Meet some of our local friends.
Aretha (right) pictured with long-time Nashville teacher Jan Campbell
Susan Lewis- Nashville Ayurveda
For those curious about the art and science of Ayurveda and its role as a compliment to your practice of yoga, Susan is a wonderful resource.
Gray Bear Holistic Retreat Center
Nestled in the rolling hills of West Tennessee, Gray Bear is a richly warm, rustic retreat ideal for indulging in the healing powers of relaxation and yoga.
Baby+Co.
Baby+Co. is Nashville’s first freestanding birth center, staffed by Vanderbilt midwives, offering high-quality maternity and well-woman care in an intimate setting, outside of the hospital.
Sage Refill Market
Caring for our environment is of the utmost importance, and trying to be eco-conscious consumers can often prove frustrating in our disposable society. Sage Refill Market was created out of a desire to provide low-waste and package-free options for household cleaning and personal care products to help us live a more sustainable lifestyle — all without giving up on quality or convenience. We hope to help consumers reduce waste by offering bulk refills and products that are sustainably packaged to replace single-use disposable products.
National & International Friends
IYNAUS
IYNAUS promotes the art, science, and philosophy of yoga according to the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar.
IYASE
The Iyengar Yoga Association of the Southeast seeks to support and nurture opportunities for study in the Iyengar method in the Southeast region.
Veterans For Peace
Veterans For Peace is a national organization founded in 1985. The organization includes men and women veterans of all eras, including World War II; the Korean, Vietnam, Gulf, and current Iraq wars as well as other conflicts. Our collective experience tells us wars are easy to start and hard to stop and that those hurt are often the innocent. We draw on our personal experiences and perspectives gained as veterans to raise public awareness of the true costs and consequences of militarism and war—and to seek peaceful, effective alternatives.
Community Contributors
We believe that active citizenship builds a better community. We are proud to support the efforts of these inspiring local organizations. We are also active sponsors of our many local schools and daycares through gift donations and provide educational outreach when possible.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
The Second Harvest Food Bank provides a central distribution center for companies, groups, and individuals who wish to help provide food for Middle Tennessee’s hungry. Second Harvest’s mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community.
TCEF
TCEF is dedicated to help preserve the endangered Tibetan culture. The Tibetan Children’s Education Foundation (TCEF) is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1995, dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture by educating and assisting Tibetans, raising awareness of its culture, and by empowering Tibetans to manifest these goals. Aretha met the director of TCEF, Karma Tensum, at Feathered Pipe Ranch in 2002 and was inspired by his passion and service to his community. We have been sponsoring the education of a child in his school ever since.
General Information about Yoga
With the greatest respect and profound appreciation, we promotes the teachings of Sri B.K.S. Iyengar. Mr. Iyengar’s contribution to yoga is immeasurable.
Mr. Iyengar’s website
This website provides details of Mr. Iyengar’s profile and his lasting contributions to the practice of yoga as well as a directory of Iyengar certified teachers.
B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga/National Association of the United States
The B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS) is committed to disseminating and promoting the art, science, and philosophy of yoga according to the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. We highly recommend that devoted students of the Iyengar method purchase a membership to IYNAUS. Through your membership to this distinguished organization, you will receive a quarterly newsletter with informative interviews, articles, and an events calender. You will also receive discounts and preferential treatment for participation in IYNAUS sponsored workshops.