Healing Depression the Mind–Body Way – Creating Happiness with Meditation, Yoga, and Ayurveda
Creating Happiness with Meditation, Yoga, and Ayurveda
Samenvatting
Ayurveda is the world′s oldest system of natural medicine, originating in India thousands of years ago. Yoga, now practiced by tens of millions of Americans, is derived from it. This unique book reveals the ancient yet ultramodern Ayurvedic perspective on depression. Filled with time–tested techniques to untangle the root of depression, it offers a holistic approach that includes wisdom on yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and spirituality.
Nancy Liebler, PhD (Bloomfield Hills, MI), is a clinical psychologist, professor, and lecturer. Liebler is on the board of the David Lynch Foundation and has spearheaded conferences for Stress–Free Schools. Sandra Moss, MSPH (Ann Arbor, MI), is an Ayurvedic practitioner in private practice. An active researcher and writer, Moss lectures and consults throughout the country.
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<p>Acknowledgments.</p>
<p>Introduction.</p>
<p>PART I: FINDING ANOTHER WAY.</p>
<p>1 Beyond the Broken Brain.</p>
<p>2 Why Depression Happens.</p>
<p>3 The Many Faces of Depression.</p>
<p>4 Airy Depression.</p>
<p>5 Burning Depression.</p>
<p>6 Earthy Depression.</p>
<p>7 Metabolizing Life.</p>
<p>8 Consciousness Becomes Us.</p>
<p>PART II CREATING HAPPINESS.</p>
<p>9 Meditation: Transcending Darkness.</p>
<p>10 Breathing: Letting Your Life Force Flow.</p>
<p>11 Exercise: Moving Your Spirit.</p>
<p>12 Yoga: Posing for Life.</p>
<p>13 Sleep: Recharging Your Life Force.</p>
<p>14 Food: Nourishing Rites.</p>
<p>15 Now What?</p>
<p>Appendix: Authors Evaluation of the Mind–Body Questionnaire: Assessing Our Imbalances.</p>
<p>Resources.</p>
<p>Index.</p>