The Way of the Goddess

Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self

By: Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Narrated by: Ananta Ripa Ajmera

Cultivate inner wisdom and strength through simple, sacred rituals from the ancient Indian goddess tradition.

In our chaotic and isolating times, it’s more essential than ever to connect to our highest selves—finding the purpose, pleasure, and freedom that lives inside each of us. Grounded in the Vedic spiritual traditions of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta, the simple practices in this engaging guide offer us the space and perspective to do just that. You’ll meet the nine Indian goddesses who embody the essential facets of divine feminine power—courage, creativity, intuition, rejuvenation, transformation, and more—and discover simple spiritual practices to honor each of these divine energies within ourselves.

Renowned Ayurvedic practitioner and spiritual teacher Ananta Ripa Ajmera sheds light on the goddesses and her own journey of healing and transformation, along with simple everyday rituals ranging from chakra balancing and spiritual reflection to journal prompts, creativity challenges, and more.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your spiritual practice or simply to reconnect to what matters most, the daily spiritual practices in this guide will help you reflect, rejuvenate, and feel more fully alive.

Critic reviews

2023 Gold Nautilus Book Award for Gift & Specialty-Focused Daily Wisdom Books
2023 Gold BookFest Award in the Spirituality Category
2023 Book Excellence Award in the Spirituality Category
2023 Firebird Book Award in the Spiritual Category
2023 Chanticleer International Book Awards Finalist in the Spirituality & Enlightenment Category

“Ananta is a generous and authentic practitioner of Vedic spiritual traditions, and this book leads you on a transformational journey of ritual, reflection, and rejuvenation at all levels."
--Dr. Frank Lipman, New York Times bestselling author of The New Health Rules, and Chief Medical Officer at THE WELL

“The Way of the Goddess is a stunning and special invitation to learn about nine Indian goddesses and put their wisdom into practice in your daily life. The rituals Ananta shares are fresh, approachable, and—most of all—impactful.”
--Emma Loewe, author of The Spirit Almanac, Senior Sustainability Editor at Mindbodygreen.com

“This beautiful book radiates with the light and compassion of the mother goddess herself. With clear language, an empathetic voice, and a vibrant vision for what is possible for any of us, Ananta shows us the many faces of love. This is a hero’s journey from a deeply poetic, profound feminine point of view.”
--Laura Plumb, author of Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners, and founder of VedaWise

“Reading The Way of the Goddess is like taking a deep dive into the divine feminine, finding our own power and precious gems of self-worth, and awakening to the goddess within. A powerful read.”
--Mira Manek, author of Prajna and Saffron Soul, and founder of Chai by Mira

Ananta, virtuous friend, who will find her. Thank you for showing me "The Way of the Goddess."

There are many paths, but for those who seek their way in the way that a Goddess would, Ananta shows it clearly. Born and raised in the West, exposed to other forms of the path, I always asked me what will be the way in which the East finds its way from femininity. "The Way of Goddess" is the answer I was looking for. Unfamiliar until recently with the right to have an altar that reflects my gratitude to my guides, I wondered if having the figure of Mary alongside other deities would be correct. The answer is yes. The guides that appear on your path to support your spiritual development all collaborate to create that unique dance that will guide you in your evolution. Definitely "The Way of the Goddess" is a book that marks a before and after in my spiritual practice.