“Unlike Tantra, the second step of Yoga is Niyama. They mean discipline and are five in number.” – I looked at Eva’s face to check if she was finding it interesting or not. “What all are these Niyama?” – she was absorbed. “The discipline of cleanliness, contentment, austerity, self-study and surrender to God!” – I [...]
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The Spirit of Tantra versus Basic Yoga Poses and Religious Yoga Positions
“So what else is yoga if not only the basic yoga poses and advanced yoga positions? And tantra?” – Eva asked as we started moving further. Basic Yoga Poses: The Physical Aspect of Yoga “It’ll take a whole lifetime to describe all that!” – I tried to evade her question. “I have ten of them [...]
