Customer Reviews

Aveda Rituals : A Daily Guide to Natural Health and Beauty

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have been so inspired by the simple but life-changing practices put forth in Aveda Rituals. For a long time, I had been putting off losing weight and getting healthy in every aspect of my life, and this book gave me the encouragement and practical guidance I was missing. I have changed my daily approach to living as a result, and am noticing positive differences in my health, my well-being, my work and my relationships. Plus I've lost 21 pounds. I now realize how holistic health really is - you can't be healthy in body if you're not healthy in mind and spirt, and vice-versa. I've now discovered this first-hand. This book is a valuable reference tool which I can use every day, for years to come, whether I read through it again and again, or just refer to what I've already learned.

This is a truly excellent book. It shows you how to feel healthy, beautiful, and on top of your life through many rejuvenation techniques. They range from the basics, such as hair care, makeup application, and healthy eating, to full-blown cleansings which involve fasting and spiritual refuge. You can really use the book in any way you want, whether you simply use a few of the tips, or you make it your Bible. Either way, it's worth the purchase.

Though the layout isn't perfect, the book is visually appealing, and soothing pictures grace many of the pages. They make the healthy lifestyle look truly tempting. One problem is that Horst Rechelbacher seems to be marketing his company, Aveda, somewhat in this book. Though I really don't see a problem with that, as Aveda is a wonderful company for total body care.

I really reccommend this book if you are ready for a beautiful lifestyle metamorphosis!

Mr. Rechelbacher's book features ideas to help beautify your life from the inside, out. Both his writing style and the book layout is easy to read. He is very good about "suggesting" changes in your lifestyle, and with each change he suggests, he talks in detail about how such a change could benefit your life, health, and/or appearance. He uses his own rituals as a starting point, but encourages the reader to develop their own personal rituals. He does not shamelessly plug his own products (as some authors are wont to do). He even admits to not following his own advice occasionally! I especially liked his chapters on self-massage (something I'd never even considered), nutrition, and refreshing yourself mid-day.

Most importantly, I believe, is the fact that his suggestions can be incorporated into a busy lifestyle. If your schedule allows you to devote *any* time to yourself, I highly suggest reading this book and following his advice. (Don't worry, he'll tell you where you can skimp when you just don't have the time.)

If you're interested in beginning a healthier life, this book is a great place to start. I enjoyed it immensely more than I expected, and I had pretty high expectations for the founder of Aveda!

Yes it has product endorsements, but it also recommends other things. it is a book that each time i read, gives me clarity, and helps me relax. great book!

Tons of wonderful ideas and exercises. If you're a fan of the Aveda store, and respect that company, you won't be disappointed with this book. It's a great tool.

This book was very helpful for me. I needed more structure in my life and Horst Rechelbacher gave suggestions on structure and routine that don't feel like chores to me. For the first time in my 36 years I am finally a morning person and look forward to starting my morning rituals and setting my great days in motion. This book is a great key to relaxation and made meditation very easy for me. It was hard for me to relax before, but this book put much in perspective for me.

I have been hooked on AVEDA products for years now and this book has made it possible for me to completely revamp my lifestyle. I am now calmer and more focused in my life. This book is motivational and inspirational. I now have many herbal ways of dealing with ailments and I have also taken up yoga and increased the emphasis on stress relief in my life. I absolutely love this book and I am constantly recommending it to all of my friends and family!

Horst Rechelbacher is a truley magnificent author. Since I started my Cosmetology career, he has been my mentor, and I would truley reccomend this particular book. Horst has made the most positive influence in my life, and hopefully yours also. He is a very special person to me.

This book lives up to its title: "Aveda Rituals" and sub-titled " A Daily Guide to Natural Health and Beauty"
Aveda Rituals covers the ABC's of TLC and conscious self-care for health and beauty. It covers the Ayurvedic approach to healthy living with beneficial and holistic recommendations for daily practice (ritual).
It covers self-massage, yoga, energy healing, nutrition, skin care, aromatherapy, meditation, posture etc. This is a comprehensive health and beauty book which encourages you to take responsibility for your health and wellbeing through thoughtful mind, body and spiritual awareness.
Highly recommended.

I found this book to be very practical and helpful in a natural and harmonious, common sense way of instruction for self care. When we take care of ourselves, we do find it a pleasure to care about others, too. The reading was very enjoyable. I liked the detailed yoga exercise especially and I do use some AVEDA products, too, which are very beneficial.