Whole Beauty: Daily Rituals and Natural Recipes for Lifelong Beauty and Wellness

This is an exquisite and refreshingly insightful hardcover book by Shiva Rose. Reading about her honest personal account of hitting rock bottom reminds me of my own story of struggle, and how it was imperative to not just survive; I needed to thrive, and Shiva's powerful words really ring true for me. I commend her for putting herself out there the way she does in this book; she's offering so many people hope as a result. Her serene photos, natural recipes, self-care rituals and genuine words of sage advice are all useful for anyone seeking inner and outer beauty and balance. Shiva explains the beliefs of Kundalini, a physical and spiritual practice, and Ayurveda, which is an incredible, preventative Indian healing modality. Ayurveda is one of the reasons I've begun to genuinely heal from my chronic illness. Shiva talks about the significance of flowers, herbs, crystals, essential oils, candles, incense, goddesses, chakras, and SO much more! Learn how to make your own plant-based insect repellent, toothpaste, dishwashing liquid, spray cleaner, perfumes, hydrosols, toners, tonics, herbal tea blends, "cacao maca cloud smoothie" and other chemical-free homemade beauty/cleaning products and herbal remedies/drinks. Many of the recipes are basic for beginners, but there are still a lot of fantastic pieces of information and wonderful recipes here for anyone and everyone. This is a lovely book that encourages you to be the healthiest, strongest version of you, no matter where you may be mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It's so important to take time to nourish and love yourself, in a natural way, and Whole Beauty goes into detail on how to accomplish those vital life goals. I absolutely cherish this book and I think you'll love it as much as I do!

I bought the hardcover and I am blown away by the beauty of the pages. Shiva includes photography for all of her recipes and makes you feel as if you're part of her world. She speaks with such a humble spirit while also not holding her tongue - presenting information in a personable, yet accessible way. I was initially skeptical about what would be discussed since part of the title is "daily rituals," but after reading this book I realize she is initiating you into a lifestyle and an intuitive way of thinking and living. These are quick tricks or anything like a spellbook, but rather a way to align yourself with Mother Nature and create beauty in your daily routine that will shine outwards in outer beauty as well. Thank you Shiva for sharing this knowledge to the world!

THIS BOOK is just beautiful. COVER TO COVER you will be pulled in to the beauty of each page with sharings of recommendations of how to care for yourself head to toe. I loved turning each page that had a product photo, a how to or the simple beauty of a flower. I found this book to be insightful, very caring in sharing delightful ingredients to add to your daily rituals. My most favorite was the peaceful calm this book gave me especially during these difficult times in our world. I will order this book for all my favorite people in my life as I feel this is a gem they too will treasure and use as a daily resource to rejuvenate, and cherish their mind, body and soul. Thank you Shiva for sharing your wisdom and beauty you see in the world. This book is a MUST have.

I received the book today, and flipped randomly through its gorgeous pages before jumping right in. Though only 40 pages into the book, I'm already moved and inspired by Shiva's thoughtful and heartfelt words, as well as the beauty of the book itself. This work is a treasure trove covering many topics to help shift your life from a rat race to one of meaningful, soul-centered ritual. The segments are broken down into subtopics, and very easy to digest. I believe if you only adapted a few of her suggestions, the results would have a big impact on your body, mind and spirit. Highly recommended!

Just received this book and it is beautiful. In the digital age, we tend the forget the beauty that comes with good quality. This is a heavy, well written hardcover book. The images are nice and calming; and the text is simplistic. I am going to enjoy starting my own rituals and trying out the holistic recipes.

This is a beautiful, well thought out book. It's educational, offers a lot of info on mind/body rituals and products. I bought it for myself and also as a gift for a friend starting midlife. It's a reminder to find calm, practice self care and know that beauty is not just from a cosmetic bottle. Loved it. My friend did as well.

This book is aesthetically pleasing but there really isn't much new or interesting content in the book. There was a wierd section about sticking some kind of smooth rock inside your private area.

I find myself coming back to this book time and time again. Wonderful recipes for self-care. Highly recommend.