Favorite Links

--> The Lotus Organization/Higher Contact Energetic Awakening

The Lotus Organization is a church of Buddha, Christ and Tao dedicated to the benefit and liberation of all beings. The Lotus was founded by wisdom teacher Sol Ta Triane, who brings these timeless, essential teachings as a unity to modern people. If you always feel like you are missing something, Higher Contact Energetic Awakening might be it. The Lotus offers classes over the phone which are open to the public, including the Lotus Sunday Teachings at 7:30 AM PT and Higher Contact Gatherings on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM PT. Also check out the Dog Zen Koans and the bookstore.


--> Dr. Jolie Bookspan/Neck and Back Pain Sports Medicine

Dr. Jolie Bookspan demystifies back and joint pain with simple diagrams and easy to understand explanations. Her website contains many useful articles, such as "How To Fix Your Own Back Pain." She has also written a number of books to help you relieve your own pain without drugs or surgery. Her suggestions for healthy stretching and improving posture are very helpful for all kinds of musculoskeletal problems. Take a look at the article I wrote for Dr. Bookspan called, “How Doctors Help Patients with Fitness Fixer.”

--> Real Combat Science of Martial Arts

Sifu Ray Copeland’s studio is a little gem inconspicuously tucked away in the corner of a strip mall in Santa Monica, CA. Here you get to start punching, kicking and working out with a partner right away. Sifu Ray creates a fun and relaxed atmosphere, and the smaller class size allows for plenty of individualized instruction. The studio offers classes in a variety of styles, including Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Kali.


--> Double Dragons School of Kung-Fu San Soo

This is an excellent studio for anyone who wants to learn martial arts. Masters Lue and Dora Montalvo are an energetic and enthusiastic husband and wife team who create a fun, friendly environment for their students. They teach a street fighting form of kung fu that is practical, down to earth, and a great workout. Located in Los Angeles, the school offers classes for both adults and children.