• Eastern Body, Western Mind

  • Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self
  • By: Anodea Judith
  • Narrated by: Laura Jennings
  • Length: 16 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (544 ratings)

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By: Anodea Judith
Narrated by: Laura Jennings
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Publisher's summary

In Eastern Body, Western Mind, chakra authority Anodea Judith has brought a fresh approach to the yoga-based Eastern chakra system, adapting it to the Western framework of Jungian psychology, somatic therapy, childhood developmental theory, and metaphysics. This groundbreaking work in transpersonal psychology has been revised and redesigned for a more accessible presentation. Arranged schematically, the book uses the inherent structure of the chakra system as a map upon which to chart our Western understanding of individual development. Each chapter focuses on a single chakra, starting with a description of its characteristics, then exploring its particular childhood developmental patterns, traumas and abuses, and how to heal and maintain balance. Illuminated with personal anecdotes and case studies, Eastern Body, Western Mind seamlessly merges the East and West, science and philosophy, and psychology and spirituality into a compelling interpretation of the chakra system and its relevance for Westerners today.

©2004 Anodea Judith (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Judith . . . Invites the reader to explore multidimensional healing processes to bring the chakras into balance. . . . User-friendly, allowing the reader to view pertinent chapters through the use of subtitles and reference charts." ( Library Journal)

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Amazingly, insightful. One of those books that can be read over and over

Anode a Judith's deep knowledge of both the chakras and developmental psychology, combines wonderfully to bring metaphysical concepts, down to earth and something we can tangibly work with.
A book , which each chapter, opened up many insights and showed up connections that make perfect sense. An amazing book both for seekers and helpers, guides.
The reading is also extremely pleasant

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WARNING: contains life changing wisdom and insight

After the completion of this book, I am listening to it again. The content is at some points harsh, yet necessary for spiritual growth and insight. It provoked many buried-forgotten emotions and memories. I suggest establishing a confidential, supporting friend or group. This is not a journey I would venture alone. Some parts are slow, but it is well worth a focused listen. I listened to it on my nature walks, which added a quality of wonder and a theme to go by each day. Happy reading!

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Narration a challenge, the material, excellent

The breathy urgency of the narrator is hard to get past, but the material is excellent.

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Anodea should narrate this audiobook.

I know this is a great book but I would much prefer Anodea to narrate the audio version herself. I’m not able to get over this performance as it is read in an overly dramatic fashion as if it were some form of fiction and I can’t take it seriously. This is frustrating as I love Anodea’s work and I know the content of this and all her other works are pure magic.

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Her voice sounds robotic

I want to enjoy listening to this book as I am studying it for a 300 hour yoga teacher training, however, the tone of her voice is very robotic, unpleasant and distracting. Don't buy this Audible. Just buy the book and read it yourself.

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Great book. Very thorough.

Great listen. I recommend listening from start to finish before jumping deep into one chapter (chakra), as they feed on each other.

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The reader consistantly mispronounced words.

This would have been a much better listen Anodea Judith had read it. I have taken several classes with her and she knows how to correctly articulate Sanskrit. The reader should have checked in on certain words made it difficult to listen. Thank Goodness I have the hard copy at home.

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Interesting Content, Poor Narration

I’m truly surprised by the difficulty I had in listening to this audiobook. The content is interesting, although a little bit hard to follow at times. The narration makes it extremely difficult to listen to, as the near raider‘s voice is a bit monotone and very breathy. I wish it was near rated by a different person, I think it would have been more interesting.

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There are better books

The narrator's voice didn't help the subject matter. I just could get myself to continue reading. I've tried several times.
The writing is all over the place. From sharing random client stories, to flowery language, I personally couldn't connect. Oftentimes, the text rambles and ceases to make a point.

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Life Changer

I am new to this world of spirituality, having been raised Christian but finding no meaningful connection in that religion at all. I am open minded and also a Psychology major which helped in my ability to follow some concepts. I found myself assessing and being able to identify patterns in my life. It is a book for healing where patience is required. I will listen to and read the physical book over and over in the future to grasp its concepts with more depth. Powerful book indeed!

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