Ayurveda: The Ancient Science of Life

Practical Ayurveda' gives an excellent introduction to the system of Ayurveda in a concise, direct and easy to understand manner. The book provides constitutional test with useful methods for self diagnosis and balancing the humors. It discusses the health benefits of good sexual relationships, clarifies the spiritual principles and provides a broad and flexible perspective on this ancient healing system.

WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU What is Ayurveda and what can it do for you? Perhaps the oldest healing tradition in the world, Ayurveda is based on maintaining harmony of the mind, body, and spirit, and can easily be incorporated into today’s lifestyles. Simple routines based on age-old secrets of India’s revered sages can help you re-awaken your body’s powers to create balance, energy, vitality, and beauty from the inside out. Peppered with healthful recipes and tips, this book includes a clear explanation of doshas with exercise, diet, and relaxation recommendations for each body type. Outlining the basic elements of Ayurveda, Shubhra Krishan teaches readers how to • recognize their energy and body type, and • use Ayurvedic principles to create a balanced diet and lifestyle for optimum health. She offers suggestions for finding the best products or creating your own with her recipes for food, beauty care, and other healthcare items. SHUBHRA KRISHAN has worked in print and television journalism for 14 years. She began exploring Ayurveda while living and working in India, where she was born. She has interviewed many practitioners to gather the information found in this book.

आपल्या शरीरातील सर्व क्रिया या निसर्गचक्रानुसार होत असतात. परंतु, आजच्या स्पर्धात्मक व धकाधकीच्या जीवनामध्ये मनुष्याकडून निसर्गचक्राच्याविरुद्ध आचरण होत असते; त्यामुळे सध्या लहान वयापासूनच अनेक आजार झालेले दिसून येत आहेत. ‘आयुर्वेद’ हे आपले प्राचीन भारतीय वैद्यकशास्त्र आहे. यामध्ये आजार व उपचार यांचे जसे वर्णन आहे तसेच आजार होऊच नये यासाठी काय काळजी घ्यावयाची याचेसुद्धा विस्तृत वर्णन आहे. या पुस्तकामध्ये आयुर्वेदानुसार आपला दिनक्रम कसा असावा, तसेच प्रत्येक ऋतुनुसार आपल्या आहारात व आचरणात काय बदल करावे याचे थोडक्यात वर्णन केलेले आहे. आहारातील पदार्थांचे गुणधर्म, आहार कसा, कोणी, केव्हा घ्यावा याची माहिती दिली आहे. ‘झोप’ व ‘पाणी’ या विषयाबद्दल माहिती दिलेली आहे. स्त्रीने गर्भधारणेपासून ते बाळंतपणानंतर काय काळजी घ्यावयास हवी याविषयी मार्गदर्शन केले आहे. आयुर्वेदामधील पंचकर्मे व इतर कर्मे यांची थोडक्यात माहिती देण्याचा प्रयत्न केलेला आहे. तर अशा प्रकारे या पुस्तकामधील माहिती ही सर्वांच्या आरोग्यरक्षणासाठी मोलाची ठरेल, यात शंका नाही.

This is an easy guide for healing and preventing 100 common ailments using the ancient sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga, combined with time-tested principles of mindful living.

Ram K. Sharma draws on his experiences as the custodian of Baidyanath, manufacturers of Ayurvedic formulations and products since 1917, and offers practical solutions to correct the imbalances in mind, body and spirit. From digestive issues and stress to skin disorders and chronic fatigue, each ailment is addressed with specific dietary advice, herbal remedies, yoga practices and daily routines that not only alleviate the physical symptoms but also promote long-term well-being.

Life in the urban jungle has taken us away from nature, with no time left for ourselves. An emphasis purely on survival is making us miserable. It is now time to reconnect with our Vedic roots and focus on enjoying uninterrupted physical and mental happiness with lasting contentment. Urban Ayurveda is a comprehensive guide to understanding Ayurveda, the science of life. This book reveals the wisdom of applied Ayurveda in the urban paradigm-simple, practical and sustainable ideas for creating a balanced life. It allows you to combine Ayurveda's age-old traditions with modern concepts of wellness. A crisp account from a practising Ayurveda physician, Dr Tanya Malhotra offers personal anecdotes, patient case studies, cooking techniques and recipes for the urban kitchen. From seasonal Ayurveda to Ayurveda for students and working professionals, this book is your ultimate guide to a glorious life.