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. 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.
Brief description: Anodea Judith is a globally recognized teacher and the author of several bestselling books on chakras, psychology, yoga, social change, and women's leadership, which have been translated into twenty-eight languages. She holds a master's degree in clinical psychology and a doctorate in mind-body health, with advanced yoga certifications and other somatic therapy training. As a globally recognized teacher, her workshops have reached at least 163 countries with a live and online presence. She is the founder and director of the teaching organization Sacred Centers, a member of the Evolutionary Leadership Council, and has been called a "prophet for our time."
Review Quotes: Judith . . . Invites the reader to explore multidimensional healing processes to bring the chakras into balance. . . . User-friendly, allowing the reader to view pertinent chapters through the use of subtitles and reference charts.-- "Library Journal"