We invite you to widen your circle, click on their links and meet some wonderful people.
Everyone on this list is a personal friend of Jeffrey’s, someone he admires, and whose friendship he is thankful for
....and we’re always making new friends – so please check back again soon.
PERFORMERS / MUSICIANS / ARTISTS / ENTERTAINMENT
Pete McCormack
“One of our favorite Renaissance Men.” A dear friend and talented award-winning playwright, screenwriter, novelist, musician, song writer and a dedicated student of the Vedas. You can hear Pete’s smooth voice on many Jeffrey’s class CDs and at our previous TGIF parties. As a person he’s simply a great inspiration to everyone. His only flaw - he’s addicted to Sandi’s chai – but who can blame him for that!...and we're all addicted to Pete! www.petemccormack.com
Go to the TGIF Gratitude Page:
www.petemccormack.com/music_003.htm
or www.petemccormack.com/music_003.htm
and you can download some of Pete's music for Free!
www.ugandarising.com
www.seegracefly.com
www.facingalimovie.com
Thomas Barquee
Thomas has composed a beautiful album in 2006 using the words from some of Jeffrey’s mystical love poetry. The album is available from VASA or online at spiritvoyage.com. Thomas is also the producer and arranger for Snatam Kaur and has collaborated on songs and albums for the likes of Seal, Cher, Sean Penn, Olivia DAbo, Patrick Leonard and others. This is the perfect album for divine meditation or a romantic evening!
We have audio samples of Thomas and Jeffrey's work available on our products page!
www.ThomasBarquee.com
www.spiritvoyage.com
Patrick Bernard
Considered internationally as one of the pioneers of well-being music, Patrick Bernard creates new forms of music. Song writer and composer, his unique style invites us, to travel across the powers of sound, to rediscover in ourselves the joy of possibilities. Many of his albums have received prestigious awards and are appreciated by many music lovers across the world. With a soft and soothing voice, a real balm for the heart, he sings in his compositions the sound vibrations of SANSKRIT, ancestral language carrier of a prodigious power of interior transformation.
Patrick is working on a CD featuring Jeffrey’s poetry. Tentative release Spring of 2009.
RASA: Kim Waters & Hans Christian
The sound of RASA is unlike anything you've ever heard... Sensual vocals and soaring cello and sarangi swirls 
weave a sacred tunic of devotional love songs in Bengali and Sanskrit. Shelter maps a voyage towards spirit with its irresistible melodies, luscious grooves and soulful performances. You are invited to embark on a journey to the transcendental realm..."-- New Earth Records www.rasa-music.com
Hans has a new solo album out, Undefined Heart, recorded live, 2010, in Chartres, France.
read more here
Sonja Picard
Sonja is a wonderful artist, jewellery designer and dancer who has been a student of Jeffrey’s since 1996 and as she says: “I sat in class and the designs for my new Kamala line began to flow.” The inspiration of the Kamala line became a reality through Jeffrey's guidance and teachings. If you go to her site she has bracelets, earrings, malas and necklaces engraved with Sanskrit mantras and Davanagari that she learned from Jeffrey. Wearing the Sanskrit is a wonderful way to “Always remember and never forget …the Divine.”
Robin Noll – Mission Studios
Robin Noll has been a student of Jeffrey’s for over 30 years and inspired by his teaching, she carves “museum quality” sacred deities of the East. Her husband Paul “shrinks” them down to smaller size. They live in Ashland Oregon.
Karnamrita
Karnamrita grew up in the ashram of Jeffrey’s first guru and listened to the devotional albums that Jeffrey and Michael Cassidy produced early in their career like Change of Heart. She is a beautiful flower from that tree and Karnamrita represents the new generation in devotional music today. We are delighted that she came to perform at one of our events in 2006.
Her latest album DASI – Prayers for Women, is an offering of devotional prayers by the female saints of India. Filled with haunting harmonies, Karnamrita's soulful, velvety voice, blends with mandolins, violins, sarods, sitars, pianos, harmonium, pakawaj, tablas, mrdangam and even the South Indian coconut shells are not missed. Her album was produced by another friend Ron Marinelli at Blue Monsoon Music
Swami Beyondananda – Steve Bhearman
Steve and his wife Trudy have been great supporters for many years and we love stopping in on them in Santa Rosa when ever we get a chance. Steve Bhaerman is an internationall-known author, humorist, and workshop leader. For the past 18 years, he has written and performed as Swami Beyondananda, the “Cosmic Comic.” Swami’s comedy has been called “irreverently uplifting” and has been described both as “comedy disguised as wisdom” and “wisdom disguised as comedy.”
Jane Weitzel
DV Cinematographer / Photographer / Jeffrey’s photographer
Jane Weitzel – Jane is one of Canada’s leading commercial and fashion photographers. Her visual creativity is masterful in every image she captures. She’s also dedicated practitioner and teacher of yoga and one of the sweetest women you will ever meet. Jane and her partner Mike are a pleasure to have in our circle of friends.
Jeanette Jarville
Jeanette is a world class painter who resides in Richmond, BC. Her painting “CARESS” was used as the artwork for the UltiMate Relationship Seminar. Jeanette paints on glass from the back – in order words she paints in reverse. She’s literally a wonder-woman, she not only runs the Doorknocker Bed and Breakfast in Richmond but she did most of the renovations to the beautiful tudor manor herself.
Frank Fitzpatrick
Another “Renaissance Man”- Frank is a wonderfully talented award-winning composer and dedicated yogi.
Shiraz Ali
– Middle Eastern Dancer
Julie Blue
– Singer, songwriter
Jerry Des Voignes
– Chant Master
www.healingvoices.net/music.html
Jacky Essombe
– African Dancer
www.jackyessombe.com
Thea Willgress
– TGIF Dessert fame! Chocolates and desserts
Robert Leon
– INCREDIBLE Photography www.robertleon.com
Robert is an international photographer living right here in Vancouver. He comes to class most Wednesdays and is a real addition to the VASA community. His real talent is in the way he sees the world around him - have a look at his travel shots - he really CAN capture the "soul" of a person and the divine essence of the moment.
YOGA INSTRUCTORS / STUDIOS
Yoga Directory Canada
- Canada's Largest Yoga Directory to find a Yoga Classes, Studios, Teachers, Retreats, Events, Workshops, Conferences, Teacher's Training and Products
Yoga directory Canada provides an ideal way for yoga enthusiasts to locate yoga teachers & studios, vacations & retreats, teacher trainings & workshops, and yoga products from across our Nation.
www.yogadirectorycanada.com
Yoga Community of Vancouver, BC - http://yogacommunityvancouver.ning.com/
Join Yoga Community of Vancouver, BC and connect with Yoga Lover's in Vancouver. Find upcoming yoga events and workshops, a directory of yoga teachers and studios, yoga forums and blogs.
Visit Yoga Community Vancouver, BC
Bali Spirit - www.balispirit.com/health/
Health Yoga - Health Retreats
Luna Yusma
Everything Yoga, Spiritual, Health and Welness in Bali and Indonesia.
Providing Yoga Retreat information in Paradise!
Balancing the Bali experience - Spiritual healing, Yoga retreats and vacations, health, spas, resorts,
meditation, and holistic therapies .
Umberto Assandri - www.umbertoassandri.com
Umberto is our Sponsor in ITALY.
Previously living in Vancouver BC, Umberto is a dedicated student of Jeffrey's, who now lives and teaches in Italy. Umberto gives classes on Yoga Nidra and the Bhagavad-Gita. Please contact Umberto directly if you can assist him in bringing Jeffrey to Italy .
Check out his new book..at www.laviadellabbondanza.com
Sharon Abbondanza - www.inspiringyoga.com
Hemalayaa Behl – www.hemalayaa.com
Body Harmony Yoga – www.bodyharmony.ca/
Founded by Lori Charko,
Body Harmony Yoga is about fulfilling physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. A balance here results in a lifestyle of wellness and health. Our teachers naturally provide guidance, inspiration and knowledge to encourage you on your journey. We will initiate your growth with the power of visualization and an understanding of the mind/body connection. Together we can manifest inner and outer strength, and stretch to meet the success we desire.
Paul Grilley - www.paulgrilley.com
Kali Ray – www.KaliRayTriYoga.com
David Saul Ray - www.thaiyoga.com
Shiva Rea - www.shivarea.com
Max Strom – www.maxstrom.com
Rod Styker - www.pureyoga.com
Jane Weitzel – www.janeweitzelstudios.com/yoga
YABC – Yoga Association of BC - http://yabc.ca
Yoga Finder - International classes, retreats and yoga products - www.yogafinder.com
Prem Carlisi
Ashtanga World - UBUD Bali
www.ashtangaworld.com/testimonials.php
We spent some sweet time with Prem and Heather in Ubud Bali during the time we were writing the Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar. It was wonderful to share our off-time with the local yogis! Prem is a long time student of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and teachings Ashtanga yoga in its original, traditional form. If you want to go to Bali - and seriously study yoga - check out his program.
AYURVEDA
ACVA – American College of Vedic Astrology - www.vedicastrology.org
Ashland Ayurveda – Owned by Kimberly and Richard Ulrich - www.ashlandayurveda.com
Serving the Divine in Humanity through the principles of Ayurveda
Located in Southern Oregon. 541-535-7382
James Bailey – Los Angeles, CA - www.Sevanti.com
Todd Caldecott - Vancouver, BC - www.toddcaldecott.com
Cynthia Copple – Santa Cruz, CA - www.lotusayurveda.com
Dr. David Frawley - www.vedanet.com
Dr. Vasant Lad - www.ayurveda.com
Jaisri Lambert - www.ayurveda-seminars.com/jaisri-lambert.htm
Dr. Shivakumar Varma – Vancouver BC (604) 228-1537
NAMA - National Ayurvedic Medical Association - www.ayurveda-nama.org
YoGHEE – A healthy & delicious alternative to cooking oil - www.yoghee.com
YoGHEE is pure organic clarified butter (or ghee). It is considered to
some to be the ultimate cooking oil. Its natural rich buttery taste and
aroma are like none other, enriching the flavors of both sweet and
savory foods. YoGHEE can be used to sauté foods, deep fry, in baking,
as a spread, or a 'finishing' butter to gourmet dishes. The pure
butterfat content comes with a host of healthy benefits that make it a
sensible cooking option for today's nutrition conscious folk. YoGHEE
has an added feature of the infusion of mantra (energy of prayer) during
preparation. Sacred foods such as this earn YoGHEE name as a rasayana,
a food that helps overall health, longevity, and well-being. This
product was inspired by the Vedic teachings of Jeffrey Armstrong.
Owned by Kai & Chris McIntire - Ph: (604) 523-1700 Fx: (604) 522-6440
ORIENTAL HEALING ARTS
Gabrielle Steinberg, Dr. TCM, R.Ac, RHN - Harmony Family Wellness Center - www.harmonywellness.ca
736 West 16th Ave.,
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1S7
Dr. Gabrielle Steinberg is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine), a Craniosacral therapist, and an Acupressure massage therapist. Many years of study have also included completing courses in Nutrition, Shiatsu, and Chinese massage. Her work starts with the understanding that each individual has an innate capacity to heal. She feels that her role is to support people on their journeys to wellness and to find ways to educate and empower clients to find ways to maintain their health in their daily lives.
Tel: (604) 737- 7721
harmony@harmonywellness.ca
Stephen Stiteler, L.Ac., OMD, NMD, D. Hom.
2001 S. Barrington Ave. Suite 316
Los Angeles, CA 90025
• Article on the Swine Flu Pandemic, and ways to protect yourself
returntohealth@gmail.com
Tel: (310) 473-2020 x141
Nalini Chilkov, OMD
Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Santa Monica CA.
Dr. Chilkov draws upon over 25 years of experience
nalini@healthtools.com
Tel: (310)395-4133
Dragon Herbs, Ron Teegarden
Specializes in the finest organic Chinese herbs available. He’s in Los Angeles, CA - but you can order from his site.
Stephen Stiteler, L.Ac., O.M.D., D.Hom.
Stephen has taught over 300 seminars in Nutrition, Homeopathy, Korean Hand Acu-Therapy, and Bio-Terrain over a span of 25 years. He has taught at Acupuncture colleges and Homeopathic schools. He maintains an Acupuncture, Nutritional, and Homeopathic practice in West Los Angeles, CA.
Tel: (310) 473-2020 - ext.# 141
Mantak Chia
Thailand – Taoist Master
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
We’ve only listed a few, but there are many other qualified massage practitioners in our circle of friends.
Sarala Thompson – Vancouver, BC 604-321-6704
Mark Finch – Vancouver, BC - www.markfinch.ca
Adrian Armstrong - 604-841-6022 - www.adrianarmstrong.com
PUBLISHERS / AUTHORS / FRIENDS OF VASA
Stephan Knapp
(Sri Nandanandana) is the President and Treasurer of the Vedic Friends Association.
He has written over twenty books and numerous articles on the science and spiritual practice of Vedic culture and Eastern philosophy. He has a huge site with lots of information for the promotion of personal and social spiritual development, especially by using the Vedic path. This site has something for everyone interested in Spiritual Enlightenment, Eastern Philosophy, the Vedas, Vedic Culture, Yoga, Hinduism, reincarnation, or life after death. It also deals with traveling to the holy places of India, the science of the soul, understanding God, vegetarianism, as well as global peace.
The Daily Bell
On-line magazine dealing with Free-Market Thinking and dominant Social Themes
www.thedailybell.com
The Vedic Friends Association
The VFA is an organization that everyone can join. It is a non-profit organization for networking with other serious writers, researchers and teachers who help protect, preserve and expand the knowledge and benefits of Vedic culture. They have a team of speakers and writers who can offer knowledge on various aspects of Vedic culture, and a growing network of friends with similar interests. Includes speakers: Stephan Knapp, Dr. David Frawley, Jeffrey (Kavindra) Armstrong, Michael J. Gressett, Michael A. Cremo, Andrew Foss and Subhash Kak to name a few. The VFA recently published Vedic Culture: The Difference It Can Make In Your Life written by various writers in the VFA that shows the advantages of the Vedic paths of improvement and self-discovery that you can use in your own life to attain personal spiritual awareness, happiness, and fulfillment. Click Here for more details and ordering information.
Mandala Publishers
Published the Karma Book and the Vedic Astrology Deck by Jeffrey Armstrong. Carries spiritually based books on the Vedas, Ayurveda, and Krishna Consciousness.
Samantha Reynolds
Sweet Sam as we all like to call her – really is!
She has a wonderful business of doing Commemorative Books which celebrate people’s lives – for any occasion. She a beautifully creative and inspirational example of a young woman who can have it all! In 2005, Samantha was named "Top 40 under 40," an award given out by Business in Vancouver magazine to British Columbia's top business achievers under the age of 40.
Pat Rekert
Pat is a dear friend and owns In Any Event and she designs and produces extraordinary parties for corporate and some pretty famous (and confidential) private clients world-wide. So if you’re planning to fly your friends to some exotic place for the party of their lives – she’s the one to call!
Pat is also an incredible woman whom we admire very much for ability to balance; being a single parent mom (she has 2 wonderful boys – now grown up), her high profile career woman and her personal life. She always manages to stay calm and effective no matter what the outside pressure is.
(604) 925-0144
Joyanna Anthony (and she really is a JOY)
Joyanna hosts Idea Parties in Vancouver and Toronto.
At the Idea Party you’ll join a group of anywhere from 40-60+ people and someone will get up and talk, tell us about their dream/goal/vision, what they’ve done about it, and where they are stuck or have an obstacle. Then you, our guests/audience BRAINSTORM for them and give them solutions. In turn if you want to do the same, you’ll get wonderful feedback. People ask for a variety of things, how to increase business, how to get into certain occupations, connections on how to do a CD, a radio show, a TV pilot, a book, become a speaker, start a company, play a musical instrument, paint, dance, sing, etc. etc. You’d be amazed at the connections that happen. Often someone in the audience gives the solution and is the connection.
www.joyannaanthony.com/ideaparties.htm
Web Development by:
Special thanks to Mark Muchnick for his volunteer support over the many years as web consultant and support of Jeffrey's website. Thanks to Brennan Tuttle who expertly assisted for a short time. Our website is currently maintained by Michael Mendenall...whom we are delighted with!
