One way to theorize about we-identities-the identities that individual subjects have as 'one of us'-is in terms of the uniformity, interchangeability, and prototypicality of group members. The social-psychological theory of self-categorization epitomizes this approach, which has strongly influenced contemporary phenomenological research on the we. This paper argues that this approach has one...
Introduction. Zul (a butter lamp) is one of the most widespread ritual objects in the Buddhist culture of Mongolic peoples. Despite its extensive use in both everyday and festive religious practices, it has rarely been examined as an independent subject of ethnological and anthropological inquiry, being more often treated merely as an element of Buddhist ritual. Yet zul represents a complex...
When discussing the intelligence of “artificially intelligent matter,” panpsychism comes to one’s mind. Panpsychism traces back over two millennia. It has recently been revived by philosophers such as David Chalmers in the context of the consciousness debate. It may serve as a framework to discuss psychism of artifacts. At the same time, it lends itself to foster reductionism, as the physical...
Yoga Nidra literally means "yogic sleep."It is an ancient meditation technique where practitioners enter a deeper state of conscious relaxation, moving awareness from the external world to the internal.By allowing for relaxation on both a physical and mental level, Yoga Nidra fosters a feeling of inner harmony and awareness.It serves as a complement to contemporary living, providing a break...
In recent years integrative mind-body practices, such as high ventilation breathwork (HVB), have sparked considerable interest within psychotherapy research. HVB has a longstanding history, yet only in recent years has grown substantially in popularity, both as a potential therapeutic method within conventional Western health settings and as a wellness-oriented practice among the general public...
The classical tradition of Hatha Yoga presents a comprehensive framework in which health (ārogya), purification (śuddhi), and liberation (mokṣa) are interconnected dimensions of human well-being. While modern discourse frequently interprets Hatha Yoga primarily as a system of physical postures, classical texts reveal a far deeper therapeutic paradigm grounded in the purification of body,...
In today’s wellness landscape, yoga is frequently celebrated as a powerful alternative therapy. However, while modern sessions often rely on biomedical explanations, the true blueprint for these healing practices lies in the ancient traditions of Hatha Yoga. This paper provides a deep dive into the foundational texts of the craft specifically the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, and...
Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of mindfulness exercises on stress management and resilience among ELMSN students. Methods: The study was a quasi-experimental design that used a paired samples t-test to compare pre-test and post-test of students’ scores on both GAD-7 anxiety screening tool and short version of Grit-scale. Statistical tests were conducted with...
This paper introduces the Coded Resonance Theory (CRT), a novel framework comprising a unique Storage Architecture, Retrieval Mechanism, and Systemic Logic designed to decipher the mechanics of human consciousness, Self, Dream and Telepathy. The theory proposes that Consciousness is the active transformative process that converts Alertness into Awareness—a massless, "photon-type" data product...
This essay explores a naturalistic "middle way" between the traditional approaches to the existence of the soul—believing versus non-believing—and focuses on the related, ultimate question: what happens when we die? It navigates between the metaphysical assumptions of Cartesian dualism and the reductionism of strict scientism, utilizing the framework of Contextual Behavioral Science and Steven...