The Twelfth International Symposium on Vedic Astrology will be held September 5 - 9, 2007 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.~ Sponsored by the American College of Vedic Astrology (ACVA), distinguished speakers from around the globe including Chakrapani Ullal, Dr. David Frawley, and Dennis Harness, Ph.D. will present along with 40 other practitioners and teachers during the 5-day event.~For more information call (800) 900 - 6595; www.vedicastrology.org
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 - 5761 or email betheyla@aol.com.
Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) Readings by Tamiko Fischer - 9 years experience. Trained in India. She can be reached at: (505) 310 - 8929 or at tamiko9@hotmail.com
AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONERS
Authentic Ayurveda with Felicia Tomasko. Consultations, education, massage and yoga.
(805) 452 - 1319; feliciatomasko@aol.com
Blue Sage Ayurveda / Sanctuary Director and Founder Ragaia Belovarac, M.A., Pancha Karma Specialist, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, C.M.T., Offering Traditional "Immersion" Pancha Karma Programs in Beautiful Rural setting. Consultations in Bay
Area and Nevada City, CA. (888) 878 - 5222; ragaia@bluesage-ayurveda.com;
www.bluesage-ayurveda.com.
Find a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Search for a California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner Member by logging on to the CAAM website: www.ayurveda-caam.org.
Geeta Ayurvedic Healing Center, Inc. Aditya Sharma, Ph.D. Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist. Detoxification, Cholesterol, Menopause, Diabetes and more. Prescription strength, Ayurvedic medicine made in U.S. 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
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
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
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
The Tulsi Foundation offers integrated consultations in Ayurveda and the Demartini Method® at $ 1.25 per session. Call:
(714) 814 - 2107; www.TheTulsiFoundation.org.
Yoga and Ayurveda. Student and teachermeet privately to create a powerful practice combining posture, breathwork, sound, visualization, ritual, herbs, dietary counseling and oil applications. Silverlake/Venice.(323) 661 - 1500; www.longexhale.com
AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS
Banyan Botanical - 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.
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
Dreading Monday? Work from home. Potential for Executive-level income. No commute, no boss, total freedom. Call now: (800) 587 - 9046 x 2367
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 are reliable, then please call us at (310) 601 - 7914; publish@layogamagazine.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
CLEANSING/DETOXIFICATION
Cleansing your body takes at least 7 days. Ultimate Energy Cleanse, purifying the
body, mind, and spirit. A life-changing 7 day cleansing/detoxification program. www.ultimateenergycleanse.com
DVD's and CD's
Gravity & Grace DVD with Peter Sterios captures the simplicity and depth of the ancient practice of Hatha Yoga. www.manduka.com
Yoga for Hormones with Julie Carmen, MA, MFTi, ERYT-500. CD available at: Yoga Works/Santa Monica; Exhale/Venice; The Hall Center; Diesel Books/Malibu; Malibu Shaman. www.JulieCarmenYoga.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
DRUMMING CLASS
Universal Drumming teaches you the fundamentals of hand drumming in a fun dynamic group. Over 5 years running! (323) 356 - 6435; www.universaldrumming.com
EDUCATION
"Seen The Secret? Live The Secret!” http://snspartners.thesgrprogram.com
HEALING ARTS
Maximase your personal frequency by crystal enhancement. The science called it crystallography. Learn all about it by looking to our website www.amazingwondersoftheworld.com. Crystal store hours 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. M – S. Address: 1460 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401. (310) 393 - 4700.
Past Life Regressions – Certified Hypnotherapist, trained with Brian Weiss, M.D. Call: (323) 243 - 2747 or visit www.stephanieriseley.com
HELP WANTED
LA YOGA has an opportunity for an editorial intern who wants to learn about publishing and contribute to a growing and well-respected yoga magazine. Editorial interns contribute to writing, editing and production. Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and resume to edit@layogamagazine.com.
Work - Study program in Buddhist community, Northern CA. Includes: room/board/living allowance/classes. Be a resident volunteer for the benefit of all humanity! (510) 981 - 1987; www.nyingma.org
HYPNOSIS EDUCATION
4 Week Hypnosis Course - no charge. Certification as a “Certified Hypnotist.” Tarzana, CA Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. Starting on July 10 and August 7. 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
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
Free Guided Meditation Courses each month led live via teleconference. Shaktipat transmissions with Steven S. Sadleir. Self Awareness Institute, (949) 355 - 3249; info@selfawareness.com; www.SelfAwareness.com
Primordial Sound Meditation: KarmaDharma Classes & Sacred Spaces Sessions. Private & Group. Chopra Center Certified. Mindfulness Meditation Class at yogaworldstudio.com August 12th. $30. Call Suzanne (562) 712 - 2304, www.karmadharma.com
TransmissionMeditation: 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
Kosmic Music…Music with a Vision. By using rhythms, chants, chakras, and mantras, Kosmic Music takes us on a spiritual journey. Kosmic features meditation, yoga, wellness, world and Indian music.
www.kosmicmusic.com
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
AhhNatural is a people-safe, environmentally-friendly alternative to toxic spa chemicals that creates naturally pure mineral water for your hot tub. Proven to control bacteria and keep water clear. www.ahhnatural.com
Bathe offers comfortable loungewear, massage oils, home spa gifts…A world of
pampering delights to support your peaceful lifestyle. Nationwide shipping. For phone orders call 858-794-9069; www.batheshop.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
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.
Moringa Oleifera Tree or Tree of Life now in a great tasting drink. Over 90 nutrients 36 anti-inflammatories, 46 anti-oxidants + Omegas. Call Sarah
(888) 844 - 1648; www.lovemyzija.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
RETREATS
Italy, October 14 - 21 Leeann Carey takes you on a week-long retreat of Creative Iyengar and Slow Flow Yoga, in the unspoiled Umbrian Hills. Exceptional food and lodging in a spectacular 12th century villa. Email: kristin@planetyoga.com; www.planetyoga.com
Italy, Pure Enjoyment of Life. September 30th - October 5. Suzanne Schafer & Max Simon take you to Umbria. A week long retreat: yoga, meditation, and language. Contact: suzanne@outofyourmind.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.
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 showings in L.A. area. (805) 646 - 2726; info@kfa.org
SPA
We Care Spa Juice Fasting & Spiritual Retreat Since 1984. All natural liquid fasting program located in Desert Hot Springs CA. www.wecarespa.com
STUDY
Find Inner Peace, Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda at 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
Chair Yoga Teacher Training by Lakshmi Voelker-Binder, E-RYT, for yoga teachers, healthcare professionals. Single, double, pair chair yoga including weights. May - Kripalu, September - Palm Springs, October - Arizona and Kripalu
(760) 831 - 2793; www.yogawithlakshmi.com
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: NNancy Stechert, Senior Iyengar Fall RYT 500hr, (Hotchkiss CO). Kevin Durkin, Int. Iyengar, June 4 - July 5 RYT 200hr (Grand Junction CO). Bring a friend: 50% off 2nd tuition. (970) 255 - 8029; www.academyofyoga.com; info@academyofyoga.com
Kinepathics Somatic Yoga, 200/500 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 amid Sedona's red rocks and Oceanside beaches. June to November, five-weekend, 200-hour Yoga Alliance accredited training. (928) 282 - 9900; www.yogalife.net
Ventura Yoga Studio - 200 & 500 yoga teacher training, workshops and Yoga Wall™ Intensive trainings. All levels of classes. Iyengar Certified
(805) 643- 5979; www.venturayoga.com
Yoga At The Village January - March, 2008 In-Depth Study/Teacher Training; 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. (818) 265 - 9833; www.yogaatthevillage.com
TEACHER TRAINING MANUAL
Teacher Training Manual “The Yoga Handbook; An Inspirational Reference for Teaching and Home Practice” by Stephanie Keach. 240 pages full of tips and treasures you won’t find anywhere else (business, dressing as a yoga teacher, boundaries, adjustments, supplies necessary, and more). www.stephaniekeach.com
