Hi, I'm Tamara. ;) For the past 20 years, my dedication to my own personal development, through study, contemplation, meditation and integration has been paramount. I have actively explored a wide variety of spiritual practices, traditions, and healing modalities. I have attended experiential workshops, seminars, empowerments, and retreats all designed to develop spiritual and personal growth. I have a regular Ashtanga, Hatha, and Moksha practice as well as a daily meditation practice influenced by Vipassana, Shambhala, Zen, and Mahayana Buddhist teachings.  My professional career has involved work as a writer, teacher, music composer and performer, actor, and producer. I have taught music and theatre to children, volunteered as a coach for the “Kids.now” organization, and developed and facilitated empowerment workshops. I also can be hired for consulting and speaking engagements.  As the founder of Begin Within, I've married two of my great passions: artistic creation and personal development. Here I strive to create and produce artistic projects in order to support others who are in pursuit of finding their own peace, alignment, and authenticity. Please visit my website at www.beginwithin.ca and my video blog http://blog.beginwithin.ca/