Tantric Yoga Positions
Tantric 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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