Ayurveda Made Easy by Spear, Heidi E. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Introduction Part I. The Science of Life

1. What Is Ayurveda? 2. The Benefits of Ayurveda

Part II. 50 Exercises for Balance

3. Lifestyle and Routine

Create Conditions for Balance Each Morning Follow Nature’s Clock Practice Mindfulness for Balance Engage in Nourishing Bodywork Tune In to Your Chakras Use Balancing Aromas Help Your Children Balance Themselves Cultivate Self-Awareness and Compassion Ease Into Bedtime

4. Breathwork

5. Food and Nutrition

Remember Why You Eat in the First Place Slow Down and Savor the Moment Eat in Moderation Consider Tastes When You Plan Your Dishes Stock Your Kitchen Wisely Customize Meals with Spice Mixes Make Your Own Teas and Brews De-Stress with Ashwagandha

6. Yoga

Enjoy Stillness with Yoga Tadasana: Mountain Pose for Vata Virabhadrasana I: Warrior I Pose for Vata Child’s Pose for Vata Uttanasana: Standing Wide-Angle Forward Fold for Pitta Twisting Wide-Angle Forward Fold for Pitta Reclined Twist for Pitta Sun Salutation for Kapha Angel Breaths for Kapha Rhythmic Forward Fold for Kapha

7. Energy Work

Assist the Flow of Prana Move That Body! Try a Walking Meditation Brighten Your Mood Learn about Marma Therapy Practice Hand Mudras

8. Healing

Fight Colds Minimize Bloating Relieve Lower Back Pain Treat Acne Prevent Insomnia Stop Nosebleeds Soothe Indigestion Using Gems for Healing

Part III. A Lifetime of Balance

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