What people are saying about the book:

Ayurveda: The Light of Understanding simplifies complex ancient philosophy in a beautiful, practical way so that every person can understand and apply the glory of Ayurveda. In a major addition to the field, this book provides the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda as a useful yogic guide in our day-to-day life. – Dr. Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., author of Textbook of Ayurveda series, Ayurveda: the Science of Self-Healing and Ayurvedic Home Remedies

I would recommend this book to anyone who wishes to explore how Ayurveda can compliment a yoga practice. Eileen’s clear and understandable approach makes this book very accessible and enjoyable to read. – David Magone, Founder, PranaVayu Yoga

At last! A comprehensive, easy to understand guidebook on ayurveda! Ayurveda: The Light of Understanding is a must have reference for the yogi and layperson alike. Anyone who seeks to achieve vibrant health through these ancient, time tested techniques will benefit from owning this book. Eileen’s thorough knowledge and love of Ayurveda makes her book a joyful read. – Gin Brunssen, BS, LMBT, PKT, Founder, Ayurvedic Bodywork Center

In Ancient India, the yoga teacher was trained in the ways of Ayurveda. This book beautifully illustrates the powerful healing potential that exits in Ayurveda. In an exquisitely clear and concise manner, Dr. Press has articulated the fundamentals that lie at the base of the relationship between these two sister sciences. This book is an incredibly valuable tool for all levels of Yoga and Ayurveda students, practitioners and teachers that will not only deepen and refine one’s practice, but also transform the way one sees. – David Sunshine, Director, Dallas Yoga Center

Eileen Press has produced an excellent introduction to Ayurveda that is particularly helpful for explaining Ayurveda’s profound life-style approaches to a broader audience. The book can help transform your life if you apply but a few of the basic principles of Ayurveda that it teaches. – Dr. David Frawley, Author of Yoga and Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Healing

This book helps illuminate the deep and broad expanse of the art and science of ayurveda in a simple manner. I highly recommend this book to all yoga teachers and practitioners as a resource. – Roberto Lim, Prana Flow yoga teacher

When I read Ayurveda: The Light of Understanding, three words came to mind to show how much I enjoyed and appreciated it: personal, warm and charming!! I very much like the way that Eileen Press was systematic and thorough and how she clearly laid out the many related concepts/principles in Ayurveda to help me begin to grasp how all the pieces fit together. This book is of great value and help to anyone seeking to understand Ayurveda, as well as those wanting to begin the process of building Ayurvedic principles and practices in their lives. – Lee Keatts, Client