Within the Ananda Marga tradition, Tantra Yoga is understood as a comprehensive psycho-spiritual science dedicated to the expansion of consciousness and the liberation of the inner spiritual potential. The very term “Tantra” is explained as deriving from roots meaning “to expand” and “to liberate,” indicating a path that systematically enlarges the scope of the mind while freeing it from bondage. This approach is not confined to belief or ritual; it is presented as a rational, experiential discipline whose validity rests on direct realization rather than dogma. Matter and spirit are regarded as different expressions of a single ultimate reality, and the universe is viewed as a projection of consciousness in which individual awareness can ultimately merge with Cosmic Consciousness.

Tantra Yoga in this context is therefore not limited to physical postures or esoteric rites, but constitutes a holistic framework for inner transformation. It integrates meditation with personal mantras, moral and ethical observances, yoga postures, breath control, and graded practices of concentration and meditation. These disciplines are directed toward sublimating and transforming lower propensities, channeling psychic energy toward spiritual growth, and fostering the all-round development of human potential. The path is described as systematic and progressive, guiding the practitioner through stages of spiritual development while remaining accessible to those living active, worldly lives.

A distinctive feature of this understanding of Tantra Yoga is its insistence that genuine spiritual practice naturally expresses itself in social responsibility and service. Spiritual realization and the welfare of all beings are seen as inseparable, so selfless service becomes an integral component of the path rather than a peripheral activity. In this way, individual spiritual discipline and engagement in the world are harmonized, and the pursuit of union with the Supreme Consciousness is linked with efforts to alleviate suffering and promote collective well-being. Thus, Tantra Yoga in Ananda Marga stands as a disciplined, ethical, and socially engaged path aimed at the realization of the Supreme through the expansion and liberation of consciousness.