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Vasant Lad is an Ayurvedic physician and teacher from India, known for his work in bringing Ayurvedic knowledge to the West. He founded the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has authored several influential books on Ayurveda.
Known for: Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing: A Practical Guide
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Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing: A Practical Guide
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing is a foundational text introducing the principles and practices of Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine from India. Vasant Lad explains the concepts of doshas, diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies, offering practical guidance for maintaining balance and health through natural means.
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The Five Elements and the Three Doshas
In Ayurveda, all existence, living or inert, is composed of five fundamental elements: ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These are not merely physical substances but expressions of universal qualities—space, movement, transformation, cohesion, and solidity. The way these elements combine determine...
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Understanding Your Constitution and Detecting Imbalance
Each of us is born with a unique blueprint called our prakriti—our natural constitution. It is the particular proportion of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha that defines our tendencies, strengths, and vulnerabilities. Knowing your constitution is the foundation of self-understanding in Ayurveda because it all...
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About Vasant Lad
Vasant Lad is an Ayurvedic physician and teacher from India, known for his work in bringing Ayurvedic knowledge to the West. He founded the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has authored several influential books on Ayurveda.
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