Yogic psychology and modern pyschology
YOGICPSYCHOLOGYANDMODERNPSYCHOLOGY Yoga is a form of mind-body fitness that involves a combination of muscular activity and an internally directed mindful focus on awareness of the self, the breath, and energy. Four basic principles underlie the teachings and practices of yoga's healing system. The first principle is the human body is a holistic entity comprised of various interrelated dimensions inseparable from one another and the health or illness of any one dimension affects the other dimensions. The second principle is individuals and their needs are unique and therefore must be approached in a way that acknowledges this individuality and their practice must be tailored accordingly. The third principle is yoga is self-empowering; the student his or her own healer. Yoga engages the student in the healing process, by playing an active role in their journey toward health, the healing comes from within instead of from an outside source and a greater sense of autonomy ...