Yantra Yoga by Norbu, Chogyal Namkhai -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Publisher’s Note Foreword Preface Introduction to the Fundamentals of Yantra Yoga The Union of the Sun and Moon Yantra by Vairocana A Stainless Mirror of Jewels, Commentary to The Union of the Sun and Moon Yantra by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Part One: The Preliminaries

The Yantra Equipment Exhaling the Stale Air The Physical Training

Tsigjong: Loosening the Joints

1. Tightening 2. Shaking 3. Pulling 4. Bending 5. Rotating

Lungsang: Purifying the Prāṇa

1. Inhaling Slowly 2. Holding Open 3. Directing 4. Exhaling Quickly 5. Inhaling Quickly 6. Holding Closed 7. Contracting 8. Exhaling Slowly

Tsadul: Controlling the Channels

The Prāṇāyāma The Yantras

1. Massaging 2. Extending the Ankles 3. Rotating the Arms 4. Closing the Armpits 5. Stretching

Part Two: The Fundamental Series of Prāṇāyāmas and Yantras

The Five Series of Prāṇāyāmas First Series: The Four Characteristic Conditions

The Prāṇāyāma The Yantras

1. The Camel 2. The Conch 3. The Flame 4. The Turtle 5. The Plough

Second Series: The Four Profound Applications

The Prāṇāyāma The Yantras

1. The Snake 2. The Curved Knife 3. The Dagger 4. The Dog 5. The Spider

Third Series: The Secret Breathing for Directing the Prāṇa into the Central Channel

The Prāṇāyāma The Yantras

1. The Bow 2. The Half-Moon 3. The Lion 4. The Vulture 5. The Triangle

Fourth Series: The Smooth Breathing with Seven Limbs

The Prāṇāyāma The Yantras

1. The Locust 2. The Dove 3. The Trident 4. The Tiger 5. The Jewel

Fifth Series: The Rough Breathing with Six Applications

The Prāṇāyāma The Yantras

1. The Wheel 2. The Eagle 3. The Sword 4. The Frog 5. The Peacock

Summary of the Initial and Final Phases of the Yantras of the Five Series The All-Inclusive Method of the Seven Lotus Poses

1. The Flaming Lotus 2. The Arched Lotus 3. The Entwined Lotus 4. The Suspended Lotus 5. The Swinging Lotus 6. The Jumping Lotus 7. The Snaking Lotus

Summary of the Initial and Final Phases of the Yantras of the Seven Lotus Poses The Signs and Resultant Qualities of the Practice

1. The Resultant Qualities of the Three Secret Aspects 2. The Three Ripenings 3. The Obtainment of the Three Powers

Part Three: The Concluding Sections

1. Overcoming Hindrances: The Vajra Wave 2. Final Advice 3. Conclusion

Dedication of Merit Colophon The Name of the Author

Appendix One: The Functions of the Five Prāṇas Appendix Two: On the Cakras Appendix Three: The Yantras Related to Various Aspects of Buddhist Practice Appendix Four: Preliminary Loosening Exercises Appendix Five: List of the Benefits of the Yantras Notes Index of Tibetan and Sanskrit Names and Terms E-mail Sign-Up