse that is Pardis.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• How being Iranian American has shaped the way Pardis has blossomed
• Pardis’ passion for serving others through the power of enchantment 
• Unlocking a deeper, more liberated, relationship with sensuality and sexuality 
• Spoken word, poetry and an acapella verse from Pardis

Resources:

• Listen to “Lady of the Dust” on Spotify
• Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container
• Join the Digital Dojo on December 28th at 4pm PST

Connect with Pardis:

• Instagram: @bluedreamvisionary
• Streaming: Pardis

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Most of us know what it’s like to reach out to an ex too soon. We know what it’s like to reopen the wound, and feel the pain, again, at its fullest. All this does is reinforce the reasons we split in the first place. Could the fear of making the same mistakes be holding us back from creating healthy, fruitful relationships with our exes? There’s no blanket answer, but there are some checkpoints to consider that can help you sense when it’s appropriate to reach out. In today’s solo, Zahara shares what she knows about creating an energetic environment where love and care can be present, rather than guarded protection, so that you can experience the benefits of a successful post-breakup relationship.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• The importance of letting ties die fully before considering a reconnection 
• Signs that there’s still a “karmic hook” present with an ex
• How Zahara recently rekindled her relationship with her first long term boyfriend
• Dropping unnecessary boundaries to honor the true expression of love and care that still lives in your heart

Resources:

• Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container
• Join the Digital Dojo on December 28th at 4pm PST

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Angelika Alana, a guide to relational & erotic intelligence, has an oracular aura paired with an uncanny ability to see the world in its truest form. In this episode, you’ll hear her talk about her pursuit of eros energy and how she navigates cultural shame, and her lingering catholic guilt associated with it. Angelika and Zahara also touch on the rising acceptance of non-monogamous relationships, questioning the motives of those who use the guise of spirituality to coax their partners into such partnerships, and demonstrate how to ethically explore eroticism without threatening the safe container of your relationship(s). 

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Exploring the fruits of slowing down into deeper listening
• Why “the void” is actually rich and full
• Angelika’s experience in India – Euphoric Edging
• Admiring the simplicity of receptivity
• How Angelika has learned to invite, welcome and hold Eros energy
• Unearthing the root of the rise in polyamory 

Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Join The Digital Dojo December 28th at 4pm PST

Connect with Angelika:

• Instagram: @angelikaalana
• Website: angelikaalana.com
• Podcast: Awakened Love

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Ray Taaffe opens up about her “control freak” tendencies and how she’s working on finding the balance between caring a lot—with a big “why” and big intentions—while staying soft enough to surrender to the big waves of life that inevitably come. Ray and Zahara talk about their recent experience together in ceremony, where Ray confronted some of her biggest fears face-to-face. Let this conversation be a reminder not to resist nature’s dualities, the light and dark, hard and soft, elation and frustration, but to greet them with open arms, an open mind, and an open heart. 

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Having compassion for the controller within us all
• When Ray faced the things she fears the most during ceremony with Zahara  
• Leaning into malleability while straying from resistance 
• The importance of celebrating the micro yes’s throughout our journeys

Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Ray:

• Instagram: @raytaaffe
• Website: Ray Taaffe

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today, Satya Lights unravels her journey of coming home to her authentic self, uncovering her truth, opening her heart, and returning home to her roots. She explores her path to letting go of her given name and claiming her chosen name ‘Satya,’ and the intensity of this death/rebirth process. Satya also shares why re-engaging with her roots — coming home to Turkey and reconnecting with the land and language — was pivotal in her healing.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• The becoming of ‘Satya’ & claiming her chosen name
• Satya’s death/rebirth process in uncovering the truth of herself
• Returning to her roots & homeland of Turkey
• Reflecting on your relationship with the Earth & your bloodline
• How Satya lives with her heart wide open

Connect with Satya:

• Instagram: @satyalights 

Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s transmission, Zahara shares her arch of massive healing after noticing herself in shadow patterns. Concepts around value and worth have begun to fully sink into Zahara’s system, and she explores how this embodiment of value means only saying yes to what’s a match or wants to be a match. With a history of overcompensating and ignoring her needs in order to not lose love, this coming home to herself and her desires has been a long time in the making.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Owning the truth of your desires & letting go of what does not meet them
• How we ignore & sacrifice our needs to avoid losing love
• Zahara’s lessons in setting vs. holding boundaries
• Recognizing your empowered vs. shadow expressions
• Cultivating a solid foundation of self-worth and value

Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Zahara and Chelsey Jo Huntsman have a soul resonance and deep love for one another — and they’ve also both loved the same man. Chelsey is the current partner of Oren Harris, Zahara’s ex-partner whom you may remember from episode 16. Today, you’ll hear how Zahara and Chelsey have navigated the complexity of these relationship dynamics and experienced profound sisterhood healing.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Deep sisterhood healing: being friends with “the other woman”
• The unfolding of Oren & Chelsey’s relationship
• Allowing the dissolution of what was for something new
• Letting go of attachment & moving through grief
• Trusting yourself & navigating your partner being friends with an ex

Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Resources:

• Chelsey’s Instagram: @chelseyjohuntsman 
• Referenced episode: 16. Heartbreak & Lasting Love with Oren Harris

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

As we are in eclipse season, Zahara is taking us on a journey through the 12 Zodiac signs from an evolutionary perspective. Astrology can help us understand how to engage with the larger cycles of life, and as we go through the seasons of each sign, we can learn how to utilize the power of each in our everyday lives.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• The energy of the 12 Zodiac signs & utilizing the power of each
• Ways to work with the New & Full moons
• Why energy is amplified during an eclipse
• What to know about Scorpio energy at this time
• Getting curious about healing what is triggered for you

Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Jillian Acosta shares how she healed her relationship with food by feeling her discomfort and feeding her soul the nourishment of sisterhood. You’ll hear her journey of empowerment and reclaiming her truth through showing up for herself and her inner child when her deepest fears were actualized. May this conversation activate healing within you — whether it be sister and mother wounds, your relationship with food, or expanding the capacity to be with yourself.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Healing sister/mother wounds & distrust in the feminine
• The balance of showing up for yourself & leaning on sisterhood
• How to repattern the use of food to self-soothe
• Dissolving bullsh*t: how Jillian began reclaiming & speaking her truth

Connect with Jillian:

• Instagram: @jillianacosta_rd 
• Website: www.therootcausemethod.com 

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today’s transmission is about meeting your fear-based edges and expanding beyond them with performance artist, fire dancer, coach, and speaker, Genevieve Jae. You’ll hear Genevieve’s story of how the path she had dedicated her life to crumbled before her when she sprained her neck at 15. She talks about resilience, self-trust, recognizing opportunity, and being okay with rejection. This is a beautiful conversation you don’t want to miss!

In this episode of The Dojo:

• How Genevieve pushes her limits in performance art
• Going in with your whole heart & being willing to risk rejection 
• Genevieve’s formula for overcoming F.E.A.R.
• Expanding your capacity to be with yourself in hard moments
• How to release your grip on the fear of loss
• Using fire as a consciousness expansion tool

Connect with Genevieve:

• Instagram: @genevievejaepresents 

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions