LINKS

ANIMAL RIGHTS

American Anti-Vivisection Society: The American Anti-Vivisection Society is a non-profit, animal advocacy and educational organization dedicated to ending experimentation on animals in research, testing, and education. AAVS also opposes and works to end other forms of cruelty to animals.

PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with more than 800,000 members, is the largest animal rights organization in the world. Founded in 1980, PETA is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment.

Farm Sanctuary: is a U.S. based organization that operates farm animal sanctuaries and wages campaigns to stop the exploitation of animals raised for food.

Tribe of Heart: is a charitable non-profit organization that produces and distributes award-winning documentaries about ordinary people making an extraordinary difference for others. The stories that we share in our films reveal some of the hidden injustices of our times. They also explore our wondrous human capacity to face difficult truths about ourselves and our way of life, and then respond with the power of compassion, creativity, and non-violence.

ASHTANGA YOGA:

Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute: Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient system of Yoga that was taught by Vamana Rishi in the Yoga Korunta. This text was imparted to Sri T. Krishnamachary and was later passed down to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) during the duration of his studies with Krishnamacharya, beginning in 1927.

David Swenson: is recognized today as one of the worlds foremost practitioners and instructors of Ashtanga Yoga.

FRIENDS & TEACHERS:

Daphne Rose Kingma: is a poet, psychoanalyst and writer who specializes in books on love and relationships. An undisputed expert on matters of the heart, Daphne has appeared six times on OPRAH! She is the author of 10 books, including the bestsellers FINDING TRUE LOVE and COMING APART and wrote the forward for the book, Random Acts of Kindness.

Marianne Williamson: is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. She has published nine books, four of which – including the mega bestseller A RETURN TO LOVE and the newly-released EVERYDAY GRACE – have been #1 New York Times bestsellers.

Sarah Lovett – is the author of DARK ALCHEMY, DANTE’S INFERNO, DANGEROUS ATTACHMENTS, ACQUIRED MOTIVES and A DESPERATE SILENCE as well as 25 nonfiction travel and science books written primarily for children. She is also a compassionate, funny and gifted writing coach.

Sri Dharma Mittra – is best known for creating the “Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. Trust me when I tell you, there is a reason why they call him the “Teacher’s Teacher” and the “Rock of Yoga”. You cannot be in his presence and not feel the love. Dharma is a genuine yogi, an amazing teacher and a true inspiration in my life.

KRIPALU YOGA:

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: is the largest center for yoga and holistic health in the U.S, located in the Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts. Kipalu’s mission is to teach the art and science of yoga to produce thriving and health in individuals and society.

MACROBIOTICS:

Kushi Institute: Macrobiotics is the art and science of health and longevity through the study and understanding of the relation and interactions between ourselves, the foods we eat, the lifestyles we choose to lead, and the environments in which we live.

MASSAGE THERAPY:

Muscular Wellness Institute: is a place for healing and education. They often work with athletes and individuals requiring injury rehabilitation or just maintenance to prevent injury. Clients who suffer from acute or chronic pain resulting from injuries will greatly benefit from their Structural Integration or Myofascial Release/ Mobilization technique.

Chichester Massage & Bodywork Center: Whether you’re looking for time out to relax from your busy day, or if you have serious muscle/joint pain or other health challenges, massage works!


MEDITATION:

The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation: was founded by Eknath Easwaran in 1961. The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, offers instruction and guidance in the Eight Point Program of meditation. It is also home to Nilgiri Press which provides spiritual books and tools for finding balance in a hurried world.

NH NATURAL FOOD STORES:

A-Market Natural Foods: Largest Natural Food Store in Manchester, NH.

Concord Food Co-op: The Concord Food Co-op specializes in natural, organic and local products.

Granite State Natural Foods: Granite State Natural Foods is noted for its variety of health products, featuring a broad range of natural supplements and homeopathic products.

SPIRITUAL TRAVEL:

Power Places Tours: The leader in Spirit centered travel. Dr. Toby Weiss and Theresa Weiss, co-directors of Power Places Tours, are recognized as the foremost international authorities on Power Places and ancient healing sites. They have years of first-hand experience in creating and leading spirit-centered excursions to the world’s most spiritual and powerful places.

THAI YOGA MASSAGE:

Kam Thye Chow – Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage School: is the foremost institution in North America specializing in traditional Thai massage. Lotus Palm was founded in 1995 by Kam Thye Chow, acclaimed author of “Thai Yoga Massage” and “Thai Yoga Therapy for Your Body Type”.

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN EDUCATION:

Vegan Outreach: A great workshop to learn about becoming vegan and what you can do to reduce the suffering of animals, help the environment and improve your health.

The American Vegan Society: is a non-profit educational membership organization teaching a compassionate way of living that includes veganism.

Bobby Rock’s Veggie Zone: Your complete online source for vegetarianism and veganism.

North American Vegetarian Society: Founded in 1974, The North American Vegetarian Society is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the vegetarian way of life.

VegNews Magazine: The only magazine focusing on a vegetarian way of life, VegNews offers its over 100,000 readers up-to-date information on living a compassionate and healthy lifestyle.

VEGAN PRODUCTS:

Pangea Vegan Products: strives to bring convenience and ease to the vegan lifestyle by offering cruelty-free essentials, clothing, and hard to find alternatives to animal based products.

Vegan Essentials: Vegan Shopping. Choose compassion over cruelty.

Moo Shoes: A place where you’re guaranteed a stylish and high quality, leather-free pair of shoes.

VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN NH:

Susty’s Café: Yummy vegan restaurant in Northwood, NH.

Cafe’ Indigo: Delicious vegan & organic cafe’ in Concord, NH.

YOGA MAGAZINES:

Yoga + Joyful Living: is published by the Himalayan Institute, a leader in the field of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and holistic health.

Yoga Journal: for more than 25 years, Yoga Journal has helped shaped the yoga revolution in America. This magazine was founded in 1975 by members of the California Yoga Teachers Association.

YOGA PRODUCTS & RESOURCES:

Jade Yoga Mats: Environmentally friendly yoga mats made with natural rubber, a renewable resource tapped from rubber trees. Contains no PVC. Great mats!

Hugger-Mugger: The most complete catalog of yoga products available. Visit this site for all of your yoga needs.

Barefoot Yoga Company: Products to inspire the practice of yoga. Beautiful woven cotton practice rugs from India.

Yoga Centers Directory: A global guide of yoga instructors, yoga studios, yoga ashrams, yoga resorts, yoga associations, yoga centers and yoga links.

YOGA ON TV:

The Yoga Show With Karen: offers a free, 60 minute yoga class on Channel 22 – Concord Television.