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My lover is not on the spiritual path. What to do?

Spirituality, TantraJune 29, 2022690Views 0Likes 0Comments

Here’s one question that we often get asked by our students: what to do if their lover doesn’t join them in their spiritual path? The answer is very simple: Let Love Rule! Many people who are on the spiritual path come across this issue. This can either be because they already are in a relationship when…

Micro Techniques – Part 1

TantraFebruary 26, 2022590Views 1Like 0Comments

In brief moments of quiet at work or at home, we can practice some of the so-called micro-techniques. These are small practices that can create significant transformations in our inner universe. Many moments of the day go past without us making use of them. Imagine waiting in line at the supermarket, or being on public…

Student of the month: Pierre from Canada

Community, Spirituality, Tantra, YogaDecember 9, 2021646Views 1Like 0Comments

Up until a couple of years ago I use to live a “normal” north American life. I went to university, studied physical therapy, and practiced professionally for two years. After a while, I started feeling like something was missing. So I quit, packed a bag and left for Asia, looking for something, but no idea…

The Mahanirvana Tantra (2/2)

Spirituality, TantraSeptember 25, 2021918Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chapters 5 and 6 In chapters 5 and 6 we learn in great detail various rites and rituals that can be carried out in order to worship Shakti. These are accompanied with many mantras that are to be repeated. Here is an example of one of these mantras; “O Adya Kali, Who abidest in the…

The Mahanirvana Tantra (1/2)

Spirituality, TantraSeptember 24, 20211KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Mahanirvana Tantra consists of a dialogue between Shiva and his consort Parvati (a manifestation of Shakti that is associated with nurturing and kind qualities). They are atop a mountain and Parvati is asking Shiva about the Yugas (the ages), and which are the best scriptures and practices for each Yuga. She is worried about…

Increasing vitality the Tantric Way

Health, TantraAugust 5, 2021827Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tantrics address the issue of vitality in a very specific way. Not by following general rules or dogma, not by ignoring their bodys’ signals, but by increasing awareness and understanding the sources of vitality as well as what depletes us. Diet and vitality are deeply connected, but it’s important to understand that each person has…