Living Ayurveda

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