Ayurveda - the science of life - is a system of health and healing that has been practiced in India for over 5000 years. In this book, Robert Svoboda aims to provide women with an understanding of how ayurveda can work to heal and empower the female body, mind and spirit. The book outlines the basic principles of ayurveda and moves on to explore the physical, emotional and spiritual realities which are unique to women, in three sections which correspond to the ages of life - childhood, adulthood and old age. Each section introduces and explains those aspects of ayurveda that are most relevant to that age. The book aims to help women create balanced, healthy lives and fulfil their potential.