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The Everyday Ayurveda Guide Volume 1
Volume 1 — Ayurveda Basics: Foundations and daily living
A thoughtful beginning to everyday Ayurveda.
Published by Ayurvite Wellness Private Limited · Available through Ayurved Bharati
Why this book
A thoughtful beginning to everyday Ayurveda.
Volume 1 of The Everyday Ayurveda Guide introduces Ayurveda’s foundational ideas in a clear, welcoming and well-structured way. It brings together classical principles, practical explanation and everyday reflection so that readers can relate the tradition to daily life without losing respect for its depth.
The volume covers what Ayurveda is, its relationship with the Vedas and Yoga, the supporting pillars of life, the five great elements, the three doshas, the ten pairs of qualities, the three maha gunas, the dhatus, dinacharya, ritucharya and srotas. It is designed for householders, curious beginners, students and practitioners who want an accessible companion for everyday understanding.
A companion Volume 2, Everyday Ayurveda Recipes, continues this journey into food, ingredients, meal planning and practical cooking—showing how the principles explored in Volume 1 can be lived in the kitchen.
From the forewords
“Written for the kitchen without losing sight of the texts”
— Dr. Vikas Saroch
“The book treats the kitchen as a place of attention rather than rules”
— Dr. Neetika Saroch
What unfolds inside
Foundations that move from the page into daily life.
Ayurveda’s philosophical roots and relationship with Yoga
↗The five great elements, three doshas, and qualities of nature
↗The supporting pillars of life, tissues, and channels
↗Daily and seasonal routines adapted to individual needs
↗Volume 1
Fifteen chapters.
One foundation.
Volume 2, Everyday Ayurveda Recipes, continues with pantry essentials, spices and herbs, the six tastes, agni, recipes and meal plans—carrying the foundations of Volume 1 into the kitchen.
- 01What Is Ayurveda?
- 02The Four Vedas
- 03Ashtanga Ayurveda: The Eight Branches
- 04Ayurveda and Yoga
- 05The Four Goals of Human Life
- 06The Three Supporting Pillars of Life
- 07Four Foundational Principles in Ayurveda: An Overview
- 08The Five Great Elements
- 09The Three Doshas
- 10The Ten Pairs of Qualities
- 11The Three Maha Gunas
- 12The Seven Dhatus
- 13Dinacharya
- 14Ritucharya
- 15Srotas
For the reader
Who will feel at home in these pages?
Curious readers beginning their Ayurveda journey
Householders looking for practical everyday guidance
Students seeking a clear companion to foundational topics
Practitioners wanting a reader-friendly book to recommend
A closer look
Made to be opened, marked, revisited and kept close.
The physical book is part reference, part companion—designed for repeated return rather than a single read.
Meet the author
Smita Daya
Smita Daya is an Ayurveda practitioner, educator and founder of AyurFlorence. Born and raised in Zambia, she later lived in England and the United States before making her home in Florence, Italy. Before beginning her work in Ayurveda, Smita spent 25 years in the corporate world. For more than ten years, she has shared Ayurveda through consultations, teaching and hands-on cooking classes. Her work grows from a love of cooking and a…
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