Tantra is an ancient science dealing with many different systems for increasing the speed of human evolution. It predates all of the world's existing religions, and thus provides the esoteric basis on which many of these religions were later based. Tantra provides practical techniques applicable by men and women of every temperament and spiritual level, and aims at turning every action of life into an act of sadhana, or spiritual practice. It is the aim of this book to provide a practical glimpse into the most important meditation techniques which have their original basis in tantra, so that they may practiced in their original and correct form
Author(s): Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Edition: Original retail
Publisher: Yoga Publications Trust
Year: 14 July 2018
Language: English
Pages: 385
Tags: Mind, Body & Spirit / New Age Spirituality / Mental & Spiritual Healing
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
The Theory of Meditation
1. What is Meditation?
2. Science, Spirit and Meditation
3. Meditation and Health
4. Yoga’s Psychic Physiology
5. Reprogram Your Mind
6. Yoga Philosophy
7. The System of Raja Yoga
8. Other Forms of Yoga
Preparation for Meditation
9. General Instructions and Suggestions
10. Meditation Poses
11. Mudras and Bandhas
12. Pranayama
Practices for Meditation
13. Japa Yoga
14. Mantra Siddhi Yoga
15. Ajapa Japa
16. Yoga Nidra
17. Antar Mouna
18. Inner Visualization
19. Chidakasha Dharana
20. Trataka and Antar Trataka
21. Nada Yoga
22. Abstract Meditations
23. Miscellaneous Meditations
24. Prana Vidya
25. Kundalini Kriyas
Appendices
A. Phonetic Pronunciation Guide
B. Mantras from Different Religions
Glossary
Further Reading
Index of Practices
General Index
