The Complete Illustrated Guide to Ayurveda: the Ancient Indian Healing Tradition

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Written by experts this is a comprehensive and practical guide to the powerful Indian system of mind/body medicine which has been popularized in recent years through the works of Deepak Chopra. Lavishly illustrated throughout The Complete Illustrated Guide to Ayurveda is indispensable to anyone concerned with their well-being. It explains: - Ayurveda the science of life - how the ancient system of mind/body medicine works and its current applications - the five elements and the Tridosha theory - how to take the Ayurveda body-type test - eating for perfect balance - the process of disease its diagnosis treatment and prevention - meditation and yoga - Ayurveda in the Western world