Praktik Raja Yoga dalam Rangkaian Pementasan Barong Brutuk di Desa Terunyan, Kintamani, Bangli: Studi Teologi Hindu dalam Terminologi Kearifan Lokal

Abstract

Raja Yoga is a method to connect one’s self to the almighty God (Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa) through the
means of tapa, brata, yoga, semadhi. This method is conceptualized in Astangga Yoga passed down by Rsi
Patanjali. Terminologically, the practice of Raja Yoga is covered in local genius existed in Terunyan village,
Bangli regency. It is done by the so called Teruna (a group of teenagers) as a part of sacred procession of
Barong Brutuk dance. Essentially, Raja yoga can be seen in the Makemit process for 42 days with a set of
rules, prohibition, and ritual they call Tirtha Kayan Teruna. The success of the Raja Yoga according to local
condition is when the teruna achieves niyasa, or a condition where the body and soul become one with God
in its system, not overtaking the trance as other sacred dances do in Bali.