Managing Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia the Ayurvedic Way

Depression, anxiety, and insomnia often go hand-in-hand. Stress, depression, and anxiety can be exacerbated by sleeping problems or be the actual cause of them. In this experiential eLearning course, you will learn about the role your mind plays in your health and the relationship between your body, mind, soul, and the senses. You’ll explore the many Ayurveda habits and practices that bring balance and well-being to your life.

Vaidya Preeti Patel has spent decades helping people just like you through her expertise in the healing practices of Ayurveda and their integration with Western holistic therapies. With her guidance, you’ll

  • Gain an understanding of the types of depression, anxiety disorders, and insomnia
  • Understand the role the mind plays in your health and wellness
  • Learn about the koshas—the layers of the subtle body
  • Discover ways to connect with your body, nature, and others to combat anxiety and loneliness
  • Experience guided yoga and meditation sessions for peace and grounding
  • Delve into the Dincharya—the life-changing Ayurvedic daily routine
  • Explore the Ayurvedic diet and what your unique constitution requires
  • Learn self-care practices such as self-massage,  pranayama, mudras, and herbal remedies for whole-person nourishment and relaxation.

By the end of this self-paced program, you will have a toolbox of practices to empower you to take control of your own well-being and begin to flow naturally, peacefully, and joyfully through life.

Features

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Manage Anxiety

Learn coping skills and resilience techniques to manage—or even avoid—anxiety and chronic stress.

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Overcome Depression

Discover holistic tools and practices to manage the mental and physical symptoms of depression.

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Better Sleep

Explore yoga, pranayama, meditation, diet, and lifestyle practices for deeper, more restful sleep.

This course includes

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On-Demand Video

More than 90 minutes of lectures and visual presentations in six video lessons.

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Resources

• 6 Video Guided Meditations
• Yoga Asanas & Mudras    Reference Guide
• Program handouts

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Articles

Curated educational and inspirational articles from Ayurveda, Meditation, and Yoga experts

Video Content

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All About Depression

Explore the different types of depression based on the doshas and the varied ways people experience depression—including how it interferes with daily life, influences relationships, and leads to dis-ease and disease.

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Depression Prevention & Management

Learn how to prevent depression—and holistically manage the symptoms for those already suffering—using yoga postures, mudras, pranayama, and diet and lifestyle choices.

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All About Anxiety

Anxiety can interfere with life and your ability to experience true happiness. We’ll explore the causes of anxiety, symptoms, and how it manifests in each of the different body types.

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Anxiety Prevention & Management

Fill your toolbox with coping skills and resilience techniques for avoiding anxiety, as well as holistic ways to manage symptoms through yoga, meditation, and diet and lifestyle choices.

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All About Insomnia

We’ll take a look at insomnia from an Ayurvedic perspective as we explore its causes, symptoms, and how it affects each body type.

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Insomnia Prevention & Management

Say goodbye to medications and their side effects and learn to prevent insomnia using the time-tested, proven holistic techniques of Ayurveda.

Presenter

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Preeti Patel, BAMS

Vaidya Preeti Patel, BAMS, PGPP, RMT, has been in the natural healing industry for more than two decades. She is the director and owner of AyuCure Wellness in Edmonton, Alberta, an instructor at Sri Sri Ayurveda in Montreal, Quebec. Vaidya Preeti specializes in pulse reading and Panchakarma and is a consultation for several Art of Living properties around the world.  After graduation in Ayurveda, her interest in healing through touch lead her to specialize in traditional Ayurvedic Panchakarma and Western massage therapies. She helps people globally with her expertise in herbs, home remedies, Panchkarma, breathing techniques, yoga, and lifestyle modifications.

 

 

Online Program FAQs

Retreat Cancellation Policy

Refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to eight days before your program. 
 
Nonrefundable credit toward a future AOLRC program or stay (less a $50 processing fee) is available if you give notice between seven and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any AOLRC program or stay for one year following the date of issue.

No credit or refund will be given if you cancel on the program start date, if you do not show up, or if you do not complete the program. No refund will be given if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
 
AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions.

Your program is hosted on Zoom. In order to participate, you will need one of the following:

  • Computer: Windows or Mac computer with speakers and a microphone. (Note: Webcams are recommended but not required.)
  • Mobile Device: iOS or Android 
  • Phone: mobile, desk or landline.

You can find out more about using Zoom here. 

Once you register and reserve your spot, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed instructions on how to access the online sessions. If you have any problems or questions, please feel free to reach us at 800-392-6870.

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