A hands-on holistic guide to self-care based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda--including how to build a daily personal practice for each season with nourishing food, cleansing breath, and yoga practice.
CLAIRE RAGOZZINO is a certified yoga instructor and Ayurvedic practitioner with a background in holistic nutrition and natural cooking. Her work is dedicated to bringing yoga, Ayurveda and nutrition to a modern lifestyle. She is the author of the popular blog, Vidya Living, and also writes and photographs for online and print publications surrounding topics of food, culture and our relationship to nature. Claire works with clients around the globe and leads immersive workshops and retreats. Learn more at www.vidyaliving.com.
“Ayurveda is a system of ageless wisdom and timeless healing
for the body, mind, and consciousness of every individual. In this
book, Claire clearly explains a most practical application of
Ayurvedic wisdom regarding seasonal regimen, diet, and lifestyle. I
think this book will serve many people, including Ayurvedic
practitioners and students.”—Dr. Vasant Lad, BAMS, MASc,
Ayurvedic physician, and author of Ayurveda: The Science of
Self-Healing, the Textbook of Ayurveda series, and more
“Living Ayurveda elegantly weaves together food, breath, and
movement through the seasons, bringing to life the timeless,
relevant, and accessible wisdom of Ayurveda. From your yoga mat to
your kitchen, from big choices to the smallest moments of
transition, Claire’s seasonal practices explore the relationship of
body and mind to nature’s vital influences. Each page of this
artfully designed book will leave you feeling attuned to your inner
wisdom and your most sustainable wellness.”—Elena Brower, yoga
teacher and bestselling author of Practice You and Art of
Attention
“I’ll admit, I was a bit intimidated and skeptical of Ayurveda
before meeting Claire. But her modern approach, practical wisdom,
and unwavering passion made me a believer. This book is the
ultimate guide to understanding and applying this powerful ancient
medicine to the world we live in today.”—Jessica Murnane, author of
One Part Plant and host of One Part Podcast
“Claire presents the power of Ayurvedic wisdom in a stunning
collection of doable recipes, rituals, and methods that you’ll want
to practice every day. She has a gift for empowering you to
practice self-observation without judgment and you’ll be inspired
to nourish yourself inside and out with her simple methods and
delicious, seasonal, balancing recipes. The answers to vibrant
health and greater presence in your life can be found within these
gorgeous pages, and as they’ll help you to understand, they’re all
around us in nature as well!”—Heather Crosby, nutritionist and
author of Yum Universe and Pantry to Plate
“In this stunning book, Claire distills the complexity of Ayurveda
and delivers it to you on the level of intuition. She shows you the
language of this mind-body-soul system and then provides accessible
advice on using it in your everyday life. Seeking that balance of
our inner and outer worlds is much less intimidating with her
prompts for self-inquiry, recipes for true nourishment, and her
seasonal guidance for injecting sacred practices into the normal
rhythms of our everyday lives.”—Laura Wright, author of The First
Mess Cookbook
“The art and wisdom of Ayurveda is in restoring us to the deep
nourishment of nature and a life that honors the ebb and flow of
our own breath, our own heart, our own personal tides. Luminously
told, this book invites you into that life, where tuning in to
nature blossoms deep wisdom, and gentle self-care weaves you back
into the fabric of belonging. More than an informational book on
Ayurveda, this is a guide to living grace, and to loving yourself
beautiful.”—Laura Plumb, author of Ayurveda Cooking for
Beginners
“Part cookbook and part lifestyle guide, this book serves as a
manual for holistic living and self-care based on the ancient
practice of Ayurveda. Each chapter includes a series of vegetarian
recipes, seasonal rituals, and daily practices to help nourish your
body and soul.”—Book Riot
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