Mythic Alchemy

Mythic Alchemy introduces the Navarasa, the ancient Indian yoga philosophy of nine emotions, taking readers on a journey through the many facets of what it means to be human.Through mythic storytelling and practical application, readers are invited to embrace the wisdom within each rasa, nurture emotional intelligence, and cultivate empathy. This journey cultivates the awareness to pause, witness the trigger, and choose a conscious response.Ganesha, beloved keeper of cosmic wisdom, guides readers through the nine rasas with stories that reveal the many facets of his nature and our own. Through his adventures and teachings, we discover ways to meet, navigate, and embrace our emotions, awakening curiosity and deepening our understanding of the human experience.Rooted in ancient Indian wisdom, Mythic Alchemy brings the Navarasa into everyday life through yoga, meditation, body therapies, nourishing recipes, rituals, mantras, journaling, and daily practices. Sanskrit appears in Devanagari with pronunciation guidance, inviting readers to engage with the language and its sacred sounds.Drawing on decades of study, teaching, and practice in Yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, and consciousness, Ambika Devi illuminates the chakras, koshas, subtle sensing, and cosmology, honoring the five elements as valued teachers. She weaves together the wisdom of the body and senses, the microcosm and macrocosm, offering practical tools for transformation and guiding readers in harmonizing each rasa.