Recommended Resources
Brands, books, and tools Shane trusts for living an Ayurvedic life.
Section One
Ayurvedic Herbs & Supplements
Banyan Botanicals
banyanbotanicals.com
The industry standard for Ayurvedic herbs. Sustainable sourcing, single-herb and formula options, accessible price point.
Maharishi AyurVeda Products International (MAPI)
mapi.com
Closely tied to the traditional Maharishi lineage. Strong on classical formulations.
Pukka Herbs
pukkaherbs.com
Organic herbal teas and supplements with rigorous quality standards. Especially good for daily-driver teas.
Section Two
Oils & Massage Tools
Banyan Botanicals oils
banyanbotanicals.com/categories/massage-and-body-oils/
Sesame, coconut, and dosha-specific blends. What I personally use.
Hugger Mugger
huggermugger.com
Bolsters, blankets, and props for restorative yoga and self-care.
Manduka
manduka.com
Yoga mats, blocks, and props. The PRO mat is industry standard.
Section Three
Books Worth Reading
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing
by Dr. Vasant Lad
The most accessible introduction to clinical Ayurveda. Start here.
Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution
by Dr. Robert Svoboda
A deeper exploration of dosha and individual constitution, written for serious students.
Perfect Health
by Deepak Chopra
Mainstream introduction. Good for sharing with a curious friend.
The Wisdom of the Ages
by Dr. David Frawley
For when you're ready to go deeper into Vedic philosophy.
Section Four
Going Deeper — Find an Ayurvedic Practitioner
Section Five
Yoga & Movement
Jason Bowman
jasonarthurbowman.com
Teacher whose work has shaped Shane's practice. Thoughtful, embodied yoga.
Haley Havelock
haleyhavelockyoga.com
Grounded, accessible yoga with strong somatic and breath-led pacing.
Janet Stone
janetstoneyoga.com
Bay Area teacher with deep roots in tantric and bhakti yoga traditions.
Yoga Journal pose library
yogajournal.com/poses
Visual reference for any pose. Free.
Sparsha is not affiliated with these brands and does not earn commissions on these links unless explicitly noted. Recommendations are based on Shane's personal trust and use.