What's in the name
Aranama means "Honoring the Earth". "Ara" is the root word for "Earth" in an ancient language; and "Nama", as in the well-known yogic chant "Om Nama Shivaya", simply means "to honor, to respect, to bow".
Environmental Commitment
We are committed to making as little environmental impact as possible, to living in harmony with the natural world, and to serving as an example that it is indeed possible for all of us to recycle, to buy fair-trade and organic, and to live sustainably. We strive to uphold the following values in all of our decisions:
* Non-violence
* Positive Attitude
* Interconnectedness
* Mindfulness
* Truthfulness
* Simplicity
* Moderation
* Humility
* Non-judgement of others
* Selflessness
* Compassion
* Loving Kindness
* Inner Peace
Eco-Links
We have used and recommend the following companies that promote these values:
Pure Home Center www.purehomecenter.com (non-toxic home products, flooring, and paints)
Costa Rica Natural Paper Company www.ecopaper.com (tree-free paper products and stationary)
Green Field Paper Company www.greenfieldpaper.com (hemp paper)
Dolphin Blue www.dolphinblue.com (recycled paper and office products)
Greener Printer Company www.greenerprinter.com (sustainable paper printing)
Seventh Generation www.seventhgeneration.com (cleaning products, bath products)
Massage Naturals www.massagenaturals.com (natural and organic cotton massage supplies, sheets, lotions, etc.)
Green Home www.greenhome.com (recycled household products for bath, kithchen, etc.)
Ideal Health Resource www.idealhealthresource.com (national holistic practitioner network)