Freud and yoga
Book Description
Two profound traditions of understanding the human mind converge in this remarkable exploration of consciousness, healing, and personal transformation. Renowned yoga master T.K.V. Desikachar joins forces with distinguished psychoanalyst Hellfried Krusche to examine how ancient yogic wisdom and modern psychological insight illuminate the same fundamental truths about human nature.
Through thoughtful dialogue, these experts analyze forty classical yoga sutras from both Eastern and Western perspectives, revealing unexpected connections between practices separated by centuries and continents. Their conversations, enriched by real-world examples from therapeutic sessions and yoga instruction, demonstrate how these seemingly different approaches address identical questions about emotion, perception, and the potential for inner change.
This unique collaboration offers readers a rare opportunity to witness how two masters in their respective fields discover common ground in their understanding of the psyche. The authors present complex concepts with clarity and accessibility, making profound insights available to therapists, yoga practitioners, and anyone curious about the intersection of spirituality and psychology.
Rather than positioning these traditions as opposing forces, Desikachar and Krusche reveal how yogic philosophy and psychoanalytic theory can complement and deepen each other. Their work creates a bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary therapeutic practice, offering fresh perspectives on consciousness, healing, and the journey toward greater self-understanding.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 212 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore yoga philosophy and practice
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Explore HEALTH & FITNESS / Yoga
- ✓ Learn practical meditation techniques
- ✓ Explore PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology
- ✓ Explore Patanjali
- ✓ Understand the nature of mind
- ✓ Explore Freud, sigmund, 1856-1939
