What's Your Dosha, Baby?

What's Your Dosha, Baby? Discover the Vedic Way for Compatibility in Life and Love By Lisa Marie Coffey * Endorsed by Deepak Chopra and Cherie Carter-Scott. * Foreword by Dr. Vasant Lad. * Edited excerpt: The ancient Indian "science of life" called Ayurvedanexplains that human beings, like the Universe, are made up of the fivenelements: air, space, fire, water and earth. These elements, in their biological form, are known as doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata is made up of a combination of Air and Space. Pitta is a combination of Fire and Water. Kapha is made up of ancombination of Earth and Water. The doshas have the qualities of thosenelements. Because we all have all of the elements in our bodies, we all have eachnof the doshas as well. But every one of us is born with a unique,nindividual balance of these doshas. So, no two of us are alike! Thenidea is to find what our own special combination of doshas is, and tonwork to keep in balance so that we stay in radiant health, mentally,nemotionally, and physically. Just about everything could be classified by its dominant dosha. Herenare a few examples of the ways Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are expressed innthe world around us. See if you can begin to guess which dosha you are: VATA PITTA KAPHAnngazelle tiger elephantnnhummingbird eagle swannnbamboo pine oak And just for the fun of it, here are a few celebrities and their doshas: VATA PITTA KAPHA Cameron Diaz Jennifer Aniston Catherine Zeta-Jones Jim Carrey Brad Pitt George Clooney Steven Spielberg Donald Trump Deepak Chopra To find your dosha, take the free online quiz at: www.whatsyourdosha.com Ayurveda helps us understand our natural tendencies, how we operate, andnwhat it takes for us to get along with the people in our lives. Throughnlea ing about our doshas, we are better able to recognize our strengthsnand work on our weaknesses. To help keep us in balance, and to bring outnour best qualities, Ayurveda has various lifestyle, diet, and exercisentips for each dosha. Ayurveda is indeed the "science of life" and life is all aboutnrelationships. "What's Your Dosha, Baby?" will give you insight intonthe individual doshas as well as how they work together. Of course, wenall want healthy relationships in our lives, and Ayurveda helps makenthis possible! A quick-tempered Pitta woman, for example, may learn tonbe more patient with her even-keeled Kapha partner. Or a "big picture" Vata man may discover the benefits of being more detail-oriented withnhis Pitta bride. As we grow in this knowledge, our connection with one another becomesnmore apparent, and we become more aware of the impact that ournrelationships have on the world. We become more compassionate, morenaccepting, and more empathetic. May your exploration of my nine "lovenmatches" and your own relationships bring you to a new depth ofnself-knowledge and help you manifest everything your heart desires. 5 Star rating on Amazon.com! Only $10.47, to order:nhttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1569244723/brightideaspr-20/002-2664758-2560045