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Appendix 1 Emic psycho-physiological strength model of Sahaja Yoga meditation
Here is a possible assignment of character strengths to SY qualities. Some effort was undertaken to assign each character strength to a single quality most closely associated with SY, but true assignments may not be so constrained. This chart should be regarded as provisional and subject to revision.
Center/Chakra | SY Qualities | Character strengths | Center/Chakra | SY Qualities | Character strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mooladhara (Pelvis plexus) | - Innocence - Wisdom - Chastity/Purity - Eternal Childhood | - Curiosity | Anahata (Centre cardiac plexus) | - Love - Compassion - Security - Fearlessness - Courage - Responsibility | - Love - Bravery - Perseverance |
Swadisthan (Aortic plexus) | - Creativity - Attention/Knowledge - Inspiration - Energy - Sense of Aesthetics and Art | - Creativity - Love of Learning - Zest - Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence | Vishuddhi (Cervical plexus) | - Collectivity - Communication - Truthfulness - Diplomacy - Detachment - (Self) Respect | - Teamwork - Honesty - Prudence - Perspective |
Nabhi (Solar plexus) | - Satisfaction - Peacefulness - Generosity Evolution | - Gratitude - Fairness | Agnya & Hamsa (Crossing optic thalamus) | - Forgiveness - Humility - Discernment | - Forgiveness - Humility - Judgment |
Bhavsagar* | - Self-Mastery - Balance/Stability - Righteousness | - Self-regulation | Sahasrara (limbic area) | - Joy - Integration (Self realization) - Thoughtless awareness - Collective consciousness | Spirituality |
Appendix 2 Overview of means and standard deviation of VIA-IS character strengths by group
Character Strength | Group | Mean | SD | Group | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spirituality | SY | 4.50 | 0.49 | CG | 3.36 | 1.00 |
Forgiveness | SY | 4.25 | 0.56 | CG | 3.73 | 0.72 |
Gratitude | SY | 4.27 | 0.57 | CG | 3.85 | 0.73 |
Self-Regulation | SY | 3.70 | 0.62 | CG | 3.32 | 0.79 |
Teamwork | SY | 4.08 | 0.56 | CG | 3.78 | 0.67 |
Appreciation of Beauty | SY | 4.23 | 0.55 | CG | 3.93 | 0.72 |
Appreciation of Beauty | SY | 4.04 | 0.55 | CG | 3.73 | 0.75 |
Kindness | SY | 4.34 | 0.51 | CG | 4.14 | 0.58 |
Zest | SY | 3.89 | 0.66 | CG | 3.64 | 0.77 |
Fairness | SY | 4.28 | 0.53 | CG | 4.11 | 0.58 |
Judgment | SY | 3.96 | 0.57 | CG | 4.13 | 0.59 |
Curiosity | SY | 4.12 | 0.60 | CG | 3.91 | 0.72 |
Love | SY | 4.15 | 0.58 | CG | 3.96 | 0.69 |
Humility | SY | 3.71 | 0.66 | CG | 3.51 | 0.75 |
Leadership | SY | 4.02 | 0.56 | CG | 3.85 | 0.64 |
Bravery | SY | 3.81 | 0.63 | CG | 3.64 | 0.73 |
Love of Learning | SY | 3.72 | 0.69 | CG | 3.90 | 0.77 |
Perseverance | SY | 3.89 | 0.64 | CG | 3.71 | 0.82 |
Social Intelligence | SY | 4.00 | 0.56 | CG | 3.87 | 0.65 |
Perspective | SY | 3.92 | 0.64 | CG | 3.81 | 0.65 |
Prudence | SY | 3.81 | 0.62 | CG | 3.70 | 0.70 |
Honesty | SY | 4.42 | 0.45 | CG | 4.34 | 0.49 |
Humor | SY | 3.88 | 0.67 | CG | 3.80 | 0.77 |
Creativity | SY | 3.89 | 0.65 | CG | 3.87 | 0.77 |
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Hendriks, T., Pritikin, J., Choudhary, R. et al. Correction to: Exploring the Relationship between Character Strengths and Meditation: a Cross-Sectional Study among Long-Term Practitioners of Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Int J Appl Posit Psychol 7, 47–49 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-021-00053-z
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