Tantric Yoga: The Royal Path to Raising Kundalini Power

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Summary: This is not Tantra
Review: A pretty disgusting reading, unlike any other book on Tantra I've seen. This is far from sacred sexuality. The book contains some valuable information but already known from other texts. The authors are very arrogant, attacking almost every other belief system known today -- not the kind of attitude you'd expect from enlightened writers. On top of all, the system they put together is a highly complicated one.

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Summary: A good text and an important work, but not for everyone
Review: As the words "Royal Path" in the title suggest, this book and the system presented in it are not for everyone. It is not the place to look for information on (Neo-)Tantra. The system presented is neither entirely original to the authors nor entirely original Tantric practice and belief.

Certainly, much of this information can be found elsewhere. It recieves 3 stars, however, as it is a good collection of information and techniques, and I found their discussion of various beliefs both refreshing and thought-provoking.

Rating:
Summary: A good text and an important work, but not for everyone
Review: As the words "Royal Path" in the title suggest, this book and the system presented in it are not for everyone. It is not the place to look for information on (Neo-)Tantra. The system presented is neither entirely original to the authors nor entirely original Tantric practice and belief.

Certainly, much of this information can be found elsewhere. It recieves 3 stars, however, as it is a good collection of information and techniques, and I found their discussion of various beliefs both refreshing and thought-provoking.

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Summary: A lousy Wiccan book. Not a Tantric book at all.
Review: Two people who purport to be teachers of Wicca (decidedly grumpy, arrogant ones at that, judging from their writing style) have slapped the "Tantric Yoga" title on some rather jumbled fundamentalist-feeling Wiccan teachings, presumably for marketing reasons. Shame on them, and shame on Weiser Books, a usually reliable imprint, for letting them get away with it. Check out books by John Selby, Karla McLaren, and Jonn Mumford for a real introduction to Tantra and Kundalini.