The Kularnava Tantra also insists on the fact that the practices typically associated with yoga, such as asanas (postures), pranayama (breath control), and the austerities, are not part of tantric practice. The only physical exercise that is practiced—in conformity with the Vijnanabhairava Tantra and with ancient texts and iconography—consists of

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hat do you think is the most significant difference, if there’s any, between Butoh in Europe and Butoh in Japan? Do you think that Butoh practiced in Europe has the same (let’s call it) “essence”?

M.O. – Well, yes there is a difference between Butoh in Japan and the rest of world, of course if you think of the fundamental essence of this dance... See more