Ayurveda Secrets of Healing (The complete Ayurvedic guide to healing through Pancha Karma seasonal therapies, diet, herbal remedies and memory)

CONTENTS Foreword Acknowledgments Author's Introduction Introduction to Ayurveda SECTION I: AYURVEDIC AND COSMIC ANATOMY Our Cosmic Begining Chapter One: Ayurvedic Anatomy Language of the Doshas Dhatus: Bodily Tissues The Subtle Body Ayurvedic Body Types Chapter Two: Cosmic Anatomy Wisdom and Ego: Buddhi and Ahamkara Three Phases of Memory SECTION II: SEASONAL INFLUENCES ON AYURVEDIC THERAPIES Chapter Three: The Six Seasons Northern and Southern Movements of the Sun Daily and Seasonal Cycles Seasonal Cleansing Therapies for Each Dosha Relationship Between the Doshas and the Seasons SECTION III: AYURVEDIC REJUVENATIVE SADHANAS Chapter Four: Ayurvedic Massage Therapy: Abhyanga The Marma Points: Charting the Course for Abhyanga Observances and Preparations for Abhyanga Therapy The Practice of Abhyanga Therapies Self Application of Foot Massage Abhyanga Formulas Preliminary Fomentation Treatment Chapter Five: Ayurvedic Love Therapy: Snehana Observances Before Snehana Therapy Application of Snehana Therapies Snehana Therapies for the Head Routine Cleansing of the Senses Nasya Therapy: Nasal Insufflation Chapter Six: Ayurvedic Fomentation Therapy: Svedana Observances Before Svedana Therapy Application of Svedana Therapies Ayurvedic Steam Therapies Ayurvedic Earth Sauna Therapies SECTION IV: AYURVEDIC CLEANSING THERAPIES: PANCHA KARMA Chapter Seven: Introducing Pancha Karma Shodhana: The Main Actions of Pancha Karma Emesis Therapy: Vamana Purgation Therapy: Virechana Enema Therapy: Anuvasana and Nirutha Vasti Douching Therapy: Uttara Vasti SECTION V: AYURVEDIC HEALING DIET AND ACTIVITIES Chapter Eight: The Healing Diet Food and Memory: The First Food The Animal Is Not Our Food Pancha Karma Healing Diet Sattvic Diet for Pitta and Vata Types Energizing Diet for Kapha Types Chapter Nine: The Healing Activities During and After Pancha Karma Daily Rituals Ablutions for the Practitioner Ablutions for the Subject Ablutions for the Mind and Heart: The Power of Prayer Pranayama: Breathing Practices Observations During Home Application Treatment The Forgotten - Sexuality Afterword: Daily Deity Rules SECTION VI: APPENDICES & GLOSSARIES Appendix A: Ayurvedic Pharmacology Energetics of Ayurvedic Substances Appendix B: Glossary of Ingredients Appenidx C: Kitchen Equipment Appendix D: Pancha Karma Accessories. Equipment and Utensils Appendix E: Techniques and Procedures for Praparing Formulas and Recipes Appendix F: Milk Products Recipes Appendix G: Ayurvedic Resources and Suppliers Glossary of Sanskrit Terms Bibliography Index of Text and Illustrations