The Subjective View of Life “Evenness of Mind is Yoga. Equanimity Within Is Spiritual Life” (Gita: 2-48)
Meera Sharma
MOJ Yoga & Physical Therapy August 4, 2017 DOI: 10.15406/mojypt.2017.02.00021 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 2 |
| Key points | Argues that cultural, linguistic, and religious differences between East and West are neglected in conventional psychotherapy and that spiritual issues arising in practice exceed most therapists' training. Proposes that Yoga and meditation, demanding intense discipline, deepen therapists' spiritual exploration and, when integrated into therapy, can create a holistic healing method; the author contends that therapists can only help others transform once they have transformed themselves. |
Abstract
This Paper looks at a particular aspect of human nature known as difference, the difference that separates us from each other due to the divisions and boundaries created by cultural, linguistic and religious gaps.It is my intention within this Paper to explore these areas of difference between east and west and to go beyond conventional psychology to the spiritual plane, which is one of the greatest mysteries of the universe.It is my experience that within psychology it manifests at the microcosmic level between a therapist and a client when differences of culture, language, philosophy and religion are not acknowledged and recognised.Spiritual issues and problems normally arise in psychotherapy practice and very few therapists are equipped to work with them.Eastern methods of Yoga and meditation are invaluable in deepening a therapist's own spiritual exploration, which demands very intense and high standards of discipline and training and is essential for fostering transpersonal growth.By integrating Yoga in therapy, which literally means "Joining" (body, mind and soul), a holistic method of healing (therapy) can be created to overcome existing hurdles in current psychotherapy.We can only help others transform when we have transformed that within ourselves.