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Tantra Yoga – Benefits and Prerequisites For Practice

Tantra Yoga is a much talked-about term, but what is it and what does it take to practice tantra yoga? Quite simply, it is a set of tantra exercises that harnesses extremely potent power for spiritual regeneration.

Because of this power, it lies at the fundaments of ancient tantra practice.Tantra yoga lays special emphasis on the development of the powers latent in our six chakras, from Muladhara to Ajna. It should be clarified here that tantra yoga is not concerned with sexuality, but with creative force and transmuting the energy of this force into higher channels.

This revered and highly efficacious form of tantra practice involves deep meditation, in which the student of tantra sits calmly and purifies the mind and heart of wayward thoughts and desires.Tantra yoga is a ritual path, and is often grossly misunderstood and wrongly practiced. The fact is that its practitioners must have purity, humility, devotion, courage, dedication to their tantra teacher, a deep understanding of cosmic love, faithfulness, contentment, dispassion, non-covetousness and honesty. This form of yoga is a process that can unfold one’s spiritual nature through the constant worship of the energy within, collectively known as Shakti.

Practiced diligently under the guidance of an accomplished tantra master, it brings about an awakening of the self.Tantra yoga does not limit itself to a particular branch of study – rather, it incorporates in it diverse elements which are linked by a unifying rule of Tantra Dharma. It aims to bring about consciousness in all states of human life – the conscious state, the waking state and the dream state. It is a path and practice that teaches the methods and ways by which we can discard intolerance, ignorance, selfishness and the animal instinct that lives in all of us.Tantra believes teaches us that the primary driving force behind the Universe isnothing but desire, and that desires are very natural for a soul residing in a human body.

Tantra yoga brings physical and mental cleansing through Pranayama (tantra breathing exercises) the visualization of energized energy vortexes (yantra) and deities, the repetition of mantras (energized sounds/words) etc. It is a holistic means of studying of the macrocosm from microcosmic point of view.When a student of tantra practices tantra yoga under a tantra teacher, he or she will soon be able to identify a wide range of factors that impact our thoughts and feelings. Regular practice of this most basic – and yet most powerful – manifestation of ancient tantra inculcates the contentedness, concentration and focus which are needed to release our consciousness from its inherent limitations.

In short – tantra states that desires are natural, and tantra yoga provides practical means and devices to reprogram our minds and desires so that they serve us, rather than the other way round.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide to read more about Tantra Yoga, learn tantra exercises and tantric techniques from this young Tantra Master.

Tantric Sex – Awakening The Female Super Orgasm

Woman is the embodiment of the Tantra Goddess, and her Shakti is unlimited. Tantra attributes to every woman an abundance of sexual spiritual energy, and wasting it is a serious transgression. As a woman’s shakti unfolds within her, her energy turns her into a divine priestess – and an empowered human-being.

As a rule, every woman should have the ability to achieve a tantra orgasm so that she can reach her fullest spiritual potential. The tantra scriptures corroborate that a woman’s complete enlightenment is achieved by the intensity of her orgasmic potential.

A woman must enhance her own orgasmic potential using tantra techniques such as ‘Yoni Vajra Rahasayam‘ and ‘Shwaas Gati Paddhati’. These involve spreading the orgasmic energy throughout the body. It also involves visualizing the energy moving through the insides of the legs and up the knees and thighs to culminate in the vagina (or Yoni). This helps focus the tantra energy. This helps enhance the orgasmic response and is extremely beneficial for women who find it difficult to have orgasms.

Squeezing your yoni nadis without spreading the energy too much would be a good start. As you squeeze some more, you will find the energy from your muladhara (root) chakra building up slowly and intensely. Keep up the squeezing gently, without inducing discomfort. You must not let this energy dissipate – instead, hold it within.

Gently inter-mingle the shakti elements of tantric breath with the Yoni nadis and visualize a huge gust of energy moving rapidly up and down your body, rushing up to your crown chakra, striking it with intense spiritual force and returning to strike your muladhara chakra. This will extend the orgasm to twelve or more orgasms in rapid succession, leading you to higher levels of conscious awareness.

This is a powerful and ancient technique. Do not use it without the proper reverence and context. Tantra for women influences mind, body and soul simultaneously, and should be practiced under the expert supervision of an accomplished tantra teacher. Amateur instructions or unguided self-practice will not benefit you in any way and may even cause much harm.

Put your heart and soul into these techniques – there has to be an aspect of divinity in everything you try to achieve.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide to read more about Tantric sex, learn tantra exercises and tantric techniques from this young Tantra Master.

Tantra Sex – The Quest For The Woman’s Orgasm

Ancient tantra is all about the divinity of love, and tantra sex is all about the intimacy that is important for a smooth experience in a relationship. It is through intimacy that two people can achieve a soul connection. For this reason, those who learn tantra are in no doubt about the importance of the orgasm.

The absence of orgasms can lead to problems in a couple’s intimate bond. Often, the woman is left unsatisfied. This can be because of the man’s lack of knowledge about tantra sex, or the woman’s inability to overcome her inner blocks. Moreover, today’s modern lifestyles leave couples with no time to truly explore one another – or even themselves.

However, a tantra teacher will tell you that our essential nature clamors for a soul connection. We cannot be content with a mundane, mechanical existence, going through the motions of life without living. The soul yearns to find that special person to connect with completely and totally. In ancient times, people loved to live together in the truest sense, which is why the oldest scriptures on earth – the Vedas – talk about soul connection. Contrary to what we might believe, civilization was highly advanced in those days, and no one lived without this soul connection.

The art of tantra is a product of those same Vedic scriptures. As a bold blend of scientific truths and philosophy which holds the answers to all relationship problems, including those that plague people the most today – sexual disinterest, impotence and general lack of intimacy. Ancient tantra believes that an orgasm is everyone’s birthright, since it is the closest one gets to spiritual ecstasy in temporal life.

Men have it easy for various reasons. It is anatomically easier to for them to become aroused, and society also condones a man’s sexual experimentation. With this illusion of freedom, men seldom realize that their orgasms are mere releases. It is pure biology at work, not the soul weaving its magic. Women, on the other hand, have it tougher because their orgasms are more complicated; also, social norms make it difficult for them to experiment and find themselves.

With the right tantra techniques, a woman can finally experience extremely satisfying orgasms with a man who cares enough about her to take her there.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide to read about tantra sex, learn tantra exercises and tantric techniques from this young Tantra Master.

Tantra Vs. Rape And Sexual Disconnect

Ancient tantra has always maintained that sexual disconnect is akin to a crime. When people turn their backs on inner desires and basic instincts by practicing unnatural abstinence and unleashing its horrific forms upon oneself and others – the ’shakti’ within becomes twisted. This degrades the general human consciousness. Those who practice tantra can resolve this sexual disconnect within themselves.

A tantra master will tell you that pleasure is the fulcrum of every act that we commit. When we are disconnected from this very basic principle of life, we distort our actions, our purposes and our lives. When you learn tantra, you learn not to turn your back on Desire – rather, you will understand that Desire is the backbone by which Tantra stands tall.

Research conducted on serial rapists – frustrated men turned into sexual deviants – reveals that such individuals have a very skewed vision of their basic instincts. For them, a woman is a hated sexual object to be violated and vilified. Through the act of rape, the man’s low self-esteem (turned into intense anger) seeks its revenge for the sexual disconnect within him. Such men do not see the Tantra Goddess in a woman – they are blind to the fact that woman is the true divine entity of the earth. Ancient tantra traditionally upholds her as the divine essence that can take man to higher levels of spiritual consciousness.

When the male essence is not in touch with its inner core, as frequently happens these days, man gives little thought to giving – his primary purpose in life. Instead, he aims to attain release as quickly as possible. This replicates itself in his daily activities as well, creating an escalating disharmony and sometimes leading to cases of molestation, harassment and rape.

Rape is the ultimate crime against the feminine essence – and also against the male essence. Tantra sees it as a deficiency in the man – a disconnect with the greater truth. The father who rapes his daughter seeks escape and distraction from this truth in his own home. The sexual act becomes no different from the act committed by animals – an urge satisfied perfunctorily.

The art of tantra gives humans the blessed opportunity to go beyond the mechanics of the act, and to transform it into a divine experience. When a man rapes a woman, he destroys that experience not only for the woman but also for himself. It is only when the sexual act is consensual and enacted with both partners in sync with one another that true pleasure can be experienced.

Those who learn tantra learn from their tantra teacher the fact that pleasure is the very basis of the sexual act. There is no true pleasure in rape, since the desire to rape is born out of hatred, anger and base lust. The very purpose of the Tantra Goddess – the sexual divine – is defeated when a man forces a woman to engage in sex with him. A man who is connected with his true essence is secure and knows the art of pleasurable living. He has no need to force a woman – his power lies in supreme attraction.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide to read about tantra goddess, learn tantra exercises and tantric techniques from this young Tantra Master.

Tantra For Women – An Exercise To Awaken Sensuality

A tragic fact is that the gender with the greatest potential for mind-blowing sexual pleasure, the ultimate erotic tantra experience, usually settles for much less.

As a tantra teacher, I condemn the excessive cultural emphasis placed on a man’s virility, and on the fact that a man’s orgasm is essential for procreation. Ancient tantra has always recognized that women, whose sexual satisfaction has ironically been downplayed for years, are the ones who are capable of multiple orgasms.

Women across cultures have been settling for bland, unsatisfying sex or no sex at all. They are unaware of the latent tantra goddess within, and therefore miss out on or ignore the very thing that could give them what all woman crave:

•    More intimacy and closeness
•    Their partner’s undivided attention, both within and beyond the bedroom
•    Overall life satisfaction
•    Confidence in their erotic appeal and attractiveness
•    Confidence in a secure, happy relationship

Even for women who report a general sense of satisfaction with sex, the ancient art of tantra can open up a whole world of pleasure beyond what they normally experience.

Tantra scriptures believe that sexual satisfaction is vital for strong emotional bonds. Both men and women experience deeper feelings of love and attachment when they share exquisite sexual pleasure and powerful desire.

I give below an esoteric tantra technique known as ‘Shakti ambuddhi paddati’. This ancient technique is designed to increase a woman’s sensual receptiveness and sensitivity to physical and emotional stimulation – in short, to awaken the tantra goddess within her and make her an active, eager and excited partner.

This tantra exercise also acts as a subconscious sexual ‘tonic’ in that it helps balance hormones, create proper sexual function and increase libido in women. This particular exercise for women must be done at night, preferably between 1 to 4 am (the specific time is related to the breathing cycle).

•    Lie on your back with your arms along your sides and relax.
•    Exhale, then inhale deeply, relaxing all the muscles in your body
•    Slowly exhale as you squeeze your 1st and 2nd chakras and the adjoining muscles, trying to pull your energy as deeply inward as you can. Do not strain while squeezing – this tantra exercise is not meant to be exhausting
•    After exhaling, relax your 1st and 2nd chakra muscles for 10 minutes
•    Repeat the inhaling and exhaling as you squeeze 1st and 2nd chakra muscles 10-15 times slowly
•    Relax, then repeat the exercise if you feel comfortable

Tantra for women influences mind, body and soul simultaneously and is best practiced under the careful guidance and supervision of an experienced tantra teacher. Amateur instructions or attempts to self-practice tantra will not result in optimum benefits. It requires the expert guidance and supervision of a qualified tantra master to get the most out of such techniques, and to prevent possible physical and emotional harm.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide to read about tantra for women, learn tantra exercises and tantric techniques from this young Tantra Master.

Generating Unlimited Stamina With Sensuous Tantra Breathing

Ancient tantra practices are a means of using the natural concentration of intense passionate desire to direct our minds beyond ourselves. The purpose of learning tantra was never to justify sexual addiction or hypocrisy – rather, these practices are meant to boost general well-being as well as specific psycho-spiritual abilities. For this reason, I suggest that my students imagine their energy being released through the tops of their heads after ending their daily spiritual experience.

Tantra utilizes all our energies, and our inherent sexual energy is a very powerful and potent force that can also be harnessed for various spiritual goals and achievements. Understanding the secrets of tantra with the help of a qualified tantra master can help create a very sensual and deep connection with your partner; this connection can be used to transcend awareness of mind and body, and to be totally present in the moment. Tantra scriptures ask us to find the right partner to practice these exercises in a transformative, consciousness-raising process.

I give here a specific tantra exercise that helps us build unlimited sexual stamina with sensuous breathing. This particular exercise must be done on an empty stomach, early in the morning.

•    Stretch your body by placing your palms and knees on the floor

•    Kneel back and let your buttocks slide down towards your ankles; try to stretch your arms forward

•    Exhale and inhale deeply, filling your lungs completely. Now hold your breath

•    Slowly begin to squeeze your anal muscles and pull your anal opening as deeply inward as you can. Remember not to strain while squeezing. Relax and contract your anal muscles slowly in rapid succession.

•    Repeat the squeeze-relax routine 6-9 times, or as long as is comfortable for you

•    Exhale, emptying your lungs slowly. Slowly lie down on your belly and relax in this position for a while, and then repeat if you wish

Attempting such tantra exercises without guidance from an experienced tantra teacher is not advisable, since you will not derive optimum benefits. It is important to remember that some tantra exercises can cause physical and emotional harm if done without proper guidance and supervision.

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

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