This textbook, whichis used at the California College of Ayurvedaandin Schools of Ayurveda acrossthe USA, was written by Dr. Marc Halpern, Ayurvedic Doctor,over a courseof 30+ years. His book has been praised forhow clear and inspiring hiswritingis,and howeven the mostcomplex subjects are communicated in a manner that is easily understood by the student.
Thistextbook coversthe depth of Ayurvedichistory, philosophy,and mythology aswell as the Ayurvedic understandingof anatomy and physiology,disease and pathology,psychology, daily and seasonal rhythms,anddietary therapy. The text also introduces the readerto herbology, color, sound, and touch therapies. Thetextbook culminates withan in-depth look at panchakarma,the Ayurvedic process of purifying the body.
Thisis thefirst of hisfive textbooks,to be released. Thistextbook is used in the first course all students of Ayurveda attend at theSankalpa Ayurveda Collegewhether theyplan on becomingAyurvedic Health Counselors,AyurvedicYoga Therapists, or Ayurvedic Practitioners.
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