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Practical Ayurveda

Find Out Who You Are and What You Need to Bring Balance to Your Life
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Practical Ayurveda by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre explores the ancient Indian holistic healing system of Ayurveda. It provides readers with an understanding of the principles guiding Ayurveda and offers practical tips to incorporate these practices into daily life for improved health and wellness. The book includes advice on diet, yoga, meditation, and lifestyle adjustments to promote balance and harmony.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in learning about how ancient Ayurvedic practices can be applied to modern living for improved health and wellness. It offers practical advice on diet, lifestyle, and self-care plans that can be tailored to your dosha or body type, making it ideal for anyone keen on holistic health approaches.

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Practical Ayurveda

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Find out who you are and how to bring balance to your life Introducing Practical Ayurveda, a natural approach to self-healing, herbal remedies, meditation and wellness. Featuring tailored remedies including ayurvedic recipes, natural skincare, yoga, and mindful meditation techniques, this wonderful wellness book is a one-stop guide to all things nature and nurture. New to Ayurveda? No worries, we've got you covered! Ayurveda encompasses a view of the world based on ancient beliefs that everything is connected and that balance is the key to wellbeing. With a core focus on the prevention of disease by adopting anti-inflammatory and clean-eating diets, mindful meditation, and massages, this little self-care book will take you on a breathtaking journey of holistic healing, featuring- -User-friendly book structure explains how to apply Ayurveda to all areas of life. -A self-assessment questionnaire helps you work out your body type. -Step-by-step instructions on massage, meditation, yoga, and home therapies. -Ayurvedic guide to food, with customizable, rebalancing recipes. -A-Z guide to common ailments with recommended Ayurvedic remedies. Discover your Ayurvedic body type through a simple self-assessment questionnaire, and how to apply ayurvedic practises to elements of any lifestyle. Whether it's adjusting your diet to suit your body type; energising your body through yoga; or relaxing your mind with meditation and positive thinking exercises, this all-encompassing health book has something for everyone to love. Featuring tips and tricks on wellness practises designed to uplift the mind, body, and spirit, complemented by healing treatments designed to address, relieve, and help cure a range of common conditions. Whether you discovered this ancient lifestyle practice yourself, through your yoga practice, or as an alternative therapy, use the top tips in this handy herbalist book and apply its wisdom to your modern lifestyle. Fancy a new you this New Years? This carefully curated collection of dietary recommendations, healing remedies, and spiritual practises will show you how to practice Ayurveda at home, and become a better-balanced version of yourself. Make 2022 the year of wellness and healing yourself!

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Practical Ayurveda by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre is often praised for its accessible introduction to the ancient practices of Ayurveda, blending traditional insights with practical advice. Readers appreciate the book's clear explanations and its focus on achieving balance in daily life. It is highlighted for being both informative and beginner-friendly, making it suitable for those new to the subject.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241302125

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 825g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Several expert practitioners from the international Sivananda organization, where Ayurveda practice is taught alongside yoga, have contributed to this book, including- Chandrika Cordula Interthal is a gynaecologist and experienced yoga teacher at the Sivananda Centre in Munich, who has had extensive training as an Ayurvedic practitioner. Swami Kailasananda is a Yoga Acharya and director of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in England and France and the Pacific Rim. Swami Sivadasananda is a Yoga Acharya, director of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in Europe, Acharya for South America. Swami Durgananda is a Yoga Acharya and director of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in Europe from her base in Munich.

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