Beyond Organic by Ananda Permaculture

ananda permaculture exists to uplift global consciousness and support ananda permaculture by providing vibrant health products to people drawn to a pure lifestyle. founders devadasi and alex forrester met during a permaculture design course in ashland, oregon in 1999. they moved to ananda village, a 50-year-old spiritual community based on the teachings of paramhansa yogananda, in 2007 to create a permaculture food forest, support the health-conscious community and devote their lives to a higher cause, which, in turn, led to the creation of beyond organic. ananda permaculture strives to go above and beyond the current standards for a healthy lifestyle. certified organic standards have been lowered, genetically modified organisms (gmo’s) have become the norm and the relationship between consumer and farmer is essentially non-existent. to live a truly health-conscious and pure lifestyle, we must know: 1. who grows the food we eat 2. who creates the products we use on our bodies and in ou