Foreword
practical level in our day-to-day life. According to this system, every individual is indivisible, undivided, complete, a total unique expression of cosmic consciousness We are individual, but we are not yet undivided because individual means total, and we are fragmented, broken up. Therefore, people in the world don't really know who they are. They don't know their constitution, their prakruti and vikrusi, current state. People eat and live according to their moods and their emotions and by doing this, they create an internal imbalance of vata, pitta, and kapha that may manifest into psychosomatic disorders. Vata, pitta, and kapha are the basic three organizations of the human body and they govern our unique psycho physiology. Our unique nature is prakruti and prok ruti is constantly bombarded by seasonal changes, dietary fluctuations, emotional upsets, job changes, and environmental differences. These variations cause the do shas to change and create a unique syndrome of imbalance known as vikruti, the altered state of the dosha. Ayurvedic science is based on a great foundation, a profound philosophy, and prac tical clinical observation. It also has a unique therapeutic value, including pancha karma (detoxification program), rasayana (rejuvenation program), and dinacharya (diet and lifestyle program). In this sense, it is the science of longevity of life. Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar and Ana Cristina R. Magno have put this wonderful, vast science into a beautiful tabular form with explanations. It will become easier for the beginner to memorize these facts of the basic principles of Ayurveda, such as the number of subdoshas, the upadhatus, how we can see the effect of agnis and the bhuta agnis as well as the dhatu agni. This book makes it very clear and simple for students, practitioners, and Ayurvedic newcomers to memorize this factual knowl edge. I hope this book will definitely inspire the students, practitioners, and begin. ners. Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar and Ana Cristina R. Magno have wonderfully brought this ageless wisdom into daily practical living through this book. Thank you and I bless this book with my love and compassion
Introduction
Ayurveda: a Quick Reference Handbook is a simple, clear and practical guide to the fundamentals of Ayurvedic medicine both for self-care and for clinical applica tion. The books well-designed format easily lends itself as a teaching manual for this otherwise difficult subject, being structured like a comprehensive power point presentation. It presents the main teachings of Ayurveda derived from classical texts in a concise and almost sutra like manner. Its tabular format can help both students and laypeople understand the key concepts and practices of Ayurveda quickly and easily commit them to memory. In addition, the book presents Ayurveda along with its greater Vedic and Yogic con nections. Its study of Yoga is also clear and comprehensive, including all aspects of classical Yoga from asana to meditation. The book introduces the reader to the entire spectrum of Vedic sciences that Ayurveda has always been closely connected to, most notably Vedic astrology and Vastu, for showing how the forces of time and space impact our health, well-being and consciousness as a whole. Ayurveda: a Quick Reference Handbook is an important pocket reference for any one interested in Ayurveda, Yoga or the Vedic sciences in general. It condenses in a few pages what other books labor to explain in many chapters. As such, the book complements other studies of Ayurveda, and makes them more accessible as well. Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar and Cristina Magno have performed an important service in presenting Ayurveda in a lucid and fresh manner, which will aid in the proper understanding and dissemination of Ayurveda's important teachings that can bring health and happiness to all. As Ayurveda continues to become more popular world-wide, the book should continue to be relevant for years to come.
About The Author
Dr. Manisha has an extensive background in Ayurveda. She is the Director of the Ayurvedic Healing Clinic in Santa Cruz, CA. Currently, she is a faculty member at Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda and Kerala Ayurveda Academy.
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