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<p>Foreword by <i>Vasant Lad</i>, <i>B.A.M.&S., M.A.Sc.</i> vii</p> <p>Acknowledgments ix</p> <p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I Finding Another Way 5</b></p> <p>1 Beyond the Broken Brain 7</p> <p>2 Why Depression Happens 23</p> <p>3 The Many Faces of Depression 31</p> <p>4 Airy Depression 44</p> <p>5 Burning Depression 52</p> <p>6 Earthy Depression 62</p> <p>7 Metabolizing Life 70</p> <p>8 Consciousness Becomes Us 82</p> <p><b>Part II Creating Happiness 97</b></p> <p>9 Meditation: Transcending Darkness 99</p> <p>10 Breathing: Letting Your Life Force Flow 123</p> <p>11 Exercise: Moving Your Spirit 143</p> <p>12 Yoga: Posing for Life 160</p> <p>13 Sleep: Recharging Your Life Force 188</p> <p>14 Food: Nourishing Rites 216</p> <p>15 Now What? 252</p> <p>Appendix: Authors’ Evaluation of the Mind-Body Questionnaire: Assessing Our Imbalances 267</p> <p>Resources 269</p> <p>Index 271</p>

<p><b>NANCY LIEBLER, P<small>H</small>.D.,</b> is a clinical psychologist, professor, and lecturer. She teaches at the Michigan School of Professional Psychology and practices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. <b>SANDRA MOSS, M.S.P.H.,</b> 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 <b>www.depressionproofyourlife.com</b>.

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