1. Vijnanamaya Kosa operations
Yogic Counseling

2. Yogic counseling Any counseling requires the counselor to know
Medical history
Psychological history
Religious history
Family history

3. Why YOGIC? Concepts in psychology Matter is the essence of creation
Mind is the product of matter
Therefore the soul or the self is ‘secondary’
Solution oriented discussion

4. Why YOGIC? Concepts in yoga Conciousness is the essence of creation
Matter is the product of mind
Therefore the soul or the self is ‘primary’
Problem oriented discussion

5. External changes to suit problems
Why YOGIC?
External changes to suit problems

6. Internal changes to suit problems
Why YOGIC?
Internal changes to suit problems

7. Why YOGIC?
Concepts of
Ego
Peace of mind
Responsibility
Dharma

8. Concept of Panca Kosa
ANANDA
VIJNANA
MANA
PRANA
ANNA
GROSS SUBTLE

9. Counselor’s tips LISTEN ïv[ very important
Allow the participant to articulate the problem – ‘solution will emerge’
Do not mislead
Do not judge

10. Counselor’s tips Never mix priorities with emotions
Make him feel that he is right
Keep the ‘confidentiality’
Be Trustworthy - Be Useful

11. Role of the mind Pain is always more in the mind
Participant has less ‘space’ to work with
Give your mind and heart space so that he feels that he has enough to work with for the problem

12. Secure Gestures Language Tone of speech Descriptions Intonations
Watch yourself !!
Secure
Gestures
Language
Tone of speech
Descriptions
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