| Yoga Philosophy Contemplations by Swami Nirmalananda |
Ayurveda
I highly recommend Kaya Mindlin for Ayurvedic Consultations. She includes a look at your Vedic Astrology chart to see what is happening there, which is the way Ayurveda was practices in ancient times. She is a Svaroopa Yoga teacher & Teacher Trainer so can help you with your practice as well as making other recommendations for you.
Please visit her web site for more information and/or to contact her directly
http://www.yogawithkaya.com/ayurveda.html
| Ayurveda
I also recommend Ann Wagoner for Ayurvedic Consultations.
Ann Wagoner, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, M.A., R.Y.T.
Ann
Wagoner is a certified Practitioner of Ayurveda who has been
researching Ayurvedic treatments and herbs for the prevention of Cancer
recurrence with the Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. She is a
member of NAMA, the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, as well as
Yoga Alliance. She weaves together Ayurveda and Yoga, two sister
sciences, to expand our mind, body and consciousness. Ann also has a
B.A. In Philosophy and a M.A. In Liberal Studies from New York
University and was a Project Manager for over 10 years.
Ann has
trained with many Doctors of Ayurveda from India and Nepal (BAMS),
including Dr. Vasand Lad, Dr. R. H. Singh, Dr. Sarita Shrestha, Dr.
Vivek Shanbhag, Dr. Hari Pallathery, Dr. P.H. Kulkarni, Dr. John
Douillard, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla and Dr. Jay Apte among others. Ann
has also studied yoga and Patanjali's yoga sutras extensively with Rama
Jyoti Vernon, founder of Yoga Journal magazine. Ann was trained in the
ISHTA style of yoga with Alan Finger in New York City and has taught
Yoga with the Living Yoga program to bring yoga to Oregon prison
inmates as well as at Belmont Yoga, Yoga Bhoga, Euphoria Studios, La
Torre Yoga Studio and Yoga Zone.
Ann has also taught Ayurvedic
workshops at Belmont Yoga and Yoga Bhoga. Her Ayurvedic recipes are
available at www.ayurvedicooking.com and are based on locally grown food
from the Pacific Northwest. She offers monthly cooking classes at
People's Food Co-op, and also teaches cooking classes with the Oregon
Food Bank.
To contact Ann
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| Acupuncture & Chiropractic |
Chiropractic Care
Dr. Brian Duby, D.C.
Network Chiropractor
Brian is a Network Spinal Analysis DC
who also does Somato Respiratory Integration breath work.
833 SE Main St., #224
Portland, OR 97214
503.935.9488
Email Brian
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Marga Laube - Transformative Astrology: Marga holds the highest level certification available in the states in Vedic Astrology with the Council of Vedic Astrology, and she holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Writing. She has been professionally practicing her understanding and passion for Vedic Astrology since 2000. She served as an apprentice to her Vedic Astrology teacher James Kelleher for many years, and is certified in energy healing and breathwork with David Elliott. Other training includes a decade of meditation and Kashmir Shaivism studies, and another decade exploring non-dual awareness with Adyashanti. Margo's web site
| Michael Manzella At the onset of my study of Jyotiṣa in India, I had the pleasure to learn from a strict and humorous colonel of the Indian army with a love for astrology. Colonel Puri directed me to Hart deFouw's book, Light on Life, and I immediately moved my life to study with this impeccably skilled teacher, orator and practitioner. Michael's web site
| Prasannan Jyotish Prasannan is a Vedic Astrologer who has lived in India and traveled world-wide for the past 20 years. Having consulted with more than 50,000 clients from 174 countries, Prasannan has extensive experience, which will support you in finding direction and clarity. Consulting with Prasannan will assist you in making important decisions in all areas of your life. I have many clients who consult on financial matters, market trends, investment strategies, when to purchase property, and timing of business transactions. Prasannan's web site
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Book Recommendations
Stephen Cope:
Yoga and the Quest for the True Self
The Wisdom of Yoga
Pilgrims to Oneness
Shambhavi Saraswati
Yoga Sutra's of Patanjali
There are a number of translations
Swami Satchadananda
B.K.S. Iyengar
Christopher Isherwood
Georg Feuerstein
Georg Feuerstein
has many books on Yoga - an excellent resource.
Jack Kornfield
Path with Heart - I really like this one
Autobiography of a Yogi
By Yogananada is an excellent read for all
Pilgrims to Openness
Shambhavi Sarasvati - teacher in Portland
American Veda
Philip Goldberg
Ayurveda
David Frawley - Yoga & Ayurveda
Vasant Lad - Ayurvedic Home Remedies
Mother Maya - Path of Practice
Deepak Chopra - Perfect Health
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Books Recommended Swami Nirmalanada
This was after Meditation Made Easy
Swami Muktananda:
I am That
Play of Consciousness
Meditate
Swami Kripananda
The Sacred Power (Kundalini)
Swami Shantananda
Splendor of Recognition
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| Music and more to support your practice |
| Spinal Sequences - passes up the spine |
Wonderful sequence for those with SI joint problems
1. Alternate Leg Pose
2. Alternate Leg Diagonal
3. Lunge
4. Rotated Stomach Pose
| A variation on the Magic 4 - plus SSS
1. Slow Motion Dive
2. Reclining Crook'd Leg Pose
3. Lunge
4. Seated Side Stretch
5. Rotated Stomach Pose
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Bed Yoga
1. Alternate Leg
2. Half Frog
3. Rotated Stomach Pose
4. Lunge
| Deeper practice
1. Kurmasana
2. Cobbler - add those blankets! Knees should be level or a little lower than hip creases
3. Lunge
4. Seated Side Stretch *optional
5. Rotated Stomach Pose
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