Contents: Preface. Introduction. Pronunciation of Sanskrit. I. Ayurvedic nutrition : 1. Ayurvedic nutritional concepts. 2. Food in relation to humors. 3. Preparing foods. II. Sexual energy and Ayurvedic tradition : 4. Instructions for enhancing sexual energy. III. Ayurvedic healing methods : 5. Fundamentals of healing. Bibliography. Index.

"Ayurveda for Life is a practical guide for using Ayurvedic concepts to nourish the body, nurture sexuality, and balance body and mind for healing. Dr. Verma explains how the food you eat—and how you prepare it—relates to both sexual energy and healing. This book contains dynamic material; how to use spices, just-plain-good vegetarian recipes, and some very special aphrodisiacs, all brought together with Dr. Verma’s own balanced, professional, but vibrant voice. She explains the three humors (vata, pitta and kapha) in relation to the qualities of mind (sattva, rajas, and tamas) and the importance of balancing these qualities for good health and sexual fulfillment. Food can also be used to correct sexual problems. Dr. Verma teaches how to channel mental, spiritual, and sexual energy into healing energy. If you want to live a sensuous and emotionally fulfilled life, her philosophy of a gentle but joyous compassion for all life will surely be an inspiration!

"This book has been already published in various European languages, in American English and in Hindi, and is very famous abroad. It is particularly popular because of its simplicity and teaching what we may call ‘grandmother’s tradition’."