Tantra Yoga – What is it and where to begin?
Tantra as a sexual awakening practice is gaining more and more attention in mainstream media, causing many to wonder if Tantra is “the new Yoga” in Western society. That’s an interesting viewpoint because traditionally, Tantra already IS a form of Yoga. In fact, I was instructed that from the perspective of Vajrayana Tantra, “Tantra” is […]
Can porn be part of your healing practice?
In most mainstream porn, the focus is on the short-lived, climactic male ejaculatory orgasm. i.e. the “cum shot”.From a trained Tantrika’s perspective that in and of itself is deeply problematic. Add to that the unrealistic sexual expectations that are engendered due to the visual modeling that most mainstream porn provides, as well as the propensity […]
Can Tantra Heal Pain During Intimacy?
How can Tantra help heal genital pain during intimacy? It is estimated that as many as 75% of women will experience pain during intercourse at some point. There are a variety of interlocking issues that may contribute to painful or recurrent vaginal pain during intercourse also called dyspareunia. Many of these issues relate to nervous […]
What’s the difference between sex and intimacy?
When talking about intimacy for couples, most heterosexual folks immediately think of penetrative intercourse. But sex and intimacy are not necessarily the same thing, and it can be very supportive for couples to know the difference! Intimacy is typically defined as feelings of closeness and connection to another person. Typically, in romantic relationships, INTIMACY is a […]
Buddhist Tantra Tips to Help You Communicate During Sex!
Did you know that communicating with your partner about your pleasure is actually an act of compassion? It’s TRUE! You and your partner WANT to bring each other pleasure, so the kindest, most compassionate thing you can do as a lover, is TELL THEM WHAT YOU LIKE! Then they can do more of that! Ongoing […]
3 Reasons Sex Is VITAL to Your Authentic Tantra Practice
Beyond the very basic human needs for sexual connection and pleasure, human sexual expression can be a powerful source of healing and transformation of consciousness. Here are 3 reasons sex is VITAL to your authentic Tantra practice: #1. YOUR HEALTH – Tibetan medicine, which uses Vajrayana (Tibetan) Tantric practices as healing methods, directly connects physical […]
The #1 Key to Expanding Pleasure
In Authentic Tantra we teach a specific practice called the “Orgasmic Awareness Practice” This is a self-pleasure practice that is similiar to edging but with a tantric twist. This is the #1 practice we teach to: Live in bliss and harmony Expand experiences of pleasure Cultivate multiple orgasms AND separate orgasm from ejaculation for lingam owners The […]
Tantric Tips for Kissing
Have you ever experienced a kiss that made every cell of your body tingle and dance with joy? Thinking back to that moment, what do you notice about your state of mind and body? At that moment when your lips touched and your cells came alive were you; a. feeling disconnected? b. distracted by thoughts? […]
Tips for Staying Present in Your Body During Sex
Being present in your body is the #1 key to tantric intimacy… Presence must be cultivated and practised in every area of life! When we become present to our sensory experience, we become present in our bodies and are momentarily freed from our habitual thought patterns and our incessant internal chatter. When we practice conscious presence during […]
Healing Through Relationships
Relationships can often bring up our deepest and most challenging wounds. Because of cultural “norms” polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships can bring even more challenges to navigate. So how and where can we learn to “ride the waves” of relationship and transform those potential breakdowns into profoundly healing breakthroughs? Join Devi Ward Erickson, and sexual […]