Location: Novato, CAWhat it is: NLP Marin is an organization that trains people in their own version of Neuro Linguistic Programming. They offer certification programs, as well as Family Constellation evenings, and other courses.
If NLP usually turns you off, or you find it gimmicky, manipulative, or overblown, then I would recommend this course as a [...]

What it is: This book is a transcription of talks on Zen Buddhist practice that Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki delivered to a small sitting group in Los Altos California in 1970. He came down from San Francisco once a week to join the group’s meditation periods, and afterwards answered their questions, encouraged them in [...]

What it is: Insert DVD, step onto your mat, take a deep breath, and let the transformation begin. This DVD provides yoga instruction that touches all levels of practicioners. And the best part: no reason to miss a class, all you have to do is push play. It’s Yoga-to-go, for when you’re [...]

What it is: A brilliant book distinguishing relating with others consciously and unconsciously.
Description: This book helps the reader learn how to create structures for conscious relating. These ideas assist in dealing with breakdowns by helping people understanding how to honor each individual as well as the relationship as a whole.
Anecdote: Before being introduced to the [...]

Location: Various locations in the U.S. and around the worldWhat it is: Pamela’s gatherings, called satsang (Sanskrit for “meetings in truth”), are meetings where people come to “take refuge in the heart.” In a supportive atmosphere of like-minded seekers, she employs techniques to question and quiet the mind, so that the loving, true nature of [...]

What it is: The 4 Hour Workweek is a book about designing your lifestyle to inform your job as opposed to your job informing your lifestyle. It outlines strategies for delegating, streamling and outsourcing tasks (yes to India or China) to free up time and stress so that you can do the things you [...]

What it is: The Power Of Now is a book by Eckhart Tolle that focuses on living fully in the present.
Growth Potential: The Power of Now focuses on the whole “be here now” concept in simple concrete terms. Tolle rams home the idea that life never occurs in the past and the future, only in [...]

Location: Culver City, CA
What it is: “In 1986, Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith founded the Agape International Spiritual Center, a trans-denominational spiritual community whose doors are open to all seekers in search of authentic spirituality, personal transformation and selfless service to humankind. ” Dr. Beckwith powerfully vocalizes his visions for extraordinary human awareness. Agape (pronounced [...]

What it is: Anthony Robbins, Personal Growth Guru, Best-selling author, award-winning motivational speaker, philanthropist, strategic advisor to world leaders, authority on peak performance, and former king of late night infomercials. Not a bad resume, huh? Got Andre Agassi to cut his hair and win Wimbledon.
Growth Potential: Almost single-handedly paved the [...]