Tantric sensuality - spiritual path to passion

[AtLast]

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT AS THE OPENING POST OF A THREAD SUCH AS THIS- use as an example to comment about.. Then, I thought about how it might go over! So, I decided to do a test-run with a poll.



Tantric sexuality has a deep spiritual base in both Hindu and Buddhist philosophy and sensuality. Today, especially in Western cultures it has become just another fashionable preoccupation to some. Yet, for those that do have this spiritual framework, it is a serious state of mind and body connection that does bring practitioners to deep levels of understanding of sensuality that goes far beyond sex. It is taking the visible world as the creative dance or play of the Divine Mother and regarding enlightenment as the realization of the essential oneness of one's self and of the visible world.

Just as any form of sexual expression, the Tantric is not for everyone (and certainly not for those that only want the heat without the spiritual awareness of the roots of this form of sensuality based sexuality). It is applied by some in various forms of sexuality, like BDSM, stone sexuality, as well as what might be considered I] vanilla sexuality. However, that is not
what the thread is about. This is a space for those that do integrate a spiritual component into sex which is grounded in strong belief. Many people of Native cultures have similar beliefs and techniques- and are invited to post.

Hopefully, this space will be respected as are threads that have a specific following. For those that want to question this form of sexuality, this is not the forum in which to do so. LOL.... just form another thread to do that, if you must!

The thread is for anyone that practices Tantric within the context of it's spiritual applications to explore what we discover within our senses with a lover as we take ourselves through technique with the Divine Mother (or Shiva, etc.). Use any form of your personal relationship with Shiva as the basis of sensuality in your life that you want.

What breathing paces or meditations do you employ? What are your indulgent zones? Where are you wanting to stretch your senses to accomplish with not only physical pleasure, but the sensations of spiritual awareness?

What are the tantric dialogues between you and a lover?

[Semantics]

I think it's a great discussion idea for those interested, but I was a bit taken aback when I opened the thread and saw the poll options.

Why would you think that people here might criticize, make wise cracks, or think that you were being critical of other forms of sexuality?

<- confused.

[Rook]

~^ Subscribes ^~
[I will read it carefully shortly...maybe reply.:glasses:]

[Venus007]

I practice spiritual or transcendent sexuality and would love to have an open discussion about technique, theory, practice etc. I think it would be a good idea Atlast.

[SuperFemme]

Tantric means woven together does it not?
A spiritual experience that grows from the humblest of acts I think.
It is somewhat akin to biofeedback training, and I learned about it in earnest once I began my journey of recovery from a brain injury.

Where does the experience of spirituality come from? That, I have come to believe, is part of our neurological hard-wiring. Human beings seem to be naturally equipped to experience the metaphysical world.

I don't feel comfy posting too much personal info about much more here.
It is to me the ultimate trust, when I let myself go that far and trust my lover to be my "look-out" or visa verse. Much as in a dominate/submissive arena, the trust to give ones self over to another so completely is HUGE. no pun intended.

Do I think we can have a fabulous conversation about it here? I'm not sure that for ME that would be possible because I would have to open up the energy points required to truly share, and I just don't have that kind of trust here on the interwebz.

Great thread AtLast.

[Jude]

Is tantric sensuality something to discuss or something to experience directly? I'm thinking along the lines of an endless discussion of meditation practice or the various spiritual paths.

We can read about the experience of others for a lifetime and eventually even trick ourselves into believing it to be our own. Obviously, it cannot be described. It must be experienced.

If you experience it, it's the truth. The same thing believed is a lie. I see tantric sensuality as a gradual unfolding and increasing awareness and can't think of anything else to say on the topic!

[suebee]

I'd love to learn more about Tantric sexuality. It's something that's interested me for a long time. I'll be following. Hope folks will participate as they feel able.

Thanks Atlast.

Sue

[Glenn]

This Science is of extreme importance to me also. Is there a competent instructor here, or someone who knows one, who knows how to raise the kundalini force up, from the base of the spine into the medulla oblongata?

[Miss_Tia]

I have worked with my kundahlini energy for over 2 decades. I am by no means a master. I just simply have a knack for it naturally and out of that grew many things.

I would be very interested in a thread about tantric sexuality/sensuality.

At Last, you come up with some of the best threads...

[nicetgurl_30]

I think this is awesome thread. In grad school I was introduced to tantric sex. But it wasn't until I studied and talk with older ppl who it wasn't a "fad" for;once u truly make a connection it's amazing. But it does take effort and very much a strong Mind if u will.
Love this thread!!!:glasses:

[AtLast]

Is tantric sensuality something to discuss or something to experience directly? I'm thinking along the lines of an endless discussion of meditation practice or the various spiritual paths.

We can read about the experience of others for a lifetime and eventually even trick ourselves into believing it to be our own. Obviously, it cannot be described. It must be experienced.

If you experience it, it's the truth. The same thing believed is a lie. I see tantric sensuality as a gradual unfolding and increasing awareness and can't think of anything else to say on the topic!

Interesting points to make. Why then, are there numerous threads about other forms of sexuality and technique? Do you think it is because of the spiritual element? I'm not sure, exactly. I have found that if it is discussed simply in the same language as other sexual activity and technique, no one bats an eye. But, if not- for example, without much of the sexual slang that is often used, or, if the context of Shiva is expresssed, it becomes suspect somehow. But, this could just be my own perception.

What you say here-I see tantric sensuality as a gradual unfolding and increasing awareness... has certainly been my experience. Why it has been the means for me in this journey, I don't know.

I would just hope that it would be treated as all the other ways people relate sexually here and anything that is experienced on a spiritual level doesn't get cast off as religious - or as any affront to the various places we come from here in terms of sexual expression.

[rlin]

Tantric means woven together does it not?
A spiritual experience that grows from the humblest of acts I think.
It is somewhat akin to biofeedback training, and I learned about it in earnest once I began my journey of recovery from a brain injury.
...
Great thread AtLast.


something went wonky when i discovered a brain problem too... i had tried and worked and never could find the way... but when i started having to relearn... it was as if i always could feel it... i didnt have to search or try anymore... it was like a highway... i just have to walk it in the correct direction... it will take me there...

[Glenn]

See .. you can ride wave orgasms all day or night long through breathing exercises and meditation,or even taking LSD with a vibrator while worshiping the solar plexis chakra, but ...then..eventually.. the energy drains downward again, and you'll get tired, or spontaniously combust. The ultimate quest is to slow down the body and breath enough to get up into the head chakra with the that orgasm/kundalini bliss, and keep it there as long as you wish, without external kink. It's like carrying around a portable paradise! Christ Conciousness, Samadhi, The Thousand Petalled Lotus..

[AtLast]

I think this is awesome thread. In grad school I was introduced to tantric sex. But it wasn't until I studied and talk with older ppl who it wasn't a "fad" for;once u truly make a connection it's amazing. But it does take effort and very much a strong Mind if u will.
Love this thread!!!:glasses:

You know, I was going to say something about the "fad" nature because, well, it exists. It is far more than a state of sexuality for people that do the spiritual work. Being mentored by those that practice the tantric and are "learned" is very important to me. Due to just not being with a partner for awhile now, I am not studying with a mentor presently. Although, this is just part of my spiritual belief system overall. I wish I had begun tantric studies (not just in terms of the sensual) many years before I did with a master. I would put myself more in the mid-range of mastery, really.

Yes, fads come and go. But, I don't get negative about this really as I think we all "dabble" in things throughout life. And yes, there is a big difference in actually integrating the tantric into one's life and just using some techniques that look like they might be great. Time with scholars/mentors is needed as well as a devotion and practice of the key tenets of the specific form of tantric one wants to pursue (Hindu, Buddist, for example?). We are talking about a commitment to a spiritual journey, not simply passion. AND, you have to be partnered with or sexually involved with someone on the same path and goals. Not that one has to be monogamous (for me, that is essential), that is not required. Even figuring out your desired indulgences could be part of BDSM practices for some people, others, not so.

From some of the posts, I can see that we do have some folks here that have certainly put some thought into this form of sexual expression!

[AtLast]

Tantric means woven together does it not?
A spiritual experience that grows from the humblest of acts I think.
It is somewhat akin to biofeedback training, and I learned about it in earnest once I began my journey of recovery from a brain injury.

Where does the experience of spirituality come from? That, I have come to believe, is part of our neurological hard-wiring. Human beings seem to be naturally equipped to experience the metaphysical world.

I don't feel comfy posting too much personal info about much more here.
It is to me the ultimate trust, when I let myself go that far and trust my lover to be my "look-out" or visa verse. Much as in a dominate/submissive arena, the trust to give ones self over to another so completely is HUGE. no pun intended.

Do I think we can have a fabulous conversation about it here? I'm not sure that for ME that would be possible because I would have to open up the energy points required to truly share, and I just don't have that kind of trust here on the interwebz.

Great thread AtLast.


[COLOR="Black"][COLOR="Black"]I'm really glad you brought up these things. Partly because as a psychotherapist I was trained and certified in bio-feedback and well, my very favorite area of psychology always has been in neuro-psychology. Elements of the tantra most certainkly do fit right in with bio-feedback!

The spirituality element comes from the practices of Hindus and Buddists historicallt- the integration of mind, body and soul/spirit. Been around a very long time! But, modern neuro-psychology certainly has adopted the physiological aspects of tantric spiritual "(neurological) firings!"

Tantric sensuality in and of itself does not have boundaries in terms of vanilla, BDSM, stone sexuality (what am I missing/) really. Unless, I guess, if someone personally wanted to impose such boundaries. Which I hope wouldn't be the case. LOL, a more on the vanilla side of sexuallity type of person like me and someone that practices forms of BDSM could certainly practice these techniques. The key difference might be the individual spiritual component. My path of sensuality and sexuality is one that certain elements of spirit must be part of. But that is just not so for everyone. In fact, many protocols utilized in BDSM appear to have stemmed from ancient tantric rituals, based in a spiritual context. It's kind of like how there are several Pagan rituals have been borrowed by Christianity (Yo, the Christmas Tree)throughout time.

This great- people are bringing in all sorts of things to take a look at! I admit, I was nervous about starting this thread.COLOR]

[SuperFemme]

[COLOR="Black"][COLOR="Black"]I'm really glad you brought up these things. Partly because as a psychotherapist I was trained and certified in bio-feedback and well, my very favorite area of psychology always has been in neuro-psychology. Elements of the tantra most certainkly do fit right in with bio-feedback!

The spirituality element comes from the practices of Hindus and Buddists historicallt- the integration of mind, body and soul/spirit. Been around a very long time! But, modern neuro-psychology certainly has adopted the physiological aspects of tantric spiritual "(neurological) firings!"

Tantric sensuality in and of itself does not have boundaries in terms of vanilla, BDSM, stone sexuality (what am I missing/) really. Unless, I guess, if someone personally wanted to impose such boundaries. Which I hope wouldn't be the case. LOL, a more on the vanilla side of sexuallity type of person like me and someone that practices forms of BDSM could certainly practice these techniques. The key difference might be the individual spiritual component. My path of sensuality and sexuality is one that certain elements of spirit must be part of. But that is just not so for everyone. In fact, many protocols utilized in BDSM appear to have stemmed from ancient tantric rituals, based in a spiritual context. It's kind of like how there are several Pagan rituals have been borrowed by Christianity (Yo, the Christmas Tree)throughout time.

This great- people are bringing in all sorts of things to take a look at! I admit, I was nervous about starting this thread.COLOR]


I brought up the D/s dynamic as a way to measure the trust that is required.

When I had my brain injury, my chakras were no longer blocked, and it was like my body was this new and strange vessel into which energy poured in and out in ways that hadn't happened before.

At my most vulnerable (because my physical self was so physically broken) I was able to connect to and find the tantric side of sex that I'd had NO idea I'd been missing.

I have an actress friend who is deaf and who was very involved in a movie called "What the Bleep do I know"? This was followed up by another movie called "Down the Rabbit Hole".

I remain so fascinated by Quantum Physics etc. and energy that a whole new world has opened up for me.

I also discovered neuro bio-feedback as an alternative to pain management and treatment of a terminal illness. It is becoming widely accepted in certain Western Medicine Circles...I'm all over the map right now because I am SO ill.

I wonder if I am the only one (of course not, duh) in the b/f dynamic who can feel my partners sex organs by virtue of the energy alone. Like literally FEEL a palpable connection and energy flow between our body parts (even if my spouse was not born with certain parts? I CAN feel hym). Some amazing orgasms occurred completely dressed and, and....

oh hell. i am making an ass out of myself now i think. i need a new liver and some stem cells and all will be well in my tantric world. :P

thanks again atlast

[AtLast]

I brought up the D/s dynamic as a way to measure the trust that is required.

When I had my brain injury, my chakras were no longer blocked, and it was like my body was this new and strange vessel into which energy poured in and out in ways that hadn't happened before.

At my most vulnerable (because my physical self was so physically broken) I was able to connect to and find the tantric side of sex that I'd had NO idea I'd been missing.

I have an actress friend who is deaf and who was very involved in a movie called "What the Bleep do I know"? This was followed up by another movie called "Down the Rabbit Hole".

I remain so fascinated by Quantum Physics etc. and energy that a whole new world has opened up for me.

I also discovered neuro bio-feedback as an alternative to pain management and treatment of a terminal illness. It is becoming widely accepted in certain Western Medicine Circles...I'm all over the map right now because I am SO ill.

I wonder if I am the only one (of course not, duh) in the b/f dynamic who can feel my partners sex organs by virtue of the energy alone. Like literally FEEL a palpable connection and energy flow between our body parts (even if my spouse was not born with certain parts? I CAN feel hym). Some amazing orgasms occurred completely dressed and, and....

oh hell. i am making an ass out of myself now i think. i need a new liver and some stem cells and all will be well in my tantric world. :P

thanks again atlast

Trust.... can't imagine that not being there no matter what!

Energy flow on a whole different plane doesn't sound weird at all. LOL... thinking that an orgasm can happen in so many different ways! JeepSakes, gotta expand those horizons!

Makes me think of my late lover who had IBC, bilateral mastectomies, then recondtruction. Of course she had no sensation any longer in the chest area. But, the visual images of my touching her breasts along with verbal messages and memory, indeed brought this "sensation" to her. LOL, sometimes I think about so many people being stuck in the missionary positition state of mind - meaning there is only ONE way to pleasure (not the actual position). Tantric brings awareness to the senses- ALL of the senses, including a spiritual sense for those that practice it in this context.


OK, my psychic energy is with you getting a whatever you need to be as healthy as possible! You are not an ass... and thank you for honest posts!.

[iamkeri1]

ALH,
Thank you for posting this thread. I have been wanting to know more about this subject.
Smooches,
Keri

[Miss_Tia]

I couldnt have said it any better

... but ... i just have to walk it in the correct direction... it will take me there...

[Sachita]

I remain so fascinated by Quantum Physics etc. and energy that a whole new world has opened up for me.



Check out the work of Patricia Albere. She has some downloadable podcast at Blog Talk Radio. I am currently studying QiQong and I cant tell you how healing this has been for me. This is such a difficult time for me right now and I am literally pulling in all the guns.

I have always been spiritual and since a teenager studied esoteric teachings. I fully engaged in each experience - Zen, Tao, Wicca, the list is long. I learned about tantra 20 years ago. Not just basic Yin-Yang kundulini but dabbled in bdsm and tantra.

Today I am all and yet I am nothing. I can't really define it. Shamefully I will admit that I had given up on the total package with a lover- I mean holy hell, I am a sub-culture within a subculture: butch-femme, queer, a bit kinky, yadda yadda. Perhaps I should hold the faith but not hold my breath.

I did have a lover once. We spent many hours a session in tantra. Sometimes the vibration would go so high we felt completely merged. OMG to have that with a butch partner today? AND one who enjoyed the country AND animals AND gardening???? I would be completely devoted mind, body and soul.

Today I use a mix of my own doing- a bit of this and that. I masturbate building energy and instead of releasing outward I pull that sexual energy inward and apply kundulini - sometimes use it to balance chakras. Sexual energy has high vibration and excellent for healing. Even flirting creates that vibration and its important to be seductive and playful.

Great thread.

[Sachita]

I would very much welcome a thread on sex and spirituality. I would not want to see debate in it but sharing. If there were wise cracks etc. I would hope the admins would take care of it.

sometimes spiritual thought is fluid and not based on facts, statistics etc. For example I have taken many traditions and I am very eclectic in my spiritual & sexual expression. I'm also happy to look at something new and different, step in, visit and explore what it means to you. I might not stay but I will engage. It upsets me when I am doing something that is motivated by my spirit and someone comes along to correct me based on a book or something they read online... someone else's opinion. So I would welcome free expression no matter how "uninhibited" if that makes sense?

I have always felt that sexual energy was the highest vibration on the planet. perhaps this is why so many felt they needed control it, create taboos and religious dogma around it. Funny thing is that the more they try and snuff the Divine Feminine it always seems to emerge in so many facets of life.

[Ebon]

Tantric sexuality is beautiful. For me it's about focusing your sexual energy and being disciplined to take your time and really feel it. Go with the flow with the person that you are sharing this beautiful energy with. When I touch I focus the energy to my hands so the person can feel my touch and feel the energy. Sex with spiritual awareness you can't go wrong IMO.

[AtLast]

Check out the work of Patricia Albere. She has some downloadable podcast at Blog Talk Radio. I am currently studying QiQong and I cant tell you how healing this has been for me. This is such a difficult time for me right now and I am literally pulling in all the guns.

I have always been spiritual and since a teenager studied esoteric teachings. I fully engaged in each experience - Zen, Tao, Wicca, the list is long. I learned about tantra 20 years ago. Not just basic Yin-Yang kundulini but dabbled in bdsm and tantra.

Today I am all and yet I am nothing. I can't really define it. Shamefully I will admit that I had given up on the total package with a lover- I mean holy hell, I am a sub-culture within a subculture: butch-femme, queer, a bit kinky, yadda yadda. Perhaps I should hold the faith but not hold my breath.

I did have a lover once. We spent many hours a session in tantra. Sometimes the vibration would go so high we felt completely merged. OMG to have that with a butch partner today? AND one who enjoyed the country AND animals AND gardening???? I would be completely devoted mind, body and soul.

Today I use a mix of my own doing- a bit of this and that. I masturbate building energy and instead of releasing outward I pull that sexual energy inward and apply kundulini - sometimes use it to balance chakras. Sexual energy has high vibration and excellent for healing. Even flirting creates that vibration and its important to be seductive and playful.

Great thread.

Thanks. I am really jazzed about posts!

What you say here fits a lot of areas around this whole issue. And I believe that our sub-culture within a sub-culture seems to have a much broader sexual/sensual context. At least, that is what I see. I have not been in the B-F spectrum for long, really- or at least as consciously as I am from joining in the sites and really meeting people and going to B-F related events, etc. in the past few years.

As someone that spent years in academia, and in a profession that is riddled with behavioral dictates (psychotherapist) from such entities as the APA and AMA, I know that so many areas of sexual expression get thrown into the pathological pile. Very sad as well as biased.

I wanted a discussion that was open and if someone (like me) really does have a spiritual connection with sex and sexuality, I didn't want any put downs. I am thinking about prior threads on the old site about stone and bi-sexuality as well as some BDSM threads that really had some judgemental criticisms posted in them. Yikes, I wanted to smack some people even when the issues discussed were not any that applied to me! However---- it looks like the openess shines on here (on the Planet)!

Sometimes it is difficult sharing things in this context because, Hey, it is something that comes from very personal areas.

On the other hand, I also thought that there would be many posters that would have oddles to say about their experiences and what it means to them. Thanking everyone!!

[Rockinonahigh]

Tantric sexuality is beautiful. For me it's about focusing your sexual energy and being disciplined to take your time and really feel it. Go with the flow with the person that you are sharing this beautiful energy with. When I touch I focus the energy to my hands so the person can feel my touch and feel the energy. Sex with spiritual awareness you can't go wrong IMO.

Brother you are so right..when there are two who are compatable in this and on the same page ...nothing like it..imho.

[Apocalipstic]

Very interesting! I would love to read and learn from such a thread.

I think that sometimes people are going to react negatively and we have to go ahead and do what we think is right now matter what they think.

[Laerkin]

This is going to be a delightful thread.

I know a little (and I mean a skosh) about Tantra. It's been brought up in a number of yoga workshops and seminars that I've attended. It's been discussed in articles and books I've read. I find it very intriguing.

I practice Kundalini yoga on a daily basis and the feelings I have after a session are deeply spiritual, sensual, and take me to an altered state of consciousness that is unlike anything else.

My hope is that this thread (or one like it) explodes with discussion and information. I'd love to not only learn more, but find out how people are connecting with it, using it in their lives, and the experiences they've had.

Great idea! Bring on the sharing and here's hoping for an entirely supportive cast of characters. ;)

[AtLast]

OK, after I return from a very short vacation... I gotta get back to this thread! Sorry, I get side-tracked, sometimes! Going camping for 3 days... AH....

[honeybarbara]

I practice it. and I also take the piss out of it. cause I like doing both :D
But I have a good sense of humour about most of my person. and living in a place where absolutely everything is fair game, it's just a matter of bringing back to serious topic again, I'm pretty ok with people asking things like if I like to have sex like burt renolds with wale music or "yeah, but I stop when people start fucking like Sting, cause that's just creepy spiritual fucking."

it makes me giggle. I may have a special adoration for tantra practices, but it's certainly not sacred in the sense that it's above a bit of piss taking.

[AtLast]

It does look like many folks want a tantric sexuality thread dedicated to the spiritual realm.... others don't and that is fine with me, unless they make negative remarks in a thread in which this is the direction and goal. But, seems like the Planet holds respectful boundaries. And no reason why a non-spiritual based tantric thread can't be launched too! Although, I wouldn't be the best OP for that. Leaving that to someone else.

[PearlsNLace]

Tantric Spirituality is a new concept for me. It was explained to me as a spirituality based on sensuality.


If that is not accurate, a better description is welcome.

Where would be a good place for a newbie to begin learning? I learned while beginning to study Wicca that in a sea of writers, it was easy to get lots in the fluff of nonsense. Id rather not waste my resources of money as well as time on fad crud, and would like to know where to begin to get a solid idea of what it is, why it is, and how to explre it. Thanks!

[Jude]

It does look like many folks want a tantric sexuality thread dedicated to the spiritual realm.... others don't and that is fine with me, unless they make negative remarks in a thread in which this is the direction and goal. But, seems like the Planet holds respectful boundaries. And no reason why a non-spiritual based tantric thread can't be launched too! Although, I wouldn't be the best OP for that. Leaving that to someone else.

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How about a thread on spirituality (not to be confused with religiosity) -- living the authentic, spiritual life, giving up the roles we play in life and learning to choose what works and what doesn't work in life. Funny how it all works: the "sex" becomes something very real and spiritual.

If we wish to make true spiritual inquiry, perhaps the place to begin is not at the crotch level, but closer to the heart.

My two cents for the moment.

[Glenn]

http://biologyofkundalini.com/article.php?story=Supra-sex

[AtLast]

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How about a thread on spirituality (not to be confused with religiosity) -- living the authentic, spiritual life, giving up the roles we play in life and learning to choose what works and what doesn't work in life. Funny how it all works: the "sex" becomes something very real and spiritual.

If we wish to make true spiritual inquiry, perhaps the place to begin is not at the crotch level, but closer to the heart.

My two cents for the moment.

Get what you are saying and spirit is part of my entire life.. it actually brought me any and all of the crotch stuff (ugh, really dislike the term, but, whatever anyone wants). Hummmm.. there is a Native American spirituality thread and I think, a Christian one, plus Islamic faith. A Pagan thread... am I missing any???

I honestly do align with your thoughts here. And I did the poll thing to test the waters to see if a thread could avoid snark. And not that I don't have some problems with religiosity as so many of us have been hurt by- the patriarchal history and obviously ant-queer garbage makes me crazy. I have found, however, that if one uses any term that is associated with organized religion here- it becomes open season on them and I do hold a person's religious, spiritual or lack of (quite a few Pagan Athiets on the site as well as Agnostics and plain, as well as organized Athiests) as something I will have regard for simply because it is their belief system. In fact, I learn from others when I just listen to them and keep my own spiritual feelings in the background. But, I would like a Tantric thread discussing it without fear of negative criticism on a spiritual level just as I have seen stone, BDSM threads that give folks a place to talk with each other.

[Jude]

Reality is like a musk’s pod,
the delights are in the scent.
To smell the scent,
to possess a fleeting instant
of that which soon passes,
most are satisfied.

But who is the one to seek the musk itself,
not served merely with the scent?
Happy is that one who finds the musk through the scent,
for the scent stays always with the musk.”

Rumi

[Passionaria]

Tantra~
I have always felt sexuality was Spiritual. Intimacy holds sacredness, being allowed into the secret realms of another is sacred. For me the words sacred and respect walk together. I lived with some interesting people as a young woman, some of whom practiced Tantra. I am no expert, but I do feel I have some understanding of the spirit of the practice; which is worshiping the divine in another, and through the union you create, experiencing oneness which leads to "enlightenment". When I think of the term worship, I don't think of sedate orderly church services. I think of: vibrational attunement, passionate devotion, honoring, complete respect, being able to humble yourself to the experience.

It was explained to me that you could learn how to be "Tantric" by feeding a young baby. They can't speak so you have to be attuned to what is going on with them. You don't shove food in their mouths, before they have swallowed the previous bite. You pay attention to their breath, when their energy shifts desiring more, or no more. A dance of sensitivity to another. This experience also reminds me of dancing, and getting lost in the music. Allowing the music to move you from what you feel, playing with that, seducing it, giving yourself to it completely, union.

I saw a movie recently called the Karma Sutra. I was filmed in India, and so beautiful. In the movie a young woman was training in the ways of Tantra, and became a courtesan. She possessed the knowledge that a Goddess lived inside of her, which was worthy of both being worshiped, and worshiping another. And that could be as passionate and wild as either desired. I think as a woman in this world, it is very important to remember that a Goddess is within us. We are a part of the divine feminine, and always deserve to be treated as though we are sacred.

I believe in reality I have to see the goddess's within myself first. When I look in the mirror and honor my own sacredness, then seduction becomes as delicious and as varied as the flowers of the earth.

:rose: Pashi

[Passionaria]

When you honor the divine within your lover, sex becomes a prayer.....

:rose: Pashi

[Glenn]

http://www.hinduism.co.za/tantra.htm

[Glenn]

http://www.dabase.org/twoarmc.htm
http://www.dabase.org/deer.htm

[chai~]

bookmarking~