
In this podcast episode, we explore the Six Yogas of Naropa, a profound and advanced set of tantric meditation techniques from Tibetan Buddhism. This episode provides a comprehensive analysis of how these practices form an integrated system designed to accelerate the path to enlightenment. We begin by tracing the historical origins of the yogas, from their synthesis by the Indian masters Tilopa and Naropa to their transmission into Tibet by Marpa the Translator. The discussion then moves to the theoretical framework of these practices, explaining the tantric concept of the subtle body, including the channels (nadis), winds (prana), and essences (bindus) that are manipulated to transform consciousness. This episode also details the rigorous prerequisites for undertaking this path, such as the guidance of a qualified master and specific preliminary practices. The core of the podcast is a detailed examination of each of the six yogas: Tummo (Inner Fire), Gyulu (Illusory Body), Milam (Dream Yoga), Ösel (Clear Light), Bardo (the Intermediate State), and Phowa (Consciousness Transference). We discuss how each practice builds upon the last, creating a 24-hour path that turns every state of consciousness—waking, dreaming, sleeping, and even the process of dying—into a powerful opportunity for spiritual liberation.