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Mars SubkhankulovSoviet, Kazakh psychologist
Date of Birth: 22.04.1935
Country:  Kazakhstan |
Content:
- Mars Galievich Subhankulov: Soviet and Kazakhstani Psychologist
- Pioneering Trainer
- Evolving Perspectives
- "Practice of Spiritual Acrobatics"
- Influences and Mentors
- Yoga and Eastern Practices
- Family and Personal Life
Mars Galievich Subhankulov: Soviet and Kazakhstani Psychologist
Education and Early CareerMars Galievich Subhankulov was a Soviet and Kazakhstani psychologist who obtained his PhD in Pedagogical Sciences (Psychology) in 1966. As a student of Merlin Volf Solomonovich, he continued his mentor's ideas on studying the integral personality, styles of life activity, and integrated individuality.
Pioneering Trainer
Subhankulov emerged as one of the first psychologists and trainers in the USSR and the post-Soviet space. Beginning in the early 1980s, he conducted over 1000 trainings, working with various groups, including party officials and government leaders. He also conducted psychological seminars and lectures in universities across Kazakhstan, Russia, China, and Ukraine.
Evolving Perspectives
Influenced by Soviet ideology and philosophy, Subhankulov initially shared the methodological and theoretical assumptions of his era. However, his fascination with human nature led him to develop his own views on group interaction, emphasizing empathy, receptivity, and feedback as crucial factors in personal growth.
"Practice of Spiritual Acrobatics"
In the 1990s, Subhankulov designed and implemented his signature psychological training, "Practice of Spiritual Acrobatics." This training aimed to activate participants' "Observing Ego" and foster innate resources. By focusing on the present moment, it facilitated self-awareness, spontaneity, creativity, and a positive self-concept.
Influences and Mentors
Subhankulov traced his psychological lineage back to Wilhelm Wundt, Vladimir Bekhterev, Aleksandr Lazursky, and Mikhail Yasenov. His primary mentor, Merlin Volf, strongly influenced his approach to studying individuals' integrated personalities and their potential for self-realization.
Yoga and Eastern Practices
From a young age, Subhankulov engaged in yoga and meditation. He dedicated significant time to these practices, which allowed him to maintain physical and mental agility and cultivate principles of "spiritual acrobatics" in himself and his students. He found inspiration in the works of Carlos Castañeda, Daniil Andreyev, and others.
Family and Personal Life
Subhankulov married Svetlana Sergeeva in 1966. They had two children: Evgenia (an artist) and Andrei. He had three siblings: Zoia Subhankulova, Vil Subhankulov, and Marat Subhankulov.
