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Powa (also spelled Phowa ) is a Tibetanterm for a Buddhistmeditation practice that can be translated as the "Practice of conscious dying", or "Transference of consciousness at the time of death". The main form is one of the six yogas of Naropaalthough other transmissions also exist. Through this practice, one learns to transfer one's consciousness into the state of unlimited joy.
The practice of Phowa is a very direct method involving visualizationand mantra. This intensive instruction usually taught in a retreat setting, and brings about physical and mental changes by opening the central energy channel in our bodies. This transformative meditation brings about compelling results. Phowa is not only of great benefit at the time of death, but also provides inner confidence in daily life. Many people report that the fear of death dissolves and fears in life diminish.
During the retreat, methods are also taught which enable one to help family and friends at their time of death.
Topicsin Yoga
| Yogas:
| Agni Yoga- Anahata Yoga- Anusara Yoga- Arhatic Yoga- Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga(Ashtanga Yoga) - Bikram Yoga- Hatha yoga- Integral yoga- Iyengar Yoga- Kriya yoga- Kundalini yoga- Natya Yoga- Sahaj Marg- Sahaja Yoga- Siddha Yoga- Six yogas of Naropa(Tumo) - Surat Shabd Yoga- Viniyoga- Yoga in Daily Life- Yoga Nidra
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| Texts:
| Hatha Yoga Pradipika- Yoga Sutra
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| Hinduismpaths:
| Bhakti yoga- Karma Yoga- Jnana Yoga- Raja Yoga(Ashtanga Yoga)
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| Raja Yoga limbs:
| Yama- Niyama- Asana- Pranayama- Pratyahara- Dharana- Dhyana- Samadhi
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| Lists:
| Yoga schools and their gurus- Hatha yoga postures
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| Related topics:
| Ayurveda- Chakra- Tantra- Vedanta- Yoga as exercise
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