Meditations from the Tantras

Author: Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Publisher: Yoga Publications Trust
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 371
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185787115

Description

Meditations from the Tantras is a clear and comprehensive book on meditation for beginners. The general aim is to show the possibilities open to the practitioners of meditation, the preparation that is necessary, as well as practical methods to attain meditative experiences. Featuring fundamental pratyahara (sensory withdrawal) practices such as Antar Mouna and introductions to other meditation techniques such as Yoga Nidra, ajapa japa, trataka, the kriyas and the different forms of mantra practice, this book provides an essential foundation for all advanced meditation practices.

Included are class transcripts of the practices as originally taught by Swami Satyananda Saraswati.

Contents

FOREWORD

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

The Theory of Meditation

Preparation for Meditation

Practices for Meditation

Appendices

Glossary

Further Reading

Index of Practices

General Index