What is tantra?

As a result of recent media hype, many people believe that tantra is a collection of techniques to heighten pleasure. Actually, tantra is much more than that. It is an entire philosophy for living that helps you integrate your physical reality with your spirituality so you can experience bliss on Earth. It is a path of inner union and ultimately union with divine. Inner union occurs when you unite the divine male (Shiva) and female (Shakti) energies within yourself.

What are the benefits of practicing tantra?

There are many, many benefits. The greatest benefit is the awakening of an inner joy that you may have never known was there. You become able to open your heart to yourself at a deep level and make changes in your life that are aligned with your heart’s desires. In addition, by gaining mastery of your energy, you manifest loving and fulfilling relationships, expand your capacity for spiritual ecstasy, and improve your health and vitality.

What is the purpose of tantric practices?

Tantric practices involve channeling energy for spiritual growth and healing. They help you embrace the divine nature of your sexual energy and learn to flow it to the upper energy centers of your body, particularly your heart. When you do that, you become able to express your sexuality in a loving way. There is an emphasis on igniting the woman's shakti (female sexual energy) which is seen as the creative doorway to the divine and therefore a sacred gift to men. When this happens a powerful circuitry of energy occurs which increases the vibration of love between partners.

Can tantra be learned without a teacher?

It isn't necessary to have a teacher if you are seeking a fundamental intellectual understanding of tantra. However, if you want to learn tantric practices and experience the transformation they bring, a teacher is essential. A trained instructor or dakini will help you clear out old emotional baggage so that your body can become a clear channel for the energy that is awakened through the practices, Having a teacher is necessary in order to practice tantra safely and consciously.

How can tantra be taught without physical contact?

It is not necessary for an instructor to have physical contact with a student in order to give him or her a tantric experience. The practices can be taught through the instructor's skilled guidance as well as his or her ability to transmit energy in a powerful and healing way. It takes many years of psychospiritual development to learn how to transmit this energy responsibly, i.e. without conscious or subconscious manipulation, and a true Dakini can do this. Unfortunately, some people who present themselves as "hands-on" tantra teachers have not had this training and are inadvertently reinforcing their clients' dysfunctional patterns. That is why it is important to choose an instructor carefully. Read more about Professional Tantra Instruction.

Why is emotional healing work necessary to practice true tantra?

In order to experience ecstasy it is important to clear the path in the body - and that means healing emotional wounds stored in your cellular memory. With the guidance of an instructor, you can dissolve barriers that limit you and find a whole new level of freedom in your body and mind. In addition, because we live in a patriarchal world, most people experience disharmony between the male and female aspects of the psyche. Healing work helps bring about the integration of these parts of yourself, which is essential to manifesting healthy loving relationships.

Can I practice tantra without a partner?

The answer is absolutely yes! There are many practices that do not require a partner, one of which is breathwork. The breath is a vital component of tantra and a foundation for many of the other practices. In addition, you can develop a relationship between your own inner partners (the male and female within), who determine the lovers you choose. Remember, the lover you seek is actually within you, and the lover you choose is simply a reflection of you. So if you are not happy with the partners you have attracted into your life, this is a wonderful time to practice tantra and heal the relationship between your inner lovers.

Is it true that men can be multi-orgasmic?

Yes. Men can have multiple full-body orgasms by learning how to circulate sexual energy up and down the spine rather than ejaculating the energy outward in a one-time orgasmic release. This enables a man to prolong lovemaking and create, with his partner, a powerful exchange of energy which is ecstatically pleasurable, revitalizing, and healing. The key to ejaculatory control is mastery of the breath and the PC muscle. With patience and practice, any man can learn this technique.

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