{"product_id":"lehrbuch-des-ayurveda-1","title":"Textbook of Ayurveda 1","description":"In this textbook, world-renowned Ayurvedic doctor Dr. Vasant Lad conveys the basic principles of Ayurveda in a dynamic and inspiring way. When Vasant Lad reveals the mysteries of the ancient Indian art of healing, he presents this centuries-old knowledge in a way that makes it easily accessible to the modern student while remaining true to its roots. Vasant Lad describes the world view of Ayurveda and how it permeates all levels of human existence. With unique conciseness and depth, he explains the basic structures and functions of body, mind and soul, their composition and interaction. He shows the importance of the three temperaments (doshas), the digestive fire (agni), the seven body tissues (dhatus), the three waste products (malas), the subtle energies (ojas, tejas and prana) and how their imbalance can cause illness. The book is rich in illustrations, tables and practical examples and helps the reader to gain a deep understanding of Ayurveda. Dr. Lad\u0026#39;s explanations are of unusual clarity and beauty and show the way to true health, balance and joy. The work is one of the most important textbooks on Ayurveda and is already recommended as a basic work by many schools around the world. It could help Ayurveda to achieve a breakthrough in German-speaking countries. \u0026quot;Dr. Vasant Lad\u0026#39;s publications, starting with this first volume on the basic principles, are probably the most comprehensive Ayurveda textbooks that have appeared in the West to date. This series of books will certainly revolutionize the study and practice of Ayurveda worldwide. All Ayurveda students should take it seriously.\u0026quot; Dr. David Frawley Pandit Vamadeva Shastri \u0026quot;Dr. Vasant Lad is a true Vaidya - a connoisseur of reality. His latest work, \u0026quot;The Handbook of Ayurveda\u0026quot;, confirms his undisputed position as the leading expert in this ancient healing art.\u0026quot; Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon \u0026quot;A sophisticated textbook for the western reader, written with great clarity, a broad heart and humility towards life. .. This wonderful basic book, which generations of students will immerse themselves in with pleasure, is simply a must-read.\u0026quot; Annette Köhler Dr. Vasant Lad learned Ayurveda first-hand in India, but he has been living and teaching in the USA for many years. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why he is able to build a bridge between ancient Indian wisdom and western thinking like no other. \u0026quot;Anyone who wants to get seriously and deeply involved in the subject of Ayurveda will find the best possible introduction in this textbook. A systematically structured, profound, multi-layered textbook of a special kind, written in simple and understandable language. I would not be surprised if it soon becomes THE standard work on Ayurveda. For me, the longer I read it, the more this book feels like holy scripture. I only ever read short passages - and I am regularly almost speechless. How can a person convey so much depth with so few words?\u0026quot; Birgit Kratz Vasant Lad, BMAS, MASc. is an Ayurvedic doctor. In 1968 he received his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BMAS) degree from Pune University and in 1980 a Master of Ayurvedic Science (MASc.) degree in Pune, India. He worked for three years as Medical Director at the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune. For seven years he held a chair as Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Pune University College of Ayurvedic Medicine, where he was also a teacher for many years. Vasant Lad\u0026#39;s academic and practical training includes the study of allopathy (Western medicine) and surgery as well as traditional Ayurveda.\u003cquillbot-extension-portal\u003e\u003c\/quillbot-extension-portal\u003e","brand":"Ayurveda Paradies Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":54901897757059,"sku":"54578","price":61.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"Used, perfect","offer_id":54901897789827,"sku":"54579","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/5660\/9212\/products\/lehrbuch-des-ayurveda-1-ayurveda-paradies-schweiz-967408.jpg?v=1690283474","url":"https:\/\/ayurvedaparadiis.com\/en\/products\/textbook-of-ayurveda-1","provider":"Ayurveda Paradies Schweiz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}