Natha Sampradaya

Laya-yoga

The texts give the following definitions of Laya-yoga and its processes:

“Laya-yoga is praised ten million times — it is the dissolution of consciousness; whether you walk, stand, sleep or eat — always meditate on Atman (the one who perceives). This is the meaning of Laya-yoga. “…

Meaning of the word Adesh

“Adesh” is a common greeting among Nathas.

The worship of the Goddess Tripura Sundari

(Journal “Adesh”, summer 2014)

Vedic elements in Natha’s mantras

Let’s take a closer look at the meaning of the mantra.

सत नमो आदेश ! गुरूजी…

Vamachara

The article of Guru Yogi Matsyendranath Maharaj, journal “Adesh”.

Adharas

“Adhara” means basis or foundation. In yoga esoteric aspects of the body are called adharas. Those are the points of prana transformation and…

The importance of svara in the nātha sādhana

On higher levels of initiation and practice of tantrism, such as pūrṇābhiṣeka, medhā-sāmrājya and practices of upper āmnāya, there are methods of contemplation of Ardhanārīśvara. Also, such ritual as pañca-tattva is not usually practiced before…

Shivaratri

Shivaratri means «the night of Shiva».