This set of links is a hodgepodge of sites that are related to my interests. Health, wellness and personal growth and development — and trying to avoid the snake oil stuff. It also includes some of the standard places to buy yoga life style products, as well as music, video and other stuff.

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Yoga Props, Clothing, etc.

If you’re going to make a life style change, you have to change your buying habits so here is a list of places to start.

  • EverythingYoga.com – Your source for yoga products, yoga clothing, yoga mats
  • Gaiam: consumerism for an alternative life style. I bought my first sticky mat and blocks from them.
  • Vickerey: yoga goods and paper, interesting combination, though pricey
  • Mats that don’t pollute (Every mat manufacturer now has eco-friendly models): Eco Yoga »» list of US distributors ::: Health and Yoga ::: Jade Yoga
  • Bheka
  • Tools for Yoga
  • YogaPro
  • HuggerMugger: created the first sticky mat in the States and has expanded into a variety of lines.
  • YogaAccessories.com – where I bought my latest batch of props
  • PrAna: clothing for rock climbing and yoga, plus mats and other paraphernalia
  • Manduka – mats for the prefectionist practitioner: I use the Eko Mat and eQua full-size towel.
  • Yogitoes: a different take on a mat towel, perhaps more grip and sturdy. I put one in my suitcase, , less bulky, when traveling rather than carrying around a mat. I can throw it on a carpet and it works fine.
  • Lulelemon Athletics: see this clothing manufacturer’s manifesto to see where they are coming from. Although some doubt their conviction, considering how Lululemon has “gone corporate.”
  • Cushions and benches for meditation – check this out for the educative information before making a purchase

Sounds

Sights

  • Natural Journeys carries all kinds of exercise videos (from belly dancing to Pilates), plus other products.
  • Pranamaya – great videos of Dharma Mittra, Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers, Andre Lappa, Edward Clark, Gary Kraftsow, Mark Horner, Nischala Joy Devi, Jill Milleri. David Newman does kirtan.
  • YogaDownloads: an amazing selection of podcasts and on-demand videos. Asana visuals

Yoga Documenetaries

  • Yoga Unveiled:: Evolution and Essence of a Spiritual Tradition. This is a DVD (2 disk set) of yoga superstars explaining how the cultures of India and the United States are meeting.
  • Enlighten Up: an excellent film about a novice and a film maker looking for truth in yoga. Order DVD
  • Living Yoga The Life and Teachings of Swami Satchidananda. This guru was a major influence from the 60s, and his Yogavilla ashram is close to DC.