Book Of Ayurveda (Paperback)

~ Judith Morrison (Author) "Ayurveda is a traditional healing system of India, with origins firmly rooted in the culture of the Indian subcontinent..." (more)
Key Phrases: vata age, increased dosha, doshic balance, Charaka Sambita, Vasant Lad (more...)

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Product Description

Offering a practical guide to the fundamentals of the ancient art of Ayurveda, a system for healthful living includes a daily regime of exercise, eating habits, meditation, yoga, hygiene, and massage appropriate for each type of constitution. 22,500 first printing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (July 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684800179
• ISBN-13: 978-0684800172
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #238,050 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent Introduction, September 14, 2000

By	Burt K. (Romney, WV USA) - See all my reviews

This is often the first book I loan to friends who are interested in learning about Ayurveda(I own two copies!). The photographs and illustraitons flesh out concepts that are hard to grasp with words alone. Holistic in its approach, this excelent introduction also contains a good deal of information that can be put into immediate use. More than worth the price.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Beginner's Book, February 28, 2004

By A Customer

There are so many books about Ayurveda now and this is still my favorite to introduce the topic to new people. The illustrations are great, the explanations straightforward and yet there is still a nice depth to her knowledge.

Ayurveda offers a wholistic paradigm that addresses all parts of our selves, differing from the western approach that attempts to compartmentalize our bodies and lives. A book like this can lead us to know ourselves better and start us on the road to good health and inner peace.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great beginner's book, February 1, 2003

By	Thunderbox (Taft Manor) - See all my reviews

I love this book. I even lent it out and forgot who it got passed around to and re-bought it. The way this book is laid out makes it so easy to reference. It is not a book for the student who has lots of knowledge/experience. For the lay-person it is a must. Also it makes a great gift. This is the book which expanded my interest in Ayurveda (and yoga). I refer to it often when I fall off track. It provides a dosha assessment test and an extensive list of foods along with some important recipes. Also it is a great book to flip through when you need to be reminded of some important dos and don'ts of eating, exercise, sleeping habits, etc. This was the best [$$] I ever invested. Or...RE-invested, that is.