Understanding the Basic Philosophy behind Tantric Yoga

The typical yoga practice seeks to create a harmonious oneness between the body, spirit and mind. Tantric yoga takes this philosophy a step futher by helping the practitioner reach a higher spiritual state. Tied to many Eastern religions and philosophies, this type of yoga follows the belief that a person is intertwined with the universe around him or her.

Tantric yoga involves concentrating your energy to get an increased awareness and spiritual regeneration. Tantric yoga can’t be taught in books and must be learned through the instruction of a single yogi. The yogi passes the discipline and philosophies of this type of yoga to his or her students.

The Tantric Yoga Session

The first thing that is done in a tantric yoga session is freeing one’s mind of any impurities and distractions. This is done by sitting quietly and calmly. The student then begins to assemble her life force and concentrate this life force energy on her well being. The life force begins at the base of the spine. It moves its way upwards and becomes centralized in the forehead. The student then directs the force out of the forehead to form a body of energy or light. This is thought to be the soul of the person. Love is directed towards the soul and then the soul is directed back inside the person. The result is a feeling of renewal and enlightenment.

Tantric yoga is more of a life philosophy than the exercise form of many other types of yoga. This type of  yoga has been used by people to successfully quit bad habits such as overeating, smoking or drinking. Basically, someone who follows and believes the philosophy of tantric yoga can achieve optimum health and even lose weight. One of the core processes to tantric yoga is quitting unhealthy habits. Doing so involves disciplining yourself, which is one of the thing this type of yoga requires from its practitioners.

Anyone who decides that tantric yoga is for them will enjoy the benefits of it for many years. The benefits tend to be significant and far reaching. You’ll enjoy increased muscle tone, balance and flexibility. You will enjoy an increased awareness of all levels of your conscious state. Even your sex life can be positively enhanced through the practice. This type of yoga is thought to improve prostate function in men who practice it often. Overall, tantric yoga can improve all aspects of your being from spiritual to physical to mental.