Essential Ayurveda: What It Is and What It Can Do for You
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Book Overview
Ayurveda is perhaps one of the most popular "holistic" health practices in the United States. Based on 5,000 years of practice and observation and popularized in part in the works of Deepak Chopra, "ayurveda" translates into "the science of life" and takes into account the spiritual, mental, and physcial aspects of health. After a brief definition of ayurveda and the basic elements, ESSENTIAL AYURVEDA outlines the practical steps any person can take to become healthier. According to the author, "ayurveda" is a verb. The book is set up with simple suggestions to get readers started on the path to good health. As Shubhra writes, "attack your goal of great health in bite-sized chunks, and you'll get there without ever overstepping your comfort zone. In concrete terms, to "do" Ayurveda is to make healthy choices in daily life. These choices can be as simple as choosing fresh fruit over a donut, choosing a health magazine over a horror novel, choosing to sleep instead of watching late night television."
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1577312341
ISBN13:9781577312345
Release Date:February 2003
Publisher:New World Library
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.56 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 4.6" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
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Inspiring!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is a very basic, very essential introduction to Ayurveda. It is very well organised into the different segment of life (foods, exercise, beauty, mental well-being etc), but the style is narative, it takes you along as if on a journey. At one point you will find yourself in an Indian kitchen, smelling the spices and the vegetables, and imagining the colours, sounds and the surroundings of an Indian family eating breakfast. I've implemented almost to the letter and sometimes with scepticism the advice of the author and after 6 weeks, our life (family of 6 with baby and small children) has truly changed and improved in all spheres (physical health, happiness, pleasure in smaller things, less materialistic etc). Now we are ready for more books and research on the subject, the book is a great spring board for it.
A very simple but essential book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I especially liked this book for the simple but essential recipes. The author is easygoing, but not boring. I must also thank her for mentioning Maharishi Ayurveda, as I purchased a lotion from this company and was very impressed by the high quality of the ingredients and the performance of the product. This book may be basic for those who know a lot about ayurveda, so I would recommend it moreso for beginners.
Fabulous!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I tried the step-by-step morning massage recommended in this book: and discovered bliss! And the author has a very easy, readable style. Go get it!
The Book Is An Eye Opener
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
"Amazing how beautifully the author has condensed the essence of a whole philosophy of healing into a few hundred pages. Who knew that Ayurveda can be so easy and fun to follow? I always thought it was something ancient and obsolete, until I found this book. Read it--just the first few pages can change your life! It opened my eyes."
A truly essential read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
The beauty of this book is that it is so simple. If you ever thought Ayurveda was hard to understand, you'll be pleasantly surprised once you delve into this book. It works because after reading just the first few chapters,you want to actually try out the ayurvedic routine. And the recipes...yum!!
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