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Rasayana

Feel young in mind and body with the wisdom of Ayurveda

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Rasayana

Feel young in mind and body with the wisdom of Ayurveda

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'Geeta shows how Ayurvedic rejuvenation supports strength, resilience and wellbeing' – Jasmine Hemsley

What if vitality is not lost with age, but lost in the way we live?


We live in a culture of optimisation, yet many of us still feel burnt out and far from well. Rather than chasing youth or managing decline once it begins, there is a wiser path.

Rasayana – rooted in the holistic health system of Ayurveda – is a considered approach to ageing well: one that supports our body, mind and way of living to create lasting energy, clarity and strength. Far more than a quick fix or passing wellness trend, Rasayana offers simple, daily rituals to nourish your health – for now and for your future self.

Through her seven pillars of pro-ageing, Geeta Vara helps you mature with grace through Ayurvedic principles, including:

– Herbs, foods and recipes for digestion and sustained energy
– Sacred rhythms to live in harmony with nature
– Yoga and breathwork for strength, flexibility and clarity
– Meaning and purpose to support a more fulfilling way of life
– A nourishing sensory, social and emotional diet to enrich your everyday experience.

Whatever your age, Rasayana is the perfect companion for prioritising longevity and life-long health.

Table of Contents

Introduction
How to use this book
A note on terminology
A note on Sanskrit

Part 1: The ancient wisdom of ageing well
1: The challenges of ageing
2: Rasayana – the art of rejuvenation
3: Ayurvedic anatomy of ageing (eight key concepts)
4: Ageing as path for self-actualisation
5: Gut healthy first

Part 2: Seven pillars of pro-ageing
6: How to integrate the seven pillars of pro-ageing
7: Pillar 1: Sacred rhythms of self and nature
8: Pillar 2: Rasayana food for life
9: Pillar 3: Alchemy of youthfulness
10: Pillar 4: Resilience and radiance rituals
11: Pillar 5: The luminous mind
12: Pillar 6: Sense and sensibility
13:Pillar 7: Soul nourishing secrets

14: Final thoughts: celebrate you!

Sanskrit glossary
References
Acknowledgements

Product details

Green Tree
Published 04 Jun 2026
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Pages 288
ISBN 9781399435901
Imprint Green Tree
Dimensions 198 x 129 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Geeta Vara

Geeta Vara is an experienced Ayurvedic practitione…

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