"It takes a village..." ~ African proverb
Here's a peek into my address book for some of my favorite holistic educators and practitioners, plus health & beauty-promoting products and services:
I'm always adding new discoveries, so be sure to check back often!
EDUCATORS & PRACTITIONERS:
Institute for Integrative Nutrition (Holistic Health Coach training)
The Chopra Center (meditation, yoga, Ayurveda -- seminars, treatments, products & training)
Black Dog Yoga (beautiful, friendly studio -- 200 & 500-hour teacher training)
EagleTouch (Reiki training and treatments, intuitive readings, mediumship)
Floracopeia (highest quality aromatherapy oils & products + training)
Lotustar (spiritual counseling, hypnotherapy, small business coaching)
Divine Light Studios (exquisite, spiritually-inspired, original art)
Vaidya R.K. Mishra (Ayurveda -- consultations + classes)
Angel Heart Connections (Angelic readings)
Alternative Hope (bio-energetic wellness through biofeedback, prayer practitioner)
Clear Light Healing (body-mind-spirit energy healing)
University of Healing Arts (classes & certification courses in a variety of healing arts)
Excelarate (Career Designers -- discover your hidden talents and perfect career)
PRODUCTS:
Ancient Organics (the most delicious organic ghee ever!)
Banyan Botanicals (Ayurvedic herbs)
The Synergy Company (pure, organic, nutritional supplements -- be sure to read the founder's inspiring story)
FARMERS' MARKETS:
CSA's:
Abundant Harvest Organics (California organic farm-share delivery service)
Farm Fresh to You (California organic Community Supported Agriculture)
HEALTH FOOD MARKETS:
Erewhon (local natural foods market)
Follow Your Heart Market & Cafe (good local source for raw milk)
Whole Foods Market (national health food market with large selection of natural & organic products)
HEALTHY & DELICIOUS RESTAURANTS:
M Cafe de Chaya (yummy macrobiotic food...I go there at least once a week!)
Real Food Daily (healthy, nourishing, vegetarian food)
Cafe Gratitude (conscious, creative, healthy & delicious food, plus juices & smoothies)
Au Lac (unique, inspired, enlightened cuisine....worth the pilgrimmage to get there!)
Madeleine Bistro (elegant, creative vegetarian cuisine)
Euphoria Loves Rawvolution (It's all delicious!...but don't miss the Coconut Jerky or Chocolate Haystacks!)
Kreation Kafe (make sure to also visit the Juicery next door for their 'Ageless Wonder' Chia Water and other creative fresh pressed juices and smoothies)
RETREATS:
LifePath Retreats (San Miguel de Allende, Mexico)
Hemalayaa (yoga & sacred Indian dance retreats & training)
BEAUTY:
Susan Ciminelli (healing facials -- natural beauty from the inside-out)
The Healing Rose Holistic Skin Care Center (Hauschka healing facials)
Purity Skin Care (organic wellness facials)
ALL THINGS YOGA:
Black Dog Yoga (my beautiful home studio -- great teachers, classes & workshops!)
Golden Bridge Yoga (Kundalini yoga -- classes & training...Tej is my lovely teacher there)
Prana (yoga wear)
Lululemon (yoga wear)
Manduka (yoga mats & gear)
Hugger Mugger (yoga props & gear)
Yoga Journal (great resource for all things yoga!)
Yoga Glo (another great yoga resource...especially when traveling!)
L.A. Yoga (love this local Yoga & Ayurveda magazine!)
Yogi Times (love this on-line Yoga magazine too!)
HEALTHY FINANCES:
Holthouse, Carlin & VanTrigt (outstanding, trustworthy Certified Public Accountants!)
"There is only one breath. All are made of the same clay. The light within all is the same." ~ Guru Granth Sahib
