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Ayurveda in Yoga Teaching (Yoga Teaching Guides)
by Tarik DervishEnabling yoga teachers to use and integrate Ayurveda principles and practices in their teaching, Tarik Dervish offers practitioners the skills needed to adapt their classes, and deliver workshops and courses that will meet the needs of students throughout the changing seasons and stages of life.The book includes chapters on teaching asana, pranayama and yoga nidra with an ayurvedic approach, how to adapt to the seasons, integrate marma points and courses and lesson planning. Part of Singing Dragon's Yoga Teaching Guides series, Ayurveda in Yoga Teaching is essential for those wanting to deepen their understanding of yoga's sister science - including its authentic historical context - and incorporate Ayurvedic principles in yoga teaching and sequencing.
The Ayurveda Kitchen: Transform your kitchen into a sanctuary for health - with 80 perfectly balanced recipes
by Anne Heigham'Anne Heigham has brought the ancient, timeless wisdom of Ayurveda into these energizing recipes that nourish the doshas.Anne Heigham has brought the ancient, timeless wisdom of Ayurveda into these energizing recipes that nourish the doshas.' Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, Ayurvedic Physician'Let food be your first medicine and the kitchen your first pharmacy.' Taittiriya UpanishadBy using the principles of Ayurveda, which is one of the fastest growing health practices, and a little vision, transform your kitchen into a space that nourishes your body, mind and soul.With this beautiful introduction to Ayurveda, learn how to use your kitchen as a natural pharmacy to improve your health and prevent imbalances with key Ayurvedic ingredients, 80 perfectly balanced vegetarian recipes and simple home remedies. Ayurveda aims to bring health back into balance, nourishing agni (metabolic fire) and prana (life force), while clearing ama (metabolic waste or 'sludge'). Just imagine fresh, vibrant herbs growing, seeds sprouting and pickles fermenting. Discover how to perform a kitchen sadhana at the beginning of each season, mix your own spice blends and balance recipes according to what you need and how you feel.Sections include:Introduction to AyurvedaAyurveda and seasonal eatingThe kitchen pharmacyRecipes from the Ayurveda kitchenRecipes include:Sweet potato and pea tortillaNourishing spiced pumpkin soupRefuelling rice and red lentil ballsCarrot and beetroot celebration cake
The Ayurveda Kitchen: Transform your kitchen into a sanctuary for health - with 80 perfectly balanced recipes
by Anne Heigham'Anne Heigham has brought the ancient, timeless wisdom of Ayurveda into these energizing recipes that nourish the doshas.Anne Heigham has brought the ancient, timeless wisdom of Ayurveda into these energizing recipes that nourish the doshas.' Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, Ayurvedic Physician'Let food be your first medicine and the kitchen your first pharmacy.' Taittiriya UpanishadBy using the principles of Ayurveda, which is one of the fastest growing health practices, and a little vision, transform your kitchen into a space that nourishes your body, mind and soul.With this beautiful introduction to Ayurveda, learn how to use your kitchen as a natural pharmacy to improve your health and prevent imbalances with key Ayurvedic ingredients, 80 perfectly balanced vegetarian recipes and simple home remedies. Ayurveda aims to bring health back into balance, nourishing agni (metabolic fire) and prana (life force), while clearing ama (metabolic waste or 'sludge'). Just imagine fresh, vibrant herbs growing, seeds sprouting and pickles fermenting. Discover how to perform a kitchen sadhana at the beginning of each season, mix your own spice blends and balance recipes according to what you need and how you feel.Sections include:Introduction to AyurvedaAyurveda and seasonal eatingThe kitchen pharmacyRecipes from the Ayurveda kitchenRecipes include:Sweet potato and pea tortillaNourishing spiced pumpkin soupRefuelling rice and red lentil ballsCarrot and beetroot celebration cake
Ayurveda Made Easy: 50 Exercises for Finding Health, Mindfulness, and Balance (Made Easy Ser.)
by Heidi E SpearA simple guide to Ayurveda that focuses on exercises and remedies to achieve ultimate health, energy, mindfulness, and balance.Practicing Ayurveda, one of the world&’s oldest holistic healing systems, doesn&’t need to be complicated. Ayurveda Made Easy contains simple strategies to guide you toward a healthier lifestyle perfectly suited to your needs.Ayurveda works to help you understand your body and achieve your personal ideal balance with a series of exercises, activities, and natural remedies. From dietary suggestions to yoga postures and breathing exercises, each page offers practiced steps to improve your body and keep you calm and mindful every day.With over fifty easy-to-follow exercises, Ayurveda Made Easy takes you one step closer to achieving health, peace, and energy for a balanced life.
Ayurveda Secrets of Healing: The Complete Ayurvedic Guide To Healing Through Panch Karma Seasonal Therapies, Diet, Herbal Remedies And Memory
by Maya TiwariThe complete Ayurvedic guide to healing through pancha karma, seasonal therapies, diet, herbal remedies and memory.
The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More
by Ananta Ripa AjmeraCelebrated Ayurveda teacher Ananta Ripa Ajmera offers an inspiring introduction to this ancient Indian medical tradition, which complements and extends the health and wellness benefits of yoga. Through 108 short essays you will learn to approach optimal digestion, better sleep, less stress, and a more balanced life. Diet is key, and many essays are accompanied by recipes that incorporate into daily meals spices such as turmeric, cumin, ginger, and mustard seeds. In addition, meditation, yoga and breathing exercises, and self-care practices such as oil pulling and massage, make this time-tested wisdom available to contemporary holistic health enthusiasts — even beginners.
The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility: A Natural Approach to Getting Pregnant
by Heather GrzychA PRACTICAL, INTENTIONAL GUIDE TO CREATING ENHANCED CONDITIONS FOR CONCEPTION Creating new life is a natural part of being a woman, but it doesn&’t always come as easily as we expect. With high-stress modern lives, many women&’s bodies are not prepared to nurture the growth of a child, and they may find it challenging to become pregnant. Heather Grzych discovered firsthand that the practice of Ayurveda, and its deep teachings on the Four Fertility Factors, could help her and other women create the optimal conditions for conception. She shares that understanding — which led to the birth of her son — in this comprehensive book. Ayurveda, the ancient &“science of life,&” teaches rejuvenating mind-body-spirit practices and herbal remedies that will help you and your partner align with nature for a healthy conception. You can safely explore this holistic approach as you plan for your pregnancy. With Heather&’s guidance, you will discover and learn to enhance the factors that contribute to fertility and overall well-being, including the spiritual, emotional, and environmental dimensions of conception.
Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine
by Harish JohariAyurvedic Healing Cuisine explains the healing qualities of various foods and spices and recommends combinations appropriate for specific conditions of body and mind. • Provides a complete introduction to the Ayurvedic science of healthy eating. • Includes 200 vegetarian recipes to improve health and longevity. • By Harish Johari, the bestselling author of Chakras, Tools for Tantra, and Numerology. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, the Indian science of Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. It prescribes various methods of synchronizing ourselves with the world around us, placing great emphasis on diet and the specific attributes of different foods. Following these ancient guidelines, Harish Johari offers a clear and concise introduction to the principles of Ayurvedic eating and explains the healing qualities that foods and spices impart according to their subtle energies. He suggests special combinations to heal and balance both body and mind and includes 200 vegetarian recipes.
Ayurvedic Herbs: A Clinical Guide to the Healing Plants of Traditional Indian Medicine
by Virginia M Tyler M.S. PremilaA single-source reference on the most important and best-investigated Ayurvedic herbs This book examines the clinical information available on more than 60 Ayurvedic herbs to determine how their use in traditional Indian medicine is supported by modern scientific study. Plants are grouped according to body systems and each entry includes a description, information on the source plant, distribution and traditional use, active chemical constituents, relevant pharmacology, and details of clinical studies and safety findings. This unique book also includes a brief history of Ayurveda, examines the history of drug development and evaluation in ancient India, and identifies current trends resulting from scientific investigation. Worldwide interest in Ayurveda is growing quickly, especially in the United States, Europe, and Japan. But until now, information on Western-style clinical trials on Ayurveda herbs has been scattered and no single source for descriptions, comments, and references has existed. Ayurvedic Herbs presents the first critical validation of Ayurvedic medicine, extensively referenced for physicians and clinicians interested in alternative and adjunctive therapies. This unique book is essential for making informed choices on herb use, offering clinical trial data, results of pharmacological studies, and safety information.Ayurvedic Herbs examines: gastrointestinal agents hepatoprotective agents respiratory tract agents cardiovascular drugs urinary tract drugs antirheumatic agents skin and trauma care agents gynecological agents antidiabetic agents CNS agents rasayana drugs dental and ophthamological agents and much moreAyurvedic Herbs includes cross-references to chapters when a particular plant has more than one indication and watercolor illustrations of twelve major herbs.
Ayurvedic Inheritance: A Reader's Companion
by M S ValiathanThis book is a companion to Āyurvedic studies. It discusses the history and evolution of Ayurveda, its philosophy, and its practical uses in everyday life—from medicine to mental wellbeing. It harks back to the traditional Indian concept of four aspects of lifelong learning. These were instruction by the teacher, individual effort, learning from companions and lastly, wisdom gathered over a lifetime. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind
by Harish JohariAyurvedic Massage is the first book on the subject, and the first new massage therapy introduced to the West since shiatsu. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Practitioners concentrate on the marmas, subtle energy points that respond to gentle physical manipulation, and work with the needs of the different body types. The author guides both the novice and experienced practitioner through each step in the full body massage and explains which oils work best for particular body types.• Includes massage techniques for expectant mothers and their babies.• Outlines techniques and natural remedies for treating specific disorders, including arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and insomnia.• Offers a complete guide to the traditional forty-day beauty treatment as practiced in India, and includes recipes for massage oils, facial creams, and beautifying clay baths.
The Ayurvedic Reset Diet: Radiant Health through Fasting, Mono-Diet, and Smart Food Combining
by Vatsala SperlingA step-by-step guide to Ayurvedic dietary resets to gently cleanse your digestive system and reboot your body and mind • Presents easy-to-follow instructions for a full 6- or 8-week Ayurvedic reset diet, as well as a simplified 1-week plan, detailing what to eat and drink day by day • Includes recipes, mindful eating tips, and meal prepping techniques • Explains the healing science of Ayurveda, the rejuvenating benefits of fasting and mono-diets, and how to maximize nutrient absorption with food combining Food sensitivities, chronic inflammation, obesity, and chronic disease are on the rise. Could our modern diets and mindless eating habits be to blame? How do you reboot your system--body, mind, and spirit--and start the path to radiant health? In this easy-to-follow guide to Ayurvedic dietary resets, Vatsala Sperling, Ph.D., details how to rest and gently cleanse your digestive system, lose extra pounds, and reboot your body and mind with the Ayurvedic techniques of fasting, mono-diets, and food combining. She begins by sharing a simplified introduction to the healing science of Ayurveda from India and explains the spiritual, mindful relationship to food at its heart. Offering step-by-step instructions for a full 6- or 8-week Ayurvedic reset diet, as well as a simplified 1-week program, she details, day by day, what to eat and drink and provides recipes and meal prepping tips and techniques. The author explains how to prepare for fasting and the benefits of giving your digestive system a break from food, even if only for one day. She prepares you for mono-dieting--when you eat one type of food such as fruits or vegetables for a set period--and reveals the rejuvenating effects that come from isolating your daily diet to one food type. The author then explores the Ayurvedic techniques of food combining in detail, explaining exactly what to eat when to maximize nutrient absorption. Based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, this guide provides everything you need to know to heal your digestive system, prevent chronic ailments, find your healthy weight, and rebuild your sacred relationship with food.
The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook: Holistic Healing Rituals For Every Day And Season
by Sarah KuceraAncient self-care for modern life, by the author of the forthcoming The Seven Ways of Ayurveda Feeling burned-out, unmotivated, or stuck? The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook is here to help. This authoritative guide to ancient healing offers more than 100 daily and seasonal Ayurvedic rituals—each taking 10 minutes or less—to reconnect you with nature’s rhythms, and to unlock better health, as you: Boost and stabilize your energy with yogic breathing Overcome transitions with grounding meditations Undo physical and emotional stress with personalized yoga postures Prevent and treat disease with nourishing tonics and teas Pause and reflect with daily and weekly journaling prompts. Get back in sync with nature—and rediscover your potential to feel good.
An A–Z Guide to Healing Foods: A Shopper's Reference (Conari Wellness)
by Elise Marie CollinsFind foods that fill you with a sense of well-being—and benefit your body—with this alphabetical, cross-referenced guide: “Fantastic.” —Christiane Northrup, MD, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s WisdomFilled with scientific information, natural remedies, and modern wisdom, this concise reference is for anyone confused by all the nutritional claims out there. How do you separate real benefits from marketing hype? What is a “superfood” anyway? Alternative health expert Elise Collins has compiled a compact yet comprehensive list of hundreds of healing foods, their vitamin and mineral content, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease symptoms of illness.Arranged alphabetically and complete with a cross-reference for what's best to eat for specific ailments, this guidebook is designed to be as convenient as a shopping list. Included are preparation tips and recipes to make this the ultimate tool for joyful eating and radiant health.“Encyclopedic information on the nutritional, medical, and holistic benefits of foods.” —Dana Jacobi, author of 12 Best Foods Cookbook
The A–Z of Wellbeing: How to Feel Good Every Day
by Anna BarnesDive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the art of living well every dayA is for attitude. B is for balance. C is for connection.The things that add up to a happier life don't have to be complicated. Whether you choose to dance and sing, give yoga a go or tap into the power of quietude and kindness, this charming A-Z guide will help you find your perfect path towards a greater sense of well-being.Within these pages, you will find: An A-Z of simple tips to help you boost your well-being A raft of calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you Activity ideas and fill-in sections to start you on your journey Inspiration for bringing more happiness into every day With ideas to nourish your mind, body and spirit, let this little book help you work your way to a wonderful sense of well-being.
The Aztec Diet: Chia Power: The Superfood that Gets You Skinny and Keeps You Healthy
by Dr. Bob ArnotChia Power can make you skinny, strong, and healthyThe Aztecs cultivated the world's most nutritious foods, which provided them with the strength to build one of civilization's greatest empires. The key to the astounding fitness and energy levels of the Aztec warriors? The miracle superfood: chia. Already fueling endurance athletes and distance runners like those featured in the bestselling book Born to Run, chia is quickly gaining popularity as the biggest diet breakthrough in years. Now, in The Aztec Diet, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Bob Arnot incorporates the eating habits of this mighty civilization into our modern-day lives to unlock the answer to lasting weight-loss success.Follow The Aztec Diet's three-phase plan to lose weight quickly and effortlessly, improve overall health and wellness, end hunger cravings, and eliminate the exhaustion that accompanies blood-sugar spikes and drops. Phase I jump-starts your weight loss, supercharging your metabolism with three chia smoothies per day. Phase II keeps you satisfied, replacing the midday smoothie with a delicious and nutritious lunch to help avoid the all-too-familiar dieter's plateau. Phase III maintains your target weight for good with a guide to smart food choices and healthful recipes to keep your mind and body in top form.With simple, delicious recipes and countless ways to include the superfood benefits of chia in every meal, The Aztec Diet provides all the tools necessary to keep you motivated and on track as you begin the journey to a better, healthier you.
B is for Breast Cancer: From anxiety to recovery and everything in between - a beginner's guide
by Christine Hamill'The day after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was standing in the chemist with a basket in my hand, blinking back tears and thinking, "Now what does a breast cancer patient need?" All I could come up with was waterproof mascara. I put some in my basket and thought someone should write an alternative guide to breast cancer. Step one - buy waterproof mascara. You're going to need it. A few short months later, I found I was writing the guide myself. I sat in bed in between hospital appointments with my laptop, furiously, desperately trying to make sense of this alien world I had entered.'Written entirely while Christine Hamill was undergoing cancer treatment, this book is an honest and frank account of the emotional and physical impact of a cancer diagnosis. It is at turns funny, sad, angry and ultimately optimistic. Written without sentimentality, B is for Breast Cancer offers bite-size chunks of help and hope - a daily pep talk to anyone affected by the disease. It's packed full of the practical information that you really need.Read this book. It helps to know you are not alone.
B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health
by B.K.S. IyengarEveryone can enjoy the benefits of yoga on the mind, body, and spirit with this updated, illustrated guide from world-renowned yoga authority B.K.S Iyengar, globally respected for his holistic approach and technical accuracy.In BKS Iyengar Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, the guru himself guides you through over 55 yoga poses, each with step-by-step instructions illustrated in full colour. Iyengar even explains his philosophy throughout the book - it's like having yoga classes with your own personal instructor.A special, 20-week beginners' yoga course makes yoga accessible for those of all ages and abilities. 20 classic Iyengar yoga poses have a unique, 360-degree presentation so that you can see the correct form from all angles.Specially developed yoga sequences help you to alleviate more than 80 ailments, ranging from asthma and arthritis to varicose veins.Whether you are new to yoga and looking for somewhere to start, or more experienced and looking to perfect your technique, this comprehensive guide will help you improve your abilities and work towards a happy and healthy life.
B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga The Path to Holistic Health: The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide
by B.K.S. IyengarDiscover the endless benefits of Iyengar yoga for the mind, body, and spirit with this step-by-step guide.Explore the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga from the renowned B.K.S Iyengar. This enchanting, holistic health guide will become an essential part of your everyday approach towards a happy and healthy life.Inside the pages of this illustrated guide to Iyengar yoga, you&’ll discover: • The complete authoritative teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar for mind, body, and holistic health, with easy-to-follow instructions • More than 50 step-by-step yoga sequences, devised by one of the world's leading authorities on hatha yoga • Classic Iyengar poses illustrated with a 360-degree presentation to provide views from all angles Whether you are new to yoga, searching for a starting point, or looking to perfect your technique, learn Iyengar yoga with the world-renowned guru B.K.S Iyengar. This yoga book is an authoritative illustrated guide in which the guru himself guides you through over 55 yoga poses, each illustrated in full color. Iyengar even explains his philosophy throughout the book – it's like having yoga classes with him as your own instructor! This visual guide makes yoga accessible for people of all ages and abilities as part of your path to holistic health and self-care. Work through specially developed yoga sequences to alleviate over 80 ailments, ranging from asthma and arthritis to varicose veins. Whatever your goal in doing yoga, this book might just be exactly what you need to achieve it!
B, My Name Is Bunny (My Name Is #2)
by Norma Fox MazerBunny is funny, but that doesn't mean she's totally clueless when it comes to more serious matters With her quick wit and lighthearted personality, Bunny Larrabee can make people laugh about almost anything. She collects knock-knock jokes, riddles, and all kinds of comedy routines to try out on her best friend, Emily. The only thing Bunny doesn't find humor in is her unusual name--she's heard jokes about it her whole life, and none of them are funny. So when an impossibly gorgeous guy starts talking to her at a concert, Bunny opens her mouth and says two fateful words: "I'm Emily." It's just one tiny lie, but it will drive a wedge between the two best friends. And with what looks like more serious misfortune on the horizon, Bunny will need Emily's friendship and advice more than ever.
Ba Zi - The Four Pillars of Destiny: Understanding Character, Relationships and Potential Through Chinese Astrology
by Serge AugierThis westerner's guide to Chinese astrology (Ba Zi) explains the basis on which charts are drawn up, how they work, and how they provide the tools to understand ourselves and our relationships with others. Ba Zi is the art of understanding the energies present in a person's life from birth to death and how these energies impact on their behaviour and interactions. As well as providing an explanation of how to draw up and interpret a basic chart, the book provides detailed information on the different character types and their strengths and weaknesses, including useful tips on likely health weaknesses and what can be done to address them. Foundational information on yin and yang and the five elements is also included, essential to understanding the principles of Ba Zi. Accessible for beginners and providing rich explanations for anyone more experienced, this book will be an intriguing and helpful read for anyone interested in the art of astrology.
Baaad Sheep (Urgency Emergency!)
by Dosh ArcherThree sheep arrive at City Hospital with upset tummies. Have they had too much fun and soda pop at Old MacDonald's farm? The gas inside their bellies is building up quickly! Can Doctor Glenda and Nurse Percy save the day once again? With brightly colored illustrations on every page, minimal easy-to-read text, and a brilliantly fast-paced plot, this animal hospital adventure based on the Little Bo Peep and Old MacDonald nursery rhymes will have young readers gulping up the pages!
Babushka's Beauty Secrets: Old World Tips for a Glamorous New You
by Raisa Ruder Susan CamposDON'T SPEND A FORTUNE TO LOOK FLAWLESS Esthetician to the stars Raisa Ruder learned her time-tested beauty techniques from her Ukrainian grandmother (orbabushka, as they say in the old country). Now everyone can discover the all-natural, better-than-botox secrets the Hollywood stars use to shine on the red carpet! Ruder reveals her sought-after beauty recipes that can fight wrinkles, plump lips, and eliminate crow's feet and acne, using inexpensive, everyday grocery items like eggs, honey, vegetable oil and strawberries (and a splash of vodka for freshness!). At last, by popular demand, Raisa Ruder opens up her babushka's secret pantry and shares her most amazing and effective beauty advice: Skin-saving Soufflés - whipped up wonders that shrink pores, brighten skin, and diminish lines Chocolate weight-loss wrap- a moment on the hips, tightens, tucks, and nips! Hot hair- a cayenne pepper blend that leaves locks silky, soft, and full PediPure- a soothing, smoothing foot scrub made with milk and mint Lustrous Lashes - a simple castor oil serum that thickens and lengthens Perfect Pucker- a mix of salt, green tea, and fruit that plumps up lips naturally And much more. . .
The Baby: A Video Novel
by VivaA former superstar of Andy Warhol's Factory offers an intimate tale of sex, drugs, art, and motherhood, based on video recordings The Baby is not your average parenthood novel. Viva, a. k. a. Viva Superstar--actor, writer, painter, denizen of Andy Warhol's world-famous Factory, and early pioneer in video arts--weaves a tale of childbirth and motherhood with often-shocking candor, exploring a new mother's mixed emotions and her internal and external conflicts. Based on filmed records created by Viva's husband, Michael Auder, of their daughter's difficult birth and early development, and interspersed with stills from their life, Viva's addictive video novel tells the story of a fictional couple, Augustine and Frederick Marat, whose unorthodox parenting takes them from New York to Paris to Casablanca to California. In her own unique style, Viva explores breast-feeding and breast pumps, infidelity and incest while offering startlingly intimate details of a family's singular lifestyle. An unabashedly autobiographical literary invention, alternately outrageous and honest, revelatory and touching, The Baby is truly one of a kind.
Baby Alicia Is Dying
by Lurlene McdanielDesi thinks it's totally unfair that innocent baby Alicia was born HIV positive. Now the eight-month-old Alicia lives at Childcare because she was given away by her sick teenage mother. Desi can relate to feeling unloved. Her parents give her all the material things she needs, but there seems to be a wall between her mother and herself. Working at Childcare has opened Desi's heart and allowed her to feel the love that she's been longing for. But Alicia is not her child and there is no cure for her condition. Can Desi cope with the harsh realities and still believe in love?