Rebalance your mind, body and spirit—the natural way!

Ayurveda is an ancient system of prevention and treatment of illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind, and spirit according to your individual body type.

Ayurveda For Dummies provides you with a comprehensive introduction to this area of complementary medicine, considering the origins and history of Ayurveda as well as practical guidance on utilizing the correct

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Combining the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (knowledge), Ayurveda is an ancient Indian practice for living that dates back thousands of years. Ayurveda promotes a mind-consciousness-body balance that, when in perfect alignment, results in improved health, outlook, and attitude. This is the optimal guide for families interested in Ayurveda, with information on:

The history of Ayurvedic medicine in India

Discovering individual

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Find your dharma, your inner calling, and learn to integrate ambition, work, and wellbeing to create a balanced, joyous life with this practical, life-changing guide from the beloved speaker, bestselling author, and co-founder of the Gross National Happiness Center. We've been lead to believe that if you work hard and achieve success, happiness will follow. What do we do when this formula leaves us feeling lost, exhausted, and empty inside? Gupta...

Ayurveda, popularized by Deepak Chopra in his bestselling books, is an ancient wholistic approach that originated in India. Both natural skin care and the ancient discipline of Ayurveda are tremendously popular concepts right now, and this is the first time the two have come together in a comprehensive book. The founder of her own skin care clinic in Manhattan, author Pratima Raichur is a leading expert on Ayruveda who uses classic Ayurvedic principles

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Celebrated Ayurveda teacher Ananta Ripa Ajmera offers an inspiring introduction to this ancient Indian medical tradition, which complements and extends the health and wellness benefits of yoga. Through 108 short essays you will learn to approach optimal digestion, better sleep, less stress, and a more balanced life. Diet is key, and many essays are accompanied by recipes that incorporate into daily meals spices such as turmeric, cumin, ginger, and...

Offers plant-based recipes based on Ayurvedic medicine, encouraging readers to eat according to their body's specific needs, and includes recipes for such dishes as Lebanese lentil bowl, cauliflower casserole, avocado tahini dip, and chickpea cookie dough.

Written by leading teachers from the world-renowned Sivanada Yoga Vedanta Center, Practical Ayurveda guides you on a wellness journey that is tailor-made for you. Understand your constitution and patterns of health, and bring balance to your life with this practical, modern guide to Ayurveda. Discover the foods and recipes that are right for you; the power of yoga, meditation, and massage to align your body and mind; and natural healing remedies customized...

"A handbook for understanding the connections between menstruation and overall wellness, and for using Ayurvedic principles and lifestyle adjustments to improve the experience of menstruating"--

"According to the ancient texts of Ayurveda, "All diseases begin at the junctions of the seasons." When we push against the essence of each season--staying up late in the winter, eating sweet, heavy foods in the spring, or neglecting our skin in the summer--we fall out of sync with nature and optimal health. Drawing on more than a decade of experience, Chopra-certified teacher Susan Weis-Bohlen guides readers through simple yet profoundly effective,...