Yoga.
MARIN
Red Dragon Yoga, Mill Valley (lovely hot yoga-both bikram and power, sweat is good for your skin, your immune system and your soul!)
Yogaworks, Mill Valley and Larkspur (a variety of classes, and a nice introductory series that explains yoga for the very beginner, therapeutics, lots of retreats)
(Peggy Or, Dance background shows up in her class, teaches a yummy, easy going class, good workout, nice eclectic mix of classical, jazz, etc music, schedule.
Erik Monkhouse, Another yummy be-nice-to-your-body class, nice synthesis of yoga with music, sound, spirit, community, etc., schedule, privates).
Yoga of Sausalito (schedule, video of studio)
Red Dragon Yoga, Mill Valley (lovely hot yoga-both bikram and power, sweat is good for your skin, your immune system and your soul!)
Yogaworks, Mill Valley and Larkspur (a variety of classes, and a nice introductory series that explains yoga for the very beginner, therapeutics, lots of retreats)
(Peggy Or, Dance background shows up in her class, teaches a yummy, easy going class, good workout, nice eclectic mix of classical, jazz, etc music, schedule.
Erik Monkhouse, Another yummy be-nice-to-your-body class, nice synthesis of yoga with music, sound, spirit, community, etc., schedule, privates).
Yoga of Sausalito (schedule, video of studio)
Whoever gives reverence receives reverence.
-Rumi
-Rumi
YOGA continued-
SAN FRANCISCO and beyond
Yogaworks, San Francisco (on Divisadero), New York, LA, Orange County
Yoga Tree, San Francisco (Has a long list of teachers, many well known~But I've haven't taken class from many of them!)
(I like Janet Stone-challenging, vigorous class, and Tim Floreen- fun, vigorous)
Urban Flow Yoga, San Francisco SOMA (sweaty SF yoga, use of non dogmatic chanting for healing qualities of sound/song/vibration, schedule,)
(Rusty teaches a very fun, challenging and spiritual focused class and Pradeep does excellent corrections. I haven't taken class from the others!)
Laughing Lotus Yoga Center, San Francisco mission district (the Friday eve 10pm till midnight yoga with music is a wonderful way to do a Friday night)
Devil Wears Prana yoga blog (health info, yoga tips etc.) by yoga teacher Michelle Myhre, in San Mateo and San Francisco, at Equinox,and privately.
Shiva Rea Venice, CA, lovely synthesis and embodiment of dance, movement, philosophy, etc..., at Burning Man and beyond, CD's, yoga coursework / training modules/thesis, (Shiva's Rea's thesis = a good read on yoga).
SAN FRANCISCO and beyond
Yogaworks, San Francisco (on Divisadero), New York, LA, Orange County
Yoga Tree, San Francisco (Has a long list of teachers, many well known~But I've haven't taken class from many of them!)
(I like Janet Stone-challenging, vigorous class, and Tim Floreen- fun, vigorous)
Urban Flow Yoga, San Francisco SOMA (sweaty SF yoga, use of non dogmatic chanting for healing qualities of sound/song/vibration, schedule,)
(Rusty teaches a very fun, challenging and spiritual focused class and Pradeep does excellent corrections. I haven't taken class from the others!)
Laughing Lotus Yoga Center, San Francisco mission district (the Friday eve 10pm till midnight yoga with music is a wonderful way to do a Friday night)
Devil Wears Prana yoga blog (health info, yoga tips etc.) by yoga teacher Michelle Myhre, in San Mateo and San Francisco, at Equinox,and privately.
Shiva Rea Venice, CA, lovely synthesis and embodiment of dance, movement, philosophy, etc..., at Burning Man and beyond, CD's, yoga coursework / training modules/thesis, (Shiva's Rea's thesis = a good read on yoga).
Dance.
ODC Dance Commons, San Francisco, off 17th south of Market near the Mission (Great variety in one place: modern dance, ballet, jazz, salsa, belly dance, hip hop, brazilian, rhythm & motion, etc. schedule)
Roco Dance and Fitness, Mill Valley (adults and youth classes, schedule) and Fairfax.
Lines Dance Center, San Francisco, (beg. to advanced ballet, jazz, modern, schedule)
Roco Dance and Fitness, Mill Valley (adults and youth classes, schedule) and Fairfax.
Lines Dance Center, San Francisco, (beg. to advanced ballet, jazz, modern, schedule)
Food.
List of restaurants in Marin County affiliated with Marin Organic.
Vin Antico~Urban Trattoria committed to local farmers and organic food, in San Rafael-menu
Small Shed Flatbread~Local. Organic. Sustainable in Mill Valley-menu
Sol Food~Puerto Rican Cuisine with free range chicken and wheat free and vegan entrees. San Rafael, and growing,-menu
Cafe Gratitude~organic vegan, raw cafe in many locations: San Rafael, Healdsburg, SF, Cupertino, Berkeley, Oakland. Blog. "May I Be Frank: A film about sex, drugs and transformation" Frank stumbles into Cafe Gratitude and submits for 42 days. Watch.
Cafe Del Soul~organic, sustainable foods cafe in Mill Valley-menu
Farmer's Markets in Marin County (Agricultural Institute of Marin): Sunday am and Thursday eve in San Rafael, Tuesday eve in Novato, Wednesday eve in Fairfax.
Tyler Florence (blog)~Sprout, organic baby food.
Vin Antico~Urban Trattoria committed to local farmers and organic food, in San Rafael-menu
Small Shed Flatbread~Local. Organic. Sustainable in Mill Valley-menu
Sol Food~Puerto Rican Cuisine with free range chicken and wheat free and vegan entrees. San Rafael, and growing,-menu
Cafe Gratitude~organic vegan, raw cafe in many locations: San Rafael, Healdsburg, SF, Cupertino, Berkeley, Oakland. Blog. "May I Be Frank: A film about sex, drugs and transformation" Frank stumbles into Cafe Gratitude and submits for 42 days. Watch.
Cafe Del Soul~organic, sustainable foods cafe in Mill Valley-menu
Farmer's Markets in Marin County (Agricultural Institute of Marin): Sunday am and Thursday eve in San Rafael, Tuesday eve in Novato, Wednesday eve in Fairfax.
Tyler Florence (blog)~Sprout, organic baby food.
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Festivals, etc.
Yoga Tree retreats ongoing.
Soulshine Bali retreats 2011, with Peter Guinosso January 29 - February 5, 2012, Tara Dale, Pedro Franco and Michael Franti February 5, February 12, 2012, Janet Stone and Michael Franti February 12 - February 22, 2012.
Yogaworks retreats ongoing.
Soulshine Bali retreats 2011, with Peter Guinosso January 29 - February 5, 2012, Tara Dale, Pedro Franco and Michael Franti February 5, February 12, 2012, Janet Stone and Michael Franti February 12 - February 22, 2012.
Yogaworks retreats ongoing.
1 mile Morning Meditation Hike with Garth Stevenson
at 2010 Wanderlust Yoga Festival from the top of Squaw
Valley Ski Resort. 45 min. of beautiful ambient cello followed
by 20 min. of silence (cello starts approx. 1 min 30 sec).
at 2010 Wanderlust Yoga Festival from the top of Squaw
Valley Ski Resort. 45 min. of beautiful ambient cello followed
by 20 min. of silence (cello starts approx. 1 min 30 sec).
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Meditation.
Spirit Rock, (Monday night meditation/class starts at 7:15pm, sometimes with dinner at 6pm - carpool to Spirit Rock, directions, beginning classes, mindfulness yoga and meditation training, bookstore, meditation instructions, audio resources.
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Sunday morning meditation and Dharma talk with tea ($8 donation requested), 8am-12pm (doors close at 8:15am). Digital Dharma (taped lectures).
Spirit Coaching with Jenai Lane. Providing a safe, supportive environment and tools for transformation. "...There is no longer a need for a teacher outside of yourself."
Top ten reasons why a Spiritual Practice will Benefit you. Quickie Five minute Meditation.
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Sunday morning meditation and Dharma talk with tea ($8 donation requested), 8am-12pm (doors close at 8:15am). Digital Dharma (taped lectures).
Spirit Coaching with Jenai Lane. Providing a safe, supportive environment and tools for transformation. "...There is no longer a need for a teacher outside of yourself."
Top ten reasons why a Spiritual Practice will Benefit you. Quickie Five minute Meditation.
Massage.
Alive and Well Institute of Conscious Bodywork schedule of classes. One day soon I"ll take Larry Munn's Functional Anatomy and Physiology: Advanced Biomechanics class.
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Neroli
Neroli oil is a plant oil produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium var. amara orBigaradia). Its scent is sweet, spicy and honeyed with flowery notes. The blossoms are gathered, usually by hand, in late April to early May. The oil is produced by water distillation, as the blossom is too fragile to endure steam distillation. More than 12% of all modern quality perfumes use neroli as their principal ingredient. Neroli is considered one of the most important aromatics for aromatherapy treatment for anxiety, and depression resulting from stress and anxiety, especially that of an emotional origin. It is both a sedative and a tonic. The oil has been said to treat heart palpitations, relieve insomnia and reduce nervousness. Neroli's calming effect can be tried by deeply inhaling the aroma, rubbing a few drops on the solar plexus, diluting in Jojoba oil and wearing as a natural perfume, or diffusing in small amounts. It is relaxing to the body and spirit, and may bring relief in seemingly hopeless situations. It is also a scent associated with romance.
The orange is the ‘golden apple’ spoken of in Greek mythology. The golden apple was the fruit that Juno gave to Jupiter on the day of their celestial wedding. According to folklore, the exchange of an orange between unmarried men and women is a simple charm to invite love to blossom between the two. Orange blossoms have been woven into a bride’s bouquet for 100’s of years to ensure good luck, happiness and fertility to the bridal couple. A bride who wore orange blossoms in her hair was proclaiming her virginity. Orange blossoms were also placed on the bridal bed to calm nervous apprehension before the bridal couple retired to the marriage bed.
It is said that neroli oil derived its name from a 16th century Italian princess, Anne-Marie of Nerola, who was the wife of Prince Flavio Orsini. Anne-Marie wore neroli as a perfume and even took aromatherapy baths with orange flower oil. Way ahead of her time, Italian society soon found itself in emulation of her, and her favorite neroli scented gloves became known as guanti di neroli and became socially de rigeur throughout French and Italian society, and probably beyond. Eventually the oil itself also acquired the name neroli. Inspired by the Princess of Nerola. The guild of glove and perfume -makers was soon stablished in 1656 and the court of Louis XV became known as "the perfumed court." Scents were applied daily not only to the skin but also to clothing, fans and furniture.
Neroli has been valued in many courts. The people of Venice particularly valued neroli and the therapeutic values of the flower, using it against the plague and other fevers, drinking it as a tisane, and rubbing it via distilled water into their bodies twice a day. Neroli was also renowned in the court of Queen Elizabeth 1 of England.
The orange is the ‘golden apple’ spoken of in Greek mythology. The golden apple was the fruit that Juno gave to Jupiter on the day of their celestial wedding. According to folklore, the exchange of an orange between unmarried men and women is a simple charm to invite love to blossom between the two. Orange blossoms have been woven into a bride’s bouquet for 100’s of years to ensure good luck, happiness and fertility to the bridal couple. A bride who wore orange blossoms in her hair was proclaiming her virginity. Orange blossoms were also placed on the bridal bed to calm nervous apprehension before the bridal couple retired to the marriage bed.
It is said that neroli oil derived its name from a 16th century Italian princess, Anne-Marie of Nerola, who was the wife of Prince Flavio Orsini. Anne-Marie wore neroli as a perfume and even took aromatherapy baths with orange flower oil. Way ahead of her time, Italian society soon found itself in emulation of her, and her favorite neroli scented gloves became known as guanti di neroli and became socially de rigeur throughout French and Italian society, and probably beyond. Eventually the oil itself also acquired the name neroli. Inspired by the Princess of Nerola. The guild of glove and perfume -makers was soon stablished in 1656 and the court of Louis XV became known as "the perfumed court." Scents were applied daily not only to the skin but also to clothing, fans and furniture.
Neroli has been valued in many courts. The people of Venice particularly valued neroli and the therapeutic values of the flower, using it against the plague and other fevers, drinking it as a tisane, and rubbing it via distilled water into their bodies twice a day. Neroli was also renowned in the court of Queen Elizabeth 1 of England.
