Yoga Psychology

About the Book The science of psychology, as studied and practiced within the traditions of oga and Tantra, begins with our cakras (or plexus, psycho-spiritual centres) and the various glands associated with each cakra. The development of these structures is influenced by all our past actions and by a range of environmental factors that, like the mind itself, go far beyond what is conventionally contemplated by psychology. Shri Shri Anandamurti explains and enhances this science.

B y performing asanas regularly, human beings can control the propensities attached to each cakra, and hence the thoughts which arise in their minds, and their behavior. . . . All asanas have either a pressurizing or depressurizing effect on the glands and sub-glands.... If someone has a great fear of public speaking, it means his or her manipura cakra is weak. Through the regular practice of mayurasana [peacock posture], this propensity will be controlled and fear will be eliminated.

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