This style of yoga was founded by Swami Vishnu-devananda, who published in 1960 one of the classics of yogic literature, The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga. Perhaps the most misunderstood yoga style, tantra is not about sexual indulgence. Rather, it is about discovering and stimulating sensual spirituality. This yoga works with the highly charged kundalini energy and, therefore, should always be guided and taught by a teacher. Tantra teaches practitioners how to use this energy for sexual pleasure, for bringing joy and wholeness to everyday life, and for aiding in spiritual evolution.
Tantra yoga includes visualization, chanting, asana, and strong breathing practices.
Gentle flow This gentle form of flow yoga places great emphasis on the breath and coordinating breath with movement. Viniyoga s flowing movement or vinyasa is similar to ashtanga s dynamic series of poses, but is performed at a greatly reduced pace and stress level. Poses and flows are chosen to suit the student s abilities. Viniyoga is considered excellent for beginners, and is increasingly being used in therapeutic environments. Other sites with helpful information on yoga styles are SpiritWeb and Yoga Site .