The Handbook of Ayurveda: A Practical Guide to India's Medical Wisdom

by Shantha Godagama

Dr Godagama is one of the world's leading Ayurvedic practitioners and is a consultant at the prestigious Hale Clinic in London. He is also the Founding President of the Ayurvedic Medical Association, UK. The Handbook is a highly practical and accessible introduction to Ayurveda.

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 24, 1997

Reviews

[Andee Marley · Rating 3 out of 5]

my takeaways :
* it's interesting, but complicated
* it works in complete harmony with western medicine
* leave it to a professional

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple straightforward beginning to Ayurveda. Good graphics yet almost rather elementary but accessible nonetheless. A good beginning. Only hang-up was his classification of Pitta. My experience isn't that Pitta is the middle ground dosha; instead that it is the fiery type-A dosha. Regardless, this book is a good jumping-off point. Now, where to jump to...

[Susan Connell Biggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great basic introduction. Any suggestions on where to go next?