Yoga and Psyche: Integrating the Paths of Yoga and Psychology for Healing, Transformation, and Joy

Has yoga improved your health and expanded your awarenessbut emotional and relationship issues continue to challenge you? Or have you found psychotherapy helpful . . . yet you yearn for further spiritual discovery? With Yoga & Psyche, Mariana Caplan invites you to explore these two profound domains of transformation and learn how they so effectively complement each other. In this compelling guiderich with original research, clinical findings, Dr. Caplan's own personal experiences, and many direct, hands-on practicesshe takes you on an in-depth exploration of this emerging terrain. Along the way, you are invited to become a participant in the evolution of this emergent field. Using the core principles and practices of trauma healing, yoga therapy, somatics and somatic therapies, depth psychology, and neuroscienceseamlessly combined with yoga postures, breathwork, meditation, and visualizationYoga & Psyche will help you to: Apply the insights of psychology in a practical way to your own yoga practice, teaching, professional work, and personal life Discover how to use psychological inquiry to amplify yogaturning it into a powerfully effective free therapy on the mat Delve into the many emotional layers of asana and yoga practice for trauma healing and recovery Experience step-by-step exercises to transform your yoga practice and experience greater calm, clarity, and emotional well-being Yoga & Psyche is emerging as a go-to reference guide to the joining of these two fields, now being adopted in yoga and somatic teacher training programs and university psychology classes nationwide. If you're seeking healing, transformation, and greater moments of daily joy and fulfillmentor want to help others do sothis comprehensive guide provides the compassionate, practical, and groundbreaking guidance you need. See more