The Heart of Tantric Sex: A Unique Guide to Love and Sexual Fulfillment

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The connection of contemporary Hindu practices, such as daily worship ceremonies ( pūjā, nityapūjā) conducted by many Hindus in private shrines or public temples, to tantric traditions is not well understood by most Hindus or even by scholars, as the rich liturgical literature produced by Hindu traditions have, until relatively recently, been largely ignored. 1 While most Hindu traditions have received some influence from the tantric traditions, the focus here will be the Hindu traditions that clearly and unambiguously identify as tantric. But Tantrism, while originating in a Hindu context, is not limited to Hinduism. Early Hindu tantric traditions had a striking impact on South Asian Mahāyāna Buddhist traditions, leading to the development of distinctly Buddhist tantric traditions. They also had a less striking but still real impact on Jainism and several other religious traditions. Buddhist tantric traditions, which emerged during the 7th century ce, were rapidly transmitted to Southeast, East, and Central Asia, leading to the establishment of several distinct East Asian and Tibetan traditions. These, in turn, had an impact on the development of Daoism and Shintoism in East Asian as well as the Bön tradition in Tibet. There you go! I hope this list of books on tantra will help you as you learn more about this sensual spiritual philosophy. Tantra is such a vast body of knowledge that there’s always something for everyone.

Obviously it would be ideal to define Tantra in terms of a single defining characteristic. Were there a single feature that all tantric traditions shared, this would naturally make it far easier to delineate exactly what the term designates. Such attempts include the Tibetan scholar Tsongkhapa’s ( 1357–1419 ce) argument that deity yoga, the visualization of oneself as a deity, is the defining characteristic of tantric practice, an argument that was problematized by his contemporary Ngorchen Kunga Sangpo ( 1389–1456 ce), who noted that not all esoteric works classified as tantras feature this practice. 11 While the visualization of oneself as a deity is an important aspect of many tantric traditions, it is not found in all. It is also a somewhat arbitrary definition, as there are also many other elements of tantric practice that are found in most, if not all, tantric traditions. Spooning. Spooning allows you to practice intimate meditation with a partner, which is an important aspect of tantric sex. Partners lay on their side facing the same direction, with the length of their bodies touching. Their chakras -- seven areas of the body said to be centers of energy, such as the heart, navel, “third eye” area on the forehead -- would be aligned. They can harmonize their breath by inhaling and exhaling deeply at the same time, and concentrate on sending or receiving energy. Orgasm Unleashed guides you in deepening and expanding your orgasmic experience, first by yourself and then with your lover. Remember to breathe and focusing on the overall sensations. Whether or not you start with a fantasy or some kind of sexual imagery is completely up to you. What’s important is finding things that you enjoy without any sort of judgment or self-censorship involved.Buy It Here: Kundalini Tantra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati 8. Tantric Orgasm for Women by Diana Richardson https://oxfordre.com/religion/religion/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199340378.001.0001/acrefore-9780199340378-e-59 Books are a helpful start! They give a grounding in the philosophy, techniques, and practices. However, a mentor is recommended to travel further down the path, which we’ll explore in the next section. Can you practice Tantra on your own? Foreplay can be anything you want it to be — oral, a massage, taking a shower together. But whatever you do, make sure you and your partner are fully present. Tantra also allows you both to explore and expand all aspects of your personalities, so that you begin to truly know the other person inside and out.

Interested in practicing tantra, but don’t know how to approach this conversation with your partner? Sofia Sundari, a writer and sex empowerment coach, suggests the following tips on her blog:Daniel Odier uncovers Shivaic Tantrism in this most eganging Tantric memoir. This secret spiritual path seeks to transcend the ego and rediscover the divine by embracing life’s passions. In addition, Odier’s memoir shares the story of his interaction with Devi, a great yogini who would take him on a mystical journey to absolute love like none he had ever imagined. 5. Sexual Energy Ecstasy: A Practical Guide To Lovemaking Secrets Of The East And West by David Ramsdale, Ellen Ramsdale

Remember, tantra extends beyond sex — you can work up to that or choose not to go there at all. You and your partner can implement tantric principles into other practices that can build up the moment. Foreplay Your breath is central to any tantric practice. Breathing allows you to free your mind, connect with your body, and feel every sensation more fully. When you practice any of these techniques, remember to always sit up straight and in a comfortable position. The stimulating breathTry not to overwhelm your partner with information. Instead, explain to them what you enjoy about your sex life and how you could enhance the experience.

During the medieval period another tantric Vaiṣṇava tradition emerged in Bengal. Known as the Sahajiyā tradition, it flourished in Bengal around the 16th through 19th centuries. It taught that each individual is a divinity, embodying the divine couple Kṛṣṇa and his consort Rādhā. This tradition integrated earlier Hindu and Buddhist tantric practices within a Vaiṣṇava theological framework. 63Conscious breathing is perhaps one of the most well-known elements of tantra. Breath control is an important aspect of yoga practise and applying similar breathing techniques to tantric sex can contribute to relaxation and sensory experience. Breathe normally after the cycle ends, then try again for 20 seconds, increasing by five seconds until you reach one full minute. Tantra comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “woven together.” Thus, tantric techniques help “weave” or connect our physical being to the cosmic spiritual energy. It awakens the dormant “shakti,” or the raw and sensual energy with “shiva,” the other half of the cosmic energy that focuses on transcendence. The origins of the tantric traditions is an enigma, largely due to the paucity of historical evidence in India from the period when it seems that they first emerged, during the Gupta dynasty ( 320–550 ce). This paucity of evidence has led to a great deal of unbridled speculation regarding the origin of these traditions. There is no hard evidence for the existence of tantric traditions prior to the mid-first millennium ce. While it is clear that some aspects of the tantric traditions, such as characteristic practices or iconography, considerably predate the historical formation of these traditions, the various attempts to date Tantrism prior to the first millennium ce are based on very flimsy evidence. 15 Snuggle close together, with your heart and stomachs aligned. The giver should have their arms wrapped around the receiver, with their hand over the receiver’s heart. The receiver should rest their hand on top.