What is Tantra?
Defining Tantra is a challenging task; not only because of how old of a practice it is but because it has traveled the world all the way from the East to the West.
“Tantra was created during a time of human history when there was no written language, which makes it difficult to scrutinize academically.”
— Coach Gustavo Monje
Tantra can then have several definitions that vary slightly depending on, at minimum, the geographical region and type of Tantra you choose to look at (among which you can find left-hand and right-hand tantra, and more traditional variations). However, common cornerstones seem to be:
🟢 A connection with the DIVINE
“The system of Tantra in its deepest understanding is a path towards Wholeness and a return to Divinity that teaches that the experience of Life is Sacred and SO ARE YOU.”
— Jeff Craft, Atlanta School of Tantra Yoga
🟢 An acknowledgement of the HUMAN EXPERIENCE as relevant for the spiritual path
“Tantra honors and celebrates our bodies, and enriches sensual pleasure, not just sexual pleasure.”
— Denise C. Onofrey, MA, NCC, GoodTherapy
🟢 An emphasis on ENERGIES
“Tantra can perhaps best be defined as an energetic approach to the spiritual path.”
— Dr. David Frawley, Vedic Teacher and Educator
🟢 A deeper sense of INTIMACY with the self, others and the environment
“At its core, tantra is about connecting with your own energy to establish a deeper understanding of yourself.”
— Sarrah Rose, Tantra Practitioner And Sexual Empowerment Coach
Get full understanding on Tantra by watching our interview with Gustavo Monje (Tantra Thoughts)
