Favourite Links
(in no particular order)
- Himalayan Institute headquarters, located in the Poconos, Pennsylvania, USA for spiritual retreats, courses, workshops, panchakarma and more. Subscribe to Yoga International Magazine, excellent articles, podcasts and videos on asanas, pranayama, ayurvedic recipes etc. Founded by Swami Rama in 1969. The spiritual head of H.I. and successor to Swami Rama is Pandit Rajmani Tigunait.
- Himalayan Institute London Branch for retreats, UK subscriptions to the highly rated Yoga International Magazine and a selection of books and CDs on yoga, meditation and ayurveda. My recommendations of Rolf Sovic's Guided Relaxation CD and Yoga: Mastering the Basics DVD with Sandy Anderson are usually in stock here.
- Sri Dharma Mittra 297 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA for Hatha Yoga teacher training (worldwide 200 and 500 hour courses), yoga classes, courses, kirtan and satsang, also Dharma's books, DVD's and famous poster of 908 poses. Dharma welcomes 2011 with the opening of his amazing new studio, Dharma West - if you are fortunate enough to be in NYC go there!
- Birthlight, founded by Francoise Barbira Freedman, a true pioneer in this field. She is a medical anthropologist who learned much during her time in the Amazon in Peru. As a well known author and teacher she has brought the distillation of her teachings to benefit women all over the world in their pregnancies and postnatally. Birthlight's unique approach to pregnancy yoga is one which is safe, fun and effective, combining simple 'micromovements', sound practice and breathing techniques.
- Acupuncture: with Linda Colclasure in Rugby town centre. I have regular acupuncture sessions with Linda and feel the benefits of yoga and acupuncture together are a real winning combination to help address numerous conditions, or simply to maximise well being and boost your immune system. No website but you can contact her on 07733 392 001.
- Yogayak.com for free online yoga classes
- Dr. Pratima Raichur's ayurvedic skincare - Doctor of Naturopathy, Ayurvedic Physician, NYC
- Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute, New Mexico, USA
- Find a class near you on Ruth White's yoga website
- Find a class near you on yoganearby.com
- Yoga Alliance UK setting standards for teachers in the UK
- BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) West Midlands
- Dr. Ray Long's website. He is a yogi and a surgeon, fantastic series of anatomical yoga books.
- Yoga Matters in London for a good selection of yoga books, music and more
- The Yoga Shop in Edinburgh for a good selection of books, CDs etc.
- White Swan Records for great music for yoga and chanting CDs, including Deva Premal
- Sacred Spiral Doula for birth and postnatal support covering Rugby and the West Midlands
- Healthy Pages - discussion forums and an online resource for finding complementary health and holistic practitioners in your area
- Natural Holistics for massage, reiki, reflexology and aromatherapy in Rugby
- Chinmayi for yoga teacher training, retreats, courses, workshops, classes and holistic therapies near Rugby
- Rugby RAYS (Rugby Area Yoga Society) of which I am a member and supporter. This umbrella organisation was launched in March 2010 with the aim of networking and promoting yoga and related disciplines in the local area.
Click here to view Dr Ray Long's site
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