How do Igniatian Spirituality, Yoga and Psychosynthesis enhance and expand our experience and quality of consciousness?
In this episode of What Matters, Alan C. Haras joins host Craig Behenna in a wide ranging conversation that includes Ignatian Spirituality, the practice of Ignatian Yoga, and psychosynthesis founder Roberto Assagioli’s own thoughts on the asana practice of yoga.
Alan also shares his work with clients using psychosynthesis techniques, the importance of understanding and working with the ego to allow Self-expression, and the quality of consciousness he finds necessary for teaching.
About Alan C. Haras:
Alan C. Haras, MA, MSW, LLMSW, is a clinical social worker, psychotherapist, Psychosynthesis coach, 800-hour Dharma Yoga teacher, and an Ignatian-trained spiritual director. He is also a contributing author in the book: Call of Self: Psychosynthesis Life Coaching. With graduate degrees in both Religious Studies and Social Work, Alan has spent over 20 years immersed in the study of human development. His work takes place at the nexus between psychology and spirituality - with a special interest in how religion and spiritual practice can support recovery from PTSD and moral injury and foster posttraumatic growth.
Alan has received extensive training in various psychological and spiritual traditions including:
Alan's courses, seminars and workshops are suffused with a deep appreciation for the world's wisdom traditions; joyfully drawing upon a host of stories, anecdotes and teachings to illustrate shared themes of growth and transformation. He lives in Rochester, Michigan.
www.alanharas.com
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Craig Behenna is an Australian Psychosynthesis Life Coach and facilitator with the Synthesis Center San Francisco's Coaching Practice Group. He is also a filmmaker, screenwriter, former psychotherapist and, in a much earlier life, a lapsed accountant. Craig began practicing meditation with Thich Nhat Nanh and the community at Plum Village, France. He is also a member of Zen Peacemakers International.
Christina Gustafson is a is a Board Certified Coach and Psychosynthesis Life Coach. She is also Certified Massage Practitioner with advanced training in Myofascial Release, a Level III
Reiki Practitioner and a glass artist.
About Synthesis Center San Francisco and The Synthesis Center, Amherst, Massachusetts:
Synthesis Center San Francisco is a global community of students, teachers, practitioners and facilitators committed to supporting the next generation of psychosynthesis. We offer distance learning programs, including: Board Certified Life Coach training in psychosynthesis in collaboration with The Synthesis Center, personal development programs, continuing education, workshops, group and individual coaching.
https://SynthesisCenterSF.com
"How The Synthesis Center, based in Amherst, Massachusetts, has trained hundreds of individuals from across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Mexico, Asia and South Africa through their in-person and distance learning Psychosynthesis Training Programs. Under the direction of Dr. Dorothy (Didi) Firman, The Synthesis Center has been an international resources to the psychosynthesis community for more than 40 years.