Ayurveda Beginner's Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally (Spiral Bound)

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"Susan Weis-Bohlen has a deep understanding of what is one of the world's oldest systems of medicine. She also has a unique talent for translating her knowledge of Ayurveda so that both health professionals and lay readers can gain more insight and understanding." --Brian Berman, MD, Director of University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Integrative Medicine, Founder and President of The Institute for Integrative Health

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"If you're looking for a new way to pursue health and wisdom, this book is your answer. Beautiful and vibrant, Ayurveda Beginner's Guide welcomes you to an ancient path for healing. Filled with practical, doable advice for everyday living, it's accessible, clear, engaging, and so encouraging. Your travel guide for the journey, Susan Weis-Bohlen, lives this path and walks her talk. She, too, was a beginner once and takes you on this journey with lively compassion and practical humor. Go for it!" --Amadea Morningstar, author of Easy Healing Drinks from the Wisdom of Ayurveda

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"In Ayurveda Beginner's Guide, Susan Weis-Bohlen skillfully translates the empowering teachings of this ancient system of wellness for a modern-day audience. Her enthusiasm for and knowledge of the artistry of Ayurveda shines forth in every page. User-friendly and approachable, this guide is a must-have for anyone interested in Ayurveda." --Felicia Tomasko, RN, Editor-in-Chief of LA Yoga Ayurveda and health magazine, former member of National Ayurvedic Medical Association board of directors, former president of California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine

"Ayurveda Beginner's Guide by Susan Weis- Bohlen is a gem. For those who are looking to learn more about the ancient, healing powers of Ayurveda, look no further than this wonderful resource."--Rebecca Katz, MS, author of The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen

"Clearly and concisely, Susan Weis-Bohlen offers a comprehensive introduction to Ayurveda, deftly mixing her own experience following Ayurvedic principles with explanations of its approach, long history, and range of benefits. The tone is serious, helpful and sometimes funny (as when the digestive tract tries to figure out what to do with ingested Cheez Doodles). This detailed book--full of recipes, information about yoga, meditation, medicine and more--makes it easy for anyone to learn about Ayurveda."--John Mutter, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder, Shelf Awareness

"As a Vaidya (Ayurvedic Physician) who has traveled the world for the last 30 years to practice and teach Ayurveda, I've often been asked by my clients and students to provide a means for understanding the vast knowledge of Ayurveda using simple language. In her book, Ayurveda Beginner's Guide, Susan Weis-Bohlen brings years of study and clinical experience to making the knowledge of Ayurveda accessible and easy to apply for anyone. I highly recommend Ayurveda Beginner's Guide to both beginners and those who are already familiar with the health benefits of incorporating the principles of Ayurveda into their lives."--Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD (Ayurved), President of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America. (www.aapna.org)

Find Balance, Clarity, and Healing--The Ideal Ayurvedic Guide for Beginners

If you're searching for a natural path to wellness but don't know where to start, Ayurveda Beginner's Guide offers a gentle, welcoming entry point into one of the world's most time-tested healing systems.

Trusted by thousands of readers, this book helps you understand your body's unique needs and how to restore balance using the rhythms of nature.

In this practical and inspiring guide, you'll learn how to:

• Create grounding daily rituals with yoga, breathing, self-massage, meditation, and aromatherapy
• Start your Ayurvedic journey with a 3-week plan focused on ease, seasonal flow, and intuitive healing
• Cook nourishing meals with beginner-friendly Ayurvedic recipes using common ingredients

Whether you're new to holistic health or ready to deepen your spiritual and physical self-care, this guide gives you the confidence and tools to begin living Ayurvedically.

"Susan's approach to Ayurveda is simplicity itself. In Ayurveda Beginners 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

Contributor Bio:Weis-Bohlen, Susan

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.