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Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self
Written by Anodea Judith, PhD
Narrated by Laura Jennings
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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. 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, 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.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great incorporation of trauma effects and Jung philosophies. You can only appreciate the depth, if other topics have been studied too.. a book that you will gain from when listened to again in time
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great wisdom! I highly recommend for ones guided path.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazingly insightful and a nice pace to absorb the information. I ordered paperback to read it next time and make notes.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A must-have! It is not only a book to read from A-Z but also one to consult as a manual. Especially for parenting.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book cracked open many aspect of my mind, body and soul. There is a lot to digest. The content of this book is beneficial to self healing and the understanding of your own body. Now a days there are many opportunists capitalizing on “healing and modern day spirituality”. So it’s very important for me, to have affordable resources that lead to healing myself and thinking for myself. Thank you Anodea!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book highlights the issues with each one of the energy centers in the body and makes connections with the physical and psychological aspects of the human body. I’m truly grateful for this book it has helped me with many of the questions I had.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is nicely written, clear, down to earth explanations and examples. Love this book!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The book has been recommended to me and I've definitely learned a lot and it inspired some self-reflection. I intent do read it/listen to it again, as I wasn't able to retain the wealth of knowledge with one attempt.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderful, insightful, and reflective. I found this book very helpful along my self healing journey.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This a must read for healers, spiritual practitioners, and anyone on their healing journey. If you are listening to the audiobook, there are downloads you can search for here on scribed that are full of helpful tools to compliment the information. I also recommend this book to my clients and use it as a reference guide in my practice.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent information about human consciousness. This book changed the way I think about my personal development. It's a very useful tool for pinpointing what part of life is lacking and what you should be focused on improving. Even if you don't agree with energy flowing through your body, and chakras controlling your perception of life, this book provides you with a way to get you thinking about what you are struggling with. You can then take steps to clean up your weaknesses, whether it is a lack of will power or the ability to open up to the people in your life. Open your heart and mind and you will see how to take control of your life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a beautifully written, comprehensive look at the chakra system, looking at the pathologies and remedies for each. It is an equal balance of explanations, examples and practical exercises to assess one's own health or that of others. It is a long read, but well worth it, and it will certainly be a major reference for me, especially with its complement, The Wheels of Life, which presents yoga exercises to balance the chakras. An enlightening read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The third time I've read this book. Each time, I've gained more insight and grown a little bit deeper. Easily accessible while dealing with profund spiritual and psyhcological matters, Anodea Judith's revised edition is still a life changer. You can use this book to help you face some pretty dark and scary shadows in your unconscious. After the journey, the insights gained are rewarding.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Upward energy (enlightenment/liberation) develops individual, and downward energy (body work/manifestation) brings organization of upper levels to lower levels.Kundalini-Shakti is power/energy, and Shiva is calm/clarity and tantra is heartspace in middle.Seven chakras provide a template for a balanced life."Chakra six symbolically reflects the unconscious while chakra seven is the realm of conscious understanding."