SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
« Beach Yoga Jewelry
Beach Yoga Jewelry presents unique hand crafted yoga inspired jewelry. Yoga asanas are crafted as art in 14 karat gold, sterling silver, and precious stones and worn as designer jewelry. beachyogajewelry.com
Skin Care with a Healthy Attitude! »
Replace your eye serum, day cream, night cream, lip balm, toner, moisturizer, hand cream, elbow cream, foot cream, cuticle cream, anti-aging/anti-wrinkle cream, with this all-in-one New Zealand Colostrum and organic aloe vera revitalizing beauty cream. Free of all parabens, petrochemicals and alcohol. Give the gift of healthy skin care to the one you love. Holiday Special Save 25%! Order on-line at electricbody.com or call 1-877-317-SKIN (7546)
« Om Jewels
Chic jewelry for modern yogis. A great gift idea for the yogi who has everything – like a mat, or two, and a workout wardrobe to boot! Auspicious symbols of om and lotus are hand-crafted and polished in fine silver and gold, that is ethically sourced. Available with or without semi-precious stones, and diamonds as well. For more information visit omjewels.com
YogaToes »
A simple way to get instant refreshment and long term improvement for your overworked feet. Just relax, YogaToes will do the work for you. YogaToes are the only patented, USA made exercise and therapeutic device of its kind. Formfitting design is soft, flexible and hypo-allergenic. Risk-Free Lifetime Money Back Guarantee! Order YogaToes today at yogapro.com or call 1-877-964-2776. Save $15 with coupon code: WLT1X2
« Nature’s Best Yoga Mat
Jade mats are made in the USA with natural rubber for fantastic grip and maximum comfort, are PVC free and JadeYoga plants a tree for every mat sold — perfect for the yogi concerned about the earth and looking for a great mat. Jade mats are available in two lengths, three thicknesses and a variety of colors. jadeyoga.com
Eco-Fleece Wrap Hoodie »
Wrap her up in the worlds most stylish fleece. And rest assured that she’ll not only be looking good and feeling good, but also doing good! It’s made from 100% recycled pop bottles, after all. And it’s hand made right here in good old USA. $85, sweetskins.com
« Shining Shakti
Looking for the perfect gift for the tree-hugging fabulous ladies in your life? Shining Shakti creates organic cotton, hand-dyed clothing for the fashion and eco-conscious yogi. Each explosively colorful piece comes in a re-useable organza gift bag so adorable, it looks good enough to eat. What’s more, your gift won’t just benefit the lucky recipient, Shining Shakti donates a portion of their proceeds to Make it Right New Orleans. $38-$69, shiningshakti.com
This year FIJI Water became the world’s first carbon negative bottled water »
Treat your loved ones (and the planet) by giving FIJI Water Delivery, service begins at $33. See our Holiday Gift Guide today at ShopFIJIWater.com
« AYURNAS: A Soothing Natural Solution for Cold & Allergy Symptom
Ayurnas is the newest addition to the Chopra Center’s collection of products that embrace the all-natural healing principles of Ayurvedic medicine. Imagine organic relief for cold and allergy symptoms such as congestion, dryness, as well as stress related symptoms such as headaches and muscle tension. The Chopra Center’s custom-blend Ayurnas oil contains Essential Oils of Eucalyptus, Sesame, Coconut, Rose, Sandalwood, Basil, Olive, and Lotus all of which uniquely contribute to one of the most soothing treatments in Ayurveda.
$19, 800-858-1808, store.chopra.com
Organic Decadence »
Indulge them with the decadent tastes of organic/gmo-free foods and exquisite green giftware from Fresh Unlimited including this Italian Gourmet Collection. Discover the real authentic flavors the world has to offer! from organic pasta sauce made with sangiovese wine to gmo-free cognac chocolate truffles and everything in between. $182.50, freshunlimited.com
« Chinese Turquoise with Brass, Ebony & Bali Silver Necklace
This incredible necklace is comprised of turquoise stones and hand-carved ebony, that is accented with brass details and silver beads from Bali. Robin Rifé, is a jeweler working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. While she travels the world, Robin gathers beautiful and exotic material, which she later fashions into incredible necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Robin has an exquisite ability to create high quality, classic pieces that are unique. Exclusively sold on-line at Wedge Worldwide. $104.99, wedgeworldwide.coop
The Adara Collection »
Aromatherapy Bath Products to indulge the senses. Nurture the natural radiance of your being with this nourishing collection by the Chopra Center. Extracts of Aloe Vera, Chamomile, and Geranium infused with a balancing aroma blend of Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, Vetiver, Rosemary and other natural botanicals make the Adara Collection the most luxurious “spa-at-home” experience on the market. Enjoy Adara Shampoo, Conditioner, Ayurvedic Body Wash, and Body Lotion as part of a harmonized daily routine. $68 for all 4 products, 800-858-1808, store.chopra.com
« Don’t miss The Bastyr Dispensary Holiday Extravaganza! 20% off merchandise*
Shop for friends, family, and yourself. You’ll find an amazing array of unique gifts and natural products. While you shop…enjoy skin care samples, sweet treats and demonstrations by Bastyr Center faculty and advanced students. * Sale does not apply to prescriptions or food items. 1-day only! Sat., Dec. 6, 2008, 12 noon-4:30 p.m. 3670 Stone Way N., Seattle. 206-834-4114. BastyrCenter.org
Bija® Omega Truffles »
The gourmet way to get your Essential Fatty Acids! Flora’s luxurious Bija Omega truffles are a rich blend of premium organic ingredients and omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Much more than just comfort food, Bija Omega Truffles are made to nourish both body and soul. Available in dark chocolate, milk chocolate hazelnut and white maple flavors. 800.446.2110 florahealth.com
« Radiant Flow and Mellow Flow With Janet StoneThese two new DVDs, hot off the presses from San Francisco-based yogini Janet Stone, deliver well-rounded Vinyasa in Stone’s signature heart-opening style. Radiant Flow challenges with dynamic, athletic postures, while Mellow Flow soothes and strengthens for a nourishing daily practice. $25 and $20, janetstoneyoga.com
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles »
Klean Kanteen water bottles combine intelligence and aesthetics. These reusable and lightweight stainless steel bottles come with a non-leaching, polypropylene plastic (pp#5) loop cap. Stainless Steel (and metal generally speaking) is becoming a common household option as a safe alternative to plastic (Bisphenol A: BPA) water bottles. With the frenzy of attention focused on the safety and health concerns of plastic water bottles, people are now choosing metal options. $16.99-$27.99, wedgeworldwide.coop
« Reduce Your Footprint… I Mean, Forkprint.
Eating sustainably goes beyond just eating organic. Americans throw out enough plastic cutlery each year to circle the equator 300 times! To-Go Ware’s CONSERVE bamboo utensil sets give you a great option to tote on the go… These sleek sets have a case made of recycled, compressed plastic bags. The bags are collected by ragpickers in India and formed into the colorful polymer by CONSERVE, a recycling and waste management organization. CONSERVE’s collection efforts help to clean the polluted streets of New Delhi while employing hundreds of people in need of work. Visit their website at to-goware.com
Goddess Power! »
Give the gift of empowerment this holiday. Lotus Blossom Style offers bamboo and organic cotton goddess tees to help women awaken their goddess power. Just slip one on and you will see. Choose from the Goddess of Prosperity, Goddess of Love, Goddess of Action or Goddess of Creativity. $35, lotusblossomstyle.com
« Join the Economic Evolution!
EcoHoliday SF is a joyous shopping event in San Francisco featuring 100 locally-owned exhibitors with Green Gifts, Eco-Fashion, Art/Crafts…PLUS Non-stop Live Entertainment, Make-it-yourself Workshops, Children’s Activities, Healing Space, Healthalicious Food, Cocktail Bar and Strolling Costumed Characters. Presented by Urban Alliance for Sustainability. Sunday, December 14. $5, EcoHolidaySF.com
« Silk Meditation Cushion
From CraftBeauty, a fair trade group. Hand-dyed and loomed silk is hand-tufted into exquisite cushions by people in a vocational-training program to support the disabled in Hanoi. Natural cotton fill. Dry or spot clean only. 14” square. Vietnam. A Gaiam exclusive. $19.99, gaiam.com
Double Tree Of Life Wall Sculpture »
From a fair trade group. Haitian artisans take clean 55-gallon oil drums and flatten them into a “canvas,” draw a pattern in chalk and then hand chisel and hammer the metal into these intricate sculptures. Signed by the artist. Lacquer-finished for indoor or outdoor use. 23” diameter; 2 lbs. Haiti. A Gaiam exclusive. $99, gaiam.com
« Organic Cotton Fireside Throw
Densely woven from one of nature’s purest fibers, our bestselling throw combines cashmere-like softness with machine-wash ease. Beautifully fashioned from 100% organic cotton that’s free of pesticides, chlorine, dyes and other chemical treatments typically used in conventional cotton and finished with a whipstitched border. 71”L x 51”W. Portugal. A Gaiam exclusive. $98, gaiam.com