ACTIVISM
Help promote human and animal rights by personally lobbying your government with minimal effort. Sign, stamp, and mail the letters we prepare for your representatives. www.ActionPacks.net
ACUPUNCTURE
Alexander Wolf, L.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, yoga and qigong, nutritional counseling, holistic medicine referrals. Call for appointments: (310) 399 - 6409. 122 Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 203, Venice, CA 90291.
Dr. Nancy Zhang, L.Ac, PhD, OMD, 23 years excellence in Chinese Medicine. Offers acupuncture herbal treatment. (888) 611 - HERB; www.herbal-max.com
ASTROLOGY
Astrology lessons - beginners, Western. Learn to read charts by learning to read your own - astrological self - analysis. Group and individual lessons. Deborah (310) 968 - 0093; www.positiveemotion.com
Ayurvedic Astrology – International Astrologer and Vedic teacher, Jeffrey Armstrong has 35 years experience. Offering confidential astrological services, relationship counseling, and life skills coaching. (866) 872 - 6224; www.JeffreyArmstrong.com
Free 16 page Ayurvedic Astrological Horoscope and planetary gem analysis. Fill out the form at www.astrogems.com, discover how Ayurvedic gemstones can mitigate or nullify negative karma and improve your life…Encinitas. (760) 632 - 1999; www.astrogems.com
Vedic Astrology by Betheyla. Contact her by phone (505) 344 - 9397 or email betheyla@aol.com.
AYURVEDIC EDUCATION
California College of Ayurveda. Class begins in Seal Beach, January 20th, 2007. Certification Levels at 5, 17 and 23 months. Low interest loans available. (866) 541 - 6699; www.ayurvedacollege.com
AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONERS
Ala Sudol, M.A., L.M.T., C.A.S. Intern, Ayurvedic Health Educator, offers Ayurvedic seminars, consultations, abhyanga, shirodhara, marma chikitsa, panchakarma, facial massage, and more. In Culver City or WLA. (310) 968 - 4601, alasudol@yahoo.com, or www.geocities.com/alasudol/Ala_Sudol-Ayurveda.html. Om Namah Shivaya!
Amrita Veda. Providing the opportunity for people to learn more about the Ayurvedic lifestyle. Offering Ayurvedic pulse consultations. Call (888) 883 - 8332; www.amritaveda.com
Geeta Ayurvedic Healing Center, Inc. Aditya Sharma, Ph. D. Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist. Detoxification, Cholesterol, Blood pressure, Diabetes. By appointment only. (805) 584 - 9025. Located in Simi Valley. aditya2@pacbell.net; www.rishiherb.com
Jivaka Ayurveda. Rob Talbert, CAS Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist. Holistic health and longevity through The Science of Life. Consultations, botanicals, five sense therapies, lifestyle adjustments. (949) 497 - 3134; rob@jivaka.com; www.Jivaka.com
Dr. Mark L. Vinick, D.C., C.A.S. Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Chiropractic, marma therapy, energetic healing. Redondo Beach, CA. (310) 543 - 1070; www.drmarkvinick.com
James Bailey, L.Ac., MTCM, MPH. Third generation physician, Ayurvedic practitioner and licensed acupuncturist. Founder of Sevanti Center for Ayurveda. Specialize in detoxification therapies, orthopedics, gynecology, arthritis, gastrointestinal (IBS, Crohnes), stress, addiction, weight management, rasayana (anti - aging, rejuvenation). Insurance accepted: CMS - 1500 and Superbills provided. Contact: (310) 393 - 4124 or james@sevanti.com
Healing Gardens of Ayurveda offers Panchakarma Therapy under the guidance of experienced Ayurvedic Physician and Practitioner.
(949) 515 - 4855; www.thehealingardens.com
Sevanti Center for Ayurveda. Healing tools for a healthier yogic lifestyle. Ayurvedic medicine, primary care services including complete diagnosis, educational consultations, herbal medicine, acupuncture, lifestyle and dietary remedies. Most insurance plans accepted: CMS - 1500 and Superbills provided. Sevanti - in service to the divine within. Contact: (310) 393 - 4124 or james@sevanti.com
AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS
I - 866 Ayurveda, Herbs Forever manufactures of Ancient Ayurvedic Formulations, Herbal Massage oils, organic/wild crafted herbs, Herbal formulations, authentic Chywanprash of 52 herbs, Organic Ghee since 1932. Best Quality and potency. Call (213) 427 - 3500 or visit us www.HerbsForever.com.
Banyan Botanicals, Organic Ayurvedic Herbs & Products. Free tongue cleaner with any order. Offer expires 11/15/06 Code: LA1006. (800) 953 - 6424; www.banyanbotanicals.com
Sarada Ayurvedic Remedies. Our centuries - old Ayurvedic formulas are traditionally prepared in India. We offer Ayurvedic Herbal Body & Massage Oils, Tarika Ayurvedic Skin Care, Sarada’s Remedies Herbal Tinctures and more. Please call
(877) 541 - 5836 or visit our website www.tarikausa.com.
Tri Health Inc. offers the finest Ayurvedic supplements, massage oils, arishtams, and rasayanams prepared in the Kerala tradition. Call us (800) 455 - 0770 or visit www.trihealthayurveda.com.
AYURVEDA RESORTS
Kauai Center for Holistic Medicine. Join us for Pancha Karma, a mind-body cleanse, on the garden island of Kauai. Packages available for 3 – 14 days. www.hawaiiholisticmedicine.com
BOOKS
Bodhi Tree Bookstore. New & Used Books - Lectures & Workshops. 8585 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069. Visit our extensive website: www.bodhitree.com.
Vedanta Catalog Sin? It’s a standing libel on human nature to call someone a sinner. Read about Vedanta Philosophy (Hinduism). Call (800) 816 - 2242 for catalog. www.vedanta.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Distributors & Retailers Wanted. Leading studio grade yoga, pilates & fitness manufacturer. Inquiries: call toll free (877) 415 - 3425; www.zenzationathletics.com; sales@zenzationathletics.com
Job Opportunities. LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health Magazine continues to grow. We are looking for full-time advertising salespeople. If you like people, are a good communicator and reliable, then please call us at (310) 601 - 7914; publish@layogamagazine.com
Yoga Studio for sale. Nelson’s premier yoga studio, 5 years strong Shanti Yoga is a wonderful gem in the heart of Nelson, BC.$54,000 Canadian. For details (250) 354 - 2803 or info@shantiyoga.ca.
CHIROPRACTIC
New Space Age Technology for Back Pain. Proven 86% effective for severe cases. No surgery. Painless. Robert Janda, DC Newport Beach. Call
(949) 574 - 9239 or www.DRXstopbackpain.com.
The Life Center Chiropractic. Dr. Jeremy Brook. Serving the L.A. yoga community. “You are only as healthy as your spine.” (310) 392 - 5456; www.spinechecker.com
CONFERENCES
Life - Force Summit. Join experts and leaders in Qi Gong, Quantum Touch, Developing Eco - Villages, Clean Energy, Sound Healing, Ethical Business, Sacred Geometry & more. December 1 - 5. Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Palm Springs. Register before 11/7, only $69.00 + lodging or $169.00 without. Call (902) 823 - 1949 or visit www.life-force-summit.com.
DVDS
Fitness Organica. DVDs you won’t find in stores. Discover Ana Forrest, Tilak Pyle, Sarah Powers, Paul Grilley, Ravi Singh, Ana Brett, Donna Davidge, Kathleen Anderson, and a host of other outstanding instructors. We have Kundalini, Yin, Power, Restorative, Ayurvedic, much more. Something for everyone; www.fitnessorganica.com. Introductory special: 5% off your order. Enter coupon LA2 at checkout. (Expires 2/28/2007)
EVENT
Must attend World Wide Event Cairo, Egypt, September 9, 2007. Creating global balance and harmony. Immediate registration required for 777 awakened masters. For valuable information: www.circlethepyramid.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Yogi Loan, offering Wholesale Mortgage Loans. Expert financial solutions by Yoga Instructor and Counselor. Supporting abundance & prosperity in all aspects of your life. Free credit/consultation. 24 hr info: (866) 710 - 4779; (866) Yogi Loan; yogiloan@gmail.com
HEALING ARTS
Intuitive Readings: Accurate and kind intuitive help with Siri-Gian Khalsa. By e-mail sirigian@soulanswer.com or at www.SoulAnswer.com. In Los Angeles September 29 to October 14. www.soulanswer.com/travel.html
HEALTH CARE
Medical Marijuana Evaluations - Safe, effective, legal. Depression, asthma, cancer, HIV, and more. Consultation with an MD available. Call for appointment or more information (310) 437 - 3407.
INSURANCE
Alternative Health Insurance Services. Providing benefits for groups and individuals since 1985. (800) 331 - 2713; www.AlternativeInsurance.com
Hansol Financial & Insurance Marketing, Inc. Since 1977, your one - stop - shop for your auto, home, health, life, and commercial insurance needs. Call for a free quote (800) 300 - 0703; www.hansolinsurance.com
INTEGRATED MANUAL THERAPIES
Bruce Schonfeld, Certified Advanced Rolfer®, Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy. Specialized bodywork for alignment, flexibility, bodyawareness, recovery and rehabilitation. Workshops in Body Analysis, Orthopedic Manual Therapy & Structural Integration.
(310) 395 - 3555; www.advancedrolfing.com
Rolfing® & Cranial - Sacral - bring yourself to a new level of health and well - being. Zachary Gatti, Certified Rolfer. (310) 712 - 7067; www.rolfingLA.com
LEGAL
The Law Offices of Bruce M. Margolin, ESQ. Expert Criminal Defense. Om Namah Shivaya! www.1800420laws.com
MASSAGE
Thai-Sabai Traditional Thai Massage. Westwood: 1951 Westwood Blvd., LA, (310) 801 -3912. Hollywood/Thaitown: 5261 Hollywood Blvd.,
(323) 485 - 2800
MEDITATION
Primordial Sound Meditation KarmaDharma Classes. Chopra Center Certified Private and Group for Adult & Children Current Schedule: Children’s Class December 3rd, 9 A.M. Adult Class November 17th-19th Starts Friday at 7 P.M. (ongoing) Suzanne at (562) 712 - 2304; www.karmadharma.com
The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, natural procedure to contact your inner reservoir of creativity, energy and intelligence on a daily basis. (888) LEARN TM; www.tm.org
Transmission Meditation: A simple, potent way to serve humanity and help transform our world. Group meditation. Dynamic aid to personal growth. Meets throughout So. Cal. Free. (818) 541 - 9090; www.share-international.org
MUSIC
OM yoga & meditation offers everything you need to practice at home as a path toward cultivating a more wakeful and compassionate existence; www.dharmamoon.com
Kosmic Music…Music with a Vision. By using rhythms, tones, chakras, and mantras, Kosmic Music takes us on a spiritual journey. Kosmic features meditation, yoga, wellness, world and Indian music. Wholesale discounts of up to 50% off! MP3 samples available online. www.kosmicmusic.com
Rasa Music. Music for yoga, massage, meditation, healing and chillout. Please visit us online to learn more at www.rasamusic.com
PRODUCTS
Custom Yoga Props. Help advance your asanas and attain much more precise alignment. Look for our new product line; www.customyogaprops.com
Girls Skirt Mission. High Quality Indian Wrap Pants, Kurtas, Handloom skirts. 100% cotton in the brilliant sun drenched colors of India. Get all wrapped up: www.girlskirtmission.com
Hardtail Forever. Retail store on 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. www.hardtailforever.com
Manduka. Supplier of high performance yoga mats, mat bags, and accessories, including mat cleaners, Lumi anti - slip towels, and more. Visit us at www.manduka.com.
Taruna Oils. A unique and high quality Essential Oils collection which has effective therapeutic value. Essential Oils are pure aromatic plant extract. They have a wide variety of applications and can be applied topically or inhaled. They act on physical, psychological and emotional processes. www.tarunaoils.com; www.tarunaoils.myningxia.com
Waiora is a company dedicated to helping people maintain their health as they age. Live longer and age more gracefully. Call (818) 707 - 1996; www.waiorancd.net
Yogamonk. Check out www.yogamonk.com for the latest in yoga wear. Come learn more about the ancient art of yoga to master spiritual and mental fitness.
RETREATS
A Unique Retreat (one on one) on the beach in Koh Samui, Thailand. Yoga, Qi Gong, Meditation and Transformational Sessions daily. www.BecomingUnbound.com
Cleanse and boost your immune system for superior Winter health. 5 nights/6 days organic juice fast retreats in Palm Springs, CA. Includes yoga, massage, more. www.juicefastforhealth.com; (760) 508 - 8117
Conscious New Year’s Retreat. Yoga, Swim with Dolphins, Hiking & Feng Shui with Ariel Joseph and Ryan Brewer - Hawaii Dec. 29th - Jan. 6th. (323) 964 - 5222; www.liberationyoga.com
Earth - Heart Institute of Vision and Healing offers Vision Quests, advanced Quest - related programs, Personal Intensives, spiritual growth retreats, and counseling. Connect with your greater Vision. Malcolm Ringwalt, M.A. (310) 967 - 1336; www.earth-heart.net
Manzanita Village Buddhist Retreat Center. A Vipassana and Zen Center in the mountains of north - eastern San Diego county. Meditation retreats, Aikido, creativity, yoga, socially - engaged spiritual practice. (760) 782 - 9223; www.manzanitavillage.org
Meditation Mount. Personal & group retreats, events, weddings. Ojai, CA. (805) 646 - 5508; www.meditation.com
Venture into a Sagrada Wellness journey and awaken the senses. Pristine country getaway offers all inclusive yoga, culinary and rejuvenation retreats.15 majestic acres outside historic San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Artisan cuisine, adobe cabanas, holistic health spa.
www.SagradaWellness.com (323) 924-5950
Mexico (Yelapa), Guatemala (Lake Atitlán). Fourth annual, rejuvenating retreats: Yoga, Meditation, Hiking, Swimming, Culture. Heart-centered yoga for every body. (425) 303 - 8150; www.holmanhealthconnections.com
ParadiseFoundYoga.com. Weekend Retreats. Enchanting Salt Spring Island Healing, cozy, lakefront, cottage, hot - tub. Rates vary includes: accommodation, on - island travel, yoga, organic vegetarian meals, massage, excursions and more. Small groups. Just 3 hours flight from L.A.
Sedona Spirit Yoga, Hiking & Sacred Site Tours. Enjoy daily tours and hikes with yoga and meditation amid mystical Sedona vortexes; healing sessions; teacher training. (888) 282 - 9901; www.yogalife.net
Sedona Spirit Yoga in Oceanside. Self - renewal retreats for 1 - 2 guests, Yoga Therapy, Sedona Method for releasing emotions, yoga, meditation, SRF Gardens, beach, lodging, meals; teacher training. (760) 940 - 1020; www.yogalife.net
Serenity in Hawaii. Bob and Anita Stith - Cawley (previous owners of The Yoga Studio) invite you to their retreat for couples. (808) 775 - 1614; www.serenityinhawaii.com
The Total Human offers life - changing retreats and workshops. Spiritual growth, health and wellness, kundalini yoga and meditation, women’s retreats, creativity workshops, energy healing. Allyson Rice (310) 967 - 1336; www.TheTotalHuman.com
SERVICES
YogaFinder.com. Find yoga classes, events, workshops and kirtan.
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Krishnamurti DVDs, books, and audio. Available at kfa.org. See our website for info on retreats and video showing in L.A. area. (805) 646 - 2726; info@kfa.org
SPAS
We Care Spa. A Holistic Fasting Health Spa, colonics, massages, yoga in Desert Hot Springs, CA. (800) 888 - 2523; www.wecarespa.com
STUDY
“Find Inner Peace, Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda at this traditional ashram in Northern California, founded 1971 by Swami Vishnu-devananda. 4 - week Teacher Training Course in May and October, residential workstudy program, spiritual counseling.” www.Yogafarm.org
TEACHER TRAINING
Gentle, adaptive and restorative Teacher Training with Lanita Varshell. Specializing in plus - sizes, aging and health challenges. A Gentle Way Yoga Center. (619) 698 - 1170; www.agentleway.com
Iyengar TT Intensives: Nancy Stechert, Senior Iyengar. RYT500hr, Oct.2 - Nov.17. Spring RYT200hr March 5 - April 6. Academy of Yoga, Grand Junction Colorado. Earn CEC’s for current RYT registration, deepen personal practice or join our cumulative TT program. Weekly drop - ins OK. Bring a friend: 2nd full tuition 50% discount. (970) 255 - 8029; www.academyofyoga.com; info@academyofyoga.com
Kinepathics Somatic Yoga, 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training. Vinyasa Flow and Tantric wisdom. (ongoing) Anita De Francesco, M.A.
(310) 471 - 2934; anita@kinepathics.com; www.kinepathics.com
Kundalini Yoga - Level 1 KRI Certified October 2006 to June 2007 Senior Teachers trained by Yogi Bhajan The Awareness Center - Established in 1974. (626) 796 - 1567;www.kinepathics.com
Laughter Yoga Institute Certified Leader Training, authorized by Dr. Kataria. Obtain diploma in 2 - day intensive, offered monthly. Supervised practice included. Free Introductory Seminars. (949) 376 - 1939; www.JoyfulB.com
Nosara Yoga Institute. Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher Training. 200 hr. Yoga Alliance approved. USA: (866) 439 - 4704; Costa Rica:
(506) 682 - 0071; info@nosarayoga.com; www.nosarayoga.com
Synergy Yoga Center offers the renowned Ten Day Intensive Teacher Training & Practicum Program. Next training: February 9 - 19th 2007. www.synergy-yoga.com
