The Path of Practice: A Woman's Book of Healing with Food, Breath, and Sound

by Maya Tiwari, Maya Bri Tiwari

The first book of Ayurvedic medicine for women by a major female teacher of the tradition--one of the few--this guide presents Bri Maya Tiwari's unique, three-fold practice for healing and maintaining health. Line drawings.

Genres: Health, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Self Help, Reference, Cookbooks, Feminism

432 pages, Hardcover

First published October 31, 2000

About the author

Bri Maya Tiwari is a spiritual speaker, and author. Also called "Mother Maya," she is a teacher of Ayurveda and the founder of the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda and Mother Om Mission.

Reviews

[Ilana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the very specific Ayurvedic advice Tiwari offers, along with examples of her suggestions actually helping her personal clients. However, most of us are not living in a cabin in the woods with no electricity, with every day free to shop for organic produce, grind spices, and make every meal we eat from scratch (to be eaten, of course, squating on our natural wood floors). If you're looking to learn traditional Ayurvedic ways, this book will suit you well. I took away some valuable pieces of advice to apply in my daily life, as well as recipes for vegetarian/natural cooking, but I would have liked a more dualist perspective - how to apply Ayurvedic principles realistically, in this life.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just made Ghee for the first time 2 days ago! This book is a celebration of a slow, sensuous life and a fantastic guide to include as much of healing breath, food or sounds traditions that work for you.

[Krystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm really interested in holistic health, and eastern medicine. I was browsing books specifically on the topic of ayurvedic health and came across this one by Bri. Maya Tiwari and had to read it after reading the description of the book on the back cover.
I have type 1 diabetes and hashimoto's hypothyroidism, so I am always on the look out for ways to be the healthy I possibly can.

Bri. Maya was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her early twenties, she went through all the treatments that were hard on her body only to find out that the cancer was not responding to the invasive treatments, and her doctors told her she had only 2 months to live. and suggested she take morphine to die as comfortably as she could. Instead of doing as the doctors suggested she quit her very successful job as a top fashion designer in New York City to go live in an isolated cabin and get back to her traditional Indian roots.

Bri shares how she beat her cancer and healed herself through hardcore meditation and nutrition as well as her spiritual healing.
She explains in detail how sound is healing, using singing bowls and chanting, how to eat for your dosha type, including a chart to find what dosha you are, recipe's, chakras, journaling and all aspects of ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine.

I found this to be a very informative and inspiring book. It's a great read for novices as well as those with extensive knowledge in Eastern medicine.

[Victoria Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book about health and Ayurveda (spiritual side). I’m reading non-fiction books all the time (especially about health) and I have to say it was a mind-changer.
To live in Sadhana is possible and to use Maya Tiwari’s practices is easy as well. Pick one or two...don’t rush, use during 8 weeks - and believe me you’ll FEEL results, in your body and soul.
I know many people gonna tell: “Oh poor me I have no time for dis or for dat”...OK. Why you suddenly have allll time in the world when you are sick?
TAKE your time NOW!
Make the time!
More about the book you’ll find here, on my blog - https://raynotbradbury.com/2017/12/12...
A huge fan of Maya! And want to say THANK you, for writing such beautiful practical advices ❤️

[Hannah Henson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contained so much information! I know I'll be using it as a reference for the rest of my life. I'm not sure when I will begin to incorporate some of these sadhanas into my life, but I know I could benefit from many of them.

[Danica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book! It is a simple introduction into Ayurveda and Ayurvedic reading. A must read for anyone who is interested in ayurveda, yoga, healthy living, eating, and spirituality. Seriously-- this is a book I will return to again and again.

[Ivy Giacchino-Berrocal · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read if you are interested in how we as women can heal ourselves!

[Lisa Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWESOME book. A must read for ALL women.

[Aubrie Kohlhas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing for all women, but is especially helpful if you struggle with any irregularities with your menstrual cycle. The practices presented are very powerful, they work.

[Kathie Noga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for understanding a woman's body and Ayurvedic Practice. The stories of women who healed very compelling.

[Afrin Sopariwala · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book changed the way I want to live my life.

[Lisa Newcomb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great primer on sound and breath healing as well as food sadhanas. I'm excited to try some of the recipes for the seasons and doshas.

[Anuradha Goyal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Detailed Review here https://www.anuradhagoyal.com/path-of...

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference.

[Michelle Kyncl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brahmacharini Maya Tiwari is a complete inspiration. <3

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A truly wonderful book about so many health journeys, what it takes, the role ayurveda can play. Great anecdotes, interesting, well-written.

[Pohai Müller]

Maya's book is an excellent look into Ayurvedic practice for the modern age. She taps into her own personal experience, family history, learned practice, and the arts of the ancients to convey a wealth of information that one can use to cultivate everyday practice and holistic healing. While she includes a range of technical terms, the book is accessible for even the humblest beginner. I wholly recommend her book to anybody who is looking for ways to enhance their life experience. This work has bestowed a number of lessons onto my own life. 5/5. Namaste, Maya!

[Bethany · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to read this as a way to prioritize my wellness and uncover new ways to support my health. Towards the end it became a struggle, as it felt that the practices weren't for me, weren't applicable right now. But I'm glad I followed through, for learning to prioritize taking care of myself is indeed still part of my current work, and for me, reading this was an act of telling myself that this matters.

[Gemma Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

The concepts of a life built on practice and rhythms are beautifully expressed, but the sadhanas themselves are so culturally specific that, as a non-Indian, I grappled to find them accessible or relevant. They are presented in great detail, and quite prescriptive, which I found somewhat alienating.

The book did open up the idea of incorporating my own healing ancestral practices, which has sparked curiosity and some excitement.

[Amber Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful introduction to Ayurvedic medicine and perspective. While some of the success stories seem farfetched, I wanted to believe in them and the truth of mindfulness, compassion and nourishment.

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little too woo-woo, but sometimes you need that. Some good healthy recipes in the book.

[Subramanian Sankaran · Rating 4 out of 5]

A comprehensive healing and rejuvenating guide though primarily for women, holds relevance to men too.

[Kalindi Matjokana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit religious but still worth reading if you're looking to live a holistically healthy life.

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had high hopes for this book and it was a little too out-there for me. Bummer.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was a little more in-depth than I am looking for right now. May revisit it later.