Yoga's Ancient Roots

Uncovering the original practices of Kuṇḍalinī-based Tantric Yoga

Welcome. My name is Christopher Tompkins. For twenty years now I have researched the roots and evolution of Tantric Yoga, drawing from a collection of hundreds of Tantric texts and manuscripts, the vast majority of which remain unpublished. For more about me, click here.

Latest Study & Practice Offerings

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UPDATE (2/2024):

Now available: my new class on the core Kuṇḍalinī technique of the Tantras!

“Fundamentals of Ucchara: the Master Class”

To peruse my Ucchāra video playlist, click here.

NEW! Surya Namaskara & the Origins of Embodied Yoga Course ~ Remastered

MY ‘SŪRYA NAMASKARA’ ARTICLE

(all proceeds go to Charity. FOR details VISIT HERE).

 

NAMASKĀRA TIMELINE:

1,000 Year Evolution of Vinyāsa-Based Yoga

 
 
 
 

Listen to AN Interview With Chris

 
““Now I will teach you the sequence comprising the ritual of physical Yoga practice…which grants all wishes and destroys all suffering””
— Lord Shiva to his son Skanda, Sarvajñānottara Tantra, ca. 7th century
 
 

Christopher P. Tompkins is a scholar of the ancient Sanskrit language. His groundbreaking research and translations illuminate the unknown origins of Hatha Yoga.

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