Understanding Kundalini Tantra

Kundalini tantra is usually associated only with ascetic practitioners of ancient tantra. However, under the guidance of an expert tantra teacher, it is within the reach of everyone to awaken kundalini energy within themselves. If you are not sure what kundalini tantra is all about, you should certainly inform yourself about this vital aspect of spiritual growth.

In tantra practice, kundalini energy manifests in many different ways. It follows the path of the chakras, and is experienced and expressed in each of the chakras at their own level. In an ascending order, the chakras themselves stand for the different grades of energy that the human being experiences and expresses. As such, its awakening also follows a certain path which begins with the purer expression of the baser instincts, but then ascends to elevate the tantra practitioner to new spiritual heights.

Fundamentally, kundalini is creative energy. It is so often associated with tantric sex because in the tantric sciences, sex itself is the ultimate creative act. However, mastering the intricacies of kundalini tantra is not all about attaining greater sexual prowess. It is about awakening your creative potential in all aspects of life. All the greatest composers, sportspeople and scientists of this world are expressions of this spiritual energy raised to a very high degree.

When a student of tantra has his or her kundalini awakened at the hands of an experienced tantra teacher, a gradual but profound transformation takes place. The world remains the same, but the fact that the world is a complex, intricate illusion – or maya – is revealed clearly. This happens because way in which one perceives the world, its workings and one’s place in it changes with the awakening of kundalini energy. As such, a brand-new reality based on higher motives and aspirations  replaces the older, obsolete one.

In my years of practice as a tantra master, I have seen students’ perceptions change drastically as kundalini awakening took place. Whatever their initial motives behind wanting to understand and tap into it were, these motives changed and became more mature. These changes take place not only at the spiritual and mental levels, but also at the physical level. The manner in which the physical body functions depends to a significant extent on what its owner requires of it.

As the student of tantra’s priorities change with the awakening of the spiritual energy, the body adapts and changes too. These changes can be subtle, but often also quite startling. This is why the medical world has taken notice of this spiritual phenomenon and begun studying the astounding effects that kundalini awakening can have on the body.

If you are eager to explore kundalini tantra, it is vital that you find a gifted tantra master to chart your course and instruct you. Spiritual power can be subverted and has the potential of turning on someone who wields it for the wrong purposes. This unfortunate fact is the basis of the evil tantrics who get consumed by their own power depicted in many a Bollywood movie. This depiction is invariably amateurish and bereft of understanding. However, the fundamental fact that spiritual power ineptly acquired and wrongfully used is destructive holds true.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide for Tantra Lessons, kriyas and mudras from this young Tantra Master.

Mastering Your Breath With Tantra Kriya Techniques

Tantra Kriyas are tantric techniques for spiritual growth that one can practice alone. Tantra kriya yoga techniques are especially useful for new students of the tantric arts who are finding it difficult to meditate. These kriyas can be very helpful in stilling and composing the mind for proper tantra meditation. Students should receive instructions on their correct use from a qualified and experienced tantra teacher.

It is the nature of the human mind to go where it will and follow its own lines of thought. This does not change as soon as one begins practicing these techniques. Our uncontrolled emotions are the source of our uncontrolled thoughts, and this takes time to heal. Tantric kriyas help to purify the emotions. Eventually, mental and emotional clarity will replace the usual chaos in the mind.

One of the most basic and also most powerful kriyas is tantra breathing – or, more specifically, the mindful observing and controlling of one’s breath. The process of breathing is a perpetual one as long as metabolic life persists in the body. It is also an accurate yardstick of what is happening in the person who is breathing. Breath rate speeds up when the person experiences fear or great passion. It slows down when the person is asleep or bored. One tends to hold one’s breath when one is awaiting the results of a certain action or event.

However, every student of tantra knows that the breath also influences the body and emotions. Not only do we breathe faster when aroused or fearful – the faster breath actually encourages these emotions. Naturally, the resultant emotions also reflect in the body’s working. When you learn tantric kriya yoga techniques for the controlling of your breath with your tantra teacher, you will be able to influence how your body and mind react to certain stimuli as well.

As you become more adept at the tantric breathing techniques or kriyas, you will discover that you are actually able to conquer fear and doubt, as well as rein in and channel sexual passion. This is the very essence of orgasm control. Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation are often the result of fear, self-doubt and the inability to control the tide of passion once the floodgates open. With tantra kriya yoga breath control and observation techniques, these issues that plague so many males can become a thing of the past.

If you are serious about learning the secrets of tantra, find an experienced tantric master who can guide you on your way to spiritual mastery over your mind and body.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide for Tantra Lessons, kriyas and mudras from this young Tantra Master.

A Tantra View Of Mismatched Sexual Energy

No matter how well you have absorbed and practiced the tantra lessons taught by your tantra teacher, you will discover that there are times of sexual energy mismatch. In other words, the cycles of your own sexual desire and that of your intimate partner will not always be in perfect synchronization. This is perfectly natural and serves its own purpose, but can be a source of confusion and disillusionment to many.

Tantra does not promise that students of the tantric arts will become sexual dynamos, ready to rev up and generate erotic energy at the drop of a hat. In fact, tantra adheres seamlessly to the immutable laws of nature that govern our existence. These laws require periods of abstinence from sexual encounters for various reasons – regeneration, a greater need for meditation, the ‘spaces in your togetherness’ that Kahlil Gibran so wisely advocates, etc.

As a tantra master, I often find myself having to explain the need for occasional abstinence from sexual activity to my students. No two human beings will ever be perfectly in tune with each other, because every human being is a unique expression of the Divine. The tantra god and tantra goddess are divine beings, but they are very much subject to the natural ebbs and tides of tantric energy. It is not the objective of any tantra teacher to overcome these inalienable rules, but to bring his students into tune with them.

So what can you do if your desire overflows but your partner’s seems to be at ebb? There are, in fact, several options which ancient tantra advocates at such times. First of all, be aware of what you are really feeling. The simple need for touch and togetherness is often misinterpreted as sexual desire. This is especially true for men; women tend to be more in touch with their feelings and invariably know the difference.

If all you really seek is physical touch and togetherness, there is almost never a time when your intimate partner will not oblige to provide it. Do not underestimate the power of simple cuddling, which is a highly underrated bonding tool. If you really do feel sexual desire while your partner does not, you should be able to ask him or her for seemingly one-sided solutions such as oral or manual pleasuring. This is not an imposition and you would be surprised at how willingly it will be provided in most circumstances.

Self-gratification is also a perfectly acceptable method of stilling non-reciprocated sexual desire. Hopefully, your tantra teacher would have helped you unlearn the irrational biases that have kept you from using this route whenever you need to.

Finally, the erotic energy mismatch may be the result of an overt or hidden conflict between you and your intimate partner. In such a case, you should not expect him or her to feel exactly as you do. Conflict between intimate partners, while natural, must be resolved at the earliest because it represents an imbalance – a lack of spiritual harmony – between two essentially divine beings. The resolution of such conflict is a matter of separate study of which I will write at a later date.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide for Tantra Lessons, kriyas and mudras from this young Tantra Master.