DHYANA MASLA was born to a family of Bhakti Yoga practitioners and grew up around her family's Ayurvedic retreat center (www.AyurvedaHealthRetreat.com) with the teachings of Ayurveda weaved throughout her life. She received a degree in yoga and psychology at Naropa University; is a certified Ayurveda Health Counselor; the co-founder of Soul Space--an online community rooted in Yoga, Ayurveda and joyful living and co-founder of YogaVeda--the Yoga Alliance-certified school for uniting the philosophy, lifestyle, and sciences of yoga and Ayurveda.

AMY LOGOVIK returned to art in 2019, after taking a leap from her corporate job and into the unknown. Nature, women, and spirit feature heavily in her artworks as the source of her inspiration.

"Ayurveda Mama is sure to be a catalyst for raising the next generation of enlightened, compassionate, and flourishing individuals."
--Jay Shetty, author of 8 Rules of Love

"The ancient vedic science of healing the body, mind, and consciousness at any age is key to a healthy life. Even before conception, during pregnancy, and during delivery and postpartum, Ayurveda nurtures the whole child. The true nature of this book is in its name: Ayurveda Mama. This book will guide people on how to take care of newborns and plan for a healthy pregnancy and birth. I love this book. This is a practical guide for all."
--Dr. Vasant Lad, author of Ayurveda

"I've always been fascinated by the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Dhyana's book is a go-to resource for valuable insights throughout pregnancy--and these age-old principles supported me and my baby tremendously. I'm sure you'll gain just as much from it as I did."
--Miranda Kerr, Mother, supermodel, CEO of Kora Organics, and wellness advocate

"Ayurveda Mama is a must-have guide for every parent seeking to offer the best physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care to their child. Dhyana Masla exemplifies how to transform the primordial needs of conception, pregnancy, and childcare into sacred practices that will also evolve the consciousness of both parents and children. Thank you, Dhyana, for sharing your most intimate journey of motherhood so eloquently and cheerfully."
--Divya Alter, Ayurvedic chef, culinary educator, author of What to Eat for How You Feel

"Dhyana makes integrating Ayurveda into your life so easy. I could not put this book down and feel every female whether you want to have children now or way in the future needs to read this wisdom."
--Melissa Ambrosini, podcaster and author of How to Tame Your Inner Mean Girl

"Conception, pregnancy, and birth are such powerful experiences, and this book shines a light on the beauty of this stage of life."
--Nishita Shah, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, C-AIYT, ERYT500

"Dhyana's work is a masterpiece that I share with patients, friends, and family, as my go-to manual for how to approach preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Her work beautifully and proudly represents this lineage in a way that is relatable and inspiring to the modern woman."
--Vrinda Devani, MD, FACOG, AD

Publisher: Shambhala

Pub date: 2024-05-28

Length: 368 pages