Tantric Yoga PositionsTantric yoga is one of the eight major forms of yoga and is often called tantra yoga or tantrism. The word 'tantra' translates to 'expend beyond all limitations.' In other words, the science of learning to go beyond the mind. Most people think of sex when they hear the word tantra, but the truth is sex is just a very small subset of tantra, compared to its real intent of attaining spiritual wisdom. Typically you need a spiritual teacher to progress in the practice of tantra where you become free of any desires and impure thoughts. Yoga is thought to be the union of the human soul with the source of all consciousness. It's important to choose a teacher, the right yoga practice, as well as a yoga center that is right for each individual. Different Yoga Teachings Hatha Yoga It's probably the yoga most people think of first and what they are typically referring to is the yoga postures, or asanas. It also incorporates breathing techniques and meditation. Hatha Yoga attempts to purify the nervous system and strengthen the body so you can release stress and tension and be more relaxed in meditation. Tantra Yoga Perhaps the most misunderstood path of all the yoga branches, tantra yoga teaches you to expand your awareness in everything you do. To practice tantra yoga, your character has to be strong to begin with consistng of humility, purity, courage, devotion, dispassion, faithfulness, truthfulness, non-covetousness, as well as devotion to the guru. Bhakti Yoga Bhakti yogis are devoted and follow the path of the heart. Yogis who practice this branch of yoga express and develop tolerance, acceptance and love for all living things. The life and work of the famous saint Mother Teresa symbolizes the combination of the Bhakti and Karma Yoga paths with their devotional aspects and selfless service. Jnana Yoga A Jnana yogi focus on the mind, wisdom and knowledge with the goal being to discover one's true self through intuitive knowledge from the soul. The Jnana approach isn't for everyone because it might fee difficult due to the serious nature of study and application of will. Karma Yoga Karma Yoga is something that most people can easily understand and practice. It is the path of service and means performing selfless service as much as possible. Done properly it can change your actions and as a result, your thoughts and feelings as well. Raja Yoga Raja consists of a precise system that attempts to gain control of the physical body, energy, senses and mind. Students learn to control their thought waves by turning their mental and physical energy into spiritual energy by uniting eliminating ego and instead living from the soul. The Eight-Fold Path of Yoga - These practices will help purify your mind and live more from a spiritual viewpoint: YAMA Ahimsa - Respect everything and everyone around you including plants and animals Satya - Be honest and mean what you say Asteya - Never steal money, trust or a relationship from another Brahmacharya - Do not overindulge of things including sex, food and power for self or social satisfaction Aparigrapha - Be free of greed and live simply NIYAMA The path of self-restraint includes: Shauch - Keep your body and mind clean Santosh - Do you best in every task and be happy with it Tapa - Give up certain pleasures in order to achieve a goal ASANA Asana is made up of 84 physical postures performed to strengthen the body and increase health so you can be steady in meditation.
PRANAYAMA The practice of controlled breathing performed to increase one's life energy. PRATYAHARA Yogis train their senses to remain quiet including sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste. This draws your focus deeply inward. DHARANA Focus on the concentration required for deep meditation. DHYANA The step that achieves yoga meditation. SAMADHI The final step where unity with the universe is attained.
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