Tantra: A Goldmine of Sacred Enlightenment
When you hear the word “tantra”, what comes to mind? A bubble bath for two, a candlelight erotic massage, and a sensual escapade? Some forms of the media often present only Tantra (also known as Sacred Sexuality) as an exotic version of sex.
So, what’s happened to the “Sacred” in Sacred Sexuality. No wonder people are confused.
The authentic Sacred Tantra approach empowers you to utilize your sexual energy, passion, and sensuality to ecstatically elevate your personal spiritual journey, as well as your shared relationship experiences. Your sexual energy is meant to be in service of your spiritual path, not the other way around. This is consistent with the way that Tantra was originally taught by the masters, and it still works wonders today!
Tantra involves quieting of the mind so that we can hear our souls speaking, rousing the sexual energy in the body not for a quick release but for slow movement of energy throughout the body causing deep relaxation, body-wide sensation and purging of too much “mind chatter.”
The Old Masters guided students of Tantra in how to use the heightened states of sexual pleasure as spiritual fuel to expand beyond the sensual realm into higher consciousness and finer energy for spiritual purposes.
Traditionally until the mid 1960’s, Tantra was taught as a spiritual journey enjoining with the Divine. Techniques such as meditaton, quantum touch, guided imagery, sounding and breath work were the foundation of Tantra.
Modern Tantra has morphed into a sensual practice with often little or no mention of the more evolved spiritual transformational aspects. In fact, most people that believe they know what Tantra is only know of the sexuality and sensuality aspects, and aren’t aware in the primary spiritual orientation and teachings.
The main reason, perhaps, is that our culture is very focused on sex (especially in the media) and yet is very confused and uneasy with sex, and therefore has a compelling need for sexual healing. Because of this focus, the public is very interested in the sexual aspects of Tantra and for the teachers of Tantra, “sex sells!”
The result is that Tantra has become significantly misrepresented. Originally, sex was a small part of Tantra. Now it’s the only thing that many think of when they hear the word Tantra. Originally the emphasis was TANTRIC sex; now it has become Tantric SEX. The essential elements of ancient authentic Tantra (meditation, daily practice, the philosophy and spiritual context, etc.) have taken a back seat to the sexual practices.
Tantra can help heal the past and free a person from old disappointments, offer tools for connecting deeply with others, inspire one to live each moment in a more conscious optimistic way, and shift vibration to magnetize more love and more miracles!
We can begin to tap into a wealth of information, practices and inspiration to explore, deepen and learn about our natural sexuality and how it integrates with our natural spiritual essence. This integration is the beginning of the inner alchemy that the ancient Tantric masters refer to; it can take your ability to love and be loved to the highest level, thus offering the possibility of experiencing more joy in life and deepening the connection with the Divine.
If practiced regularly the skills of Sacred Tantra will make life richer and enhance the ability to bring one’s depth of being to the surface, for more self love and confidence, and for more loving, harmonious relationships. As we all know, most of the pain and suffering in our lives comes from difficulties with relationships and from a lack of love.
If learned and practiced in a safe, respectful, loving environment the teachings can provide valuable ways to fill this lack and offer a lasting remedy – a huge elevation in one’s ability to create and sustain loving relationships!
Can we embrace the sacred in Sacred Sexuality? Are we truly ready for a level of Sacred Sexuality that goes beyond the desire for new, exotic sexual “kicks?” Or will the spiritual and sacred continue to be left out and the public be offered ‘hot tub Tantra erotic massage‘, because that’s what sells.
Most people want what works, especially what will bring more love, pleasure, joy, and harmony into their lives, particularly their love life. Authentic Tantra can provide much more for those who are seeking a deeper, more profound experience of their sacred energies and consciousness.
