Not many people can sum up their life philosophy in just one word, but for Anna Getty, it’s all about balance. It’s a remarkably simple word that drives a powerful concept: finding balance in work, art, leisure, and parenting. And, on a more fundamental level, finding it in the way you eat, drink, and live.

Anna Getty has played many roles over the course of her remarkable life: Heiress. Actress. Fashion maven. Chef. Kundalini yoga teacher. Writer. And now DVD, TV and Radio personality and wholistic lifestyle expert. But through it all she has maintained a keen sense of self, a grounded perspective and a passion for healthy living, spiritual fulfillment and respect for the environment. She calls this conscious mentality PureStyle Living.

PureStyle Living is the idea that a fabulous Prada bag and a bunch of organic kale needn’t be mutually exclusive, that to live healthy does not require you to rule out the odd French fry (as long as it is organic,) the belief that organic style is not an oxymoron. It’s bracingly modern attitude that Anna has adopted wholeheartedly – and wants to share with the world.

The great granddaughter of J. Paul Getty I, daughter of bohemian parents J. Paul Getty III and photographer Gisela Getty, and sister of actor Balthazar Getty, Anna was educated at the Sorbonne, became fluent in French and German, then returned to the U.S. to pursue her acting career. The Hollywood lifestyle, while offering its share of glamour, left her ultimately unfulfilled. “I didn’t feel I was being of service,” she reflects. “It was all about me.”


Raised a vegan, Anna decided to pursue an interest in cooking. She became an assistant to revered organic chef Akasha Richmond, whose catering company, Akasha’s Visionary Cuisine, has served a discriminating A-list celebrity clientele for fifteen years. Anna’s work with Akasha gave her a deep understanding of the complexity, sophistication and healing powers of organic cuisine. And brought her to the world of yoga.

Akasha introduced Anna to legendary yoga teacher Gurmukh Khalsa (who has taught Cindy Crawford, Madonna and others). It was then that Anna made a decision to not just live a healthy and balanced lifestyle, but to teach it to others. She became a certified Kundalini Yoga and Prenatal Yoga teacher and specializes in womens’ yoga. She is on staff at Golden Bridge where teaches a variety of classes and workshops.

After her marriage to screenwriter Gregory Pruss, Anna started an innovative Conscious Preconception plan for pregnancy. Perhaps it was fate, but three weeks after receiving her prenatal yoga certification, Anna became pregnant. She was amazed at the positive effect – both physically and mentally – that a regular yoga regimen had on her pregnancy. And, again, she wanted to share it.

Anna is proud to unveil her debut DVD collection: Anna Getty’s Pre and Postnatal Yoga Workout, launching nationwide April 29, 2008.  The DVD box set includes 2-discs, the first aimed at expectant mothers, with the goal of a graceful, peaceful birth for the child, while simultaneously providing peace, stretching and respite for the mother. The postnatal DVD, with the admirable goal of helping new moms meet their physical (and emotional) post-baby challenges. Equally ideal for beginners or seasoned practitioners, both DVD's approach are smart, insightful and utterly invigorating.

Aiming to empower women with information, Anna is founding Pregnancy Awareness Month or PAM.  May 2008 marks the inaugural year of PAM.  Through this month long campaign Anna will provide "how to" ideas and inspiration to show women how easy it can be to make healthy changes in their lives.  May 1, 2008 is slated to be a celebrity packed Kick-Off Event at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, with Anna as hostess.

Anna adds author to her resume and has embarked on a 2-book deal with Chronicle Books.  The 1st is a Cook Book titled, Anna Getty's Easy Organic.  The 2nd is a green entertainment book for the holidays. Anna currently collaborates with Avalon Organics, MobyWrap™, and LUNA. She recently completed designing jewelry for Energy Muse, titled "Divine Creation." Anna plans to take PureStyle Living even farther:  creating a Radio & TV lifestyle show, a line of teas and herbs, body care, and hip organic clothing for yoga and in life.

"There is a voice missing, and I want to be that voice," Anna explains.  "The goal is bettering your health, bettering the health of your family, bettering the quality of the environment, doing it all at the same time, and doing it in a way that's fun, accessible, easy and adventurous." Anna’s search for joy in everyday life is apparent in the charitable causes she champions. Healthy Child Healthy World recently invited her to join the Eco-Educational Organization as a Board member. She also works closely with the Organic Center for Education.

A prolific writer, she has written articles on a range of topics from baby care, global warming, her life as a recovering fashionista, and, above all, the importance of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Anna is a regular columnist inYogiTimes Magazine and was recently named the Eco Editor for Healing Lifestyles & Spas Magazine.  Her work also appears in Avalon Organics and Hotmomsclub.com, she is also a contributing author to the Hot Mom’s Handbook.

This fresh voice, with all its conviction, passion and expertise is poised to be the next lifestyle brand to positively impact peoples lives. How? In Anna’s words, “By promoting a life in balance. In balance with the planet, with yourself, with your environment.”