#175 Dr Ian Baker - Tantra Buddhism: A Body-Positive Approach to Spirituality

Dr. Ian Baker discusses the connection between Tibetan yoga and modern postural yoga, specifically Astanga yoga. He explores the origins of postural yoga in Tibet and the Himalayan world, highlighting the common elements and different emphases between traditions. He also delves into the practices of Tibetan yoga, such as Hatha Yoga, Tantra, and the subtle body, which focus on the circulation of prana and the transformation of metabolic heat into mystic fire. https://ianbakerjourneys.wordpress.com | @ianbaker108 Listen on Podcast 👉 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw... Support Keen on Yoga 👉 Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf 👉 PayPal: https://paypal.me/adamandtheresa 👉 Subscribe, like and share our videos, it helps us a lot  Connect 👉 Website: www.keenonyoga.com 👉 Instagram: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga 👉 Work Enquiries: info@keenonyoga.com Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Origins of Tibetan Yoga 03:19 The Significance of Inner Heat in Yogic Practices 16:02 The Foundation of Tibetan Yoga 30:05 Exploring the Origins and Practices of Tantric Buddhism 53:53 The Role of Female Practitioners in Tantric Buddhism 56:04 The Power of Visualization Practices in Tantric Buddhism 59:18 Contemporary Relevance: Pursuing Inner Bliss and Enthusiasm for Life Key Points Tibetan yoga and modern postural yoga share common elements and different emphases. The practices of Tibetan yoga focus on the circulation of prana and the transformation of metabolic heat into mystic fire. Tapas (heat) is an important aspect of yoga practice, burning away afflictive emotions and expanding our sense of self. The origins of postural yoga can be traced back to Tibet and the Himalayan world. Tantric Buddhism originated from the exchange of knowledge along ancient trade routes, such as the Silk Roads. The cultivation of inner fire, or tummo, is a common practice in various traditions, including the Wim Hof method and ancient Chinese Yangshen traditions. Transformative heat is associated with powerful goddesses in both Hindu tantra and tantric Buddhist texts. Tantra embraces a body-positive approach, celebrating sensory awareness and the potential of the human body. Keywords Tibetan yoga, modern postural yoga, Astanga yoga, origins, common elements, different emphases, Hatha Yoga, Tantra, subtle body, prana, metabolic heat, mystic fire, tapas, afflictive emotions, expansion of self, tantric Buddhism, origins, practices, transformative heat, trade routes, Silk Roads, cultivation, inner fire, tummo, Wim Hof method, Yangshen traditions, goddesses, body-positive