“No, nothing is wrong. Everything is fine.” Have you heard this before even when you know something is actually wrong? Or, have you said this before when really some unsettling emotions are brewing just below the surface? Too often we hide our true feelings in order to be nice or avoid conflict.
What does creativity have to do with Tantra? Tantra is a practice that connects us with our inherent creative energy by bringing awareness to our energetic body. There is a current that runs through us all the time and we can use it to fuel all facets of our life.
So often we get the question, “What’s Tantra Yoga?” Some may know it as the “yoga of sex” or the “sexy yoga” and think of it primarily as a way to achieve better orgasms.
And then there is the form of Yoga we have become so familiar with in the West, which has a studio at almost every street corner of our modern cities.
Tantric ritual allows us to drop into our soul and body, become present to ourselves and each other, and open up to deeper connection. Attire is a key element to setting the mood and create sacred space for this ritual! And we prefer to wear sarongs for these Tantric occasions.
“No” is seemingly a simple word. But finding that word in the midst of a complicated situation can be quite difficult. The #MeToo movement gave women and victims of sexual assault permission to use their voice; to say “no” and speak up against situations that were wrong.
Dating can be fun, scary, confusing, exciting. There is a whole gambit of emotions that arise when we are meeting new people. However, with this excitement comes a tendency to get stuck in our head which results in not being present to the person in front of us.
Single heading into the New Year? You may be wondering how Tantra applies to you. How can you practice Tantra without a partner? How could Tantra enhance your single life? Tantra is a practice for everyone to first and foremost create a loving relationship and deeper connection with oneself.
Have you been racking your brain about finding the right holiday gift for the women in your life? Are you open to explore a more juicy out-of-the box gift idea?
If so, then consider this juicy out-of-the box Tantric Holiday surprise for your beloved, your sister, mother or daughter.
by Margaret Paul
When I was growing up, the idea of self-love didn’t exist. In fact, people who “loved themselves” were called selfish, self-centered or stuck-up. I was taught that being selfless and sacrificing yourself for others was a great quality.