Supplementary Resource Guide

Some Favorite Astrology Links

  1. The American College of Vedic Astrology (ACVA) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to teaching the art and science of Vedic Astrology or Jyotish: http://www.acvaonline.org/
  2. The Birla Center for Hast Jyotish is one of the most comprehensive Vedic Palmistry and Astrology learning centers devoted to the art of self-understanding. This is a great resource for learning as well as to receive private consultations and important astrological updates: www.birlacenter.com
  3. Roeland de Looff at Dirah Academy offers an award-winning email course for beginning and advanced students of Vedic astrology: www.dirah.nl
  4. The Council of Vedic Astrology (CVA) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the art and science of Vedic Astrology (Jyotish): www.councilvedicastrology.com/
  5. Barbara Pijan Lama offers outstanding training on her excellent Vedic astrology learning site: www.barbarapijan.com
  6. Jagannatha Hora is an excellent free Vedic astrology software program by P.V.R. Narasimha Rao: www.vedicastrologer.org/jh
  7. Solar Fire and Jigsaw are two leading astrology software programs available from: www.alabe.com
  8. The Astrological eMagazine published in memory of Dr. B.V. Raman by his son Niranjan Babu Bangalore: www.astrologicalmagazine.com
  9.  Ernst Wilhelm at Vedic-Astrology.net offers a range of classes for all levels of interest. Ernst has created, sells and supports a leading Jyotish software program – Kala, known for its great accuracy, ease of use, and unique features. I especially like the muhurta module in Kala: www.vedic-astrology.net

Ayurveda, the Science of Life

Ayurveda is the world's most ancient holistic medical system, established by the same enlightened seers who composed the Vedas, India's ancient spiritual texts. Ayurveda, Jyotish and Yoga are like three sisters of Vedic science. To learn more about Ayurveda, I recommend the following resources:

  1. Satmya Ayurveda is a full spectrum Ayurvedic clinical practice in Austin, Texas run by Wahneta Trotter, CAS PKS, RYT. Satmya offers traditional Ayurvedic consultations for constitutional balancing, Ayurvedic wisdom and guidance for those seeking greater health, as well as for individuals with previously diagnosed conditions, undiagnosed conditions, auto-immune conditions, and Lyme disease. Wahneta has been in practice for over a decade and focuses on Ayurvedic therapies, Pancha Karma, and spiritual practices to enhance and heal those willing to experience themselves as they were truly meant to be: www.satmyaayurveda.com
  2. The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont is a residential Panchakarma clinic founded by Allison Bransfield Morse, Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine. Allison has led clients through the Panchakarma process for 20 years, spending 5 of those years under the direct guidance of Dr. Vasant Lad at The Ayurvedic Institute. The Ayurvedic Center offers 3, 5, 7, 10 and 21-day programs: AyurvedaVermont.com
  3. Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar is the Executive Director of Kerala Ayurveda US as well as an accomplished Ayurvedic doctor: www.ayurvedichealing.net
  4. The National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) is a national organization representing the Ayurvedic profession in the USA. Its mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the philosophy, knowledge, science and practice of Ayurveda for the benefit of humanity: www.ayurveda-nama.org

Ayurvedic and Other Healing Products

  1. Banyan Botanicals: www.banyanbotanicals.com
  2. Organic India/Om Organics: www.organicindia.com and www.organicindiausa.com
  3. Mountain Rose Herbs for herbs and more: www.mountainroseherbs.com
  4. Flower Essence Services, Bridging Body and Soul: www.fesflowers.com
  5. Flower Essences of Fox Mountain: www.foxmountain.net
  6. Aromabliss is Ayurvedic skin care for health, beauty, and transformation, offering a botanically infused, artisan quality, skin and body treatment line procured using the profound nature-based wisdom of Ayurveda, Aromatherapy, and Herbology. Aromabliss is the unfolding dharma of Lilavati, who for the last 32 years has immersed herself in the teachings and wisdom of nature through the practices of Aromatherapy, Herbology, Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra: https://www.aromabliss.com/​
  7. Ayurvedic Healing Herbs: https://www.ayurvedahealingherbs.com/

Some Favorite Links Related to Spiritual Development and Healing

Miscellaneous Spiritual and Healing Resources

  • Self Realization Fellowship is dedicated to the universal teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and offers a science of spiritual exploration, including a correspondence course and initiation into Kriya Yoga: www.yogananda-srf.org
  • Ananda Online is a worldwide movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and founded by Swami Kriyananda, a disciple of Yogananda. Learn about Ananda, Yogananda, schools, meditation courses, and more: www.ananda.org
  • The Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. (A.R.E. ®) is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1931 by Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), to research and explore transpersonal subjects such as holistic health, ancient mysteries, personal spirituality, dreams and dream interpretation, intuition, and philosophy and reincarnation. www.edgarcayce.org
  • The late Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, PhD, was an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He authored at least 30 books and created many wonderful audio programs and videos. He is known affectionately by his students as the “father of motivation”: www.drwaynedyer.com
  • The Silva Method is a scientifically based and spiritually driven program that teaches how to develop the natural mental power we all possess: www.silvamethod.com
  • Ram Dass's spirit has been a guiding light for three generations, carrying along millions on the journey, helping free them from their bonds as he has worked his way through his own. His Center for Spiritual Studies is a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining his teachings and offering new ways for community members to participate, whether near or far: www.ramdass.org
  • Dedicated to the evolution of the human spirit, the Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH) is a specialized college for the study of hands-on healing and personal transformation: barbarabrennan.com
  • A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study non-dualistic spiritual thought system that teaches a way to universal love and peace through remembering God: www.acim.org
  • Shanti Mandir, established in 1987 by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Nityananda, continues the spiritual work of his Guru, the renowned sage, Baba Muktananda whom he succeeded, continuing the lineage of Siddha Gurus, enlightened masters, immersed in consciousness: www.shantimandir.com