Ayurveda: Life, Health and Longevity by Robert E. Svoboda (Rare books)

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In Ayurveda: Life, Health and Longevity, Dr. Svoboda offers a richly illustrated introduction to ancient Indian wellness, intertwining classical philosophy with modern application. He takes readers through Ayurveda’s origins and foundational principles—doshas, dhatus, and the five elements—before guiding them on practical strategies for daily routines, nutrition, diagnosis, and holistic healing, including herbal remedies and purification protocols . The text bridges Eastern and Western mindsets, making Ayurveda accessible: it discusses anatomy, lifestyle rhythms, spiritual aspects, and mind-body balance, showing how this millennia-old system remains profoundly relevant for contemporary well‑being . High praise from Ayurvedic scholars like Vasant Lad calls it “a practical guide for the student and layperson alike,” emphasizing its clear, jargon-free clarity .

About the Author:

Dr. Robert E. Svoboda (b. 1953) is the first Westerner to earn a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) in India and become a licensed practitioner there . A chemist by undergraduate training, he moved to India in 1973, studied under the Aghori mentor Vimalananda, and graduated from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya in Pune in 1980—earning top academic honors including the Ram Narayan Sharma Gold Medal. He has authored over a dozen influential books—such as Prakriti, Ayurveda for Women, and the Aghora trilogy—and served on faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute and Bastyr University, while lecturing worldwide on Ayurveda, yoga, Jyotish, Tantra, and traditional Indian sciences .

Dr. Svoboda’s work is known for blending rigorous scholarship with spiritual insight. Ayurveda: Life, Health and Longevity distills that expertise into a guide suited both for newcomers and serious practitioners, combining historical context with transformative lifestyle guidance . He continues to lecture globally, advocating for an integrative health vision grounded in authenticity, tradition, and holistic healing .

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