L'Oracle De L'Ayurveda - 53 cards with practical rituals and recipes
This is not a deck of vague hints or symbolic interpretation. It gives concrete directions: a yoga pose for your morning, a recipe for your lunch, a mantra for your meditation. L'Oracle De L'Ayurveda by Sophie Benabi and Iris Doreno brings Ayurvedic principles to your kitchen table and your yoga mat.
The set consists of 53 cards, a comprehensive 296-page guidebook and a satin storage bag. Everything is in French. The cards are larger than standard oracle cards (129 x 175 mm), which does justice to the detailed illustrations.
What you find on the cards
Each card focuses on a specific aspect of Ayurvedic health. You will find cards with yoga poses, meditations, nutritional advice and mantras. The aim is to balance your doshas (energetic types within Ayurveda).
Iris Doreno's illustrations are colourful and figurative. They show mainly women in natural surroundings, often combined with plants or symbols from the Ayurvedic tradition. The style is warm and accessible, without being childish.
Who this deck works for
You do not need prior knowledge of Ayurveda. The 296-page guidebook explains the basic principles and gives a detailed explanation for each card. That does mean you have to read. Not just quickly looking up a meaning, but really studying how Ayurveda works.
This deck is designed for someone who wants to work actively on health and balance. When you draw a card, you get an assignment: make a certain tea, practise a certain pose, repeat a mantra. It is a working deck, not a contemplative oracle.
Draw a card in the morning and apply the advice that day. It works best if you actually carry out the suggestion, not just read it.
About Sophie Benabi and Iris Doreno
Sophie Benabi is an Ayurveda expert and shares her knowledge through the platform 'Les aventures vertes de Sophie'. She has studied both in India and in France and focuses on accessible, practical applications of Ayurvedic principles.
Iris Doreno is an artist who uses her work as a means of self-discovery. Her paintings for this deck often show female figures in harmony with nature.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 53
- Card size: 129 x 175 mm
- Guidebook: 296 pages, full-colour
- Language: French
- ISBN: 9782702925843
- Extra: satin storage bag
- Author: Sophie Benabi
- Illustrator: Iris Doreno
Questions we often get
Do I need to speak French to work with this deck?
Yes. Both the cards and the guidebook are entirely in French. Without basic knowledge of the language you cannot use it.
Does the guidebook also contain information about how Ayurveda works?
Yes. The 296 pages contain both explanations of Ayurvedic principles and practical rituals, recipes and descriptions for each card. It is a complete reference work.
