Tantra 2 0 Modern Interpretations Of An Ancient Yoga

I present Tantra 2.0 as a simple guide to the practice of Tantra Yoga. I have stayed away from "divinity" and "spirituality" as much as possible because of their vagueness. I have also stayed away from symbolism, as it is irrelevant in our technological times. For example, what symbolic meaning does the lotus plant convey to you? It conveys nothing to me! Similarly, if the symbolic artifacts of Yantras and Mandalas are not already pre-existing in your socio-cultural context, then they are of no use in the comprehension and practice of Tantra. Finally, I have avoided references to esoteric interpretations, highlighted the garbage that Google spews out, and pointed out the fatalistic and dehumanizing nature of religions.

Get ready for a mindexpanding journey into the world of Tantra 2.0. In this groundbreaking book, the author combines his scientific background, journalistic expertise, and personal experiences to present Tantra Yoga in a fresh and accessible way. Say goodbye to vague spirituality and irrelevant symbolism as he guides you through the practice of Tantra with clarity and practicality. With over 25 years of writing and a deep passion for the Science of Consciousness, the author offers a unique perspective on this ancient practice. Prepare to transform your understanding and experience of Tantra with this thoughtprovoking and enlightening read.

Reality exposes itself through many channels and media. How clearly we see things, how deeply we feel them, and how intensely we experience reality depends on how sensitive our minds are to those elements. I started practicing Yoga almost 30 years ago and learned how Yogic postures or asanas help us communicate with our body. Then I practiced Tantra Yoga and learned that Yoga is not simply about postures that stretch and contort the muscles but also about exercising the mind and consciousness. At that time, I was the Editor of a men's magazine, which gave me ample scope to explore tantric sex besides studying its Philosophy. Few years ago, I practiced Yoga under a Tantrik Guru which motivated me to write this book. My career started with research in Molecular Biology, then switched to Journalism, and finally ended up in Instructional Design and Learning Consultancy. However, my interest in the Science of Consciousness persisted and grew. Over 25 years of writing (as a Journalist and then as a Learning Consultant), puts me in a unique position to write about Tantra from a scientific and psychological perspective. I present Tantra 2020 as a simple guide to the practice and meaning of Tantra Yoga. I have stayed away from "divinity" and "spirituality" as much as possible because of their vagueness and abuse in prevalent literature. I have also stayed away from symbolism, as it is irrelevant in our technological times. For example, what symbolic meaning does the lotus plant convey to you? It conveys nothing to me! Similarly, if the symbolic artifacts of Yantras and Mandalas are not already pre-existing in your socio-cultural context, then they are of no use in the comprehension and practice of Tantra. I have tried hard to make this book understandable to the modern, urban human. I have avoided references to esoteric interpretations, highlighted the garbage that Google spews out, and pointed out the fatalistic and dehumanizing nature of religious ideology.

Strange as it may seem, even the most obvious things aren't always so clear. Take oranges, for example - as a kid, I had no idea why we called that bright fruit orange when they always looked more yellow. The same goes for Turkey, the country, versus Turkey, the bird. You'd think it would be simple, but it took me a while. Similarly, although I've been practicing Tantra for over 30 years and designing learning for about 20, I haven't connected the dots between the Tantric Tattvas' psychological system and popular instructional design theories until recently. It was like a lightbulb went off in my head! That's why I'm so excited to tell you about my new Tantra Learning Framework. This instructional design method is based on the 36 Tattvas from Kashmir Shaivism. I mapped how the tattvas and five tantric systems of reality relate to classic ID models, theories, and frameworks. The goal is for this framework to be a real game-changer in creating engaging learning experiences and shortening the time it takes to develop e-learning projects. I can't wait to see how you all put it to use!

This book analyzes the contemporary global revival of Nondual Śaivism, a thousand-year-old medieval Hindu religious philosophy. Providing a historical overview of the seminal people and groups responsible for the revival, the book compares the tradition’s medieval Indian origins to modern forms, which are situated within distinctively contemporary religious, economic and technological contexts. The author bridges the current gap in the literature between "insider" (emic) and "outsider” (etic) perspectives by examining modern Nondual Śaivism from multiple standpoints as both a critical scholar of religion and an empathetic participant-observer. The book explores modern Nondual Śaivism in relation to recent scholarly debates concerning the legitimacy of New Age consumptive spirituality, the global spiritual marketplace and the contemporary culture of narcissism. It also analyzes the dark side of the revived tradition, and investigates contemporary teachers accused of sexual abuse and illegal financial activities in relation to unique features of Nondual Śaivism’s theosophy and modern scholarship on new religious movements (NRMs) and cults. This book shows that, although Kashmir Śaivism has been adopted by certain teachers and groups to market their own brand of "High Tantra," some contemporary practitioners have remained true to the system’s fundamental tenets and teach authentic (albeit modern) forms of Nondual Śaivism. This book will be of interest to academics in the fields of religion and Asian philosophies, especially South Asian, tantric, neo-tantric and yoga philosophies, alternative and New Age spiritualities, religion and consumerism, and NRMs and cults. Winner of the inaugural 2021 New Zealand Asia Society Book Award, second prize.

Yoga is growing in popularity all over the world today, yet misconceptions about its original purpose and ancient roots abound. In this refreshing tale of the history of yoga, the author unveils the true heart of the tradition. A Brief History of Yoga is essential reading for all those who care about the past and future evolution of yoga.

A readable, accessible version of the ancient classic primer on the practice of yoga--interpreted by a contemporary Tantric yoga master. The Yoga Sutras is Patanjali’s classic text on how to experience oneness (samadhi) within yoga practice. Serious yoga students want to bring the wisdom of the Sutras to their practice but often find the text impenetrable and difficult to relate to. Here, yogi and Tantric master Alan Finger offers an interpretation of the Sutras that is clear and immediately relevant—and he shows contemporary practitioners that samadhi is something that they can experience here and now. Yoga is a process of spiritual evolution, and samadhi is as natural as breathing and available to all, because it is our true nature. Viewed through a Tantric framework, Finger shows us how the Sutras describe the yogic process that both leads us to the experience of samadhi and allows us to weave the wisdom and grace of that experience back into our everyday life.