20 Feb Who are Those All-White Turban People?
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You’ve seen them – the people wearing all-white with turbans -- haven’t you? They keep to themselves but also seem friendly and unabashed to be walking around looking so different from everyone else. They are devotees of Yogi Bhajan, father of Kundalini Yoga in the US. In LA, their headquarters, Yoga West, is on
Venice Beach has long attracted artists and writers, the counterculture, and spiritual seekers of all kinds. Enjoy the bohemian vibe while it lasts, as Venice is rapidly gentrifying due to the arrival of Google and Snapchat. Here are some examples of Spiritual LA in Venice:
It’s clear from recent books, films, exposes, and testimonies from former members that the
Most day-trippers to Ojai (pronounced oh-high) don’t identify as being on a spiritual quest, though nearly everyone will contend there’s something about the vibe. The restaurants, wineries, spas, charming Airbnbs, and quiet hiking trails are enough reason to drive an hour and a half north of LA to get away for a few hours. Many artists, hippies, rich people, and celebrities
Billing itself as “A Spiritual Oasis in the City,” the
One would expect LA to have over-the-top and charismatic occult celebrities, and these characters who also took prominence on the world stage do not disappoint. All have fascinating biographies which would be worth your while to explore further:
A mainstay of the Topanga Canyon scene since the height of the hippie days, the 
