Inner Beauty: Discover Natural Beauty and Well-Being with the Traditions of Ayurveda

by Reenita Malhotra Hora, William Stewart (Foreword), France Ruffenach (Photographer)

Yoga, feng shui -- the trends of today are founded in the traditions of the past. So, too, Inner Beauty , a ravishing introduction to a trendsetting lifestyle practice with tried and true results. Revealing the natural health and beauty that lies within, it is based, like Deepak Chopra's work, on the 5,000-year-old Indian tradition of Ayurveda. Focusing on skin and hair care, yoga, detox, and eating well, Inner Beauty blends an inviting text with easy quizzes, informative charts, and lush photography and teaches that the way to a healthy glow is different for each of us, but easy to determine. Author Reenita Malhotra Hora, a spa consultant who has been practicing Ayurveda all her life, demonstrates how to make its benefits work for you -- whether it's through customized yoga routines, specific relaxation techniques, diet, or massage and beauty treatments perfect for individual needs. Combining all the expert advice, pampering, and inspirational guidance that the most luxurious spa retreat has to offer, Inner Beauty points the way to the health and beauty that comes from starting where it matters -- inside.

144 pages, Hardcover

First published December 2, 2004

About the author

Reenita is a founder, executive-level content, operations & marketing leader, and prolific writer. With multiple years of experience in media, entertainment, communications, tech/innovation and wellness industries in the USA and Asia, she grows organizations, ranging from early stage startups through mid-size businesses, through storytelling, creative marketing and business strategy. Reenita has written seven books - five non fiction and two fiction. She is the writer, anchor and executive producer of Shadow Realm and True Fiction Project podcasts and founder of the Chapter by episode fiction app. She has contributed to The Hindu, South China Morning Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Asian Investor, Times of India and National Geographic Kids, Cartoon Network Asia, Disney and more.

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely book. Like most books by Chronicle, the photography was amazing. Also, it's a simple introduction to Ayurveda, an ancient belief system governing all aspects of life and health. The focus here is on ayurvedic beauty rituals, but she also emphasizes the importance of a balanced life, spending time to nurture your body AND soul, and even includes yoga series and detox strategies.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read. But, very complicated in some areas for this old lady. I listened to cassette tapes of Ayurveda by Depak Chopra years ago, in t he 1980"s I believe, it was much simpler then and the only oil used or mentioned way sesame oil. This book has all kinds of essential oils etc. and it was difficult for me to figure out what my Dosha was/is. But some things seemed simple enough and I liked the idea of a 3 day home "spa" treatment, staying away from "the outside world" and most media, like tv and internet. Music is okay and books. Hot tea. I would like to try that and some of the. yoga poses.

[Tamara Macdougall]

very interesting read.