The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care

Rhythms, Routines, and Home Remedies for Natural Healing

By Kate O’Donnell
Photography by Cara Brostrom

Bring the wisdom of Ayurveda into your daily life with The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self Care, a practical and accessible guide to developing routines that support balance, vitality, and well being.

Ayurveda teaches that health is influenced not only by what we eat, but also by how we live, rest, move, and respond to the changing seasons. Kate O’Donnell introduces foundational Ayurvedic principles and shows how simple daily and seasonal practices can become meaningful parts of a modern self care routine.

Whether you are new to Ayurveda or looking to deepen your existing practice, this beautifully illustrated guide offers practical ways to understand your individual constitution and create routines that work with your body, mind, and environment.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• Foundational Ayurvedic principles and an introduction to the doshas and basic Ayurvedic anatomy
• Daily Ayurvedic routines designed to support balance and overall well being
• Seasonal self care practices for adapting your routines as the environment changes
• Self massage (Abhyanga) and other traditional practices for nurturing the body
• Oil pulling and tongue scraping as simple additions to a daily routine
• Breathing practices and meditation to encourage greater awareness and calm
• Guidance on eating with intention and choosing foods, herbs, and spices according to Ayurvedic principles
• Home remedies and traditional Ayurvedic approaches for common everyday imbalances
• Practices for supporting cleansing and rejuvenation throughout the year

Rather than presenting self care as another complicated task, The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self Care encourages you to create simple, sustainable rhythms that become a natural part of everyday life. With guidance for both daily routines and seasonal transitions, the book provides a practical framework for applying the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda in the modern world.

Beautifully photographed and thoughtfully organized, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Ayurveda, holistic living, yoga, seasonal wellness, or developing a deeper connection with their own daily rhythms.

Paperback | 288 pages | ISBN 978-1-61180-651-9