Yantra Yoga: The Tibetan Yoga of Movement by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu

One Of A Kind, But Caveat Emptor

Yantra Yoga offers the practitioner a unique approach to yoga practice, parallel to the Hatha Yoga of the Hindu traditi on. Called The Union of Sun and Moon, it is a dynamic system of trulkhor (movements) and tsalung (pranayamas, breath control) and differs from more widespread yogas in that it is done as a sequence of movements coordinated with the breath and specific ways of holding it. Yantra Yoga helps the practitioner to relax and achieve a state of well-being and harmony, at the same time enhancing physical health, energy, and mental balance. At a more profound level, it is an important practice to integrate body, speech, and mind in a state that is beyond normal dualistic concepts. Yantra Yoga is a very rich body of knowledge that includes three preliminary series, 75 yantras (asanas), 7 breathing practices, 7 lotuses, and the vajra wave--108 exercises in all. Profusely illustrated with drawings and photographs,

Yantra Yoga presents Tibets trulkhor yoga tradition as taught by one of its master exponents, Chogyal Namkhai Norbu. Yantra Yogas movements, exercises, and methods of concentration are all based on an eighthcentury text by Vairocana whose translation is included, illuminated by Chgyal Namkhai Norbus commentary. Detailed charts for the timing of the breathing exercises are also included.

Personal Review: Yantra Yoga: The Tibetan Yoga of Movement by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu
in this book, chogyal namkhai norbu presents a detailed explanation of a medieval yoga text, as informed by his receipt of oral transmission. he makes no mention of whether in doing so he violates tradition, or whether an initiation is considered necessary to practice the exercises. in general, tibetan buddhists are required to complete a series of purification exercises that last about two years before undertaking the higher levels of tantric instruction. one can only assume the practices in this book are an exception, because norbu does not discuss that point. there's a brief, obligatory statement at the introduction of the text stating that one should seek instruction from a qualified practitioner, but aside from that the reader is not discouraged from giving the material a go. the text itself is basically a manual, presenting the exercises verbatim without frills or discussion. one might infer that the text was intended for an academic audience if it weren't for the fact that the instructions are so clear and specific. perhaps it was intended as a reference for the author's students, but if so that statement is not made anywhere. if you are like me and are fascinated by the various schools of yoga and their practices, you will find in this book a real treat. it presents a highly esoteric system from a lineage totally distinct from modern hatha yoga. the exercises themselves, however, are quite complicated, and it is probably unrealistic to think you can learn to perform them correctly from this book. you should probably check out the videos available freely online by norbu's students and others, under the titles "yantra yoga" and "trul khor." there is a very specific rhythm and form to the exercises that cannot be gleaned from the text itself. if the author's assumptions are correct and these exercises act to free blocked energies in the subtle body, performing them incorrectly could conceivably lead to temporary psychosis or other problems.

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