The goal of the practice of Tantra Yoga is, fundamentally, to release Shakti, and move her up
the central channel of the body, to meet with Shiva who is waiting for her just above the crown of the
head. Of course, like all yogic teachings, there are some schools that claim the exact opposite is what
must happen; Shakti must descend to the waiting Shiva. In either case, the tools mostly used to awaken
and move the sleeping Shakti are the tools of pranayama. Tantra also describes in detail the subtle body
anatomy, which prana animates. [1] Pranayama, however, is not the only tool available. Tantra has a broad
offering of techniques and practices. They include:
Our journey takes us now to look at these Tantric practices.
|
|
