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.Revised edition of the groundbreaking New Age book that seamlessly integrates Western psychology and the Eastern chakra system, including a new introduction from the author. Applies the chakra system to important modern social realities and issues such as addiction, codependence, family dynamics, sexuality, and personal empowerment. Previous edition has sold more than 55,000 copies.
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I have to be honest, when I first got this book, I expected it to be either an onslaught of tasteless commercial new age jargon, or a polarised attempt to assert the superiority of eastern over western philosophy. Once I started reading, however, I was immediately drawn in, if not captivated, by the author's balanced, intelligent and insightful style, and her ability to relate the eastern chakra paradigm to western systems of developmental theory and personal growth, from Piaget to Maszlow to Jung. I am presently about 300 pages into it (in chakra 5 of the 7) and reading it has been a genuine journey of self-discovery for me. I can enthusiastically say that this is one of the most fascinating and soul-stirring books I have ever read and I can already feel the reflections emerging from it have had a life-changing impact upon me. Not a "how to" book, but a true "make you think" book. This one stays on my shelf, and I will buy many copies as gifts for others.
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The first thing I thought when I opened the box was "wow this book is big." Unfortunately it's not long because its full of information but long because its hopelessly long winded. Its clear the writer is an expert in her field and the content was interesting, but not unlike a text book. It was very descriptive with no practical advice on how to work with all the information you were just given. There are a lot of books on chakras out there and with hindsight I probably would have got a different one.
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Out of many books I have read, this is one which has given me a more balanced insight into the workings of the chakra system and has really helped confirm how addictions can affect you on the body, mind AND spiritual level. Well-written, concise, which I can't help but feel raise questions for the reader, without being too fluffy or 'out there'. Particularly for those that are beginning to look at their spiritual side, new to the meaning of chakras and how they relate to the experiences felt on a spiritual journey. Did I find this book or did this book find me?! Both! Namaste.
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Brilliant book
As with her other books on chakras this book is very informative and easy to digest. If you are studying chakras this is a good book to have.
Published 2 months ago by Naomi
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Impressive
I have read a few books on the subject and found that Eastern Body Western Mind is very methodical, clear and informative. Read more
Published 3 months ago by eleonore dlk
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Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System
Great, insightful, interesting, truth, useful and empowering book!.
Anodea Judith has so much knowledge on chakras system.
A must read!
Anodea Judith has so much knowledge on chakras system.
A must read!
Published 4 months ago by MISS J A GREENE
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New view on life, opened my mind
This is like an encyclopedia for life, have been forced to look at me in a completely new light, wonderful.
Published 5 months ago by AnnaMarie Livingston
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great introduction to the subject
Recommended this book by an energy healer: found it really excellent, treading a delicate line between talking down to neophytes and elucidating people who already know quite a... Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Mcveigh
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be prepared for a good book
This is a book for life, it is straight forward understandable and informative,down to earth common sense, although i have read it very carefully and been back to it many times and... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2010 by Richard John Bingham
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A very useful resource
It has been a long time since I read this book, because I was forced to give it away when I was backpacking - it's heavy. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2010 by C JOHNSON
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A people Manual
This book is great. If you are struggling to get through some big issue in life and it seems foreign to you. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by Brian Burke
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eastern body
hi, unfortunatly, i purchased this book as a gift and i cant tell you much except "INTERESTING" IF i get the chance to look at it i will add more to the review
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Ms. Sandra Millar
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Medicine of the future
One of my best loved most used books . Anodea along with Gill Edwards are two of the Authors I return to the most. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by lettielupin
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