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Info on Yoga Sutras
Summary of Yoga Sutras
Info on Vedic Chants
Quote Archive from the Yoga with Delana Newsletter
Asana Photo Gallery
Book Recommendations
Interesting Videos
--External Links to Recommended Resources for Awakening--
Samantha Shakti-Brown Joyful anusara-inspired teaching, lots of reference to Sanskrit and yoga energy concepts.
Phoenix Artemesia Artist, yogini, religious scholar, poet, travel guide, my chanting teacher.
Mark Stephens Fluidly guided vinyasa yoga classes and 250-hr teacher trainings twice a year.
Annica Rose - Restorative and Adaptive yoga at the Pacific Cultural Center. Website coming soon.
Lisa Garratt Strong but quiet classes with long holding of poses due to Lisa's love for Iyengar style yoga.
Allison Sirny-Guevara Progressive vinyasa yoga for the people.
Treea Clements Passionate teacher of Vinyasa, pre-natal, and post-natal classes.
Maria Alfaro Forrest Yoga and yearly yoga adventures to Italy.
Victor Dubin Owner of Om Room School of Yoga, hatha and vinyasa classes, yoga book club.
Mark Tanaka Eclectic blending of yoga and various healing art forms.
Amey Matthews Promoting enthusiasm and curiosity in yoga, good info on her website about vegetarianism.
Rusty Wells Bhakti Urban Flow Yoga, San Francisco.
Thomas Fortel Resident Teacher at Esalen in Big Sur.
Amrito Cross My first teacher, Power Yoga in South Lake Tahoe.
Ann Duren My life mentor. Viniyoga in the San Diego Area.
Erich Schiffmann Guided from within, Erich is an incomparable yoga master in Venice, CA.
Jill Miller Studied in the subtle and physical anatomy of the torso, Jill is an energetic teacher in Santa Monica, CA.
Tias Little Founder of Prajna Yoga, teaches with intriguing medaphorical description in Santa Fe, NM and around the world.
Ammachi The Holy Mother, embracing the world.
Sally Kempton Awakened Heart Meditation in the Siddha Yoga tradition of Swami Muktananda.
Kali Ma Lineage holder in the MahaSiddha Dharma tradition.
Anandi Ma Lineage holder in the Kundalini Maha Yoga tradition. Link is to Dhyanyoga Centers website.
Tenshin Reb Anderson Lineage holder in the Soto Zen tradition, ordained as a priest by Suzuki Roshi.
Krishna Das and Bhagavan Das Teachers, kirtan chanters, and students of Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj.
Adyashanti Non-dual teachings on awakening to the true self.
Shimshai Ancient teachings conveyed through musical ministry.
Yoga for Peace International A global event to create peace within and peace in the world through yoga.
Global Village Todd Boston and Ramesh Kannan, music for yoga, sound healings, performances.
Online Practice with Mark Stephens A complete audio-guided practice, asana visuals, and articles on yoga.
Pacific Edge Climbing Gym In Sebright behind Beckman's Bakery, next to the railroad tracks.
One Yoga Center At the Vet's Hall, next to the post office, downtown.
Om Room In the warehouse district way out on the west side.
Yoga Within In Aptos Village near the entrance to Niscene Marks State Park.
The Center for Yoga and Personal Growth In Capitola a block back behind Gayle's Bakery.
Yoga Center Santa Cruz Purely Iyengar on Front Street downtown.
Body and Soul Tucked away on Chestnut Street downtown.
Santa Cruz Tri Yoga Center On Washington Street downtown.
Village Yoga Bikram style, downtown, located on Pacific, entrance on Front Street.
Land of Medicine Buddha A center for healing and developing a good heart in Soquel, cA.
Vajrapani Institute for Wisdom Culture A Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Center in Boulder Creek, CA
Esalen Retreat center perched on the cliffs of Big Sur, CA with natural hot springs and renown teachers.
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center Open to guests from May to August, hot springs, located in Carmel Valley.
ServingPeace.com Web hosting and consultation with a peaceful intention.
Brad Burkhart Escultor del Corazón, amazing bas-relief panels that inspire the spirit.
911 Truth Learn what happened on 9/11 and join the 911 Truth Movement. The official story is a big lie.
Democracy Now The War and Peace report with Amy Goodman.
Free Speech Radio News Uncensored News from around the world.
One Good Move Humorous and serious television video clips about current events.
The Whole Earth Festival Mother's Day Weekend, UC Davis campus, No charge.
Firefox Web Browser There's no better way to access the Internet. Explorer is not your friend.
Wikipedia The free-content encyclopedia that anyone can edit.
The Fertility Awareness Method Birth control without the use of barriers or drugs.
--Books--
Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness, by Erich Schiffmann
Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramahansa Yogananda
When Things Fall Apart, by Pema Chodron
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, by Sogyal Rinpoche
Peace is Every Step, by Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, by Shunryu Suzuki
Light on Yoga, by B.K.S. Iyengar
The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran
The Heart of Meditation, by Sally Kempton
The Fifth Sacred Thing, by Starhawk
The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, by John Wood, about Room to Read
Be Here Now, by Ram Dass
Tao Te Ching, translation by Stephen Mitchell
Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder, about Paul Farmer and Partners in Health
--Videos--
BKS Iyengar 1938 - silent footage of the master doing what looks like 3rd and 4th series Ashtanga Yoga sequences, ~3 min
Jill Bolte Taylor - an inspiring story about the two sides of the brain, ~19 min
A More Perfect Union - Barack Obama on race in America, ~38 min
Christian the Lion Cub - the reunion of two Londoners with the lion they raised then released into the wild in Africa, ~1.5 min
State of the Union Address by Lama Surya Das - thoughts on interconnectedness during an election year, ~4 min
Only in India - organized chaos, ~2 min
Nonviolent Communication - founder Marshall Rosenberg describes the philosophy and implementation, ~10 min
Hans Rosling - no more boring data, ~20 min
Free Hugs Campaign , ~4 min
Info on Yoga Sutras
Summary of Yoga Sutras
Info on Vedic Chants
Quote Archive from the Yoga with Delana Newsletter
Asana Photo Gallery
Book Recommendations
Interesting Videos
--External Links to Recommended Resources for Awakening--
Yoga Teachers in Santa Cruz County
Kelly Blaser A very dynamic and loving person, Kelly has been my primary teacher for 6 years.Samantha Shakti-Brown Joyful anusara-inspired teaching, lots of reference to Sanskrit and yoga energy concepts.
Phoenix Artemesia Artist, yogini, religious scholar, poet, travel guide, my chanting teacher.
Mark Stephens Fluidly guided vinyasa yoga classes and 250-hr teacher trainings twice a year.
Annica Rose - Restorative and Adaptive yoga at the Pacific Cultural Center. Website coming soon.
Lisa Garratt Strong but quiet classes with long holding of poses due to Lisa's love for Iyengar style yoga.
Allison Sirny-Guevara Progressive vinyasa yoga for the people.
Treea Clements Passionate teacher of Vinyasa, pre-natal, and post-natal classes.
Maria Alfaro Forrest Yoga and yearly yoga adventures to Italy.
Victor Dubin Owner of Om Room School of Yoga, hatha and vinyasa classes, yoga book club.
Mark Tanaka Eclectic blending of yoga and various healing art forms.
Amey Matthews Promoting enthusiasm and curiosity in yoga, good info on her website about vegetarianism.
Yoga Teachers Further Afield
Sarah Powers Blending yoga with buddhist mindfulness and meditation, for both yin and yang styles, worldwide.Rusty Wells Bhakti Urban Flow Yoga, San Francisco.
Thomas Fortel Resident Teacher at Esalen in Big Sur.
Amrito Cross My first teacher, Power Yoga in South Lake Tahoe.
Ann Duren My life mentor. Viniyoga in the San Diego Area.
Erich Schiffmann Guided from within, Erich is an incomparable yoga master in Venice, CA.
Jill Miller Studied in the subtle and physical anatomy of the torso, Jill is an energetic teacher in Santa Monica, CA.
Tias Little Founder of Prajna Yoga, teaches with intriguing medaphorical description in Santa Fe, NM and around the world.
Meditation, Devotion, and Philosophy Teachers
Baba Hari Dass A silent monk teaching classical Ashtanga Yoga based on the ancient scriptures.Ammachi The Holy Mother, embracing the world.
Sally Kempton Awakened Heart Meditation in the Siddha Yoga tradition of Swami Muktananda.
Kali Ma Lineage holder in the MahaSiddha Dharma tradition.
Anandi Ma Lineage holder in the Kundalini Maha Yoga tradition. Link is to Dhyanyoga Centers website.
Tenshin Reb Anderson Lineage holder in the Soto Zen tradition, ordained as a priest by Suzuki Roshi.
Krishna Das and Bhagavan Das Teachers, kirtan chanters, and students of Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj.
Adyashanti Non-dual teachings on awakening to the true self.
Shimshai Ancient teachings conveyed through musical ministry.
Other Yoga and Spiritual Resources
Yoga for Peace Santa Cruz 108 sun salutations in the park for peace.Yoga for Peace International A global event to create peace within and peace in the world through yoga.
Global Village Todd Boston and Ramesh Kannan, music for yoga, sound healings, performances.
Online Practice with Mark Stephens A complete audio-guided practice, asana visuals, and articles on yoga.
Yoga Studios in Santa Cruz
Ashtanga Yoga Institue At the Pacific Cultural Center, Seabright and Broadway.Pacific Edge Climbing Gym In Sebright behind Beckman's Bakery, next to the railroad tracks.
One Yoga Center At the Vet's Hall, next to the post office, downtown.
Om Room In the warehouse district way out on the west side.
Yoga Within In Aptos Village near the entrance to Niscene Marks State Park.
The Center for Yoga and Personal Growth In Capitola a block back behind Gayle's Bakery.
Yoga Center Santa Cruz Purely Iyengar on Front Street downtown.
Body and Soul Tucked away on Chestnut Street downtown.
Santa Cruz Tri Yoga Center On Washington Street downtown.
Village Yoga Bikram style, downtown, located on Pacific, entrance on Front Street.
Retreat Centers in the Region
Mount Madonna Center In Watsonville, CA, the New Year's Retreat is highly recommended.Land of Medicine Buddha A center for healing and developing a good heart in Soquel, cA.
Vajrapani Institute for Wisdom Culture A Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Center in Boulder Creek, CA
Esalen Retreat center perched on the cliffs of Big Sur, CA with natural hot springs and renown teachers.
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center Open to guests from May to August, hot springs, located in Carmel Valley.
Miscellaneous Etcetera
Sam Nilsson Guitarist, vocalist, and sound engineer; jazz, rock, reggae, funk, fusion.ServingPeace.com Web hosting and consultation with a peaceful intention.
Brad Burkhart Escultor del Corazón, amazing bas-relief panels that inspire the spirit.
911 Truth Learn what happened on 9/11 and join the 911 Truth Movement. The official story is a big lie.
Democracy Now The War and Peace report with Amy Goodman.
Free Speech Radio News Uncensored News from around the world.
One Good Move Humorous and serious television video clips about current events.
The Whole Earth Festival Mother's Day Weekend, UC Davis campus, No charge.
Firefox Web Browser There's no better way to access the Internet. Explorer is not your friend.
Wikipedia The free-content encyclopedia that anyone can edit.
The Fertility Awareness Method Birth control without the use of barriers or drugs.
--Books--
Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness, by Erich Schiffmann
Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramahansa Yogananda
When Things Fall Apart, by Pema Chodron
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, by Sogyal Rinpoche
Peace is Every Step, by Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, by Shunryu Suzuki
Light on Yoga, by B.K.S. Iyengar
The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran
The Heart of Meditation, by Sally Kempton
The Fifth Sacred Thing, by Starhawk
The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, by John Wood, about Room to Read
Be Here Now, by Ram Dass
Tao Te Ching, translation by Stephen Mitchell
Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder, about Paul Farmer and Partners in Health
--Videos--
BKS Iyengar 1938 - silent footage of the master doing what looks like 3rd and 4th series Ashtanga Yoga sequences, ~3 min
Jill Bolte Taylor - an inspiring story about the two sides of the brain, ~19 min
A More Perfect Union - Barack Obama on race in America, ~38 min
Christian the Lion Cub - the reunion of two Londoners with the lion they raised then released into the wild in Africa, ~1.5 min
State of the Union Address by Lama Surya Das - thoughts on interconnectedness during an election year, ~4 min
Only in India - organized chaos, ~2 min
Nonviolent Communication - founder Marshall Rosenberg describes the philosophy and implementation, ~10 min
Hans Rosling - no more boring data, ~20 min
Free Hugs Campaign , ~4 min
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