Aveda Rituals : A Daily Guide to Natural Health and Beauty

by Horst Rechelbacher and Rechelbacher

"We promote wellness, longevity, radiance, and bliss when we follow simple, nurturing practices," says Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda, the natural, aromatherapy-based, hair-, skin-, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0091869668
• ISBN13: 9780091869663
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.9" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Structure Made Easy and Fun

This book was very helpful for me. I needed more structure in my life and Horst Rechelbacher gave suggestions on structure and routine that don't feel like chores to me. For the first time in my 36 years I am finally a morning person and look forward to starting my morning rituals and setting my great days in motion. This book is a great key to relaxation and made meditation very easy for me. It was hard for me to relax before, but this book put much in perspective for me.

Great Book!

Yes it has product endorsements, but it also recommends other things. it is a book that each time i read, gives me clarity, and helps me relax. great book!

Simply exceptional!

Mr. Rechelbacher's book features ideas to help beautify your life from the inside, out. Both his writing style and the book layout is easy to read. He is very good about "suggesting" changes in your lifestyle, and with each change he suggests, he talks in detail about how such a change could benefit your life, health, and/or appearance. He uses his own rituals as a starting point, but encourages the reader to develop their own personal rituals. He does not shamelessly plug his own products (as some authors are wont to do). He even admits to not following his own advice occasionally! I especially liked his chapters on self-massage (something I'd never even considered), nutrition, and refreshing yourself mid-day.Most importantly, I believe, is the fact that his suggestions can be incorporated into a busy lifestyle. If your schedule allows you to devote *any* time to yourself, I highly suggest reading this book and following his advice. (Don't worry, he'll tell you where you can skimp when you just don't have the time.)If you're interested in beginning a healthier life, this book is a great place to start. I enjoyed it immensely more than I expected, and I had pretty high expectations for the founder of Aveda!

Wonderful if you want a lifestyle change!

This is a truly excellent book. It shows you how to feel healthy, beautiful, and on top of your life through many rejuvenation techniques. They range from the basics, such as hair care, makeup application, and healthy eating, to full-blown cleansings which involve fasting and spiritual refuge. You can really use the book in any way you want, whether you simply use a few of the tips, or you make it your Bible. Either way, it's worth the purchase.Though the layout isn't perfect, the book is visually appealing, and soothing pictures grace many of the pages. They make the healthy lifestyle look truly tempting. One problem is that Horst Rechelbacher seems to be marketing his company, Aveda, somewhat in this book. Though I really don't see a problem with that, as Aveda is a wonderful company for total body care.I really reccommend this book if you are ready for a beautiful lifestyle metamorphosis!

Healthy living made simple

I have been so inspired by the simple but life-changing practices put forth in Aveda Rituals. For a long time, I had been putting off losing weight and getting healthy in every aspect of my life, and this book gave me the encouragement and practical guidance I was missing. I have changed my daily approach to living as a result, and am noticing positive differences in my health, my well-being, my work and my relationships. Plus I've lost 21 pounds. I now realize how holistic health really is - you can't be healthy in body if you're not healthy in mind and spirt, and vice-versa. I've now discovered this first-hand. This book is a valuable reference tool which I can use every day, for years to come, whether I read through it again and again, or just refer to what I've already learned.