Author: Vinod Verma
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 282
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8120817370
Description
This book is an easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide for assimilating the fundamentals of Ayurveda, India’s ancient life science and system of holistic health care, into our modern, daily lives.
Most people are familiar with the three-humor constitutional types that form the basis for Ayurvedi treatment. This book is uniquely important because the constitutional types-and their combinations-are clearly explained so readers can create their one balance.
Ayurveda is a science of life. If you wish to know about Ayurveda and want to follow this path, you must begin with the understanding that this science of life is based upon sound philosophical concepts about our being and our relationship to this universe. Here, you are not dealing with a set of rules and do’s and don’ts to be followed: therefore it is essential to understand the principles which form the basis of Ayurvedic practices.
This book is written for general readers who may not have any background of Ayurveda or medicine in general. A special effort has been made to explain the technical terms in an easy to-understand manner. Comments and suggestions from readers are welcomed.
Contents
Foreword by Priya Vrat Sharma
Note to Reader
Preface
Acknowledgements
Pronunciation of Sanskrit
CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Ayurvedic Concepts
CHAPTER 2
The Practical Basis of Ayurveda
CHAPTER 3
An Integrated Way of Living
CHAPTER 4
Cleansing the Body
CHAPTER 5
Revitalization through Massage and Yoga
CHAPTER 6
Habits and Moderation
CHAPTER 7
Adjustment of Natural Forces
CHAPTER 8
The Senses, Mind and the Self
CHAPTER 9
Ayurvedic Remedies and the Prevention of Ailments
CHAPTER 10
Selection and Identification of Medicinal Plants
In Conclusion
Dr. Verma’s Centers in India
Index