Eastern Body, Western Mind

Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self

By: Anodea Judith

Narrated by: Laura Jennings

In Eastern Body, Western Mind, chakra authority Anodea Judith has 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.

©2004 Anodea Judith (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"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)

This booked wrecked me in all the good ways!

If you are interested in self growth this book is everything and more! This book had me crying and laughing at many points. It brought me face to face with my weaknesses and broke it all down in a very digestible way. I realized that weaknesses and strengths are often the same thing. It put a name and brought light to things I didn't understand. I highly reccomend this book to every human! I am aware of my stuff now and with that awareness I feel like I am going to live in an optimal way. Bravo

I liked it a lot

It helped me understand myself a lot better and how to raise my children healthy.

Amazing for healing!!

This book has been a great tool for childhood trauma healing. I will be buying a physical copy too! Great learning and such useful information to help you heal!

Enlightening

I’ve definitely learned much through listening to this book and will listen/reread to better move ahead in my life

Wow!

And I thought I had worked through my issues! Great book for really peaking back the layers.