Originally this book was written exclusively for Swamiji's Ayurveda certification students. Now he is making it available for everyone: families, new Ayurveda students, researchers, and the medical community. The language is simple to understand and includes case studies and scientific research on Ayurveda. The most common questions asked to Swamiji over the decades are included so your questions are likely already answered. There is a chapter that includes which herbs are best for which conditions to quickly get answers. Topics covered include Ayurveda history, theory, and analysis. Therapies discussed include herbs, food plans, yoga, color therapy, aromatherapy, massage, music, Vedic Astrology, Vastu Shastra (Indian Feng Shui), and exercise. There are even several easy step-by-step meditations for beginners. Finally there is a brief overview of modern energetic healing such as EEG brainwaves, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), and Shamanic energy healing, expanding the definition of Ayurveda for the 21st century.

This is the first textbook on forensic medicine and toxicology which has been written primarily for an Ayurveda student. The book is illustrated with a number of pictures, diagrams and illustrations. A number of memory aids have also been provided to help the student in remembering essential information easily.

AṢṬĀṄGA YOGA, also known as Rāja Yoga, is the scientific method of enlightenment propounded by the ancient sage Patañjali in the Yoga Sūtras. It is the Yoga that Baba Hari Dass (1923-2018) practiced from childhood. Arriving from India in 1971, Baba Hari Dass was active in training students and teachers of Yoga in the United States and Canada. Through his teachings and life example, young and old alike are learning the gentle art of living in peace. This new edition and e-Publication uses the IAST format for all Sanskrit terms. Intended for those interested in correct pronunciation of all transliterated Sanskrit terms and those who want a convenient way to carry the book to classes, enjoy leisure reading, and engage in research.

"Ayurveda for the Childbearing Years ' a primer" fills a gap in published Ayurvedic teachings related to this crucial time in women's lives. Written by a Registered Midwife and Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, it offers information to midwives and pregnant women new to Ayurveda, as well as interested connoisseurs of Ayurveda. She also includes the useful Steps of Healing paradigm, originated by herbalist Susun Weed and healing modality, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage®.Terra Rafael is a Registered Midwife and attended births for over 20 years. After studying several years with various Ayurvedic teachers, she graduated from Alandi Ayurvedic Gurukula as a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner in May 2001. Terra now writes and continues her individual work with women through her practice, WiseWomanhood ' Holistic Women's Health and Writings.

The authors' passion for Ayurveda, Nutrition and Wellness has given rise to this primer in a format that is very user friendly. This handbook on Ayurveda is written as a practical guide for Dietitians, Nutritionists and other healthcare professionals to integrate Ayurvedic principles into their practice, and to provide a holistic approach to counseling patients/clients. It includes the basic outline of Ayurveda, key principles, a description of body types and its relevance to modern nutrition, as well as appropriate diet and lifestyle recommendations. Food as medicine being the main premise of Ayurveda, this book details the ways in which food can be used for nourishment and wellness. As spices constitute an integral part of Ayurveda, a detailed table outlining their properties and uses is provided along with reference to studies supporting their health benefits. The highlight of the book is that it provides the practitioner, assessment questions to use in counseling, based on their own practice, which will facilitate more personalized counseling and compliance. Tables and figures offer a quick reference at a glance.