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What's Your Dosha, Baby?: Discover the Vedic Way for Compatibility in Life and Love
"Coffey brings the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda to a contemporary audience and shows us how to discover more about ourselves and our relationships."--Deepak Chopra
Thousands of years ago, philosophers and scientists in ancient India devised a system called Ayurveda, or "the science of life," which explains the nature of everything in the universe. Now, in What's Your Dosha, Baby?, author Lisa Marie Coffey applies this ancient wisdom to modern-day relationships, offering readers an exciting new way to measure their compatibility with lovers, friends, co-workers, and family, and arming them with the insight they need to make all their relationships work. After determining their personal dosha--one of three personality types based on physical features and personality traits--readers can learn how their dosha interacts with the others, their physical and emotional communication styles, instinctual preferences regarding food, travel, lifestyle, and work, and much more. Perfect for those looking to end the squabbling with their mate, resolve a conflict with their boss, or get the man or woman of their dreams to commit, What's Your Dosha, Baby? will help readers find true happiness and achieve great success in life, love, and relationships.
Thousands of years ago, philosophers and scientists in ancient India devised a system called Ayurveda, or "the science of life," which explains the nature of everything in the universe. Now, in What's Your Dosha, Baby?, author Lisa Marie Coffey applies this ancient wisdom to modern-day relationships, offering readers an exciting new way to measure their compatibility with lovers, friends, co-workers, and family, and arming them with the insight they need to make all their relationships work. After determining their personal dosha--one of three personality types based on physical features and personality traits--readers can learn how their dosha interacts with the others, their physical and emotional communication styles, instinctual preferences regarding food, travel, lifestyle, and work, and much more. Perfect for those looking to end the squabbling with their mate, resolve a conflict with their boss, or get the man or woman of their dreams to commit, What's Your Dosha, Baby? will help readers find true happiness and achieve great success in life, love, and relationships.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Lissa Coffey
38 books33 followersLissa Coffey is a Lifestyle and Relationship Expert who serves up an inspiring blend of ancient wisdom and modern style on her website CoffeyTalk.com. She appears frequently on television and radio and contributes to many national publications with her insightful and compassionate approach to modern-day issues. Her e-mail newsletters are enjoyed around the world by a steadily growing subscriber base.
Her book, “What’s Your Dosha, Baby? Discover the Vedic Way for Compatibility in Life and Love” does for Ayurveda what Linda Goodman’s Love Signs has done for astrology. Deepak Chopra says: “Your heart will thank you for Lissa’s helpful and heartful vision.”
Her book, “What’s Your Dosha, Baby? Discover the Vedic Way for Compatibility in Life and Love” does for Ayurveda what Linda Goodman’s Love Signs has done for astrology. Deepak Chopra says: “Your heart will thank you for Lissa’s helpful and heartful vision.”
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February 3, 2008
I am the author of this book! Take the free quiz to determine your dosha, or ayurvedic mind/body type, at:
http://www.whatsyourdosha.com
Foreword by Vasant Lad.
Endorsed by Deepak Chopra.
http://www.whatsyourdosha.com
Foreword by Vasant Lad.
Endorsed by Deepak Chopra.
July 4, 2019
3.5 stars (Goodreads, pls enable the .5 rating. TY!)
"According to Vedic literature, creation takes two energies. One energy is masculine, and it's called Shiva. The other energy is feminine, and it's called Shakti. In stories, they are portrayed as a god and goddess. Shiva represents consciousness and Shakti represents power. When Shiva and Shakti got together, they danced and the universe was created. In this scenario, to create (and recreate and procreate!) men and women need each other. This balance of energy helps to make us whole, and we need to recognize the importance that both energies bring to the table. The Vedic tradition shows us that women empower men, that feminine energy is a giving force rather than a taking one. When you are making your intentions clear about what you are looking for in a relationship, you need to keep this in mind. A man is indeed receiving a wonderful gift when a loving woman comes into his life and gives him her energy. This energy gives him power and helps him to reach his goals. A woman wants to find a man who will receive her energy in a positive way. She needs commitment and reciprocity. When the two share their energies they both become better people. They are transformed. This is what we are all searching for - real intimacy, a natural giving and receiving that works both ways... It is the union of these two energies that allows us unlimited potential." Chapter 12, pgs 112-113
This is an older book; however, Lisa offers a necessary component to the principles of Ayurveda, which means the Science of Life. And of course, part of Life is Relationships, intimate or otherwise. Therefore, this book is a useful approach to not only gain a greater comprehension of your own Dosha (Body Type) but also a perspective on how that interplays with your Lover and ultimately all those you share space and meals with. It is well laid out, offering easily accessible charts and a wide range of information which gives a more complete picture of Living an Ayurvedic Lifestyle, such as Meditation Styles based on your Dosha, recipes, and a quiz which allows you to get a sense of which of the 3 Doshas you are if you're not familiar. An excellent guide for anyone new to Ayurveda and for someone like myself, who is knowledgeable, a beneficial quick reference.
"According to Vedic literature, creation takes two energies. One energy is masculine, and it's called Shiva. The other energy is feminine, and it's called Shakti. In stories, they are portrayed as a god and goddess. Shiva represents consciousness and Shakti represents power. When Shiva and Shakti got together, they danced and the universe was created. In this scenario, to create (and recreate and procreate!) men and women need each other. This balance of energy helps to make us whole, and we need to recognize the importance that both energies bring to the table. The Vedic tradition shows us that women empower men, that feminine energy is a giving force rather than a taking one. When you are making your intentions clear about what you are looking for in a relationship, you need to keep this in mind. A man is indeed receiving a wonderful gift when a loving woman comes into his life and gives him her energy. This energy gives him power and helps him to reach his goals. A woman wants to find a man who will receive her energy in a positive way. She needs commitment and reciprocity. When the two share their energies they both become better people. They are transformed. This is what we are all searching for - real intimacy, a natural giving and receiving that works both ways... It is the union of these two energies that allows us unlimited potential." Chapter 12, pgs 112-113
This is an older book; however, Lisa offers a necessary component to the principles of Ayurveda, which means the Science of Life. And of course, part of Life is Relationships, intimate or otherwise. Therefore, this book is a useful approach to not only gain a greater comprehension of your own Dosha (Body Type) but also a perspective on how that interplays with your Lover and ultimately all those you share space and meals with. It is well laid out, offering easily accessible charts and a wide range of information which gives a more complete picture of Living an Ayurvedic Lifestyle, such as Meditation Styles based on your Dosha, recipes, and a quiz which allows you to get a sense of which of the 3 Doshas you are if you're not familiar. An excellent guide for anyone new to Ayurveda and for someone like myself, who is knowledgeable, a beneficial quick reference.
November 8, 2017
Coffey, a lifestyle and relationship expert, takes a fun and stimulating look at Hindu Ayurvedics, a “science of life” designed to increase productivity and creativity as well as identify love matches. Taking a mainstream, upbeat approach that will help Americanize this unfamiliar subject, Coffey describes three personality types (doshas)–Vata, Pitta, and Kapha–which are made up of different combinations of the five basic elements (i.e., air, space, fire, water, and earth). Everyone has one dominant dosha, but Coffey asserts that “all three doshas express themselves in some way for everyone.” Although initially reminiscent of “typing” books like Tom Maddron’s Living Your Colors: Practical Wisdom for Life, Love, Work, and Play, this book doesn’t waffle as much. Nine chapters explore the basics of each combination (e.g., Vata man and Pitta woman), while the rest of the text addresses topics like parenting, relationships, and even diet. Recommended.
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January 12, 2009
Entertaining read - got a chuckle out of how dosha pairs interact. Was interesting to see how the dosha represents parts of our lives / childhood...etc. Interesting, fun, quick, a little informative. I enjoy learning more about how & why people do & interact the way they do.
December 27, 2014
I always struggle with deciding whether or not to mark as "read" a book that I won't finish.
It's really to remind me that I've already tried it, so to speak.
Having said that, this book was interesting, entertaining... Just not for me.
It's really to remind me that I've already tried it, so to speak.
Having said that, this book was interesting, entertaining... Just not for me.
May 9, 2009
This book taught me that I am a Vitta dosha, and my husband is a Vitta dosha, and that's why the sex is so great.
August 18, 2014
Gives you a new look of yourself and others around you. Fun and easy to read.
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