Ayurveda Encyclopedia

Overview

Here is an all-inclusive reference to ayurveda beneficial for families as well as health practitioners. Included are the basic principles of ayurveda; its history; and a generous selection of therapies including herbs, nutrition, aromas, meditation, colors, gems, exercise, special message techniques, and rejuvenating measures known as pancha karma. Pathology and diagnosis are covered in plain English along with a discussion of the most commonly used ayurvedic herbs. Other new information includes ayurvedic hatha yoga, general healing, pregnancy and post-partum, and stress reduction.

Reviews

"A comprehensive, detailed primer for serious students of Ayurveda." —Bodhi Tree Review

"A client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary." —Natural Pharmacy

Author Biography

Swami Sadashiva Tirtha is the founder of the Swami Narayan Tirtha Math Hindu monastery. He is the author of Ayurveda Primer and Bhagavad Gita for Modern Times. He lives in New York.