Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian teaching, a form of medicine and prevention, practiced in India for over five thousand years. It is based on recognizing the appropriate food and herbs for the type of person and their current condition. It helps to maintain or restore the natural balance of the body.

In addition to proper diet, the teachings include spiritual practices (sadhana) focused on the care of the home, garden and community. Ayurveda believes that if we manage to take care of ourselves in an appropriate way, we will awaken ahamkara, the awareness of who we really are. Ayurveda is a teaching that encompasses many areas of human life and leads to better harmony with oneself, other people and nature.

The reader will learn about the seven basic body types and the appropriate diet for each. The book also discusses the personality characteristics and psychospiritual attributes of each type. It includes food tables, menus suitable for the seasons and recommended daily rituals for each type.