"Light on Ayurveda" is a quarterly journal geared for all levels of interest, from beginning students to experienced practitioners, and offering peer-reviewed articles on clinical application of Ayurvedic science and knowledge. Its goal is to bring the knowledge of Ayurveda to every household.

This Journal is published by Center for Indic Studies, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and supported by Light on Ayurveda Educational Foundation Inc. (LOAEF), a non-profit organization, based in Massachusetts, USA LOAEF produces pamphlets and brochures for the Ayurvedic education of the general public and offers articles to enhance knowledge of Ayurveda.

"Light on Ayurveda" journal contains research material; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), informative health articles; articles on the basics of Ayurvedic science; ayurvedic medical case studies; a directory of practitioners; information on common diseases and their treatment in Ayurveda; details of Ayurvedic medicines available in the U.S.; sattvic cooking recipes, particularly with spices; calendar of events; book reviews; listing of Ayurvedic schools; etc. etc.

LOAEF’s mission is to serve Ayurvedic practitioners, students of Ayurveda, and all who are interested in Ayurveda.

Op Ed
From the Editor's Desk
Jyoti On . . . . Amrit Desai
Jyoti On  . . . Julie Deife
Sanskrit Glossary
Features
Yoga in Daily Living

-- Vasant Lad

Enlightenment: The Goal of Yoga and Ayurveda From Philosophy to Science

-- Karin Pirc, Lothar Pirc and Jeremy Fields

Yoga Theraphy: Traditional and Western

-- Marc Halpern, D.C.

Mind Unveiled: Causes of Diseases Worth Knowing

-- Sridhar Maddela

The Role of Thoughts in Health and Yoga Therapy

-- Kamini Desai

Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy

-- Jyoti Bhatt

Universality of Yoga

-- Suarez-RUBIO, SANTIAGO

Sotha: Inflammation Causes and Cures

-- Prashanti de Jager

Columns
Ayurveda at the Crossroad of Evidence Base

-- Vijayendra Murthy

Light on Science Discovery

-- Diana I. Lurie

Immune Boosting Herbal Bliss Balls

-- Thomas Mueller

Grow Your Ayurvedic Business Series Part III

-- Jacob Griscom

Conference Report: AAPNA Conference - 2011, Boston, MA

-- Pratibha Shah

Book Review