ASTROLOGY
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.
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
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.
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 teacher meet 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
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
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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
DVDS and CDs
Gravity & Grace DVD with Peter Sterios captures the simplicity and depth of the ancient practice of Hatha Yoga. www.manduka.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
On Breath, Mercan Dede – guided by the Sufi philosophy of counterpoint – melds ambient electronica, percolating beats and the organic sounds of his native Turkey . www.whiteswanrecords.com, (800) 840 - 5056
HEALING ARTS
Alvaro Barbosa, Bilingual - English/Spanish, Astologer, Palmist, and healer. Call me @ (323) 333- 6088; 5507 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste. 202, Los Angeles, CA 90038 U.S.A.
Maximize your personal frequency with crystal enhancement. Science calls it crystallography. Crystal store hours 3:00 – 8:00 P.M., Mon. – Sat. Address: 1460 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401. (310) 393 - 4700. Learn all about it on our website www.amazingwondersoftheworld.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; See www.nyingma.org
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
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
MUSIC
Spirit Voyage is built on the foundational belief that music has the power to raise the consciousness of the planet. We carry a comprehensive offering of music for Kundalini Yoga, Sanskrit chant, soothing instrumentals, world beats, and more. Certified Yoga Teachers get a 10% discount using code 44335 at www.SpiritVoyage.com
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
White Swan is a wholesale music distributor dedicated to bringing you the finest in healing music, yoga music, world music, dance music, chillout music and more.
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
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.
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
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation with Nelly, Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher by K.R.I., Certified Pregnacy Yoga Teacher in "The Khalsa Way" as taught by Gurmukh and Registered Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance with more then 1200 teachng hours. Classes at Yoga West and privately. www.HappyYogi.net, ph. 310-270-7470
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.
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala January 26 - February 2. Yoga & Meditation retreat with Patricia Brown and Surya Chandra Das at Villa Sumaya on magical Lake Atitlan. www.rollingmeadowsretreat.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.
Tulum, Mexico February 23 - March 1 and March 2-9. Yoga & Meditation retreats with Surya Chandra Das and Patricia Brown. Mayan-style cabanas and yoga hall on white sand beach. www.rollingmeadowsretreat.com
Costa Rica, Winter and Spring 2008. Family Yoga Retreats. Enjoy exquisite Anusara yoga in paradise while children engage in yoga/nature program. Peggy@worldfamilyyoga.com ; www.worldfamilyyoga.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 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 work study program, spiritual counseling. www.Yogafarm.org
Success Coach Aleta St. James presents "SHIFT HAPPENS! TAKE YOUR LIFE TO HIGHER GROUND - THE LIFE SHIFT HEALING EXPERIENCE"
Workshop: $44.00 includes intuitive readings.
Saturday, Oct. 20 - Bodhi Tree - Hollywood - 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 21 - Agape - Culver City - 3:00pm-7:00pm
Tel: (212) 246 - 2420, aletasj@aol.com
TEACHER TRAINING
Kundalini Yoga Teachers Training Level 1 Certification begins October 13th in Yoga West LA. 200 course hours. $3495. Payment plans available! Call (310) 552 - 4647 for more info or go to website www.yogawestla.com
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
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
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 200 hour Teacher Training Course, October 20, 2007 through July 13, 2008. Only one weekend each month with Krishna Kaur E-RYT. If you want to strengthen your practice, learn how to share with your community, or experience another yoga discipline, master the use of breath, mantra, meditation, Kundalini philosophy, kriyas, and spiritual experience, this is the course for you. Call (323) 938-8397, email: krishna108@la.twcbc.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
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; http://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
YOGA TEACHERS
"Looking for a San Diego teacher, studio, teacher training, or RYT CEUs? Visit Yoga Education Society (YES). www.yes4yoga.org"
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation with Nelly, Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher by K.R.I., Certified Pregnancy Yoga Teacher in "The Khalsa Way" as taught by Gurmukh and Registered Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance with more then 1200 teaching hours. Classes at Yoga West and privately. www.HappyYogi.net, ph. 310-270-7470
