“The purpose of life is the expansion of happiness”

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

 

Recommended Books/Practitioners


Recommended Books

Vedic Knowledge

Creating Affluence: The A-to-Z Steps to a Richer Life by Deepak Chopra

The Science of Being and Art of Living by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

The Mahabarata Translation by Mahesh Menon

The Ramayana Translation by Mahesh Menon

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

Ayurveda and Health

Perfect Health: The Complete Mind/Body Guide by Deepak Chopra

A Woman’s Best Medicine by Nancy Lonsdorf

​For a Blissful Baby: Healthy and Happy Pregnancy with Maharishi Vedic Medicine by Dr. Kumuda Reddy, Linda Egenes and Margaret Mullins

Science

The Neurophysiology of Enlightenment by Robert Keith Wallace

Transcendance by Norman E. Rosenthal MD

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge M.D

The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton

 A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

​Why Zebras don't get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky

​Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Hazart

General

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Ekhart Tolle

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle 

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert


Lauren's Teacher Thom Knoles

My teacher, Thom Knoles, is considered the world's leading authority of Vedic Meditation in the world today. Below are a number of ways that you can access Thom Knoles and his knowledge:

Website thomknoles.com

Thom's Podcast - The Vedic Worldview iTunes or SoundCloud

Thom Knole's Annual Retreat to India in January
Details available at Thom's website under the retreats tab thomknoles.com

Thom Knole's Annual Sydney Tour each Winter
Check for details out thomknoles.com for details

Exploring the Veda - A Knowledge Course 
You can undertake this course with Lauren, check out the details here

Mastering the Siddhis - A Knowledge Course 
You can undertake this course with Lauren, check out the details here


Recommended Practitioners

Ayurvedic Practitioners


Sydney

Dylan Smith
vitalveda.com.au

Jes Chev
jeschev.com


Melbourne

Emma Burrell
ayurmindandbody


Auckland

Dr S. Ajit
planetayurveda.co.nz


Other Practitioners


Sydney

Dr Peter Bablis (Kinesiology)
universalhealth.com.au


Wellington

Laura Callaghan (Acupuncture)
newtownacupuncture.co.nz


Panchakarma


Raju Ayurveda Family Clinic

Dr. Harsha Raju & Dr Pavani Raju
therajusayurveda.com