The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention and Longevity

"The most comprehensive, clear and user friendly resource book on Ayurveda available today . . . provides western medical translations and a valuable glossary." --Joseph Loizza, MD, director, Columbia Presbyterian Center for Meditation and Healing Healthcare, and project director/dharam, Hinduja India Research Centre.

"You'll be delighted to discover this comprehensive guide." --Herb Research News

"You could buy a half-dozen plus books on Ayurveda to start your reference library, or you could buy . . . [this)] encyclopedia. [A] magnum opus" --Hinduism Today

"Gives a spiritual perspective that is lacking in the current alternative literature." -- Robert Pincus, MD

"A four-part . . . encyclopedia . . . also contains useful appendixes with features such as client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary." --Natural Pharmacy

"The Ayurveda Encyclopedia is an important reference volume for all students of Ayurveda and Yoga, almost a complete course in Ayurveda in itself. Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha has done a monumental work in putting together so much material in such a concise and clear manner for the modern reader." --Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), director, American Institute of Vedic Studies

"A must-have reference for any health professional involved in integrative medicine. [The author] has brought an ancient complex teaching into a fully usable western form . . . as part of a wholistic, life-enhancing program."
- Ellen Kamhi PhD RN HNC , author, The Natural Nurse

The theories and practices of Ayurvedic medicine--including the therapeutic benefits of aromas, foods, herbs, meditation, yoga, and more--are featured in this comprehensive handbook. With a section dedicated to health disorders, this guide clarifies the simplicity of healing naturally and offers counsel towards an improved sense of well-being, reduced stress, and mental peace. Photographs of more than 80 herbs and yoga postures round out this home reference and teaching tool. |||This book is sold in the US by Sony Electronics Inc. |||This book is sold in Canada by Sony Electronics Inc.

• Published by

  Sat Yuga Press

• Publish Date

  August 31, 2007 

• Print ISBN

  0965804259

• eBook ISBN

  9780979744518

• Imprint

  Sat Yuga Press

• Filesize

  35.34 MB

• Number of Print Pages*

  675

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