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Ayurveda Beginner's Guide

Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally
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Ayurveda Beginner's Guide by Susan Weis-Bohlen offers a practical and straightforward introduction to Ayurveda’s holistic wisdom. This accessible guide explores Ayurveda's historical roots and key concepts, helping beginners understand their doshas through a simple quiz and detailed descriptions. It includes a gentle 3-week plan to incorporate Ayurvedic practices into daily life, with recipes, yoga, aromatherapy, meditation, and seasonal cleanses aimed at restoring balance and promoting wellbeing of mind, body, and spirit.
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This guide is ideal for those new to Ayurveda who seek a clear, practical foundation in this healing science, including wellness enthusiasts and anyone interested in integrating holistic health routines into their lifestyle.

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Susan's approach to Ayurveda is simplicity itself. In Ayurveda Beginner's Guide she has described the complex network of Ayurvedic information in a very practical, straightforward way so that every person can understand the healing modality of Ayurveda. - Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, Ayurvedic Physician, Founder of the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico, advisor for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and author of numerous books including Ayurveda- Science of Self-Healing and The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies.

Ayurveda is a profound science with wisdom spanning so wide that it can be difficult to know exactly where to begin. As an Ayurvedic consultant, Susan Weis-Bohlen helps those who are new to Ayurveda address this exact issue.

In Ayurveda Beginner's Guide Susan explains the holistic principles behind Ayurveda, and offers gentle guidance for incorporating its restorative practices in your everyday life.

Designed with the newcomer in mind, Ayurveda Beginner's Guide presents:

  • A concise overview of Ayurveda that covers its historical roots, concepts, and various healing methods.
  • A 3-week Ayurveda plan for beginners to introduce Ayurvedic concepts into one's lifestyle gently and practically.
  • A wide range of Ayurveda techniques such as recipes, yoga, aromatherapy, meditation, seasonal cleanses, and more.
  • A simple dosha quiz and in-depth descriptions of each dosha.

Ayurveda Beginner's Guide will show you how to unlock the transformative powers of Ayurveda and move forward in your journey towards a healthier state of mind, body, and spirit.

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Dr. Ramkumar Kutty praises the book as an effective introduction blending ancient Eastern healing with modern daily living. Dr. John Douillard calls it an effortless and life-changing journey into Ayurveda. A practising Ayurvedic physician values it as an easy-to-use handbook covering dosha types, lifestyle, dietary guidelines, and yoga, making this a comprehensive resource for newcomers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781939754172

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 March 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Media Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 569g

Pages: 188

About the Author

SUSAN WEIS-BOHLEN is full-time Ayurvedic consultant, cooking teacher, meditation teacher, and leader of sacred site tours. Susan's personal journey into the Ayurveda lifestyle began when she came across the Ayurvedic cleansing technique of panchakarma. What began as the release of damaging toxins and personal difficulties eventually grew into an impassioned vocation. She has since studied with the best teachers of Ayurveda, both in the US and in India. Susan knows exactly how challenging it can be to come to Ayurveda as a beginner and has dedicated her life to sharing the fruits of her studies with students all over the world.

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