The Ayurvedic Lens

This book is a compilation of stories, patient cases, educational material, and an account of close personal relationships viewed through the lens of the world's oldest system of healing-Ayurveda. Ayur means life, and Veda means science. Together, these translate into the science of life. It is through the principles of Ayurveda, that one can begin to understand how we function, how we show up in the world, and what makes us tick. This book is meant to touch those who feel burdened, stuck, or ill and would like to clear their path. It is meant to help those who strive to feel lighter, happier, joyful... more alive. It's also for those who are tired of trying to figure it out on their own. It is a recipe book for living life in abundance. This recipe book for life has a variety of ingredients: Its mainstay is Ayurvedic medicine with all of its lifestyle components (i.e. meditation, cooking, oil massage, exercise, pre and post partum care, detoxification, and journaling). This manuscript consists of the purest path in life I know of thus far. It will show you all the cards in the deck, the ace card being how to live a healthier, longer life. You will learn the best coping skills to help you through every stage of your life. It will help you dig into your roots, find out more about yourself, and explore your desires, your mysteries, and your story. You will enter into a creative journey with yourself using the science of Ayurveda as your guide. This ancient wisdom is awaiting your presence, and it will stand by you from the toughest of times to the happiest of times and everything in between, as you peer through your Ayurvedic Lens in journeying into your desire to heal.