{"title":"Vatsala Sperling","description":"\u003cp\u003eVatsala Sperling’s work invites readers into the rich tapestry of Indian culture and heritage through engaging stories and practical wisdom. Her \u003cem\u003eClassic Tales from India\u003c\/em\u003e offer timeless narratives perfect for children and adults alike, weaving folklore and tradition into accessible storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the realm of health, Sperling’s \u003cem\u003eThe Ayurvedic Reset Diet\u003c\/em\u003e explores holistic well-being with an emphasis on ancient Ayurvedic principles. Her books guide readers towards balanced living, combining cultural insight with practical advice for a healthier lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classic-tales-from-india-by-vatsala-sperling-9781591433866","title":"Classic Tales from India","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven beautifully illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic Tales from India\u003c\/em\u003e shares classic tales from India, including stories drawn from the \u003ci\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eRamayana\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003ePuranas\u003c\/i\u003e, translated by the authors. The book is illustrated throughout with glowing full-colour paintings in traditional Indian style, prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this full-colour illustrated collection of classic tales from India, you will learn about the playful, loyal, strong, loving, and wise gods, goddesses, and heroes of India. You will discover how the deity Ganesh, the remover of obstacles, got his elephant head, how the goddess Parvati won the heart of the great god Shiva, and how the goddess Ganga came to Earth from Heaven in the form of the holy Ganges River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will discover how Krishna’s childhood as a superhero and mischievous boy prepared him to fulfil his destiny as an avatar of the god Vishnu. In two tales drawn from the \u003ci\u003eRamayana\u003c\/i\u003e, you will learn about prince Ram and his victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana, and how the monkey-god Hanuman moved a medicine mountain to save Ram’s brother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn two stories from the famous epic \u003ci\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/i\u003e, you will discover how Karna became the greatest archer in the world to help good triumph over evil and how Arjuna compassionately fought his own cousins to bring peace to the kingdom of Hastinapur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe glowing illustrations, executed in transparent watercolours and tempera paints, are done in a centuries-old method traditional to India. 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The book includes recipes, mindful eating tips, and meal prepping techniques. It explains the healing science of Ayurveda, the rejuvenating benefits of fasting and mono-diets, and how to maximize nutrient absorption with food combining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFood sensitivities, chronic inflammation, obesity, and chronic disease are on the rise. Could our modern diets and mindless eating habits be to blame? How do you reboot your system--body, mind, and spirit--and start the path to radiant health?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this easy-to-follow guide to Ayurvedic dietary resets, Vatsala Sperling, Ph.D., details how to rest and gently cleanse your digestive system, lose extra pounds, and reboot your body and mind with the Ayurvedic techniques of fasting, mono-diets, and food combining. She begins by sharing a simplified introduction to the healing science of Ayurveda from India and explains the spiritual, mindful relationship to food at its heart. Offering step-by-step instructions for a full 6- or 8-week Ayurvedic reset diet, as well as a simplified 1-week program, she details, day by day, what to eat and drink and provides recipes and meal prepping tips and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author explains how to prepare for fasting and the benefits of giving your digestive system a break from food, even if only for one day. She prepares you for mono-dieting--when you eat one type of food such as fruits or vegetables for a set period--and reveals the rejuvenating effects that come from isolating your daily diet to one food type. 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