Managing Depression

A Mind, Body & Spirit Approach

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Managing Depression

A Mind, Body & Spirit Approach

$299.99
START YOUR JOURNEY Managing Depression
30 VIDEO LESSONS
By expert instructor Ellen Vora, M.D.
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A Mind, Body & Spirit Approach

$299.99 USD

What you get:

  • An actionable, holistic approach to managing depression through listening to and nourishing your body, caring for your mind, and enriching your spirit
  • A comprehensive overview of the current epidemic of depression and its increasing prevalence in society
  • Detailed diet and lifestyle modifications that have been demonstrated to help lessen depression symptoms
  • Effective tactics to help you live more mindfully and tap into your spirituality for a greater sense of fulfillment & contentment
  • Access to quick & effective at-home exercises to help get you moving and feel better fast
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instructor credentials Holistic Psychiatrist

Who Is This Class For?

This Class Is Perfect For You If:

  • You often feel sad or blue, or have been diagnosed with mild or moderate depression. You feel low, unmotivated, or unworthy, and want to start feeling like yourself again.
  • You’re suffering from dysthymia, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or bipolar II. You struggle with a more severe form depression, and you’re looking for ways to complement or enhance your current treatment method. (Please note that neither Dr. Vora nor mindbodygreen recommend changing your treatment plan for any reason without first consulting your physician.)
  • You’re currently on an antidepressant medication but want to learn more about alternative forms of treatment. You currently take a prescription medication to treat your depression, but are curious about more holistic, natural options. (Please note that neither Dr. Vora nor mindbodygreen recommend changing your treatment plan for any reason without first consulting your physician.)

Managing Depression

By enrolling in this class, you’ll gain imperative knowledge on how to:

  • 1. The best foods to eat to lessen the symptoms of depression.
  • 2. Getting better sleep so you can wake feeling more rested and motivated to face the day.
  • 3. How to “microcise” to ensure you get some some endorphin-boosting movement in every day, without it feeling overwhelming.
  • 4. Simple ways to give your worried, anxious mind a rest so it can start regaining its health.
  • 5. A guided yoga sequence you can use anytime, anywhere to tap into the antidepressant benefits of this ancient practice.
  • 6. Easy ways to practice self-love throughout your day, even when your mind may tell you you don’t want to.

Class Outline

5 LESSONS

Getting Started On Your Journey

In your first module, Dr. Vora fills you in on what this class is all about, what you can expect to learn from it, as well as more about who she is and her experiences treating patients with depression. She’ll also provide you with a few tips on how to best navigate the class to ensure you get the most out of it.
LESSONS
  • 1. Meet Dr. Vora
  • 2. Who’s This Class For?
  • 3. What’s This Class All About?
  • 4. Your Roadmap For This Class
  • 5. Disclaimer
10 LESSONS

Heal The Body

Join Dr. Vora as she discusses the various ways you can begin healing your depression through proper diet, exercise, sleep, and detoxing, as well as the importance of optimizing your thyroid and gut health for maximum reduction in your symptoms.
LESSONS
  • 1. Eat Real Food
  • 2. Stop The Inflammation
  • 3. Heal The Gut
  • 4. Sleep Better
  • 5. Exercise, But Lower Your Standards
  • 6. Change The Way You Brush Your Teeth
  • 7. Heal Your Thyroid
  • 8. Relax Every Day
  • 9. Leverage Light
  • 10. Detox
5 LESSONS

Enrich The Spirit

Dr. Vora explains how spirituality, whether that means being in nature, forming strong bonds with loved ones, practicing yoga, or even just simply listening to what your body is telling you, can help you feel more connected and enhance feelings of wellbeing. She’ll also lead you through a yoga sequence that you can practice anytime, anywhere to help combat symptoms of depression.
LESSONS
  • 1. Defeat Nature-Deficiency Disorder
  • 2. Use Your Community
  • 3. Let Yourself Feel Guided
  • 4. Use Yoga For Depression
  • 5. Listen To Your Body
2 LESSONS

Quick Access: Microcise & Guided Yoga

In your final module, Dr. Vora provides you with easy access to the “microcise” routine as discussed in Module 3, as well as a replay of the yoga sequence she lead you through in Module 5. Feel free to jump straight to this module any time you’d like quick access these useful exercises.
LESSONS
  • 1. Microcise
  • 2. Do Yoga Right Now
3 LESSONS

Depression 101

In your second module, Dr. Vora explains the current state of depression amongst adults—and the figures are astounding. She also covers the standard, Western method of treatment for depression, and how it ignores some of the most key factors when it comes to true healing.
LESSONS
  • 1. The Depression Epidemic
  • 2. Standard Treatments Are Often Ineffective & Potentially Harmful
  • 3. The Body/Mind/Spirit Approach To Managing Depression
4 LESSONS

Nourish The Mind

In the same way that you need to take care of your body to decrease your symptoms of depression, it’s also essential to care for your mind. In this module, Dr. Vora gives you some simple, actionable ways you can begin nurturing your mind to ease feelings of sadness and start feeling like yourself again.
LESSONS
  • 1. Love The Truth
  • 2. Show Up To This Moment
  • 3. Make Meditation Easy
  • 4. Release Shame & Create Self-Love
1 LESSONS

On Your Journey Forward

Depression can make even the smallest changes feel daunting and overwhelming, and this class is asking you to make quite a few—but don’t despair. In this module, Dr. Vora takes a moment to reflect on and prioritize what you’ve learned so the process can feel more accessible and attainable.
LESSONS
  • 1. Reflect
5 LESSONS

Getting Started On Your Journey

In your first module, Dr. Vora fills you in on what this class is all about, what you can expect to learn from it, as well as more about who she is and her experiences treating patients with depression. She’ll also provide you with a few tips on how to best navigate the class to ensure you get the most out of it.
LESSONS
  • 1. Meet Dr. Vora
  • 2. Who’s This Class For?
  • 3. What’s This Class All About?
  • 4. Your Roadmap For This Class
  • 5. Disclaimer
3 LESSONS

Depression 101

In your second module, Dr. Vora explains the current state of depression amongst adults—and the figures are astounding. She also covers the standard, Western method of treatment for depression, and how it ignores some of the most key factors when it comes to true healing.
LESSONS
  • 1. The Depression Epidemic
  • 2. Standard Treatments Are Often Ineffective & Potentially Harmful
  • 3. The Body/Mind/Spirit Approach To Managing Depression
10 LESSONS

Heal The Body

Join Dr. Vora as she discusses the various ways you can begin healing your depression through proper diet, exercise, sleep, and detoxing, as well as the importance of optimizing your thyroid and gut health for maximum reduction in your symptoms.
LESSONS
  • 1. Eat Real Food
  • 2. Stop The Inflammation
  • 3. Heal The Gut
  • 4. Sleep Better
  • 5. Exercise, But Lower Your Standards
  • 6. Change The Way You Brush Your Teeth
  • 7. Heal Your Thyroid
  • 8. Relax Every Day
  • 9. Leverage Light
  • 10. Detox
4 LESSONS

Nourish The Mind

In the same way that you need to take care of your body to decrease your symptoms of depression, it’s also essential to care for your mind. In this module, Dr. Vora gives you some simple, actionable ways you can begin nurturing your mind to ease feelings of sadness and start feeling like yourself again.
LESSONS
  • 1. Love The Truth
  • 2. Show Up To This Moment
  • 3. Make Meditation Easy
  • 4. Release Shame & Create Self-Love
5 LESSONS

Enrich The Spirit

Dr. Vora explains how spirituality, whether that means being in nature, forming strong bonds with loved ones, practicing yoga, or even just simply listening to what your body is telling you, can help you feel more connected and enhance feelings of wellbeing. She’ll also lead you through a yoga sequence that you can practice anytime, anywhere to help combat symptoms of depression.
LESSONS
  • 1. Defeat Nature-Deficiency Disorder
  • 2. Use Your Community
  • 3. Let Yourself Feel Guided
  • 4. Use Yoga For Depression
  • 5. Listen To Your Body
1 LESSONS

On Your Journey Forward

Depression can make even the smallest changes feel daunting and overwhelming, and this class is asking you to make quite a few—but don’t despair. In this module, Dr. Vora takes a moment to reflect on and prioritize what you’ve learned so the process can feel more accessible and attainable.
LESSONS
  • 1. Reflect
2 LESSONS

Quick Access: Microcise & Guided Yoga

In your final module, Dr. Vora provides you with easy access to the “microcise” routine as discussed in Module 3, as well as a replay of the yoga sequence she lead you through in Module 5. Feel free to jump straight to this module any time you’d like quick access these useful exercises.
LESSONS
  • 1. Microcise
  • 2. Do Yoga Right Now

Meet The Instructor

Ellen Vora, M.D.
Ellen Vora, M.D.

Ellen Vora, MD graduated from Columbia University medical school, received her B.A. in English from Yale University, and is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health–considering the whole person and addressing the problem at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress symptoms. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Vora also writes, blogs, contributes to two healthcare startups, and does corporate wellness presentations.

Testimonials

"“Dr. Vora is truly an incredible doctor! She understands the value and importance of treating her patients from a holistic approach, and it has absolutely changed my life! Her intellect, compassion, and patience are just a few of many traits she practices with each and every one of her patients. She is the best of the best, and I can’t imagine having any other doctor besides Dr. Vora!”"
— Ashley
"Her mind-body-spirit approach along with patience and persistence proved miraculous again and I gradually became symptom free. Without medication. My skin has cleared up, my lifelong horrible PMS has dissipated, I now wake up refreshed, enjoy better interpersonal relationships, and found new passions and directions. Most importantly, I’m a happier, healthier, more balanced mother to my daughter. For all this, I feel truly blessed to have had the privilege of being Dr. Vora’s patient and will forever be grateful to her."
— Julie

What’s Included

Secure your spot in Managing Depression for these enrollment benefits:

  • 7 modules and 30 video lessons, filled with all the information you need
  • An actionable, holistic approach to managing depression through listening to and nourishing your body, caring for your mind, and enriching your spirit
  • A comprehensive overview of the current epidemic of depression and its increasing prevalence in society
  • Detailed diet and lifestyle modifications that have been demonstrated to help lessen depression symptoms
  • Effective tactics to help you live more mindfully and tap into your spirituality for a greater sense of fulfillment & contentment
  • Access to quick & effective at-home exercises to help get you moving and feel better fast
  • Lifetime access to stream from your computer, phone or tablet

Take This Class

A Mind, Body & Spirit Approach

$299.99 USD

What you get

  • An actionable, holistic approach to managing depression through listening to and nourishing your body, caring for your mind, and enriching your spirit
  • A comprehensive overview of the current epidemic of depression and its increasing prevalence in society
  • Detailed diet and lifestyle modifications that have been demonstrated to help lessen depression symptoms
  • Effective tactics to help you live more mindfully and tap into your spirituality for a greater sense of fulfillment & contentment
  • Access to quick & effective at-home exercises to help get you moving and feel better fast
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Managing Depression

$299.99 USD
A Mind, Body & Spirit Approach
Pay with Affirm
PAY AS LOW AS
1 PAYMENT
$299.99
ADD TO CART
Unlock all mbg classes for $549
Limited time offer: Learn more about unlock

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