Contemporary Perspectives on Transpersonal Psychology: Integrating Principles of Eastern Yogic…

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In this workshop we will explore and practice a form of classical yoga meditation as a tool for self-exploration and developing the capacity for observing the experiential flow of the mind with acceptance, friendly curiousity, witness-consciousness. We will examine aspects of countertransference theory from psychodynamic and other contemporary western therapy traditions and explore how they relate to principles of yogic spirituality. The workshop will emphasize current theory validating the therapist’s use of her/his inner life in clinical work. We will work to develop skills drawn from experiential and yogic spiritual traditions and focus on actual clinical examples and practical application of the theory, methods and techniques covered in the workshop. The workshop will include sharing, group discussion and clinical supervision of case examples drawn from participants experiences. A fundamental principle of the workshop will be the idea shared in therapeutic and yogic spiritual traditions, that an attitude of nonjudgmental acceptance; of self, of mental contents and emotions, and of clients, produces healing and transformation.