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.

The Benefits Of Tantra Yoga for Women

Tantra yoga for women is a much larger concept that most would believe. It definitely is not merely about making the woman a more suitable receptacle of a man’s sexual advances. Yoga is an ancient Indian system of postures and exercises that strengthen the body and lend it more flexibility. This promotes overall health and helps channel all energy more fruitfully – whether it is sexual or spiritual energy.

Today’s stressful and hectic pace of life has not spared women – they are as subject to fatigue and burnout as men are. Tantra yoga is a refined form of the ancient yogic sciences that calms the mind and promotes energy. It is quite different from conventional forms of exercise; we tend to consume energy in sports and other strenuous exercises, while tantra yoga actually generates energy. Taught by an experienced tantra teacher, tantric yoga is in fact a great boon to the modern woman.

In tantric yoga, slow and steady movements are used to segue from one posture into another. The practitioner maintains each posture for a certain prescribed period, breathing calmly and unhurriedly. A full sequence of tantra yoga exercises is usually followed by a period of quiet meditation. The tantra master supervising the process often provides calming instructions and suggestions to induce this meditative state.

Tantric yoga is an ideal way for women to regain health and wellbeing. The very nature of this system is gentleness, which is the essential virtue of the sacred feminine. There is very little danger of injury if tantra yoga is practiced under the guidance of an experienced tantric teacher. At no point is the yogic student required to go beyond endurance limits. The accent is on smooth, balanced and symmetric movements and postures which stretch, tone and energize every part of the body. The emphasis on symmetry and balance brings with it mental and emotional balance, as well.

Contrary to misconceptions, women of all ages can practice tantric yoga without limitations. A good tantra teacher will be able to modify and customize the postures and stretches according to age and physical condition. Tantra yoga is a stress-free, powerful and extremely effective exercise system that can work miracles for women of all age groups and body types. If a woman wants a healthy way of life that is free from strain and stress, she should most definitely learn tantra yoga under a qualified tantra master.

To answer a final question that will doubtlessly arise in the mind of the reader – yes, tantra yoga also revitalizes a woman’s sexual experience and enjoyment. Both physically and emotionally, this system enables her to reach her fullest sexual potential. However, this is not the primary objective of tantra yoga. It is merely one of the many benefits it brings with it.

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.

Tantra Yoga And The Seven Chakras

There is a lot of misunderstanding about what chakras really are, and how they are pertinent to learning tantra. To begin with, it is important to understand that chakras are not real in a material sense. Rather, they are psychic centres in our body that the ancient Indian yogis identified in the course of their studies. As your tantra teacher will clarify, these chakras are in fact centres of incredible consciousness potential.

The chakras are repositories of psychic energy that are hard-wired into the overall state of the body and mind. Though chakras are often represented as lotuses on charts, the actual translation from the Sanskrit word ‘chakra’ is ‘spinning wheel’. These wheels represent a system of seven energy centers located along the spine, and each corresponds to an area of the body, a set of behavioral characteristics and stages of spiritual growth.

The technical names of the seven chakras are as follows – Muladhara (at the base of the spine), Svadhisthana (in the abdomen, genitals and lower back), Manipura (the solar plexus), Anahata (in the heart area), Visshudha (in the throat), Ajna (at the brow) and Sahasrara (at the top of head, or cerebral cortex.)

As already explained, each chakra is associated with a particular body location. However, each of them is also associated with a colour, a central emotional or behavioural issue and also many other personal aspects including identity, goals, rights, etc.

Practicing tantra yoga under the guidance of a tantra teacher can help you focus your energies with the help of different postures and tantric breathing techniques. It then becomes possible to align your chakras and get all the wheels spinning in the same direction, at the same speed. An experienced tantra master can help you understand how to fine-tune and control these energy centers via specific yoga and tantric meditation techniques. As a result, you will experience spiritual balance and complete harmony at the mind, body and spirit levels.

The spiritual energy that is in question here is also called kundalini energy. In its dormant state, kundalini energy may be seen as a coiled snake resting at the base of your spine, or the Muladhara chakra. Since the chakras act as valves or pumps regulating the flow of energy through your system, the controlled and purposeful movements of tantric yoga can help realign your chakras.

Through the movements and postures of tantra yoga, you can learn to concentrate and direct your kundalini energy to and from the various chakras in your body. In this way, you can compensate for areas that may be inactive or out of synch with the rest of your body. By balancing the energy among all seven chakras, complete physical, mental and spiritual balance can 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 for Tantra Lessons, kriyas and mudras from this young Tantra Master.