ABSTRACT
This chapter explains how C. G. Jung’s spiritual crisis and recovery of soul were the basis of his depth psychology and elucidates the notion of the individuation process. Jung is seen as an exemplar who burst through the constraints of his Christian heritage, mined the myths and symbols of various religions, and created a psychological form of spirituality that went beyond religious tradition. The author discusses Jungian practices that foster individuation such as working with dreams, symbols, and repressed shadow material, and shows how Jungian psychology can be engaged as a form of spirituality, particularly for those who do not feel confined to or identified with a religious tradition. The author reflects on Jung’s interest in Eastern yoga and his commentary on the chakra symbolism of kundalini yoga and presents the views and experiences of contemporary Jungians (Murray Stein, Marion Woodman, and Anne Baring) on the God-images, the divine feminine, and the sacred marriage of the masculine and feminine principles. He further distinguishes similarities and differences between Jungian depth psychology and Hindu yoga traditions.
