Between the rush of our daily lives, and the ever increasing presence of screens, restorative sleep is hard to come by. One in three adults worldwide suffers from insomnia. So many of us are searching for a good night’s sleep, but what does that actually mean and how we do obtain it? Through five combined decades of clinical practice and research, and work with thousands of clients and patients around the world, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar and Dr. Sheila Patel are here to offer a holistic solution to this widespread problem.

Integrating cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom tradition of Ayurveda, Awakened Sleep will teach you how to create balanced, restorative sleep that can unlock your full human potential.

We all have the capacity for awakened sleep, which goes beyond physiological rest and relaxation, and this natural state holds the keys to the health of our body, mind, and spirit. Through a blend of Western and Eastern science alike, Awakened Sleep offers a comprehensive framework for understanding your individual sleep. Awakened Sleep will reveal:

·the most common culprits that interfere with our natural sleep patterns and cycles
·the emotional and spiritual aspects that help us tap into good sleep
·insight into your sleep habits through assessments, meditations, practices, and reflection questions, and
·a variety of sleep protocols and tips, so you can craft your own morning and evening rituals

No matter what’s getting in the way of your sleep, you can make empowered choices that work for you.

"It’s not you, it’s your schedule." Does it sound like magic? It’s not. We’ve all heard of circadian rhythms—those biological processes that give us jet lag and make us night owls or early birds. But few of us know just how profoundly these diurnal patterns affect our overall health.

Bad habits like skipping meals, squeezing in workouts when it’s convenient, working late into the night to maximize productivity and then trying to "catch up" on sleep during the weekend disrupt our natural cycles. A growing body of research on chronobiology reveals just how sensitive the human body is to these rhythms all the way down to the genetic level. Our "clock genes" control more than we realize, and small changes can make the difference between battling our bodies, and effortlessly managing weight, sleep, stress, inflammation, and more.

The complaints that Dr. Suhas hears on a daily basis, from high body weight, low energy, and poor sleep, to headaches, unexplained congestion, and depression, all have a surprising common denominator: a weak digestive “fire.” Drawing on traditional Indian practices and principles, The Hot Belly Diet shows you how to optimize your digestive powers to foster rapid weight loss and vibrant health.

At the core of this three-phase diet that makes lunch the most important meal of the day is a dish called khichadi (pronounced kitch-a-de)—a completely nutritious but incredibly easy-to-make meal that helps clear out your “ama,” or the digestive sludge that antagonizes weight loss, provokes hormonal imbalances, and ultimately triggers inflammation—the root cause of virtually all disease. This unique book also explains what foods are incompatible (milk and eggs, for example), why the sensation of hunger is essential, and how to time your meals throughout the day to avoid snacking. The Hot Belly Diet changes your relationship with food to make healthy eating—and living—effortless.

Whether you’re suffering from a chronic condition, looking to prevent future illness, or just want to feel your best every day, The Hot Belly Diet will re-establish your body’s natural balance, creating a thinner, healthier, and happier you.

“What if you could shine the light of awareness on not only your subconscious mind, but also on the hidden elements and secret forces in the cosmos itself that influence your life? The Art and Science of Vedic Counseling by two remarkable educators, David Frawley and Suhas Kshirsagar, helps you understand how you as an individual microcosm of the entire universe can skillfully navigate through the world of material success, personal relationships, social interactions, health and wellbeing and higher consciousness. The book takes us into new territory that modern science and psychotherapy have yet to fully explore.”
― Deepak Chopra MD

“The various systems of Vedic science present universal truths, as well as principles and practices for living in harmony with those truths; In this book, David Frawley and Suhas Kshirsagar integrate these teachings and practices in the context of counseling, making this extraordinary science both accessible and relevant to modern living. ”
― Gary Kraftsow
Author: Yoga for Transformation
Founder: American Viniyoga Institutes

“This is a book of immense value for all counseling professionals, especially for those engaged in health and life-guidance fields like Yoga, Ayurveda & Astrology.”
― Chakrapani Ullal, Vedic Astrologer