Ayurveda literally translates into English as "life wisdom," and is a holistic form of medicine practiced in India for thousands of years. While it makes use of many herbal remedies, Ayurveda's focus is on disease prevention and health maintenance, though it does provide many cures for various ailments. While modern medicine is extremely effective in treating a vast range of ailments such as infections, some forms of cancer, and injuries due to trauma, it does have its limits. In this book, you will: Learn the origin, history, and meaning of Ayurveda Discover the core principles of Ayurveda and how it can benefit you Explore the five elements and three doshas Learn the eight branches of Ayurveda and their relevance Understand the relationship between chakras and Ayurveda Find out about the role of yoga and meditation in Ayurvedic teachings Learn how to practice aromatherapy using Ayurvedic herbs Read an entire chapter on Ayurvedic detox Get practical tips to incorporate Ayurveda into your life And much more! This book beautifully captures the ancient art of Ayurveda, and makes me curious about starting a practice of my own! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the impact auyrveda treatment has on various parts of our body, and what all it can cure. I like the idea of an ayurveda kit and would love to have one at my place.