Urban Yoga is a proud member of The Green Yoga Association
Green Yoga is a bridge between the practices of Yoga & our inherent connection to the natural environment. In recognition of the ancient teachings of Yoga to harmonize our vibrations with our tangible and physical world, living in an environmentally friendly fashion falls in line with these philosophies.
The Green Yoga Association is an organization dedicated to fostering ecological consciousness, reverence & action in the Yoga community. By bringing together real life activism at the consumer level & the deeper yogic teachings of harmonizing with our world, The Green Yoga Association is poised to elevate consciousness with yoga & help save our planet through environmentally sound living.
Green Yoga Association is a non-profit organization that would appreciate your support.
Urban Yoga Supports...
IONS is a non-profit membership organization exploring the frontiers of consciousness.
At the Institute of Noetic Sciences, we employ the rigor of science, balanced by personal & collective wisdom, to support a shift in consciousness that transforms present global conditions into a world grounded in freedom, wisdom & love. We serve an emerging movement of globally conscious citizens dedicated to manifesting our highest capacities.
The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS):
- Explores the frontiers of consicousness
- Builds bridges between science & spirit
- Researches subtle energies & the powers of healing
- Inquires into the science of love, forgiveness & gratitude
- Studies the effects of conscious & compassionate intention
- Seeks to understand the basis of prevailing worldviews
- Practices freedom of thought & freedom of spirit
Our Mission: Advancing the science of consciousness & human experience to serve individual and collective transformation.
We invite you to join us in these endeavors by becoming a member of the institute, visit noetic.org/membership.cfm. Or call 877-769-4667 for more information.
Earth Cinema Circle is the only DVD club dedicated to increasing environmental awareness through entertaining films.
- We screen over 500 environmental films each year to bring the best to you.
- We deliver 4 films per DVD to your home - yours to keep.
- Revolutionary 100% recyclable packaging & every shipment is carbon neutral.
Watch Movies. Make a Difference. Sign up at www.EarthCinemaCircle.com or 866-284-8058
Stop Your Delivery of the White Pages/Yellow Pages
Take one minute of your day to go to this link - you can help save hundreds of thousands of trees & millions of gallons of water each year by removing yourself from the delivery of white pages/yellow pages. Currently, over 540 million directories are produced each year, but how many of us are actually using them?
http://www.yellowpagesgoesgreen.org/stop-yellow-pages/
Check out this video from Carl Sagan - Pale Blue Dot
Tips for Green Living
First, become aware of what you use. Monitor consumption of electricity, gas & water. Pay attention to how much waste you generate. Challenge yourself to MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Follow the ‘R’s, Re-use , Re-duce, Re-cycle
Locate & Support your Local Environmental Group of choice. They are probably looking for support from someone just like you!
In the Bathroom:
- Conserve Water
- Brush your teeth and shave with the water off, only turning it on when you need to rinse
- Place a brick or something else bulky and heavy in the back basin of your toilet, it will displace water requiring less for flushing. You will also notice a little less water in the bowl with this method
- Take shorter showers, or shower with someone else :)
- Many shower heads are now able to save you water without jeopardizing pressure…ask the local hardware store for help
- Get buy organic towels and bathmats
- Find out what´s in your soap and shampoo…and use and use organic or natural products
- Buy toilet paper made from recycled paper
- Replace just the head of your toothbrush, instead of the whole brush
In the Kitchen
- Compost your food scraps. Many cities now take composting, or if that´s not available to you, ask your neighbor with a garden if they do.
- Buy Organic whenever possible
- Support local farmers markets
- Grow your own herbs and greens
- Stop using toxic cleaners on your counters
- Participate in local recycling programs
- Reuse as much as you can - watch what you're obligated to throw away.
- Jars and containers… make great travel accessories as well as closet organizers
- Food Bags…a little rinse and dry and they make great bags again!
- Grocery Bags…or even better yet, get several canvas bags for your shopping. Keep one in your car and one in your purse.
- In the Laundry Room:
- Use non toxic soap & detergent
- Get a clothes line & let the sun & wind dry your clothes naturally, or a drying rack will do the trick.
In the Office:
- Use recycled paper products
- Put your computer on Hibernate when not in use to save on electricity
- Free yourself from junk mail. When a catalog comes in that you don’t want. Take a few mintues to call the 800 number on the back and tell them to take you off their mailing list.
General Conservation:
- Turn off lights when not in use
- Get your own reusable water bottle
- Take your own utensils with you instead of using plastic
- Check out low energy bulbs
- Get a timer or motion detector for all your lights
- Pick one day a week to not use your car
- Unplug your cell phone charger when it's not charging your phone
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. ~ Native American proverb
3225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-277-YOGA(9642) Fax: 602-277-4593
Email : info@urbanyogaphx.com
