Ayurveda for Life: A Beginner's Guide to Balance and Vitality (Volume 18) (Live Well, 18)

Holy cow this book is GREAT! Had no idea what Ayurveda was, but this book lays it out super simple. The info is nothing short of life-changing. I feel empowered and excited - it's like my whole life makes sense now. Thank you to Monica Bloom, the author, for making this information fun, easy, and accessible to us!

Great book! Game changer!

I've always been curious about this topic and was glad to find a book explaining it in an easy-to-understand way. It's a nice book with lots of practical tips for living well. Not preachy, but gentle and helpful. Nice gift for those with inquisitive minds. It was enlightening and helpful.

A co-worker turned me onto the concept of ayurveda. I bought this book to gain a better understanding and I was so intrigued by what I read I ended up ordering In Your Elements to complement this book. Probably one of the best purchases I've off Amazon. Best life altering book I've read.

Excellent writing style and accessible information!

I've been intrigued by Ayurveda for years, but found it a bit confusing and hard to wrap my head around. Flash forward to now and I'm older and have some health issues. The author of this book was kind enough to answer a question I asked on her Facebook page, so I decided to get this book and I'm sooo glad I did. This book is truly life changing, as others have said. Monica makes it easy to understand the basics of Ayurveda and follow them. Just by cutting down on my dinner portions, my energy increased within 24 hours. I'm getting the food part down, now I've got to work on the getting up before sunrise part. If you have any interest in Ayurveda, this is the book that will make it easily understandable. Monica has a very positive, light hearted approach and encourages you to do your best. We are all works in progress.

Best Beginners Book for Ayurveda! With an Amazing Webpage, Podcast and Resources to go with.I had been stagnant on my Ayurveda Journey, for years. I was about to start at a school for Ayurveda, in 2009, and had purchased my books; but then had to put it all on hold. A lot happened, I ended up on a different path.I ended up in a different school; but I was still a part of the holistic health community. For years, I was more on a functional medicine path. I was in a world where you picked what therapeutic diet, best serves you now.After years on that path, and jumping from one dietary lifestyle to another lifestyle… and from one imbalance to the next…I was about to dive back into another limiting lifestyle, but nothing was clicking or making sense. One day I woke up and did a google search that landed me back on the Ayurveda Path.I started diving into my pile of books, and tried to draw up a healing plan of action. I was never more confused.I was drawn to this cute little book, and opened it up…Within a few pages, Monica B helped me to find my calm. I read some more, and She helped me to get a quick understanding of Ayurveda. I read a bit more, and I had a plan! I read a little more, and The plan seemed do-able.After two days I was able to explain it to my hubby, and he seemed interested in knowing more. We both took her on-line quiz, and figured out our Doshas. We listened to a few of her podcasts that helped us with clarity.Crazier still, we actually made a plan of action to get a major project done. (It was something that had been on our “honey do List” for months.) We were able to pick the perfect time of day to work on this project, and worked on it without any disagreements. By the end of the weekend, we had a major project completed, and understanding of Ayurveda, and I had cleared up the eczema!The book is a great beginners book, to get you started. It is well thought out, and It is a super cute book that draws you in. It is a friendly book. It is written in a way, where you feel as if you have been friends for a while. She has great resources on her webpage, blog, and podcast… etc.., to help you get started right away.I feel as if this book is going to be a valuable, quick resource for me, as I dive deeper in my Ayurveda studies.I also love her webpage and all the additional resources. I will probably look into her classes, as I continue on my journey.Hey Monica B, thank you!!!!

I’ve had an insane amount of stress in my life for basically, my entire life. I’ve been searching for a way to find balance and peace within myself, despite past and current circumstances, and figure out ways to combat the negative that is always plaguing my mind, that I’ve found impossible to reverse.This book has hit many nails in the head for me, despite never having heard the word ‘Ayurveda’ before. Oh, how I wish I had! I’m loving everything about this read, thus far, and it is a page turner, and I’m not a big reader. I’m hooked on this book though. It feels like it fell into my life and my hands at EXACTLY the right time and place in my life. The end of my rope you could even say. It’s been a treacherous journey, my life, and I do not relax. If you find yourself in my shoes in any way, shape or form and are looking for something different, that may also be potentially life changing, then this is for you.I’m 3/4 through the book already, and that is so uncommon for me. I’m learning so much. It inspires me!4.25 stars! I’ll update at the end. I think it will turn into a perfect rating! I’m enjoying it so much.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+I hope my review has been helpful :).

Very easy to read! Love it

I love the cover of this one and all the quotes and images inside.It gives you a nice, general view of ayurveda (I am a Vata).I was hoping in more suggestions in food to eat and recipes.. but no!