The Sattvik Kitchen: The Art and Science of Healthy Living by Hansaji Yogendra - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789357029933
Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Overview:
The Sattvik Kitchen: The Art and Science of Healthy Living is Dr Hansaji Yogendra's second volume on sattvik food practices, blending Ayurvedic wisdom with modern nutritional science. Written by the director of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, it explores how timing, quantity and manner of eating shape long-term health alongside the food itself, helping readers adopt sustainable, seasonal eating habits for lasting vitality.

About the Book:
In The Sattvik Kitchen, Dr Hansaji Yogendra reveals the transformative potential of food, examining timing, quantity, manner of consumption and seasonal considerations. Building on her earlier work, she reintroduces readers to age-old Vedic remedies offering solutions to modern-day health issues, from nutritional deficiencies to stress and fatigue. Using accessible language and real-life examples, she explains the benefits of Vedic foods with modern-day evidence, offering insight into how the body responds to what we eat. The book includes easy, wholesome sattvik recipes for a busy, contemporary lifestyle, emphasising that mindful eating combined with the right food knowledge can maximise long-term health. Readers are guided towards rediscovering the joys of eating well, supporting weight management, digestion and wellbeing. Dr Hansaji's narrative bridges Ayurvedic awareness with modern living, making this a useful resource for anyone striving to balance fitness, nutrition and daily life, whether new to Ayurveda or a long-time practitioner.

Key Benefits:

• Expert guidance from Dr Hansaji Yogendra, director of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, on Ayurvedic and sattvik eating.
• Explains how food timing, quantity and seasonality affect digestion, energy and long-term health.
• Includes easy, wholesome sattvik recipes suitable for everyday modern life.
• Bridges ancient Vedic wisdom with modern nutritional evidence in accessible language.
• Supports goals around weight management, mindful eating and stress reduction.
• A thoughtful gift for yoga practitioners, wellness enthusiasts and health-conscious readers.

About the Author:
Dr Hansaji Yogendra is the director of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai — the world's oldest organised yoga centre, founded in 1918 — and president of the Indian Yoga Association. An internationally renowned yoga and wellness guru, she has personally conducted over 1.5 lakh yoga sessions and trained over 100,000 yoga teachers worldwide. She has authored and co-authored more than 100 books and maintains a strong digital presence, connecting with millions of followers globally.

Why You'll Love This Book:
A warm, practical guide to Ayurvedic eating from one of India's most trusted wellness voices, The Sattvik Kitchen makes ancient sattvik principles genuinely usable for modern, everyday healthy living.

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