The Ayurveda Encyclopedia - 2nd Edition by Swami Sadashiva Tirtha (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The theories and practices of Ayurvedic medicine--including the therapeutic benefits of aromas, foods, herbs, meditation, yoga, and more--are featured in this comprehensive handbook. With a section dedicated to health disorders, this guide clarifies the simplicity of healing naturally and offers counsel towards an improved sense of well-being, reduced stress, and mental peace. Photographs of more than 80 herbs and yoga postures round out this home reference and teaching tool.

Review Quotes

"The Ayurveda Encyclopedia is an important reference volume for all students of Ayurveda and Yoga, almost a complete course in Ayurveda in itself. Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha has done a monumental work in putting together so much material in such a concise and clear manner for the modern reader." --Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), author and director, American Institute of Vedic Studies

"(One of) the better 'good reads' . . . a four-part . . . encyclopedia . . . also contains useful appendixes with features such as client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary." --Natural Pharmacy

"A 'must-have' reference for any health professional involved in integrative medicine. [The author] has brought an ancient complex teaching into a fully usable western form, that can aid both the practitioner and the patient to use Ayurvedic Medicine as part of a wholistic, life-enhancing program." --Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, HNC ("the Natural Nurse"), author

"Gives a spiritual perspective that is lacking in the current alternative literature." --Robert Pincus, MD


"The most comprehensive, clear and user friendly resource book on Ayurveda available today . . . provides western medical translations and a valuable glossary." --Joseph Loizza, MD, director, Columbia Presbyterian Center for Meditation and Healing Healthcare, and project director/dharam, Hinduja India Research Centre.

"You could buy a half-dozen plus books on Ayurveda to start your reference library, or you could buy . . . [this)] encyclopedia. [A] magnum opus" --Hinduism Today

"You'll be delighted to discover this comprehensive guide." --Herb Research News

About the Author

Swami Sadashiva Tirtha offers breakthrough coaching for business leaders whose missions are to help change the world. Swamiji offers keynote speaking and has spoken at the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. Swamiji has been teaching meditation and yoga since 1976 and Ayurveda since 1988. He currently lives in New York state with two miniature goats and travels internationally to give keynotes, seminars, and leadership coaching.