Yogicchakra symbols: Mirrors of the human mind/heart

This paper describes the classical understanding of the system ofchakras, or centers of spiritual energy, in tantric yoga. Eachchakra is presented in terms of its traditional understanding. Each is also discussed in the light of contemporary psychological stage theories of development, showing that...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health
Main Author: Meadow, Mary Jo 1936- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [1993]
In: Journal of religion and health
Further subjects:B Spiritual Energy
B Stage Theory
B Spiritual Development
B Classical Understanding
B Traditional Understanding
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Summary:This paper describes the classical understanding of the system ofchakras, or centers of spiritual energy, in tantric yoga. Eachchakra is presented in terms of its traditional understanding. Each is also discussed in the light of contemporary psychological stage theories of development, showing that thechakras can be seen as a model of spiritual development. The preoccupations, concerns, and attitudes associated with eachchakra are portrayed as a mirror of the human mind/heart when spiritual energy is concentrated at that location.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/BF00995818