A guide to understanding the ancient Indian healing system introduces Ayurveda's three prime qualities, the causes and stages of disease, and the principles of treatment, and also contains a directory of herbs and their recommended uses.

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...

"Secrets of Ayurveda is the perfect guide for anyone wishing to discover more about this ancient practice that, through a combination of science and philosophy, has been used for over 3,000 years to achieve optimum wellbeing. Identify your Ayurvedic constitution and discover how adjusting your diet and lifestyle to suit your dosha can improve your health. From yoga and meditation to astrology and self-massage, you will discover how Ayurveda works,...

"Ayurveda, the "science of life," is a complete wellness system that includes all that we associate with medical care - prevention of disease, observation and diagnosis, treatment. Author Michelle Fondin found this 5,000-year-old tradition when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Ayurveda resonated with her because she was searching for ways to understand why she had become ill and actively participate in her healing - rather than simply turning...