Ayurveda is an ancient and universal system of health and healing that can be used beneficially in any culture, in any era, by anyone. The book outlines the basic principles of Ayurveda, making readers understand their own physiological and psychological make-up and the qualities in their own environment which promote a state of good or ill health. Focusing on the modern woman's need to heal and empower her body, mind and spirit in a fast moving world, this book explains the principles of a system of complementary medicine that is rapidly gaining in popuarity, and offers advice to women of all ages on applying those principles in everyday life. It aims to help women fulfill their potential through living healthy and happy lives, and deliver an image that Ayurveda was created to mirror the drama, the trees and the forest, in short everything that is suitable or unsuitable for promoting health and happiness in an individual human life.