Practical Activities

Jul 2 2019January 11, 2021

Create your own Mandala

July 2, 2019 January 11, 2021 / Analytical Psychology / Individuation, mandala, Practical Activities / 4 minutes of reading

In the analytical psychotherapy, which includes the recognition and the conscious integration of the contents of the collective unconscious, the spontaneous drawing of mandala is required. While a finished mandala bears importance as a focus for meditative practice, the creation process remains equally important. You can analyze your finished mandala using a map that shows the areas corresponding to important symbols of the psyche and Jungian Archetypes, such as the Persona, Animus & Anima and the Shadow.

Featured Image for Essential Steps of the Active Imagination Technique using a Salvador Dali Painting depicting a Dream that helps the visualisation of the technique

Jun 26 2019January 11, 2021

Active Imagination Technique: Essential Steps

June 26, 2019 January 11, 2021 / Analytical Psychology / imagination, Individuation, Practical Activities / 6 minutes of reading

Active imagination is intended to bring about a state of hypnagogia. This is the state in between sleep and wakefulness, where people may be partially aware that they are dreaming.
Always remember that the principle is always the same: to allow the unconscious to manifest into consciousness and then trying to integrate its lessons, thus making important progress towards achieving what Jung called individuation.

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Jun 4 2019January 12, 2021

4 Most Effective Mindfulness Techniques

June 4, 2019 January 12, 2021 / Asian Philosophy / Buddhism, Mindfulness, Neuropsychology, perception, Practical Activities / 4 minutes of reading

Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, which one can develop through the practice of meditation and through other training. Mindfulness is derived from Sati, a significant element of Buddhist traditions, and based on Zen, Vipassanā, and Tibetan meditation techniques.
Mindfulness practice has been employed to reduce symptoms of depression, to reduce stress, anxiety, and in the treatment of drug addiction. Moreover, research has shown that people who meditate are happier, healthier, and more successful than those who don’t.
In this articles we present the most effective and easy-to-practice mindfulness approaches for everyday life.