SUSAN WEIS-BOHLEN is full-time Ayurvedic consultant, cooking teacher, meditation teacher, and leader of sacred site tours. Susan's personal journey into the Ayurveda lifestyle began when she came across the Ayurvedic cleansing technique of panchakarma. What began as the release of damaging toxins and personal difficulties eventually grew into an impassioned vocation. She has since studied with the best teachers of Ayurveda, both in the US and in India. Susan knows exactly how challenging it can be to come to Ayurveda as a beginner and has dedicated her life to sharing the fruits of her studies with students all over the world.
"Ayurveda Beginner's Guide introduces readers to concepts and
practices that can be added to one's daily living right away. Susan
Weis-Bohlen also shares deeper aspects of this powerful healing
path that she has learned and practiced over the years. This book
is a guide to how ancient Eastern practices can have a healing
impact in the West today."--Dr. Ramkumar Kutty, co-founder of
Vaidyagrama Ayurvedic Healing Village and Punarnava Trust,
India
"Ayurveda Beginners Guide will take you on effortless journey into
the world of Ayurveda that promises to change your life, as it has
mine!" --Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, founder of LifeSpa.com and
bestselling author of Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet
"As a physician who practices Ayurveda, I am always asked by
patients for resources that will help them delve into this
beautiful and ancient science. I am truly grateful that Susan
Weis-Bohlen has taken her many years of wisdom and compiled it into
an easy-to-use handbook. Ayurveda Beginner's Guide includes an
overview of dosha types, lifestyle practices, dietary guidelines,
recipes, yoga poses, and other balancing Ayurvedic treatments. The
writing is clear and concise, and I know this book will help many
readers use this ancient medicine to achieve a more optimal way of
living."--Trupti Gokani, MD, award-winning, board-certified
neurologist
"If you're looking for a new way to pursue health and wisdom, this
book is your answer. Beautiful and vibrant, Ayurveda Beginner's
Guide welcomes you to an ancient path for healing. Filled with
practical, doable advice for everyday living, it's accessible,
clear, engaging, and so encouraging. Your travel guide for the
journey, Susan Weis-Bohlen, lives this path and walks her talk.
She, too, was a beginner once and takes you on this journey with
lively compassion and practical humor. Go for it!"--Amadea
Morningstar, author of Easy Healing Drinks from the Wisdom of
Ayurveda
"In Ayurveda Beginner's Guide, Susan Weis-Bohlen skillfully
translates the empowering teachings of this ancient system of
wellness for a modern-day audience. Her enthusiasm for and
knowledge of the artistry of Ayurveda shines forth in every page.
User-friendly and approachable, this guide is a must-have for
anyone interested in Ayurveda."--Felicia Tomasko, RN,
Editor-in-Chief of LA Yoga Ayurveda and health magazine, former
member of National Ayurvedic Medical Association board of
directors, former president of California Association of Ayurvedic
Medicine "Ayurveda Beginner's Guide by Susan Weis- Bohlen is a gem.
For those who are looking to learn more about the ancient, healing
powers of Ayurveda, look no further than this wonderful
resource."--Rebecca Katz, MS, author of The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen
"Clearly and concisely, Susan Weis-Bohlen offers a comprehensive
introduction to Ayurveda, deftly mixing her own experience
following Ayurvedic principles with explanations of its approach,
long history, and range of benefits. The tone is serious, helpful
and sometimes funny (as when the digestive tract tries to figure
out what to do with ingested Cheez Doodles). This detailed
book--full of recipes, information about yoga, meditation, medicine
and more--makes it easy for anyone to learn about Ayurveda."--John
Mutter, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder, Shelf Awareness "As a
Vaidya (Ayurvedic Physician) who has traveled the world for the
last 30 years to practice and teach Ayurveda, I've often been asked
by my clients and students to provide a means for understanding the
vast knowledge of Ayurveda using simple language. In her book,
Ayurveda Beginner's Guide, Susan Weis-Bohlen brings years of study
and clinical experience to making the knowledge of Ayurveda
accessible and easy to apply for anyone. I highly recommend
Ayurveda Beginner's Guide to both beginners and those who are
already familiar with the health benefits of incorporating the
principles of Ayurveda into their lives."--Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla,
BAMS, MD (Ayurved), President of the Association of Ayurvedic
Professionals of North America. (www.aapna.org)
"Reading Ayurveda Beginner's Guide feels like a friend taking your
hand and warmly guiding you to feeling a lot better. It's a
wonderful and helpful book." --Sharon Salzberg, New York Times
bestselling author of Real Happiness and Real Love
"Susan Weis-Bohlen has a deep understanding of what is one of the
world's oldest systems of medicine. She also has a unique talent
for translating her knowledge of Ayurveda so that both health
professionals and lay readers can gain more insight and
understanding."--Brian Berman, MD, Director of University of
Maryland School of Medicine Center for Integrative Medicine,
Founder and President of The Institute for Integrative Health
"Susan Weis-Bohlen has provided a practical and user-friendly
introduction and guide to Ayurveda for the health-conscious seekers
of balanced living."--Hilary Giravaltis, Executive Director of the
National Ayurvedic Medical Association and founder of the Kripalu
School of Ayurveda
"Susan Weis-Bohlen has translated the ancient healing system of
Ayurveda into real-world, practical applications. Each page of this
beautiful book lovingly guides us with profound yet easy-to-apply
steps that bring our body back to a state of wholeness, our mind
back into the present moment, and our Soul to a more peaceful
vibration. Ayurveda Beginner's Guide is a powerful, comprehensive
blueprint for living a healthy, balanced, and abundant life, and I
am grateful to her for sharing this timeless wisdom in such an
accessible format."--davidji, author of Secrets of Meditation
(Nautilus Book Award winner)
"Susan's approach to Ayurveda is simplicity itself. She has
described the complex network of Ayurvedic information in a very
practical, straightforward way so that every person can understand
the healing modality of Ayurveda."--Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc,
Ayurvedic Physician Founder of the Ayurvedic Institute in New
Mexico, advisor for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and
author of numerous books including Ayurveda: Science of
Self-Healing and The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies
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