Transforming Traditional Education with Tantra
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be part of a revolution? Imagine participating in the creation of a new and emergent way of BEING in the world – one which is rooted in a deeply felt sense of CONNECTION…Connection to and with your precious human body and the profound inner wisdom […]
Watch, Wait, and Meditate.
Our statement on the Dali Lama Drama. We hope you are well and flourishing in life. There have been some questions regarding our viewpoints in relationship to the recent controversy surrounding the Dali Lama regarding his interactions with a child during a public event, which were captured on video. Being the only government-accredited school in […]
Institutionalizing Tantra with Western Education
The Institute of Authentic Tantra Education is delighted to announce its cooperation with Ubiquity University. This will allow the graduates of our two-year professional training program to transfer those credits towards the completion of an advanced degree from an accredited university. IATE graduates may now choose to pursue a Master’s degree, a PhD, or 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 Ways Vajrayana Tantra Tones Your Vagus Nerve
Did you know that Vajrayana Tantra is an extremely effective somatic healing method? The combination of breath, mindfulness, and mantric chanting hits many of the “vagal activation” cues that engage the vagus nerve and facilitate somatic healing.But also, there’s the pure physical pleasure that can be experienced at each stage of your practice that can […]
Transforming Attachment with Bliss!
In Tibetan 5 Element Tantra, each element is an antidote to one of the 5 root poisons of human emotion. The 5 root poisons are: attachment, arrogance, ignorance, jealousy, and anger. In Tibetan Buddhism, each of these “roots” is considered to be a primary cause of suffering. Therefore the fewer poisons we have, the less we […]
3 Types of Tantra You May Encounter
In the West, particularly in North America, the conversation around different styles of and orientations to Tantra has largely been dominated by white/eurocentric viewpoints. Because the conversation regarding what is and is not “authentic tantric practice” has been largely dominated by this eurocentric viewpoint, the misperception has arisen that your ‘Tantra practice” can be categorized as […]
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 […]
Tantra Can Heal Toxic Stress for Women of Color
Earlier this week, one of the most powerful Black women I know (who will also be a guest teacher for our upcoming Tantra Mastery for WOC course), sent me a text about this article: New Study Shows Why Depression in Black Women Is Often Overlooked by Their Doctors The article opens with this truth: Exposure […]
Public Notice Regarding “Tantra Teacher” JJ Brawley: Buyer BEWARE!
Please note ~ IATE is choosing to post this as a public service. Because this person continues to misrepresent themselves as being affiliated with 5 Element Tantra, and there is currently no regulatory board in the field of modern Tantra to whom we can report unethical and harmful conduct on the part of so-called “Tantra […]