Course overview

Below is a brief overview of the remedies offered. Each week you will investigate and practice a new remedy.

Remedy 1: Diverting The Mind

Remedy 1:
Diverting The Mind

The root cause of depression and what keeps it spiralling deeper is negative thoughts. Our mind becomes conditioned to only thinking negative, which causes us to feel deeply depressed. And it feels like there is not way out. The mind must be diverted/relieved from these negative thoughts, it must be settled. There are two powerful ways that help:

1. Pranayama: A series of active breathing techniques that calms, energises and balances the mind and body. The techniques bring more vital energy into our energy channels which clears any blockages, improving depression and other health issues.

2. Chanting Mantra: Thousands of years ago yogis collected sound vibrations from nature. Certain sound vibrations (mantras) match the characteristics of different parts of our mind and body, and when repeated (chanted) they can create deep healing and transformation. Chanting mantra focuses the mind, increases our energy levels and helps us to experience deep peace.

Remedy 2: Parenting Your Inner Child

Remedy 2:
Parenting Your Inner Child

Our inner child is the emotional, sensitive and playful part of ourselves. This part of us needs parenting, especially when we are feeling depressed. Many of us do not know how to parent ourselves as we were not given the love, support and encouragement by our own parents. We may have taken on the critical, judgemental voice of our parents and now speak to ourselves in this way. In this module you will learn how to connect to your inner child, discover what you need and be kind to yourself. Its amazing what can happen when this part of ourselves is firstly recognised, and then nurtured and loved.

Remedy 3: Improving Physical Health

Remedy 3:
Improving Physical Health

Depression can be worsened by poor physical health conditions. During this module we will look at improving your physical health so that your body feels at its optimum and gives more relief to your mind. We will be discussing nutrition, diet and physical movement

Remedy 4: Transforming Negative Thoughts Into Positive Ones

Remedy 4:
Transforming Negative Thoughts Into Positive Ones

Negative thoughts can come into our mind at any time throughout the day. One negative thought can cause a huge spiralling of negative thoughts which can lead to paralysing depression. It is important to learn the tools to combat the very first negative thought so that it cannot spiral downwards. In this module you will learn tools that you can apply instantly to any negative thoughts

Remedy 5: Removing Addictions

Remedy 5:
Removing Addictions

Addictions such as alcoholism can prevent long term relief from depression. Many people use alcohol, drugs, food or sex as a way to self-medicate and numb the painful feelings. It's a way to escape and gain relief. However long term the addition itself is the main cause for the depression. For a happy and healthy life this should be addressed. During this module there will be suggestions on ways to support you to conquer any addictions.

Remedy 6: Meditation On Gratitude

Remedy 6:
Meditation On Gratitude

Gratitude is a powerful tool in transforming the way we feel very quickly. It diverts our mind to positive things. Many people as they begin the course will not be able to access any gratitude due to the pain of the depression. By the time you reach this module you will be more open to it. It is not only about writing a gratitude list but also meditating on the feeling of gratitude within your heart. Embodying the feeling of gratitude.

If you are interested in this course please email me at saraswati@joyfilledliving.org for more information.