Though massage is described as a preparatory measure to be administered prior to Panchakarma or the "five specialized therapies" of classical Ayurveda, its utility as an independent and distinct therapuetic measure is well recognized due to its rejuvenating effect on the body and the mind.

• If an individual desires good health, massage should be incorporated into their everyday routine.
• In addition, it is invaluable in curing several obstinate and otherwise incurable diseases.

Ayurveda is the most comprehensive holistic system of healing known. Natural healing though Ayurveda stands out as valuable modern presentation of this ancient system and is the first book on Ayurveda to discuss Marma points (Ayurvedic pressure points), the origin of Acupuncture.

• Natural Healing Though Ayurveda gives a clear presentation of all the major aspects of Ayurveda, including Ayurvedic health regimes and treatment methods, herbal formulas, Pancha karma and foods
• It reflects approved courses of study as offered in India today.

Ayurvedic Acupuncture is based upon the Suchi Veda, a 3,000 year old Vedic text which, in the Ayurvedic system, is the Science of Acupuncture. It has been practiced as an accessory therapy since it was used in conjunction with other forms to effect healing. It belongs more correctly to the branch of surgery, one of the eight medical discplines of Ayurveda.

The book 'Holistic Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine' written by the well known author Professor Ram Harsh Singh is a complete and comprehensive treatise on the subject. This is the first book in English which deals with the subject in all completeness and clarity covering all aspects of the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, its unique approaches and the details of clinical medicine, diagnostics and therapeutics of Ayurveda.

• Separate Chapters have been added on aetiopathology in Ayurveda, methods of Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment including Pancakarma Therapy, Rasayana and Rejuvenation
• Most valuable information is presented in the chapter on Ayurvedic treatment of chronic intractable diseases.
• In the end of the book is appended with a write-up on Recent Advances in Ayurvedic Medicine extracted from the synopsis of First National Conference on Kayacikitsa organized by the author

The Hidden Secret of Ayurveda is an excellent introduction and overview of the profound, ancient Indian healing system known as Ayurveda. The book gives the reader a chance to sense the working principles of Ayurveda, and see how it can be adapted and integrated into life in a practical way, for today's health needs.

• Ayurvedic healing looks at the whole person--the body, the mind, and the spirit--and helps to develop an individual program to bring balance, good health and a least a taste of immortality.

This is a concise book for care of health and beauty. The world has witnessed an unprecedented resurgence of interest in herbs during the last two decades. This is part of global movement towards a natural lifestyle. The majority of medicines & tonics mentioned in Ayurveda are plant based. Ayurveda, with its vast herbal pharmacopoeia is one of the greatest gifts of the ancients Indian Sages to mankind.

The author brings her wisdom and many years of experience to this complete introduction to the healing properties of crystals and gemstones. Our modern culture is just now rediscovering what the ancients knew: that crystals and gemstones have the capacity to aid in our spiritual transformation, and to heal us.

• Daya Sarai Chorcron takes a reverential and inquiring look at gemstones and discusses.
• Crystals and gemstones as manifestations of light and color, How they are used for energizing the charkas, The zodiacal rules of gems, How to choose clean and prepare crystals and gemstones
• How to use quartz crystal in ceremony decision making and for attuning yourself to inner and outer rhythms

Massage is an ancient art used for relaxation as well as for giving tone to the muscles, increasing blood circulation and for treating various diseases. However, Ayurvedic massage has its speciality as it is done according to age, constitution, season, condition of agni and ama.

• This is the first book in massage which deals with various aspects from history, basic principles, anatomy and physiology along with various techniques that are required for massage.
• The book also deals with special chapter on Marma Massage which is kept secret for years together.
• The readers will also find the chapters on massage for specific diseases and the one on research very interesting.

The present publication, 'Essentials of Ayuveda', is significant in the sense that it contains the essence of all the sixteen specialities of Ayurveda by which one could get working knowledge of the system as a whole. The book, in a sense, is the first representative work of the present age composed in traditional scholarly style.

• The work is useful not only for teachers and students but also for all those who want to be acquainted with principles and practice of Ayurveda easily.