Tantra: Exquisite Ecstasy Requires More than Mediocre Sex.

Many factors influence an individual’s views on sex and intimacy, including personal values, past experiences, cultural background, and individual preferences. It’s essential to respect and honor diverse perspectives on sexuality and allow individuals to explore and define their boundaries and desires.  With that said, nobody can deny that pure sex can be pleasurable and quite…… Continue reading Tantra: Exquisite Ecstasy Requires More than Mediocre Sex.

Vindicating Machiavelli

Nicolo di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was born in Florence, Italy and was the third child and first son of attorney Bernardo di Niccolo Machiavelli and his wife Bartolomea di Stefano Nelli. He was born during the Renaissance on May 3d, 1469. The Machiavelli family is believed to be descended from the old Marquesses of Tuscany. He became an Italian…… Continue reading Vindicating Machiavelli

Tantra: Divinity is Vast-It Has No Creed.

If we look around the world, we see various forms of society expressed in various modes, each with its intricacies, yet the one constant is the main worshipping of a God or Divinity.  Whether a believer of any kind or not, the desire to make sense of life is natural and healthy psychologically and spiritually.…… Continue reading Tantra: Divinity is Vast-It Has No Creed.

Tantra: Orgasm & Healing Part I

Most people who are unfamiliar with Tantra or the healing arts of the East are often oblivious or tend to dismiss the healing power of the orgasm – this is only viewed as a way of releasing tension, that is usually as far as it goes. But what if I told you that in addition to…… Continue reading Tantra: Orgasm & Healing Part I

The Spirituality of Pain

I remember when I was in the beginning process of meeting my shadow…the world seemed upside down; every “normal” mechanism wasn’t working for me, for they all were about teaching me to get rid of my pain. Dogma would say “You just need to repent, admit you are a sinner and that is all you…… Continue reading The Spirituality of Pain

Tantric Psychology: Between Fear & Heroism

This post is about the psychological aspect of Tantra as a path of liberation. The most unique and fundamental contribution to the psychological dimension of Tantrism comes from two Jungian theorists; Joseph Campbell and Heinrich Zimmer, who analyzed tantric sadhana in terms of “spiritual quest for self-discovery and true identity.” Implicit in this approach is…… Continue reading Tantric Psychology: Between Fear & Heroism

Tantra: Purifying Fire Meditation

Today I will share with you an ancient meditation meant to recenter you as you allow your inner fire to ignite, consuming what is undesired fueling your energy and creativity. “Kalagnina kalapadad utthitena svakam puram – Plushtam vichintayed ante shantabhásas tada bhavet” Literally: «My body is burned by the Fire of Kalágni that rises from…… Continue reading Tantra: Purifying Fire Meditation