Understanding Yoga Psychology: Indigenous Psychology with Global Relevance

This book provides an introduction to Patañjalis Yoga Sūtras and its core concepts about the self, suffering, and consciousness. It explores its relevance to contemporary theories and applications in psychology and health, using sociology of knowledge as a framework. It interprets Kriya Yoga and Samādhi in the context of contemporary psychology, drawing parallels with Husserl, Jung, and Piaget. It discusses yoga psychology in relation to psychoanalysis, radical behaviorism, and mainstream psychologies, and offers a guide to both the theories and applications of yoga psychology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and insightful work offers a profound exploration into the profound teachings of the Patañjalis Yoga Sūtras, shedding light on its core concepts concerning the self, suffering, and consciousness. By employing a sociological lens of knowledge, the book delves into the intricate tapestry of yoga psychology, contextualizing it within the broader frameworks of the Upanisads and the Sāṁkhya system. Through an interpretation of Kriya Yoga and its practice aimed at spiritual upliftment, the book seamlessly integrates contemporary psychological language and concepts, offering a fresh perspective on the pursuit of inner transformation. It skillfully draws parallels between yoga psychology and the ideas of renowned thinkers such as Husserl, Jung, and Piaget, harmonizing the seemingly disparate cultural, religious, spiritual, and intellectual traditions of eastern spirituality and modern psychology. Moreover, the book explores the intricate relationship between yoga psychology and psychoanalysis, radical behaviorism, as well as mainstream, cognitive, humanistic, transpersonal, and indigenous psychologies. It serves as a valuable guide, providing both a theoretical framework and practical applications for those engaged in the study and practice of psychology, psychiatry, philosophy, and yoga psychology. Whether you are a student, teacher, researcher, or practitioner in these fields, or simply an avid enthusiast of psychology and yoga, this book will undoubtedly deepen your understanding and appreciation of the profound insights contained within the Patañjalis Yoga Sūtras.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032441467