Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1587612259 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 504 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In EASTERN BODY, WESTERN MIND, chakra authority Anodea Judith brought a fresh approach to the yoga-based Eastern chakra system, adapting it to the Western framework of Jungian psychology, somatic therapy, childhood developmental theory, and metaphysics. This groundbreaking work in transpersonal psychology has been revised and redesigned for a more accessible presentation. Each chapter focuses on a single chakra, starting with a description of its characteristics, then exploring its particular childhood developmental patterns, traumas and abuses, and how to heal and maintain balance. Illuminated with personal anecdotes and case studies, EASTERN BODY, WESTERN MIND seamlessly merges the East and West, science and philosophy, and psychology and spirituality into a compelling interpretation of the chakra system and its relevance for Westerners today.Revised edition of the gr
in clinical psychology, and additional training in bioenergetics, trauma recovery, yoga therapy, and shamanism. She has a Ph.D. She is the author of the chakra classic Wheels of Life, along with several other books, audio courses, and the video The Illuminated Chakras. She lives in Sebastopol, California, and travels extensively
Her clear organization and numerous charts make browsing for subjects of personal relevance a breeze, and her comparison of the various maps of psychological development (Freudian, Piagetian, Eriksonian, Reichian, and others) is intriguing. Rather than presenting an esoteric borrowing from Indian culture, Judith employs the metaphoric language of the chakra system within the context of modern psychology. -Yoga Journal"Sparkles with insight. Spiritual seeker, client, and therapist alike will find treasures here."-PanGaia magazine . T
"Neither Eastern nor Western" according to S Srivastava. I wanted to go deeper into Chakras, however this book is a huge let down.From the Eastern perspective, the book does an insufficient job of explaining the chakras. What are chakras? What is the philosophy? Why to believe in chakras? Is this to be experienced? Is there scientific evidence? Unfortunately, author simply tells you that there are chakras, and reader is expected to take this as fact. In absence of any philosophica. A deeper knowledge of oneself I purchased this book when I was in a sea of confusion and standing in crossroads about my life. It provided great insight to dark corners that I had even forgotten they existed, but that were playing a great role in my personal affairs and stood in the way to achieving my goals. I use it as a guide for my path in life and often refer back to it when things are not going the right way. Since I purchased it the first time, I . "Open your mind!" according to Jill Mortensen. This book is so worth the read. I have marked it up finding aspects that explain so much about myself, family members, friends, society, etc. So very enlightening. I wish more of our western world would read this book. It could change a lot! If you are a person that lives in western society, but struggles with narrow minded religious beliefs and political gains that drain our society - this book will open your mind to a whol