Bloom Yoga & Wellness

Great places to learn, take a retreat, and so on. You may not want to come home!

• Amrit Yoga www.amrityoga.org www.amrityoga.org The website of the Amrit Yoga Institute and my teacher, Yogi Amrit Desai. Posted April 10, 2010 at 4:10 PM

• Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health www.kripalu.org www.kripalu.org A great, multi-faceted center that's nearby! Situated in the lovely Berkshires. Posted April 10, 2010 at 4:12 PM

• Omega Institute eomega.org/ eomega.org/ Lovely center in Rhinebeck, NY. Posted April 12, 2010 at 5:28 AM

• YogaFinder.com www.yogafinder.com www.yogafinder.com Great site loaded with information about classes, trainings, retreats, et al. Posted November 20, 2010 at 1:41 AM

• Yoga For Weight Loss www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/yoga-for-weight-loss www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/yoga-for-weight-loss A Web MD article exploring the connection between yoga practice and weight loss. Posted April 12, 2010 at 5:09 AM

• The Health Benefits of Yoga www.webmd.com/balance/the-health-benefits-of-yoga www.webmd.com/balance/the-health-benefits-of-yoga Another article from Web MD--good read! Posted April 12, 2010 at 5:16 AM

• The Health Benefits of Yoga psychology.suite101.com/article.cfm/yoga_and_your_health psychology.suite101.com/article.cfm/yoga_and_your_health Discusses some of the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of yoga. Posted April 12, 2010 at 5:21 AM

• Yoga www.medicinenet.com/yoga/article.htm www.medicinenet.com/yoga/article.htm A comprehensive look at many of yoga's benefits. Posted April 12, 2010 at 5:24 AM

Links to locally-produced and organic food, natural body and home products, holistically-oriented health care practitioners, and so on.

• Green Thyme, LLC www.greenthyme.net/ www.greenthyme.net/ Green Thyme is a locally owned and operated natural health food and supplement store. We carry a variety of Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, Vegetarian and Vegan products, as well as local produce and free-range meats. We also offer a wide selection of ecologially friendly cleaning and beauty products. Green Thyme is commited to a greener tomorrow with community recycling projects, local products, ecologically friendly building and cleaning products. Posted June 18, 2010 at 8:06 AM

• Tom's Natural Foods, Clinton, NY organicconsumers.org/state/greenbizdetail.cfm?staticname=Tom-s-Natural-Foods-46687 organicconsumers.org/state/greenbizdetail.cfm?staticname=Tom-s-Natural-Foods-46687 Bulk, whole, and organic foods, veggies, cheeses, soy products, and much more. Plan to spend some time poking around! Posted June 18, 2010 at 8:09 AM

• Hamilton Whole Foods organicconsumers.org/state/greenbizdetail.cfm?staticname=Hamilton-Whole-Foods-46690 organicconsumers.org/state/greenbizdetail.cfm?staticname=Hamilton-Whole-Foods-46690 Great little store with a deli, too! Nice selection of all kinds of great stuff. Posted June 18, 2010 at 8:10 AM

• Syracuse Real Food Co-Op syracuserealfood.coop/ syracuserealfood.coop/ We are a full-service natural grocery store in Syracuse New York. We carry: fresh and often locally grown organic produce, local and organic pasture raised meats, local and organic dairy and eggs, fresh breads, bulk foods, prepared foods, personal care products, coffees, full line of local/ organic/ ethnic/ natural groceries, ice creams, and cleaning supplies, animal testing-free and additive-free personal-care products, and environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies. We focus on providing our customers with the highest level of service possible while supporting a local and regional food system. Posted June 18, 2010 at 8:13 AM

• The Mustard Seed, Watertown, NY www.watertownmustardseed.com/ www.watertownmustardseed.com/ Our store offers all kinds of fresh grains, snacks, cereals, and flours for all of your needs. Weigh out as much or as little as you need from our convenient dispensors. Our selection includes everything you could ever want or need. We also offer a complete line of our own natural vitamins and supplements. They are made of the highest quality ingredients for reasonable prices. We have all of your basic and advanced needs, from everyday supplements to vitamins and suppletments to help with all kinds of ailments. We can ship out our supplements right to your door! Posted June 18, 2010 at 8:14 AM

• Common Threads Community Farm, Madison, NY commonthreadcsa.com/ commonthreadcsa.com/ Common Thread is a Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) farm serving Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and Syracuse. The farm is located in Madison, just 5 miles north of Colgate University near the tip of Lake Moraine. Throughout the growing season members come directly to the farm and pick up their share of seasonally available produce as well as a wide variety of pick your own (PYO) crops. We also offer a neatly packed box share delivered fresh to the Syracuse area. Members of the farm will enjoy over 150 varieties of fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers and small fruits. We believe that you and your family deserve the highest quality food, and that is why we use environmentally sustainable organic growing practices. This year we have taken the Northeast Organic Farmers Association New York (NOFA-NY) Farmer's Pledge. Become a member at Common Thread Community Farm and help promote our local economy and preserve local agriculture. When you join the farm you are making a practical step towards supporting a vibrant and healthy food system. Posted June 18, 2010 at 8:16 AM

• NYS Guide to Farm Fresh Products www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AP/FFGResults.asp www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AP/FFGResults.asp A listing from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets website of farms in Madison County. Posted June 18, 2010 at 8:20 AM

• CNY Bounty www.cnybounty.com www.cnybounty.com Farmer's market at your door! Posted July 4, 2010 at 4:10 AM

Books, magazines, websites, etc. you may enjoy that pertain to yoga and other joys of life!

• Natural News.com www.naturalnews.com www.naturalnews.com Natural health, natural living, natural news. An abundant information resource! Posted July 4, 2010 at 4:06 AM