Sex Is Medicine Q&A ~ Ask A Sexologist!
Do you have questions about sexuality, pleasure, and personal growth? Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of Authentic Tantra® experts and certified sexologists Rosie Bitts, Lucia Vasquez + Karen Craig as they answer listener’s questions about: How to orgasm after a hysterectomy Can you get addicted to your vibrator? The benefits of ejaculation for […]
Yes. Tantra is Political
Is Tantra political? Yes, yes it is. Buddhist Tantra has been a revolutionary philosophy from its inception. In Passionate Enlightenment, author Miranda Shaw describes Tantric Buddhism as “a protest movement” that addressed issues of social justice in Indian society during the Pala period of India (8th-12th century AD). Issues of social, racial and […]
Tibetan Medicine, the word “Tantra” means “Continuously Protecting Life”
In the Gyudhsi, the 4 medical tantras transmitted by the Buddha, the word Tantra translates in this context as “continuously protecting life”. The full translation is – Amrita-hridhaya-anga-ashta-guhya-upadesha-tantra-nama This means: The immortal nectar of the heart essence branch of the eighth secret oral tradition which is continuously protecting life. Tibetan Medicine is […]
Avoidance of ANY aspect of our human experience is not the path of Tantra
Once upon a time, we were told by an injured human that sex was bad and should be avoided. We were told that sexual pleasure was bad and would lead us away from our “true nature”. And we believed that lie and created an entire society around that erroneous belief. But sex is NOT bad, […]
This reality MATTERS because this is where our karma is either being generated or PURIFIED!
Contrary to what spiritual by-passers may believe, what happens in this 3D realm MATTERS. What you do here and now has an impact on future lifetimes and your ability to realize your ultimate nature.. or NOT. In Tibetan Buddhism, the human nervous system is the ONLY nervous system in the entire universe that can […]
Tibetan Five Element Tantra HEALS from the inside-out!
The primary focus of the Tibetan Five Element Tantra + Tantric Practices is to heal blocks and enrich the energy body by directing our full attention to where the CORE of the life force resides in the physical form, which in this tradition is understood to be the Central Channel, a.k.a Uma Nadi or Sushumna […]
3 Differences Between Authentic Tantra ® and Neo-Tantra
#1- The Energy Body The Authentic Tantra® modality is rooted in the Tibetan 5 Element Teachings and Vajrayana Tantric practices. In this system each element corresponds to a different energy center of the body, a.k.a. “Chakra”. The crown and root chakras are considered “caps” to keep the energy being generated from your practice IN the […]
Why Is Sex So Important In Tibetan Tantra?
One reason sexuality is so important when using Tantra as medicine has to do with our physical, mental, and emotional health. Tibetan medicine, which uses Vajrayana (Tibetan) Tantric practices as healing methods, makes a direct connection between physical and mental well-being and a healthy sex life. Unhealthy sexual attitudes, sexual abuse, and trauma […]
How Do We Address Tantra and Cultural Appropriation?
We at IATE are often asked how we address the issue of cultural appropriation in relationship to Tantra. The very simple and straightforward answer is – we don’t. This is the benefit and meaning of offering LINEAGE-BASED Tantric methods. Lineage-based means that we have permission and blessing from a sanctioned Lama of a living tradition […]
Why we have a Two Phase Certification Program
The Authentic Tantra® Certification Program is a government accredited professional training program in the field of holistic wellness that falls under the government-mandated category of acupuncture and oriental medicine. Our graduates hold the National Occupational Code of “Practitioners of Natural Healing” and graduates who complete our two-phase certification training successfully are eligible to become Certified […]