Tantra Background

In ancient times, yoga techniques were kept secret and never written down or exposed to public view. They were passed on from teacher to disciple by word of mouth. In this way there was a clear understanding of their meaning and the practices stayed in the hands of those who were worthy.

Because the scope of tantra is so vast and multifaceted, at a certain point in history the entire science was categorised into three distinct schools and two specific paths within those schools.