Healing the Whole Person: Applications of Yoga Psychotherapy

by Swami Ajaya, Michael Butler

Overview

In Western therapies, mind, body, and spirit are separated into three distinct areas, with specialists who deal with each facet of the human being independently. However, in the yogic model of well-being, medical, psychological, and spiritual needs are dealt with synergistically.Elements of yoga practice have become increasingly popular with both medical and mental health professionals, as well as the subject of much empirical research. Meditation, one of yoga's most important practices, has been found effective in the treatment of a wide variety of physical and psychological problems, including coronary artery disease, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.Healing the Whole Person is a guide to help individuals improve bodily and behavioral functions through the integration of holistic yoga, meditation, and ayurveda practices. This book also takes a look into spiritual facets of psychotherapy and the role of a collective consciousness in personal well-being.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780893892753
Publisher:	Himalayan Institute Press
Publication date:	06/30/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	841,304
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)