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White Tantra evolved in a disciplined way from the more ascetic yogic traditions. Red Tantra evolved as the “bad boy” of the Yogas.

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Turbaned gurus, sing-song mantras and bodily contortions . . . the promise of true enlightenment and omphaloskepsis (contemplation of the naval) completes the cliche. But don’t knock yoga till you’ve tried it, and then only with respect. Yoga means to bind together — variously joining sun and moon, left and right, male and female, and any number of yins and yangs — through ascetic techniques of meditation and exercise. The goal is physical and mental balance. Indian Hatha’ yoga is best known

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Sadhus {ascetic or practitioner of yoga (yogi)} are widely respected in India, especially the rural country side. originated in India, Yoga is getting popular all over the world.

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Yoga originated in the Hindu religion to train the body for extended meditation. Today, the spiritual and ascetic discipline is embraced by people of many faiths and cultures, often as a form of health and relaxation. “It was intended to be a preparation for prayer,” says the Rev. David Moffett-Moore, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Frankfort.

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