Ayurveda and the Mind: The Healing of Consciousness [Paperback]

Dr. David Frawley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 21, 1997

This book explores how to heal our minds on all levels to create wholeness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 358 pages
• Publisher: Lotus Press; 1st edition (March 21, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914955365
• ISBN-13: 978-0914955368
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Frawley (or Pandit Vāmadeva Śāstrī वामदेव शास्त्री) is a Vedic teacher and educator with numerous books in several Vedic and Yogic fields published worldwide over the past thirty years. He is the founder and director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies in Santa Fe, New Mexico (www.vedanet.com), which offers courses and publications on Ayurvedic medicine, Yoga and meditation, and Vedic astrology. He is also involved in important research into ancient Vedic texts and is a well known modern exponent of Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma. His work is high respected in traditional circles in India, where he has received many awards, as well as influential in the West, where he is involved in many Vedic and Yogic schools, ashrams and associations.

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ayurvedic psychology, May 29, 2001

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Sadee Whip (seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ayurveda and the Mind: The Healing of Consciousness (Paperback)

This is an EXCELLENT book. Abstract and very deep truths are lucidly conveyed without sacrificing intricacy or impact. If you are interested in psychology, spirituality, or Ayurveda, this is a wonderful, unique book. Dr. Frawley is extremely thorough and brings much integrity to his work. This book may be a bit much for some, but those truly interested in furthering their awareness will find many treasures in these pages. If you are looking for an intro to Ayurveda, start with something else, like Dr. Frawley's "Yoga and Ayurveda."

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Profound message, simple delivery, September 30, 2000

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This review is from: Ayurveda and the Mind: The Healing of Consciousness (Paperback)

I used to think Auryveda was all about herbs and bad-tasting concoctions ...not so!

In this book David presents the Auryvedic veiw of man. It encompasses not just the physical body (sharir, in Sanskrit), but also the outer "sense-oriented" mind (manas) and inner "feeling-oriented" mind (chitta). Just as the physical body's well-being is determined by a regimen of diet and exercise, so too, is the well-being of one's outer and inner mind determined by diet and exercise. The only difference is that "diet" and "exercise" for the mind isn't, say, food and aerobics, but something a lot more subtle.

One can go through life ignoring all of life's profund questions. But, one cannot live life ignoring one's body and mind. This book helps contend with those "devils" :-). There's something for everyone.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Ayurvveda information applied to matters of the mind, July 12, 2010

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Lakshmi Narasu Rebbpragada - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ayurveda and the Mind: The Healing of Consciousness (Paperback)

Anyone looking for practical psychological applications of Ayurveda and a better understanding of what we call "meditation," should read David Frawley's Ayurveda and the Mind. The book, which reads like a textbook, can by dry at times. But making sure you've digested parts one and two (like vegetables) will make the rest of the book come to life (like dessert).

I had an "aha" moment when reading Dr. Frawley's explanations of Pratyahara (withdrawal from the senses), Dharana (concentration), and Dhyana (meditation). It gives context and explanation to various mindfulness techniques which is helping me in my own practice.