Introduction

For centuries humans have been attempting to penetrate the realm of inner experience. Swara means the sound of one’s own breath. Yoga means union and many people say that only those who have perfected can have an inner experience, but yoga says it is the right of everybody, perfect or imperfect, theist or atheist, high born or low born. Many systems of yoga have been deviced but Tantra can be distinguished separately because its the path of total transcendence. Swara Yoga is the ancient science of pranic body rhythms which explains how the movement of prana can be controlled by manipulation of the breath. Recently modern science has taken great interest in electromagnetic fields and the behavior of bioenergy, which is the inherent energy principle of the body. Previously initiation was only given by direct transmission or by word of mouth from guru to disciple. Consequently, little was ever written down regarding the finer aspects of the theory and practice and hence this is my sincere attempt to understand the theory while I practice with you as I write. Swara Yoga should not be confused with Pranayama which involves different aspect of breath. Although both deal with Prana, Swara Yoga emphasizes on analysis of breath and the signifiance of different pranic rhythms, whereas pranayama involves techniques to redirect, store and control prana.

How does it help?

It enables the state of union to be reached by means of one’s breath.

Origin

In the tantric tradition Lord Shiva, who is known as the Adinath, the primordial Guru, first expounded the knowledge of Swara to his disciple, Parvati or Devi. The Shiva Swarodaya was the outcome of this dialogue. Lord Shiva starts by mentioning that in all the seven lokas he knows no greater wisdom or treasure than the Swara

The Pancha Tattwas

The philosophy of Tantra and Swara Yoga

Ajna Chakra

The pineal is the guru, the pituitary gland the disciple. This is the proper relationship between the two glands but when the relationsh /m,