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Una MacDonoghue on the joys of sexual ecstasy through Tantra.
Sexual exploration is a basic human instinct and most of us will wander into the secret garden of less familiar sexual experiences to feed our erotic hunger. If you and your partner are looking for something new, Tantric sex could be the ideal adventure.
Tantra (a Sanskrit word meaning "woven together") can be loosely defined as a system of Hindu yoga which worships the union of men and women. Although a gay interpretation of Tantra is perfectly possible, historically the movement has its roots in the heterosexual physical and spiritual union of man and woman which leads to a form of sexual ritual where slow, non-orgasmic sex is believed to be a path to experience the divine.
 Tantra is an ancient Hindu practice which mixes meditation and non-orgasmic sex to attain a state of perfect bliss. The skill is in developing ways of delaying orgasm and manipulating our ability to control the climax. In Tantra the body is the vessel of truth and according to prophet Ratnasara "He who realises the truth of the body can come to know the truth of the universe."
The ritual is based on activating the human energy centres, Chakras, which hold the potential to reach 'cosmic awareness'. The human body is thought to have 6 main Chakras (base of spine, near navel, near heart, near throat, between brows and most importantly genitals) each of which represents a gateway to higher energy. Tantric rituals emphasise the need to open up these energy points in order to harmonise the flow of energy throughout the body to help achieve an elevated state of sexual awareness. Practioners claim that Tantric sex can not only significantly improve your all-round physical health, but it can also help create a feeling of inner peace and harmony.
How To Experience Tantra
In principal, everyone is capable of having Tantric sex. In practice, (officianados insist) truly satisfying Tantra requires clear thinking, commitment and patience. A certain amount of re-thinking of existing sexual ideas is necessary. For a start, you'll need to dismiss the notion (if you have one) that the end goal of sex is to have a great orgasm (or three!). Orgasm is only one aspect of the sexual act and Tantra emphasises the art of making love and two energy fields cojoining to create ultra powerful sexual energy.
In keeping with the old adage 'good things come to those who wait', Tantra teaches patience and preparation are the keys to greater sexual enjoyment.
GUIDELINES FOR A TANTRIC RITUAL |
