The Importance Of Yoga In Tantra Sex

Why is yoga such an important facet of tantra and especially tantric sex? In the first place, yoga introduces balance in the practitioner’s body, mind and spirit. Physical, mental and spiritual equilibrium must be pursued and cultivated through tantra yoga and meditation, or else the pursuit of the tantric arts becomes a pointless exercise.

With the establishment of a balanced status quo via tantric yoga techniques, the student of tantra will perceive a new sense of moderation at the sexual level, as well. It is an unfortunate fact that most people today turn to tantra in a hope of discovering new levels of sexual excesses. The fact is that tantric sex is not about increasing quantity but rather quality of lovemaking. Tantra yoga moderates and focuses sexual desire and capabilities so that this quality is achievable.

Those who have sex only occasionally are probably not in as dire a need of tantric yoga as those who are very active. Frequent sex is, in itself, certainly not harmful as long as it takes place in a space of love and caring, not in one of compulsion. However, it is a fact that frequent orgasm amounts to an expenditure of prana Shakti. This essential energy replenishes itself, but the replenishment process becomes hampered if the ‘expense’ is consistently more than the ‘income’. This, in turn, can lead to cumulative loss of spiritual vibrancy – especially in the man.

As your tantra teacher will tell you, the male is in greater danger of prana Shakti depletion because it is the man who releases it the most during orgasm. Men who are very sexually active therefore find it harder to benefit from the spiritual aspects of tantric sex. For them, tantra yoga can be a great blessing, since it helps in bringing about a more stable inner environment while at the same time focusing the male energy in a more beneficial way.

However, it is the not the man alone who is responsible for this. The woman, as the recipient of his sexual gift, must also be trained in the art of sexual energy management. Under the tutelage of an accomplished tantra teacher, both the man and woman can learn how to use tantric yoga techniques to manage sexual energy in a more mutually fulfilling way. Without this ability to manage their erotic energy, it becomes difficult for the couple to attain the required levels of spiritual maturity that tantra sex requires.

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.

Self-Inquiry Is A Necessary Ingredient Of Tantra Practice

Many who have discovered tantra cannot wait to go ahead with the much-hyped promises of greater sexual gratification it holds. Such aspiring tantra students wish to learn the tantric arts for this reason alone, and they completely miss the point. Learning tantra is not about having better sex, even if that is one of the promises of this ancient art.

The most important step in learning tantra is finding a qualified tantra teacher who can properly initiate the aspiring student. Without a tantric master, the student will do little more than embark on a wild goose chase and wind up disillusioned. It is no more possible to learn tantra from a book than it is to learn a language in the same manner. A knowledgeable guide who can chart the course of instructions and make necessary corrections when the student veers off course is absolutely essential.

One of the main reasons why it is necessary to learn tantra under a tantra teacher is the fact that learning this science effectively requires considerable self-inquiry. Though this is a process where the student delves within himself or herself, the process itself cannot take place unsupervised. Self-inquiry is not within the natural bounds human nature. In fact, our natural reflex is to avoid self-inquiry because what we tend to see within ourselves makes us extremely uncomfortable.

Why is self-inquiry a prerequisite to learning the tantric arts? The reason is that in order to experience true freedom – spiritual, emotional or sexual – we must first identify what enslaves us. Our ingrained faulty beliefs about ourselves, others and things such as sexual intimacy hold us back from exploring our fullest potential. A tantra teacher will guide his student in the process of self-examination compassionately, but he will not allow the process itself to be avoided.

Various tantra meditation techniques and rituals are employed in the process of self-examination, and these lead to self-discovery. Often for the first time, the tantric student is confronted with what beliefs and attitudes he or she is driven by. This is invariably a shattering experience. However, it is also accompanied by an indescribable sense of blissful release from the bondage of false beliefs.

As these false beliefs about oneself, one’s intimate partner and the whole issue of intimacy crumble, students of tantra become ready for the first stages of initiation. Then – and only then – will they be able to understand the full spiritual power of the tantra energy that lies within them.

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.

Preparing Your Mind And Body To Learn Tantra

Can you begin to practice tantra even before you have located a tantra teacher? You can certainly prepare your mind and body for it. Ancient tantra is certainly not a DIY concept, and requires expert instructions and guidance from an expert tantra master. However, the aspiring student of tantra can do a lot to discipline his or her mind and body and bring them into better alignment.

When a suitable tantric teacher is found, this state of alignment helps the student to absorb his teachings and practice the prescribed tantric techniques to better effect.

In order to prepare mind and body for deeper tantric instructions, the aspiring student must pay closer attention to his or her daily conduct. A person with an undisciplined and disordered  lifestyle cannot benefit from tantra. The seeds of this ancient science of life and love need to be sown in ready, fertile soil. A person leading an undisciplined life is out of rhythm with Nature, and can therefore not respond to spiritual instructions.

If you are serious about learning tantra, get your lifestyle under control. Start training yourself to eat wholesome, nutritionally balanced food in rational amounts and at fixed times. Likewise, do a reality check on how much sleep you are getting every night. Seven hours is the minimum requirement. If you are in the habit of taking long afternoon naps, quit now. They disrupt your natural sleep cycle, which plays a vital role in keeping mind and body healthy and aware.

Get your personal routine under control. If you find yourself spending most days rushing from one thing to the other, you are caught in a vicious, unnatural loop. This loop has ensnared most of mankind today, and rendered most of humanity unsuitable for spiritual instruction. When you begin doing things in time and in their proper order, your soul becomes calm. When a tantra master encounters a calm soul, he rejoices in having found a suitable pupil.

Begin conscious work on reducing the unnecessary stress in your life. There are good and bad kinds of stress. Bad stress is the kind brought about by worrying about things beyond your control. Good stress is the kind that encourages you to do what really needs to be done. Get rid of the bad stress and harness the power of the good kind.

The ancient yogis maintained such robust health and lived so long because were in touch with their bodies’ real requirements. They were able to meditate for long periods because their minds were disciplined and unyielding to external disruptions.

Set yourself a goal to bring the forces that dictate the ebbs and tides of your life under control. If you are diligent and sincere, you can achieve a significant amount of positive change in a couple of months. When you look back on your previous lifestyle after these two months, you should experience a sense of freedom. When you perceive this freedom, you know that you are ready for learning the tantric arts from a tantra teacher.

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.