Healing Depression the Mind-Body Way: Creating Happiness with Meditation, Yoga, and Ayurveda - Softcover

Liebler, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470286318 ISBN 13: 9780470286319

Publisher: Wiley, 2009

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"If you have an interest in optimum mental health, this book belongs on your shelf!"
Amy Weintraub, author of Yoga for Depression

"A must–read for anyone interested in overcoming depression and healing themselves naturally. A very important book that will elevate you in many ways. Everyone must seek it out."
Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., author of Meditation as Medicine and Dead Brain Cells Don′t Lie

Activate the inherent wisdom of your mind–body

Healing Depression the Mind–Body Way shines a new light on the darkness of depression by presenting specific antidepression strategies designed to help you unleash your innate healing potential. The time–tested advice presented in this book is based on the latest theories of modern science and the practical wisdom of Ayurveda, an ancient system of natural medicine. This unique book offers a comprehensive step–by–step program for eradicating the root of depression from the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your being.

Through detailed questionnaires about your psycho–physiological profile and elemental imbalances, you will identify an archetype that most represents your experience with depression. Then, you will design a tailor–made health program to regain balance in your mind–body.

You will learn to undo depression by:

• Identifying your unique manifestation of depression based on elemental imbalances

• Using yoga, exercise, and breathing techniques that are in sync with your specific physical, mental, and emotional needs

• Using food and meditation as medicine

Whether you are battling a depressive episode or need support coping with the problems of daily living, this book will help you awaken the "physician within" and embark on a pathway to a life of balance and renewal.

About the Author

NANCY LIEBLER , Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, professor, and lecturer. She teaches at the Michigan School of Professional Psychology and practices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. SANDRA MOSS, M.S.P.H., is an Ayurvedic practitioner and a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, practicing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. An active researcher and writer, Moss lectures and consults nationwide. Visit their Web site at www.depressionproofyourlife.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470286318
• ISBN 13: 9780470286319
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288