Trulkhor

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Trulkhor (Skt. vayv-adhisāra, *yantrayoga;[1]Wyl. 'phrul 'khor or 'khrul 'khor), often translated as 'yogic exercises', are physical yogas connected with the practice of tummo.

Alternative Translations

  • Wheels of technique (Berotsana)
  • Magical movements
  • Yogic hydraulics
  • Circulatory manipulation

Notes

  1. Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche back translated trulkhor into Sanskrit as yantra-yoga, yet this does not seem to be attested in any Sanskrit sources.

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