The Yoga of Power: Tantra, Shakti, & the Secret Way » (First United States Edition)

A controversial philosopher and critic of modern Western civilization, Julius Evola (1898-1974) wrote widely on Eastern religions, alchemy, sexuality, politics, and mythology. Inner Traditions has published his Eros and the Mysteries of Love: The Metaphysics of Sex, The Yoga of Power, The Hermetic Tradition, Revolt against the Modern World, Mystery of the Grail and Ride The Tiger.

Drawing from original texts on self-mastery, Evola discusses two Hindu movements--Tantrism and Shaktism--which emphasize a path of action to gain power over energies latent within the body.

Julius Evola (1898-1974) was one of the leading authorities on the world's esoteric traditions, and wrote extensively on ancient religions and hermeticism. Inner Traditions has also published his Revolt Against the Modern World, The Mystery of the Grail, The Hermetic Tradition, Meditations on the Peaks, The Doctrine of Awakening, and Eros and the Mysteries of Love.

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The Yoga of Power
Tantra, Shakti, and the Secret Way

Translator's Acknowledgments Translator's Introduction
1. The Meaning and Origin of the Tantras
2. Knowledge and Power
3. Shakti: The World as Power
4. The Doctrine of the Tattvas: The Human Condition
5. Pashu, Vira, and Divya: The Path of the Left Hand
6. The Assumptions behind Practice and the Means Employed The Experience of the Subtle Body: The Bodily Postures
7. The Virgin: Release from Bondage
8. The Evocations: The Names of Power
9. The Secret Ritual The Use of Orgies: Initiatory Sexual Magic
10. The Occult Corporeity The Serpent Power: The Chakras
11. Techniques Employed to Awaken the Serpent Power
12. The Diamond-Thunderbolt Body
Conclusion Appendix One Appendix Two Glossary Endnotes Index