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. 202, 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
Transformational Astrology Readings with Dr. Craig. In person or by phone. Counseling for individuals and couples. Check out www.LAhealer.com or call (323) 208 - 1091 and learn more!
Vedic Astrology by Betheyla. Contact her by phone (719) 256 - 5751 or email betheyla@aol.com.
AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONERS
Authentic Ayurveda with Felicia Tomasko. 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
Healing Gardens of Ayurveda offers Detoxification Process (Panchakarma) under the guidance of Ayurvedic Physician and Practitioner
(949) 515 - 4855; www.thehealingardens.com
Jivaka Ayurveda. Rob Talbert, C.A.S 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, Crohns), 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 - Ayurvedic Herbs & Products-USDA Certified Organic Herbs -Triphala, Ashwagandha, Chyavanprash, Bulk Herbs, Herbal Balms, Massage Oils, (800) 953 - 6424; www.banyanbotanicals.com
Living Prana Center dedicated to your well-being: Ayurvedic/Holistic products, yoga studio, and healing therapy. 575 Second St., Encinitas, CA 92024; (760) 944 - 9439; www.livingprana.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.
Sattwa Organics brings you beautifully fragranced, Ayurvedic and natural products developed by a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist for optimal body care and wellness. www.SattwaOrganics.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.
BOOKS
Bodhi Tree Bookstore. New & Used Books, Lectures & Workshops. 8585 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069-5199. 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
Cell phone users wanted: Promote exclusive Breakthrough Technology that assures the safety of cell phones around the world-part or full time.
(888) 665 – 0039
Illumination Yoga in Tarzana is closing it’s doors. The gorgeous 1,400 square foot studio with bamboo floors and lots of natural light at a busy location with ample parking is available for lease to do as you wish. And, for nominal prices you can choose any of the following: Access to our over 100 local clients, an amazing three foot gong, furniture, a beautiful web site (www.illuminationyoga.com), professional newsletter, automatic e-mail list, logo, and if you desire, complete ownership of the corporation. We have dissolved all debt. This 8 month old business is on the growth path, but we unexpectedly landed other opportunities in Northern California.
In return, we get back our rent deposit from the property owner, and the satisfaction of keeping yoga alive in an area that needs it. To learn more please call Joa at 323-632-9213.
Job Opportunities. LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health continues to grow. We are looking for full-time advertising salespeople. If you like people, are a good communicator and are 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; crystal@thecqmovement.com; 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
Yoga By Teens DVD. Join Lauren, Emily and Jessica Parsons in a class for teens, taught by teens. Online special $15.95. (800) 736 - 1670; www.YogaByTeens.com
Yoga Nidra Meditation CD: Extreme Relaxation of Conscious Deep Sleep: Experience one of the deepest health and spirituality meditations of Yoga. ISBN 0972471901: www.YogaNidraCD.com
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
Intuitive Readings: Accurate and kind intuitive help with Siri-Gian Khalsa. By e-mail sirigian@soulanswer.com or at www.SoulAnswer.com
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.
HYPNOSIS EDUCATION
4 Week Hypnosis Course - no charge. Certification as a “Certified Hypnotist.” Tarzana, CA Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 - 10 P.M. Starting March 13 and April 13. www.hypnosis.edu. Call Today (800) 479 - 9464.
INSURANCE
Alternative Health Insurance Services.Providing benefits for groups and individuals since 1985.
(800) 331 - 2713; www.AlternativeInsurance.com
Yoga Journal Benefits Plus. Providing teacher and studio liability insurance, Yoga Journal magazine and discounts on conferences and products. (800) 395 - 8075; www.yogajournal.com/benefitsplus_la
INTEGRATED MANUAL THERAPIES
Bruce Schonfeld, Certified Advanced Rolfer®, Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy. Specialized bodywork for alignment, flexibility, body awareness, 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 Criminl Defence. Om Namah Shivaya! www.1800420laws.com
LIFE COACHING EDUCATION
Entrepreneurial Spirit? Become a Certified Life Coach now in 2 days. Experience easily the best Coaching skills for natural success in this expanding profession. I need 3 trailblazers with facilitation skills to train as Master Coaches. Call now (800) 506 - 9479; CertifiedCoachesFederation.com.
MASSAGE
Thai-Sabai Traditional Thai Massage.Westwood: 1951 Westwood Blvd., LA, (310) 801 -3912. Hollywood/Thaitown: 5261 Hollywood Blvd.,
(323) 485 - 2800
MEDITATION
L A Sant Mat Meditation Center. New Beginning Come and Learn how to go within. Free of Charge! Introductory Classes Monday and Friday at 7 P.M. 7726 W. Manchester Blvd., Playa del Rey.
(310) 821 - 3321 or (310) 373 - 0492; www.lasantmat.com
Primordial Sound Meditation KarmaDharma Classes. Chopra Center Certified, Private and Group for Adult & Children, Current Schedule: Call for schedule 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.
MUSIC
Rasa Music. Music for yoga, massage, meditation, healing and chillout. Also available, Pure Aromatherapy Rasa Candles made from 100% essential oils. 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
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
www.graspingatstars.com Find shirts, mugs, gifts to express your yoga state of mind. Wish strength, truth, acceptance, renewal and serenity to everyone you pass.
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.
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
Taruna Oils. A unique and high quality Essential Oils collection which has effective therapeutic value. Essential Oils are pure aromatic plant extracts. 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
The hygienic alternative to bare feet! With a non-slip sole and five toe construction, ToeSox fit like a second skin.
(877) 486 - 3769; info@toesox.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.
RETREATS
Blue Sage Sanctuary presents: Methods of Clinical Practice with Dr. John Douillard on April 6th, 7th and 8th in Nevada City, California. For details please contact: www.bluesage-sanctuary.com
Cleanse and boost your immune system or superior Winter health. 5 nights/6 days organic juice fast retreats in Palm Springs, CA. Includes yoga, massage, more. (760) 508 - 8117; www.juicefastforhealth.com
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation on tropical Borneo island - 7 nights, 8 days. More info at: www.happyyogi.net or call (310) 270 - 7470.
ParadiseFoundYoga.comWeekend 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.
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
Yoga Retreat in Trocones Mexico with Alicia Johnson June 16th-23rd 2007. Plenty of yoga, delicious vegan meals, swim, surf and sun. Start the summer off with health and vitality! Contact www.liberationyoga.com for details and price
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, Ayurvedaat this traditional ashram in Northern California, founded 1971 by Swami Vishnudevananda. 4 - week Teacher Training Course in May and October, residential workstudy program, spiritual counseling. www.Yogafarm.org
TEACHER TRAINING
Healing Yoga Foundation: An Intensive Yoga Teacher Training in the Holistic Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. Beginning Fall 2007, 2 Year/500 hour programs in San Francisco and in New York. KHYF Certified. (415) 387 - 7253; info@healingyoga.org; www.healingyoga.org
Iyengar TT Intensives: Nancy Stechert, Senior Iyengar, March 5 - April 6 RYT200hr and Fall RYT500hr, (Hotchkiss CO). Kevin Durkin, Int. Iyengar, June 4 - July 5 RYT200hr (Grand Junction CO). Bring a friend: 50% off 2nd tuition.
(970) 255 - 8029; www.academyofyoga.com; info@academyofyoga.com
Kinepathics Somatic Yoga, 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training. Vinyasa Flow and Tantra Yoga. (ongoing) Anita De Francesco, M.A.
(310) 471 - 2934; anita@kinepathics.com; www.kinepathics.com; www.tantrawisdom.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
Sedona and Oceanside YogaLife Academy Teacher Training. Enjoy yoga, meditation, anatomy and philosophy on Sedona’s red rocks and on Oceanside beaches in this June to November, five-weekend, 200-hour Yoga Alliance accredited training.
(928) 282 - 9900; www.yogalife.net
Ventura Yoga Studio - 200 & 500 yoga teacher trainings, workshops and Yoga Wall™ Intensive trainings. All levels of classes. Iyengar Certified
(805) 643- 5979; www.venturayoga.com
YOGA CLASS PASSES
Free Passes: Free Yoga & Fitness Passes (worth $3,000) to 75 of LA’s best Clubs & Yoga Studios. Sign up now. (212) 808 - 0765; www.health-fitness.org/la.html
YOGA THERAPY
300 hours Yoga Therapy and 500 hours Yoga Teacher Training Certification May 26 - June 8, 2007 & July 7 - 19, 2007, Santa Rosa, California. Comprehensive program with leading teachers. Ananda Seva: (707) 575 - 0886; www.anandaseva.org.
Find a Yoga Therapist The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) offers an on-line search function with in-depth professional profiles to help the public find a Yoga therapist who is right for them. IAYT publishes the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, and sponsors the annual Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research.
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy “Do the work you love through presence rather than prescription!”
PO Box 200, Bristol. VT 05443. (800) 288 - 9642; www.pryt.com. Therapist & Teacher Trainings.
