Tummo Yoga
Definition
Definition of Tummo Yoga (by Patrick Daubard)
Definition of Tummo Yoga
Toumo is a practice of Tibetan origin which consists of creating and developing intense heat inside the body. But according to Takpo Tashi Namgyal (a learned yogi from the 16th century), Toumo is above all a formidable tool for accessing the ultimate stage of the spiritual path: the supreme wisdom of Mahamudra (the path to realisation).
Toumo yoga is the awakening of inner strength, the awakening of the inner fire that enables us to adapt to adverse external conditions and, by extension, to adapt to life’s circumstances.
The Tibetans speak of fiery power, irresistible inner ardour, unity, fulfilment… So it’s up to us to pay attention and discover these elements at the heart of our practice. Knowing that the essential lies in the world of the subtle, we mustn’t get carried away by the spectacular, but look for a dimension of inner depth.
It’s up to us to become fully aware of this and to feel, in the depths of ourselves, that we are part of this famous unity spoken of by all philosophers (Western and Eastern) and which represents the Holy Grail of the spiritual quest: the return to Unity.
Toumo Yoga is a school of humility, a school of self-knowledge, a school of poetry, a school of brotherhood, a school of openness to the world, a practice that brings us back to balance, harmony and sharing.
Tummo and Environment
Reconnecting humans with their inner resources also means protecting the environment.
In a world where energies and raw materials are rapidly running out, our dependence on energy-intensive external inputs is widening inequalities and accelerating environmental degradation.
Toumo Yoga, as we teach it at the Maurice Daubard Institute, offers a concrete way to move closer to a degree of autonomy and regain resilience and vitality by drawing on our natural capacities.
By learning to adapt to real conditions in nature, in all weathers, to listen to our bodies and activate our inner strengths, everyone can reduce their consumption of external energy and thus help preserve the planet’s resources.
It’s a personal and collective commitment, where individual well-being nurtures a sustainable future.
