Yantra Yoga or the Yoga of Movement, is one of the oldest recorded systems of Yoga that exists in the world. It is a system of Yoga that has come to us through Tibet, a land full of a vast and rich traditional Buddhist knowledge and wisdom. Chögyal Namkhai Norbu has written an extensive commentary on the root teachings by Vairocana from the 8th century, Nyida Khajor, the Union of Sun and Moon Yantra, based on his personal training and knowledge of Yantra Yoga received from his uncle and various teachers in Tibet. Chögyal Namkhai Norbu began teaching Yantra Yoga in the beginning of the 70’s in Italy.
For the first time in the West, this marvelous and complete text called A Stainless Mirror of Jewels has been published by Snow Lion Publications under the title, Yantra Yoga. See link below.
The Portland Dzogchen Community has hosted some retreats and practices on the teachings of Yantra Yoga. In December, 2008 Oni McKinstry visited for the demonstration and book tour. In February 2009, Paula Barry visited and taught us the beginning practices. Paula will be returning to Portland in April, 2010 for a refresher course on the basics and some more advanced practices.
For details on Yantra Yoga, please read the book and visit the official Yantra Yoga website.