॥ श्री ॥Classical tantra yoga · Kathmandu, Nepal

The living path of tantra yoga

From Kathmandu, in the heart of Nepal: mantra and yantra, breath and meditation, the worship of Śiva and Śakti, and the sacred texts that carry them, verse by verse, for every sincere seeker.

Discover the practiceRead the sacred texts
28
Sacred texts
3,711
Verses
12
Articles
∞
Free to read

Verse of the day27 October 2026

सुधा त्वमक्षरे नित्ये त्रिधा मात्रात्मिका स्थिता। अर्धमात्रास्थिता नित्या यानुच्चार्या विशेषतः ॥ ७४ ॥

sudhā tvamakṣarē nityē tridhā mātrātmikā sthitā | ardhamātrāsthitā nityā yānuccāryā viśēṣataḥ || 74 ||

'You are the nectar (Sudhā). You abide as the three parts (A, U, M) of the eternal and imperishable syllable OM. You are the eternal, residing as the half-measure (the fourth part of OM) which is especially unpronounceable.'

Śrī Durgā Saptaśatī 1.74Meaning & commentary

Three words, one path

What Tantra Yoga Vidya means

01

Tantraतन्त्र

the method

A systematic way of awakening that recognises the divine in every part of existence and works with energy rather than against it.

02

Yogaयोग

the union

The discipline that joins individual consciousness with universal awareness, through breath, mantra, meditation and steady practice.

03

Vidyaविद्या

the knowledge

Wisdom that liberates consciousness from limitation and illusion, carried in the sacred texts recited here verse by verse.

The essence of Tantra Yoga Vidya

The paths of practice

What tantra yoga works with

Tantra yoga does not set the world aside: sound, form, breath, body and devotion all become means of awakening. These are its main paths, as taught and practised here.

  1. 01मन्त्रMantra and japaSacred sound as practice: the recitation of mantras and the names of the Goddess, counted on the mala, until the sound recites itself.Texts to recite
  2. 02यन्त्रYantra and Śrī VidyāSacred geometry as a map of consciousness, above all the Śrī Yantra of Tripurasundarī, worshipped in the tradition of Śrī Vidyā.Saundarya Lahari
  3. 03कुण्डलिनीKuṇḍalinī and kriyāThe power coiled at the base of the spine, and the practices that awaken it and guide it upward through the cakras.Saundarya Lahari, verse 9
  4. 04प्राणायामPrāṇāyāma, mudrā and bandhaBreath, gesture and inner locks: the means by which tantra yoga gathers prāṇa and steadies the body for meditation.Ask about classes
  5. 05ध्यानTantric meditationMeditation that uses the senses rather than fleeing them: visualising the deity, resting in the bindu, recognising awareness as Śiva.Yoga and Parā Śakti
  6. 06शक्तिShiva, Shakti and the GoddessWorship of the Divine Mother through her hymns and festivals, Navarātri above all, where the Durgā Saptaśatī is recited.Durgā Saptaśatī

The sacred library

The texts of the path, verse by verse

All sacred texts

Chaṇḍī sādhanā

The roadmap of the Chaṇḍī Pāṭha

The Durgā Saptaśatī is recited with the hymns that prepare for it and those that complete it, from the Saptaśloki to the Siddha Kuñjikā, in their traditional order. All 22 are here, each with its translation and commentary.

Scroll along the path

  1. सप्तश्लोकी दुर्गाSaptashloki DurgaRecite now
  2. श्रीदुर्गाष्टोत्तरशतनामस्तोत्रम्Śrī Durgā Aṣṭōttaraśatanāma StōtramRecite now
  3. देव्याः कवचम्Devya KavachamRecite now
  4. अर्गलास्तोत्रम्Argala StotramRecite now
  5. कीलकस्तोत्रम्Kilaka StotramRecite now
  6. वेदोक्तं रात्रिसूक्तम्Vedokta Rātri SūktamRecite now
  7. तन्त्रोक्तं रात्रिसूक्तम्Tantrokta Rātri SūktamRecite now
  8. श्रीदेव्यथर्वशीर्षम्DevyatharvaśīrṣamRecite now
  9. नवार्णविधिःNavārṇa VidhiRecite now
  10. सप्तशतीन्यासःSaptaśatī NyāsaRecite now
  11. श्रीदुर्गासप्तशतीŚrī Durgā Saptaśatī700 mantras · 13 chapters
  12. उपसंहारःUpasaṁhāraRecite now
  13. ऋग्वेदोक्तं देवीसूक्तम्Ṛgvedokta Devī SūktamRecite now
  14. तन्त्रोक्तं देवीसूक्तम्Tantrokta Devī SūktamRecite now
  15. प्राधानिकं रहस्यम्Prādhānika RahasyaRecite now
  16. वैकृतिकं रहस्यम्Vaikṛtika RahasyaRecite now
  17. मूर्तिरहस्यम्Mūrti RahasyaRecite now
  18. क्षमाप्रार्थनाKshyama PrarthanaRecite now
  19. श्रीदुर्गामानसपूजाDurgā Mānasa PūjāRecite now
  20. दुर्गाद्वात्रिंशन्नाममालाDurga DvātriṁśannāmamālāRecite now
  21. देव्यपराधक्षमापनस्तोत्रम्Devyaparādha Kṣamāpana StotramRecite now
  22. सिद्धकुञ्जिकास्तोत्रम्Siddha Kuñjikā StotramRecite now

The order of recitation in the library

Learn with us

Practise tantra yoga in Nepal and beyond

The texts are the foundation; practice is learned from a teacher, together with others on the same path.

  • Classes and courses

    Learn the practices of tantra yoga step by step: mantra, breath, meditation and the correct recitation of Sanskrit.

  • Sādhanā, retreats and festivals

    Practise together through the sacred year: Navarātri sādhanā, festival recitations and retreats.

  • Guidance from a guru

    Tantra is passed from teacher to student. Seekers can ask for personal guidance in the practice, in the tradition of guru and śiṣya.

Ask about classes and sādhanāWhatsApp

From the journal

Reflections on sadhana

All articles
SpiritualityVijaya Dashami: The Celebration of Victory Over DarknessDiscover the spiritual and yogic significance of Vijaya Dashami. Learn how the stories of Goddess Durga’s victories symbolize our inner battles against negativity, ego, and ignorance.Read the article
SadhanaThe Transformative Power of Navaratri SadhanaDiscover how the nine nights of Navaratri can transform your spiritual practice and deepen your connection with the Divine Feminine.SpiritualityCompletion of Navaratri Sadhana and Grounding of EnergyNavaratri Sadhana does not end with nine nights of devotion—it requires proper closure and grounding. Learn how rituals like visarjan and practical methods like breathwork, earthing, and mindful nourishment anchor divine energy into daily life.

Questions

Tantra yoga, simply answered

What seekers most often ask us about the path, about Nepal, and about where to begin.

What is tantra yoga?

Tantra yoga is a path of practice that sees the world as the play of Śiva and Śakti, consciousness and its power, and uses everything in experience as a means of awakening. Its methods are mantra, yantra, breath, meditation and devotion, guided by the sacred texts and by a teacher.

Is tantra yoga part of the tradition in Nepal?

Yes. The Kathmandu valley has kept the worship of Śiva and Śakti alive for centuries, in its temples, its festivals such as Dashain (Navarātri), and its lineages of practice. Tantra Yoga Vidya is based in Kathmandu.

Do I need a guru to practise tantra yoga?

The deeper practices of tantra are traditionally received from a guru. Recitation of the hymns, study of the texts and simple daily practice can be begun by anyone with sincerity, and a teacher can guide what follows.

Where should a beginner start?

With a short daily recitation and its meaning: the Kṣamā Prārthanā or the thirty-two names of Durgā take five minutes, and every verse here has its transliteration, word-by-word meaning and translation.

Do you offer classes, sādhanā or retreats?

Yes: classes and courses, group sādhanā and festival practice, and personal guidance. Write to us by email or WhatsApp to ask what is running now and how to join.

Are the sacred texts free to read?

Yes. Every text and article on the site is free, with no account needed.

॥ ॐ ॥Begin your practice

Start where you are, with what is here

Recite a hymn today with its meaning, write to us about classes and guidance, and follow the sacred year of the Goddess with us from Kathmandu.

The sacred textsLearn with usFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram