Ifergan/The Psychology of the Yogas, 4. Western Psychology as a Temporary Complement to Yoga

Chapter Four, Western Psychology as a Temporary Complement to Yoga, addresses the limited effectiveness of imagining the opposite in the short term, for the habitual tendencies are painful and often remain latent. However, how will the yoga practitioner undo the stubborn habitual tendencies that inflict pain on himself and others? Employing a case study demonstrates how a Western psychological approach can undo habitual tendencies, even compulsive ones.