If you are interested in learning about Ayurveda or also called "the science of life" but you don't know where to start, you're in the right place.
Here is a list of the best ones Ayurveda books. Whether you are looking for Ayurvedic recipe books, books on the principles of Ayurvedic medicine, beauty or the popular Ayurvedic massages.
Ayurveda: the science of life
Ayurveda is one of the most important systems oldest existing physicians of mankind. This ancestral medicine of the Indiawith more than 5,000 years of life, is recognized as the first alternative medicine both by the WHO (World Health Organization) as well as by the NCCAM (Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicines) due to its great therapeutic value proven over the years.
The principles of Ayurveda are based on prevention and cure of disease through diet, lifestyle and exercise.
The science of life promotes longevity and works on our balance in body, mind and spirit.
The best Ayurveda books
Here is a list of my favorite Ayurveda books so you can start your journey of learning about "the science of life" and discover all the tips and guidelines to lead a healthier life and benefit from the ancient wisdom of India.
Ayurveda Books: Guides to Ancient Indian Medicine
Here is a list of the best guides on ayurveda.These books are ideal whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner. With these books you will discover the principles of Ayurveda, everything about the doshas and you will be able to understand your imbalances and how to rebalance them. In addition to many tips for your daily life, start feeling the changes!
Ayurveda:
Discovering the secrets of healing through the Ayurvedic diet, yoga, aromatherapy and meditation.
by Kimberly Moon
You can get started in Ayurveda for free with this Audible book. In addition, if you sign up from here you have 3 months free to listen to as many books and podcasts as you like.
Ayurvedic healing:
Complete guide to home treatment
of Vasant Lad
A book to introduce you to the Indian healing tradition through food, yoga and meditation. Dr. Lad offers Ayurvedic remedies and tips to regain the balance between body and mind.
Practical Ayurveda
of Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center
A complete and intuitive guide to get into wellness through Ayurveda. You will discover the doshas, how to identify your imbalances and how to balance yourself with food, yoga, meditation and new life habits.
The science of Ayurveda
of Acharya Balkrishna
Complete book by Acharya Balkrishna, renowned yoga master and co-founder of Patanjali Ayurveda. In clear and accessible language, it introduces the principles of Ayurveda and offers practical guidance on diet, exercise, rest and spiritual life to achieve balance and optimal health.
The bible of Ayurveda:
by Anne McIntyre
A comprehensive guide to Ayurvedic medicine and its application in today's life. It presents its principles and offers practical guidelines for diet, lifestyle and holistic treatments with herbs, massage and meditation according to your doshas.
Ayurveda Books: Ayurvedic Recipes and Food Books
In this section I leave you a list of books on Ayurveda food to start your health journey from the plate.
With these books you will learn the healing capacity of food on our body, and how it affects positively or negatively our doshas. Discover hundreds of recipes and Ayurvedic cookbooks to rebalance your body and mind through food.
Let food be your medicine
by Fabin Ciarlotti
A book that embarks you on Ayurvedic nutrition, the nature of foods and their compatibility with the doshas. Perfect for learning which foods are beneficial for your doshas and to balance your body. .
Ayurvedic cooking for self-healing
of Vasant Lad
A book full of wisdom about the ancestral medicine of India. It includes more than 100 recipes and the properties of each food. It teaches you how to determine your constitution or doshas and guides you through the most beneficial foods according to your doshas or imbalances.
It is one of my favorite books on Ayurveda :)
Ayurvedic cooking for every day
by Kate O'Donnell
A super complete cookbook with Ayurvedic recipes for the 3 doshas organized according to the seasons of the year. It also contains recipes according to the symptoms to be treated.
Ayurvedic natural beauty books
My favorite books for personal care and the best natural remedies to maintain beauty and youth both externally and internally.
Learn how to make your own beauty remedies with natural ingredients and benefit from the best kept secrets of the ancestral medicine of India.
Ayurvedic beauty care
by MELANIE SACHS
This book contains many natural tips and recipes for skin, hair and nail care. It is an excellent guide for everyone. It is based on principles for maintaining outer and inner beauty based on natural remedies, the practice of yoga, meditation and breathing techniques.
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I hope that this article will help you to choose your next books of Ayurveda and enjoy the wellness journey you are embarking on :)
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