Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self
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A revised edition of the groundbreaking New Age book that seamlessly merges Western psychology and science with spirituality, creating a compelling interpretation of the Eastern chakra system and its relevance for Westerners today
“A useful tool for contemplating our strengths, weaknesses, and appropriate approaches to growth.”—Yoga Journal
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 and applying the chakra system to important modern social realities and issues such as addiction, codependence, family dynamics, sexuality, and personal empowerment.
Arranged schematically, the book uses the inherent structure of the chakra system as a map upon which to chart our Western understanding of individual development. Each chapter focuses on a single chakra, starting with a description of its characteristics and then exploring its particular childhood developmental patterns, traumas and abuses, and how to heal and maintain balance.
ASIN : 1587612259
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Publication date : August 1, 2004
Edition : Revised
Language : English
Print length : 512 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781587612251
ISBN-13 : 978-1587612251
Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.31 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book enlightening, providing a thorough understanding of the chakras and western psychology. Moreover, they appreciate its readability, being well-written and easy to understand in layman’s terms, while also praising its depth, with one customer noting it delves deeply into yoga’s multiple limbs. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its perspective, with one customer highlighting its fresh look at the mind, and its blending of Eastern and Western concepts. However, the information quality receives mixed reviews, with some finding it balanced while others note missing information.
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