The Importance Of Tantra Breathing

Is tantra breathing really important? If you are looking for greater sexual control, it certainly is. Tantra sex is all about mastery over one’s passions, and tantra breathing techniques taught by a qualified tantric teacher can go a long way in achieving this.

The ancient yogis of India were acutely aware of the role that breath plays – not just in the sustenance of life itself, but also in the way humans respond to certain impulses. We all know that controlling our breathing in times of stress and crisis can calm our minds and help us focus. By the same coin, learning tantric breathing techniques allows students of tantra to control their sexual passion. In doing this, they become able to conserve and unleash their sexual energy at will. This kind of breathing is one of the key skill-sets that an experienced tantra teacher will bestow on his pupils.

A very significant aspect of tantric breathing is the fact that it allows the male greater control over ejaculation. By focusing on breathing at the time of greatest sexual excitement, he can withhold his body’s orgasmic response – sometimes for long periods of time. The end result of such sexual control by the man is obviously enhanced erotic pleasure for himself as well as his female partner. In the same manner, the woman is better enabled to synchronize her orgasm with her male partner’s if she practices tantra breathing along with him.

The ancient tantric scriptures tell us that meditating on the process of breathing during the sexual act helps the two partners to fix upon each other’s tantra energy. There is a mutual exchange of life-force and erotic power. This is an extremely powerful method of bonding at the very soul level, allowing the relationship to blossom from the earth-bound to the transcendental. At the same time, the chemistry of the partners’ bodies is subtly changed. There is a controlled, yet focused release of sex hormones. Also, physical energy is enhanced with the elimination of wasteful, shallow breathing and the introduction of tantric breathing.

When tantric breathing is practiced during sexual union, the quintessential tantra deities of Shiva and Shakti are locked in a celestial dance of erotic love. Their energies merge and mingle in a tantalizing act of worshipful foreplay. Their focus is totally on each other – the external world ceases to exist as they unite. This state is the very essence of tantra, and it is indispensable for those who aspire to experience the bliss of spiritual sex.

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.

The Spiritual Roots Of Tantra Yoga

Much is written on tantra yoga, but it is important to understand what differentiates tantric yoga from other forms. Like everything else about the tantric way of life, this form of yoga has very deep roots in the human experience.

The principles of Tantra Yoga are based on an amalgamation of various sciences and spiritual studies, including astrology, astronomy, psychology, chemistry, physics, numerology and the ancient Indian herbal medicine system of Ayurveda. Tantra yoga has a basis in all these disciplines, and is therefore a profound practice with roots in a wide cross-section of human existence.

When a student learns tantra yoga under and experienced tantra teacher, he or she will experience an incredible expansion of awareness in every state of consciousness. However, it is first necessary for the tantra teacher to de-program the student’s mind. Tantra yoga requires a relatively pure and innocent state of mind and awareness in which to take hold and flourish.

The deprogramming process in teaching tantra yoga is not always pleasant, since the student of tantra needs to question many erroneous beliefs and practices that keep him or her from evolving into a higher state of spiritual awareness. There are many social, familial or experiential influences that crowd our mind, and these are constantly working in the background to rob us of mental peace and spiritual equilibrium.

Since these ‘programs’ are contrary to what tantra yoga requires, they are first exposed and then cleaned from the mind and soul. This requires a master’s touch and a whole lot of compassion. This is why tantric yoga should never be taught by anyone but an accomplished tantra master.

Throughout the learning process, the tantra student is introduced to various techniques to identify and eliminate the contaminants of the soul and the psyche. Disruptive factors that poison thoughts and emotions are faced and overcome, and the result is freedom from ignorance, intolerance and pointless, bestial lust. These are replaced by knowledge, a sense of oneness with all things and the awakening of sacred sexuality.

Tantra yoga finally brings with it a welling up of tantra energy – energy which was hitherto misunderstood and either abused or sadly under-utilized. In this state of psychic and spiritual renewal, regular practice of tantra yoga under the auspices of a genuine tantra teacher will yield profound results. In fact, life itself is reinvented.

The various postures and meditation techniques of tantric yoga constantly purify mind, body and soul, detoxifying the practitioner at every level of existence and bringing peace, harmony and spiritual wellbeing.

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.

Basic Tantra Massage Guidelines

Tantric Massage is only one aspect of learning and practicing tantra. Other vital components that the tantra teacher will instruct his pupils in are tantric yoga, meditation, breathing and sexual techniques.

One of the most basic fundamentals of tantra massage is that the giver and receiver must have a pre-existing emotional bond. By this definition, all commercialized tantric massage services fly out of the window. It is almost impossible for a woman or man to enjoy and benefit from a tantra massage if she or he receives it from a stranger. The element of trust and intimacy is paramount in all tantric techniques, tantra exercises and tantra rituals.

A tantric massage must take place in a setting that is conducive to complete relaxation and whatever intimate contact may follow. Obviously, it must also provide complete privacy and freedom from potential disturbances. Therefore, all contact with the outside world must be cut off. The surface on which the massage will take place should be equipped with a comfortable mattress or mat with a freshly laundered sheet. Rolled-up towels to support the neck and knees are essential.

For the tantra massage, only high-quality massage oil should be used. Ideally, the intimate atmosphere should be further enhanced with incense, candle light and soft devotional music. I personally recommend a prolonged musical recitation of the Avalokitasvara Sutra, which is commonly chanted at Buddhist temples in East Asia. It is the perfect musical backdrop for a tantric massage.

Begin this tantric ritual with the recipient lying on his or her stomach. Start with a gentle foot massage and then shift your ministrations to the neck and shoulders. These areas have vital pressure points which, if attended to with light but firm massage strokes, release relaxation throughout the body. The masseur can then proceed to massage the upper middle and lower back, continuing in these areas until all the knots and tension have been worked out from the muscles there. Then gently turn the recipient over so that you can work on the front.

Remember that this form of massage is not just about relaxation but also about building up the tantra energy in the recipient’s body. As this energy is liberated and begins to flow, Kundalini is awakened. This energizes and balances the Chakras – energy centers that are distributed along the central axis of the body. By energizing the chakras, you unleash various physical and emotional benefits in the recipient.

It is perfectly alright for the massage to be followed by sexual activity, but at least half an hour of patient massage should precede such activity. If your partner is fully relaxed as a result of the tantra massage, the lovemaking can indeed be spectacular.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is 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.