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.

A Preparatory Tantra Technique For Tantra Massage

There are many ways in which to practice tantra massage, but you must first experience the basic energy that this ancient tantra technique unfolds within you. Before you can proceed to enjoy the full benefits of this ultimate form of erotic massage, you need to prepare yourselves spiritually and emotionally.

• Sit on cushions, face each other and close your eyes

• Gently visualize your lover’s physical form and his/her energy

• Relax and be still. Focus on deepening and steadying your breath. Breathe through your nose, drawing the breath in to the pit of your stomach

• Still relaxing, focus on your partner calmly. Smile. Recall moments together; the joy of your very first truly loving embrace. Allow that feeling to fill you again. It is pure tantra energy

• Let the memory go, but hold on to the feeling of joy. Be joyfully aware of yourself with your lover in the here and now. Free yourself from thoughts of should or could, and merely exist in the present moment. Now…

• Make love with a steady mind. Find an internal point of awareness within you and settle the mind there, keeping this internal point of tranquility throughout the love-making.

• Be aware of your physical arousal and focus on your sense of attraction. Keep this point of stillness within you, within the dynamic movement of your breath and the electricity of your attraction

• Spread the feeling of love to your partner. Breathe until you find balance in movement and stillness, between softness and vigor, between arousal and fulfillment. Become aware of that tranquil state within your lover as well… and remain in it until you become still within your ecstasy

In this state, you are now primed to experience the union of bliss and emptiness itself… your own, and that of your loved one. By attending to the immediate urgency of your sexual desire, you pave the way for the ultimate experience of a tantra massage.

Remember that tantra and tantra massage are strong influencing forces on the mind, body and soul. Practice tantra techniques only if an experienced tantra teacher is available to instruct you.

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 Massage, learn tantra exercises and tantric techniques from this young Tantra Master.

Why Angelina Jolie is the Occidental Tantra Goddess

Angelina Jolie – a tantra goddess? Yes. In the truest tradition of tantra, her name itself conjures up visions of unbridled energy, untamed and yet powerful. The mention of Angelina Jolie is synonymous with passion, and none can ignore it. Every man would want her, and every woman secretly wants to be like her.

Long before Angelina Jolie stormed the world with her highly acclaimed role in the American television film Gia (1998), her smouldering sexuality, devilishly beautiful eyes and sensuous bee-stung lips had become bywords of sensuality. She infuses the power of sexuality in everything that she does.

Yes. To an experienced Tantra teacher,  Angelina Jolie is indeed the quintessential tantra goddess. She is clearly the defining part of any relationship that she may be in. The world has a wild and unstable image of her, but it can never pigeon-hole her. She is at once wild, untamed, sexual, nurturing, compassionate, loving, uncompromising, home-bound, nomadic, dominatrix – all rolled into one.

These are aspects of the image that she shows to the world, but her tantra vibrations are hard to conceal. Such vibrations drive us to our destinies whether we know it or not; whether we acknowledge them or not. Here is a woman who is highly aware of her inner self, of the Goddess within her, but a ’self’ that is not completely known to herself and certainly not to the world. The ‘real’ Angelina Jolie – the divine feminine behind the woman of the world – is one of those rare people who allow their inner divinity to come out.

All persons have myriad facets to their personalities, but few give expression to all. She does – and that is what makes her powerful, memorable and a celebration of feminine tantra energy. She is not a mere woman, but one totally unafraid to follow her mind and heart. She exudes class even as she blatantly tongues her lover, making the act shocking but not cheap. A Tantra teacher can see that sexuality is inherent in her, and not a put-on. She may wear it on her sleeve, but she does not take it too seriously. It is second nature to her, not something that she is self-conscious about.

For Angelina Jolie, being sexy is as natural as being a mother, and she proves it as she continues to expand her multi-cultural family. She has shattered the stereotype of the sexual female – she is sexy and yet beyond sexiness, diving passionately into humanitarian work and imbibing it in her life.

In Brad Pitt, Angelina found what was missing in all her previous relationships. Unlike the men she had previously dated, Brad is not a macho, overtly sexual presence in her life. He has a comparatively soft aura and understated sexual energy. For once, a tantra goddess finds an energy that complements hers completely.

Her driving need to have a large family that embraces various cultures stems from the void in her heart created by her estrangement with her father. The lack of a strong father figure in her life led to a dangerously close relationship with her brother. Since that relationship would never have been accepted by society, Angelina Jolie was always left hungering for more. She did all that she could to get Brad away from his previous wife, Jennifer Aniston, and even today will not allow him to keep any relation with her. Her need for a good father for her children drew her to Brad, who always wanted children (while Jennifer never did).

If Angelina Jolie is a woman who shows what can be possible with even a half-realization of one’s true self, then her life is also proof of the follies one can commit if that realization is not complete. Tantra condemns taboo relationships within the family, but a proper understanding and complete realization of ancient tantra leads to a highly fulfilling life that not only holds adventure, but an all-embracing goodness.

Angelina Jolie is surely moving in that direction, but needs a deeper understanding of herself. Nevertheless, the tantra goddess in her can never be denied. Tantra aims to make a goddess out of every woman, especially one who is highly aware of her inner self, of the Goddess within her…..

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 Massage: Much More Than a Sexual Technique

Ancient tantric scriptures refer to tantra massage as a method of bonding between two spiritually aware beings. A massage is a lot more than just a sexual technique meant to prolong pleasure. It is epitomized by Shiva and Shakti, the quintessential tantra God and Goddess.

Even for an accomplished master, tantra massage is hard to describe verbally, which has led to many of the misconceptions surrounding it. Those who do understand it have a deep comprehension of humanity, human nature and natural human motivations and desires.

A regular tantra massage can be useful in alleviating frustrations and uncertainties, and can lead to higher levels of self esteem. It is also a perfect way for men, women and couples to find higher knowledge of energy transmutation for the purpose of spiritual and emotional advancement. And finally, yes – it DOES release stress and enhance / prolong passion and pleasure.

Your master will tell you that tantra massage is a primary step in the quest for deeper sexual and spiritual meaning and realisation. It sparks off a true lust for life and freedom and teaches us how to separate super-orgasm from ejaculation. By the means of this tantra technique, one can experience the energy of super-orgasm throughout the body and mind.

Since sex and sexual activities are something that we can all relate to (after all, these represent very inherent energy) experiencing the pleasure and energy of super-orgasm would motivate us a lot more towards realizing ourselves. All of us need a modicum of tangible pleasure in our spiritual quest to keep us motivated.

When performed in the prescribed way, tantra massage is a beautiful celebration of all aspects of our humanity and represents the bliss of a heightened state of arousal. By its use, we can increase awareness of ourselves, our desires and our motivations.

Given its spiritual benefits and higher levels of consciousness, this tantra technique was essentially developed so that we can realize our inner wisdom and develop stronger, more fulfilling relationships. However, it must only be practiced under expert supervision by a tantra master – the fallout of amateurish practice can be quite negative, since the fullest potential cannot be achieved.

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 Massage, 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 Meditation To Re-Establish Inner Connection

Tantra meditation can help bring us back in touch with ourselves – and with what truly matters in our lives. The art of tantra is all about transcending the superfluous and reconnecting with our elemental core. Never has there been a greater need to practice tantra mediation than today…

Mankind has strayed far from the elements that ancient Tantra upholds as holy and paramount. We are chronically obsessed with the development and acquisition of sleeker cell phones, smaller Ipods, faster Internet connections and smarter refrigerators. The human race continuously strives to improve its own situation better – unfortunately, in the constant search for something that is smaller, bigger, faster and jazzier, we have forgotten how to appreciate what we already have, or rather, had – the soul connection.

Is sitting in America and video-chat with friends or relatives in India real connection? We have adopted a false ideal – that of instant gratification, money, mechanical partying and mechanical loving. We think we are making things easier, but something as basic is being lost. We are experiencing a slow degradation of the soul. Bodies come together, but a tantra master will point out that this conjoining is incomplete to the point of unwholesomeness. Minds exchange ideas, but there is no common meeting ground of the spirit. Ideas, thoughts and emotions remain disjointed, dry and bereft of true life.

Those who learn tantra must choose not to be blind to the fact that relationships are at their worst point ever, and that the soul-to-soul connection –the very crux of interactions – is being steadily eroded. While the most basic tantra lessons lie ignored by the wayside, relationship fixers, marriage counsellors and lawyers mint money from the disconnect.

No one recognizes this as a serious problem. We are contend with coping as best as we can, either by ourselves or by paying for services that are ultimately useless. Modern science does not acknowledge a mind-body-soul connection and treats bodily ailments in isolation, cutting off its connection to the soul and mind. However, ancient tantra hold the key to this problem – a problem that arises when we lose the connection with our mind and thereby fail to connect with others. When you practice tantra meditation, you open the portal to your soul.

In this context, here are two simple Tantra meditation techniques:

1) Watching-The-Breath Tantra Meditation:

Pay close attention to your breath for a few minutes. Relax, close your eyes and focus on inhaling and exhaling slowly and comfortably. In this tantra breathing technique, you must breathe through your nose, involve the diaphragm and allow oxygen all the way to the inner core of your lungs. Visualize a energy-cord from the bottom of your feet to the main energy-cord attached to your spine.

If your mind starts wandering during this tantra exercise, re-focus your attention on breathing in and out. Keep doing this for 10 minutes without a break, and you will feel energy well up within yourself. This energy will draw only those people who love and appreciate you.

2) Zero-Mind Tantra Meditation:

Visualize a garbage dump and empty all thoughts your mind conjures up into it. Sit still in a tantric cross-legged position and let your mind go silent. The root cause of disconnect within ourselves stems from negative foreign energy being stuck in the body. When this virulent energy overshadows your real energy, it results in inner disconnect and disharmony.

A word of caution: Tantra influences mind, body and soul simultaneously. One must therefore practice tantra only under the vigilant guidance of an experienced tantra teacher. Amateur instructions or unguided practice will not yield in any benefits.

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 meditation, learn tantra exercises and tantric techniques from this young Tantra Master.