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.
ASTROLOGY
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!
Authentic Ayurveda with Felicia Tomasko. Consultations, education, massage and yoga.
(805) 452 - 1319; feliciatomasko@aol.com
Ayurveda in Beverly Hills! Individualized Diet, Lifestyle, Yoga, Detox, Rejuvenation, Pulse evaluation, Panchakarma. Parla Jayagopal BAMS, MD (AYU), YTTC(Yoga); (562) 943 - 4151; ayurcare@hotmail.com
Geeta Ayurvedic Healing Center, Inc. Aditya Sharma, Ph. D. Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist. Detoxification, Cholesterol, Menopause, Diabetes and more. Prescription strength, Ayurvedic medicine made in US. By appointment only. (805) 584 – 9025 @ Simi Valley. Open evenings and weekends. 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
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
Free website development & promotional assistance for yoga instructors & studio owners. We will help you build your practice. Call or visit us
(850) 449 - 2367 or www.EverythingYoga.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
World’s First Home-Based Business Opportunity in Certified Organics. Certified Organic Body, Personal and Health Care products. Independent Representative. (310) 569 - 3103; ; www.anorganicliving.com
CHIROPRACTIC
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
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)
FILM
Paradise Filmworks produces films to stimulate the mind and spirit. DVD’s & T-Shirts are available at www.paradisefilmworks.com, (800) 621 - 1096. For info contact info@paradisefilmworks.com or
(702) 449 - 4453. ParadiseFilmworks.com
FLOWER ESSENCES
Deepen Your Practice. Customized Flower & Gem Elixirs for your Unique Soul vibration. If you want to ‘de-stress’, feel calm & centered, work on a specific issue, access your natural gifts and abilities and create lasting change, these Essences will support you on many levels. Alcohol-free. HummingBird Flower Essences. (323) 980 - 6041; hummingbirdessences@earthlink.net
HEALING ARTS
Hawk Sanders, M.S., H.H.P. Align with the divine, attune the self. Receive the same benefits of a dedicated yogic practice with a fully realized and enlightened master healer. Release tension, remove blocks, stimulate consciousness, experience stillness. Full awakenings are possible through hands-on or distant healing. Private & Group healing available. Call (760) 966 - 1864, Oceanside, CA
Re-Formation Meditation (Breathwork) expansively aligns the mind, body and soul. You find yourself connected with your energy force, entering a new way of being. Nicholas Pratley (AAMA, CMT) (310) 871 - 3712; healinghousela.com.
INSURANCE
Alternative Health Insurance Services. Providing benefits for groups and individuals since 1985. (800) 331 - 2713; www.AlternativeInsurance.com
Yoga Journal Benefits Plus. The first and only liability insurance and benefits package to support yoga teachers and facilities with the business of yoga. www.yogajournal.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
Hamar & Hamar. Taking the law to a higher place. Business law, litigation, family law. Serving the yoga community with skilled, successful and ethical legal services. (310) 550 - 0460; richardhamar@aol.com; www.yogalaw.com
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
Sangha Practice/Long Beach/South Bay Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. The new Long Beach/South Bay Sangha hosts its practice Wednesday evenings. This sangha practices in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. We will have sitting meditation and enjoy mindful walking (perhaps on the beach, weather permitting) followed by dharma sharing. Contact Susan glogovac@csulb.edu.
Sangha Practice/Westside Mondays at 5:00 P.M. The new Westside Los Angeles sangha of Peace Is Every Step meets each Monday at 5:00 at Westwood Park. This sangha practices an eclectic mix of meditation practices drawn from various traditions. Morna Watson at (310) 709 - 6350; mornawatson@mac.com.
MUSIC
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
White Swan is a wholesale music distributor dedicated to bringing you the finest in healing music, yoga music, world music, dance music. www.whiteswanmusic.com
PRODUCTS
Chopard Om Diamond Pendant in Chopard Boutique on 328 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, California, 90210. (310) 550 - 7220; www.mandalanv.com
Custom Yoga Props. Help advance your asanas and attain much more precise alignment. Look for our new product line; www.customyogaprops.com
Girl 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
Grasping at Stars. Find shirts, mugs, gifts to express your yoga state of mind. Wish strength, truth, acceptance, renewal and serenity to everyone you pass. www.graspingatstars.com
Hardtail Forever. Retail store on 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. www.hardtailforever.com
Korazon offers stylish organic clothing and accessories – we stock organic yoga apparel and fashionable clothing inspired by an organic vision and lifestyle. (805) 652 - 0899; KorazonOrganics.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.
Maui Excellent products are handcrafted using only the most excellent all-natural ingredients. We use no chemical dyes, synthetic oils or artificial fragrances. mauiexcellent.com
Pure, energized drinking water from your home! Perfect 9.5 pH with more natural antioxidants than orange juice. On sale now. Also, distributors wanted. (877) 255 - 3713; www.waterforlifeusa.com
Sattwa Organics brings you beautifully fragranced, Ayurvedic and natural products developed by a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist for optimal bodycare and wellness. www.SattwaOrganics.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
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.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Yoga Alliance. Our mission is to lead the yoga community, set standards, foster integrity, provide resources, and uphold the teachings of yoga. www.yogaalliance.org
RETREATS
Costa Rica Spring Renewal Yoga Retreat with Christine Burke March 10 - 17, starting at $1285. (323) 964 - 5222; www.liberationyoga.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
Family Yoga Vacation 3/31 – 4/7 Daily yoga, dolphin swim, volcano hike, waterfalls, vegetarian meals, special guest instructor Paul Weitz...Hawaii! (866) 459 - 9512; www.globalfamilyyoga.org
Guatemala (Lake Atitlan), March 1 - 12, $1,295. Rejuvenating retreat: Yoga, Meditation, Hiking, Swimming, Culture. Heart-centered yoga for every body. (425) 303 - 8150. www.holmanhealthconnections.com
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
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
Two Bunch Palms is a year-round sanctuary and an oasis of peace, healing, and serenity. Feb.-March 2007 Retreats Offered. Desert Hot Springs, California. (800) 472 - 4334; www.twobunchpalms.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. (323) 924 - 5950; www.SagradaWellness.com
WAH! Costa Rica Retreat February 3 - 11, 2007 Morning yoga, afternoon adventures in nature, evening chanting. Costa Rica is beautiful in February, a perfect gift to yourself or someone else. www.wahmusic.com
Yoga & Creative Writing on Sacred Land. Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan: February 10 - 17 (women), 17 - 24 (co-ed). Mexico’s Yelapa Bay: March 17 - 24. (413) 527 - 5819; patricia@writingretreats.org; www.writingretreats.org
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
L.a. vie l’orange hand + foot spa. indulge... pamper... rejuvenate...naturally. 638 1/2 N. Robertson. Blvd, LA, CA 90069; (310) 289 - 2501; www.lavielorange.com.
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. Spring RYT200hr March 5 - April 6, June 2- July 5 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 2 Conscious Communication. February 16-18 and March 16-18, 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
TRAVEL
India is a journey of mind and soul, It is a journey of the five senses, It is the journey of self-discovery. It is a journey of self-fulfillment India-Tourism – Los Angeles. (213) 380 - 8855 www.incredibleindia.org; indiatourismla@aol.com
