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Ayurveda
From your About.com Spa Guide A brief explanation of what Ayurveda is, a table with the properties of the three doshas, Vatta, Pita, and Kapha, another chart of Ayurvedic therapies, and a comprehensive list of books on the subject.

Ayurveda Schools
From your About.com Spa Guide Links to chools that provide courses and certifications in ayurveda.

Ayurveda Almanac
A computer program that provides quick and easy access to holistic information about Ayurveda, tailored specifically for you.

Ancient Ayurvedic Writings
by The Ayurvedic Institute - three texts from which Ayurveda was derived.

Ayurvedic Spas & Centers
From your About.com Spa Guide Links to the web sites of day spas and spa resorts in the US and the world that offer Ayurvedic therapies.

Discovering Your Ayurvedic Consititution
Online test to determine your Dosha by determining your unique set of attributes, tendencies and personal traits, personal needs for health and happiness, dietary requirements, types of exercise and climate.

Dosha Self Test
Fill in an online form and your Dosha will be emailed to you.

What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda means the "science of life". It originated in India more than 10,000 years ago and is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence, from which all other systems emerged. Pronounced "Aa-your-vay-da", this ancient healing system has three main focuses: 1) Healing illness, 2) Prevention of disease and 3) Longevity or age reversal.

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