The ancient Tantra Kriya Yoga (ATKY) is a modern form of deep-rooted spiritual practice, whose inspiration comes from the traditional teachings of Tantra, especially the Kaula traditions. Tantra developed historically as a path that combines body, energy, consciousness and spirituality, including methods such as meditation, pranayama, mudras, mantras, and ritual practices. (Yoga Basics⁠)

ATKY is not a classic yoga system in the sense of a single traditional school, but an integrative method that combines different yogic and tantric approaches. The work with asanas, kriyas, pranayamas, mudras and energetic techniques moves in a similar world of experience as many traditional yoga paths and focuses on the conscious development of the human being.

In his methods, ATKY is connected with various spiritual directions such as Kundalini Yoga, the Pranayama traditions of Babaji lines, certain aspects of Agama Tantra, and Hatha Yoga, especially in terms of body work, balancing, and cleansing. Many of these traditions use the body not only as a physical tool, but as a gateway to a broader understanding of consciousness and inner transformation.

While some yoga paths focus on relaxation, physical mobility, energy balance or the harmonization of the chakra system, ATKY considers the practice as a holistic development process. Man is understood as a connection of different levels: the physical, energetic, emotional, psychic and causal dimension of being.

The central basis of this work is Prana – the life energy – as well as the conscious alignment and transformation of the inner forces. In tantric traditions, sexual energy in particular is understood not only as a biological force, but as a form of life energy that can be refined and transformed through consciousness, devotion and a clear inner alignment.

The goal of ATKY is to perceive one's own life energy more consciously, to collect it, to direct it and to lead it into a process of inner development. Through this practice, a path to greater self-knowledge, inner clarity and a deeper connection between the human and the spiritual aspect of one's own being is created.

For this purpose, ATKY uses five central tools that play an important role in tantric traditions:

1. Pranayama (Swahara Yoga)

The conscious work with the breath serves to perceive the flow of prana, regulate it and deepen the connection between body, mind and consciousness.

2. Meditation

Meditation is understood not only as a silent, static practice, but also as a dynamic process of perception, movement and inner transformation.

3. Asana and Kriya

Postures and conscious movements serve to prepare the body, let energy flow freely and strengthen the connection between body and consciousness.

4. Ritualism

Ritual elements create a conscious space in which internal processes can be supported and symbolic actions can be used as tools of transformation.

5. Sacred sexuality

In the tantric understanding, sexuality can be seen as an expression of life energy. The focus is not on external action, but on consciousness, connection, respect and the conscious transformation of this power.

ATKY thus sees itself as a path of inner alchemy: a practice in which the body, energy and consciousness are combined to support the development of man on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level.

Advises:

Tantra helps you to expand and liberate different layers of yourself: physically, emotionally,  mentally, spiritually and energetically. 

If you are looking for a sexual connection, the method is not the right therapy for you. Tantra is a shared journey without intentions!