Links

I endorse these businesses! Follow the links to discover my favorite local businesses and individuals in the wellness community.

Alices Chiropractic Wonderland, El Segundo, CA – Dr. Alice will heal what ails you with her intuitive, holistic approach.Your chiropractic session may encompass craniosacral therapy, applied kiniseology, neuro emotional technique (NET) or biochemical testing. She also has expertise in pregnancy and pediatric patients. Her cheery and compassionate personality make chiropractic visits effective and fun!

Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute – Sri K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, Gokulam, Mysore India.

Brahmani Yoga, India – Set amongst tropical gardens in Anjuna, North Goa, Brahmani Yoga offers classes in a variety of styles and levels with teachers from around the globe.

Renie Davenport, Los Angeles, CA – Ayurveda massage therapist. Great rates for a very skilled practitioner (abhyanga, shirodhara, neurosoma myotherapist).

Flipper Big Button TV Remote Control – the world’s most user friendly Big Button Universal Remote Control. Works with TVs, Cable, Satellite &DTV boxes. Designed to address multiple needs from seniors looking for a common sense remote, to parents with young kids. Designed by Dan Pitkow whose father had Alzheimer’s, this remote eliminates the common frustration resulting from pressing the wrong buttons.

Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, Koh Samui, Thailand – Richard has been a student of yoga since 1968. He spent nearly nine years in Asia studying various traditions which he incorporates into the Ashtanga yoga practice. Richard’s background includes studying Sufism in Iran, Zen and Vipassana Buddhist practice, Bhakti and traditional Hatha yoga in India. Starting in 1974 he also began an in-depth study of Iyengar yoga, which eventually led him to Ashtanga vinyasa yoga with Patthabi Jois, his principal teacher. Richard is an avid student of both Eastern and Western philosophy, as well as Sanskrit.

Mary Taylor began studying yoga in 1971, soon after she came home from France with a grande diplôme from Julia Child’s cooking school, L’Ecole des Trois Gourmandes.  In 1988 she co-founded with Richard the Yoga Workshop. Today, Mary travels and teaches with Richard.  Mary is also the author of three cookbooks and the co-author of What Are You Hungry For? Women Food and Spirituality (St. Martins Press) and The Art of Vinyasa (Shambhala Publications).

Dr. Jayagopal Parla, B.A.M.S, CMT, MAOM, Long Beach, CA – Also known as “Dr. J”, he is an amazing doctor who helps you heal with the ancient wisdom of ayurveda. If your health situation has progressed to a point where diet and lifestyle changes alone cannot resolve your imbalance, I refer people to Dr. J. He has an ayurveda panchakarma clinic and a wide dispensary of organic herbs at affordable prices. He also sells herbs and organic Indian spices online at his website Athreya Herbs.

Iain Grysak, Ubud, Bali – Founder of Spacious Yoga (formerly Yoga in the Alpine). Iain teaches in accordance with the principles of AshtangaVinyasa, with occasional uses of Iyengar techniques for therapeutic needs. His current teachers are Rolf and Marcy Naujokat in India. An advanced practitioner of Ashtanga Yoga, he teaches much more than the physical practice.

Jai Kaur Healing Arts, Concord, MA – Jai is a massage therapist, reiki master, certified lymphedema therapist, ayurvedic wellness and lifestyle coach, kundalini yoga Instructor and movement educator.

Kreation Organics Kafe, Santa Monica, CA – A certified green business that offers delectable meals that are organic and locally grown.

Rainbow, Chinatown/Los Angeles, CA – Indoor/Outdoor plants, pots, lucky bamboo, etc. Family-owned with an honest, knowledgeable and caring staff. Good selection of plant pots and beautiful healthy plants. The energy is peaceful and the staff aims to please.

Quality Living Styles – Online resource center managed by Nirmala Pather with suggestions for self improvement, authentic Indian recipes (including gluten-free and sugar free recipes), household tips and food safety.

Surya Spa Santa Monica, CA – Authentic ayurvedic panchakarma from traditionally trained therapists under the guidance of vaidya Marther Soffer. Organic oil and herbs with lots of love to support your healing journey.

YogaGivesBack – Yoga Gives Back is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds in order to alleviate poverty in India. Their mission is to mobilize the global yoga community to empower women and children in India to build sustainable livelihoods.

Glo (formerly YogaGlo), Santa Monica, CA – Online yoga classes with some of my favorite teachers (i.e., Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor, Marla Apt, Tias Little) and a variety of time slots from 15 minutes to 90 minutes. Perfect for when you can’t make it to a studio!