Traditional Tantra Yoga: Philosophy Series

Gather in community to explore the ancient philosophy of Traditional Tantra Yoga, as taught by Bhagavan Shri Shanmukha of Tantra Mela, previously named Shri Kali Ashram. The Tantras are the underlying principles of the Vedas and the Indian life science of Ayurveda. This lineage has been interpreted directly from the Trika (Kashmiri Shaivism) tradition, called Kaula Tantra, which involves the practice of all aspects of yoga (āsanas, prāṇāyāma, bandhas (body locks), mantra (sacred sound), yantra (geometric symbols), puja (ritual), kuṇḍalinī (prana), chakras (energy centers), dhyāna (meditation), dhāraṇā (concentration), samādhi (union/merging with the Infinite), and Āyurvedic walking massage. For this introduction to a lifetime of material, the focus will be on concepts applicable to everyone. Resources will be shared on topics not covered. As this is traditionally an oral tradition, you are encouraged to take notes. Each session will consist of one Tantra Yoga lecture, with time for discussion in between. Various pranayama and bandha exercises will be interwoven. The lectures will include: - History of Yoga and Tantra: as taught from the traditional perspective - Dharma: the formula for freedom - Dinarcharyia: the Ayurvedic daily routine - Ahamkara and Chod Practice: the return to your infinite nature

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