Podcasts about Tantra

In this second part of the archival conversation, Hareesh continues his dialogue with hosts Stuart Goodnick and Dr. Robert Schmidt, turning toward the dynamics of the energy body, emotional digestion, and the long arc of integration. They explore how unresolved impressions (saṁskāras) shape our sense of self, why true digestion requires presence rather than suppression, and how imaginal practices in Tantra awaken a more fluid and responsive relationship to experience. The conversation also touches on ego structures, relational practice, and the pitfalls of spiritual dogma, offering a grounded look at what it means to mature both energetically and as a human.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org.Find out more about the upcoming retreats and pilgrimages at https://www.tantrailluminated.org/calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're continuing the Priestess Pilgrimage re-release series with one of my favorite conversations I've ever had — recorded in a tiny pink hotel room in Athens with my best friend, the brilliant and beloved Layla Martin. In Part 3, we travel through Crete, one of the last known matriarchal societies on Earth. Layla and I explore what happens when feminine spiritual authority isn't erased but honored — and how cultures change when women and men hold power side-by-side. We dive into the serpent priestesses of ancient Crete, the origins of Kundalini, the hidden role caves played in feminine rites, and what it means to turn up the dial on your own divinity in a grounded, embodied way. We also share the very human, very messy, hilariously sacred moments inside the cave ceremony — a reminder that sometimes the divine arrives with sweat, fear, laughter, and tourists stumbling through your initiation. If you've ever felt the pull toward ancient feminine wisdom or sensed there's more to your own divinity than you've been taught… this episode is a homecoming. In this episode, we explore: • Ancient Crete & what true feminine leadership looked like • Why high priestesses held political, spiritual, and cultural authority • The serpent priestesses & how Kundalini was encoded in art • How caves became temples for birth, fertility, sexuality & magic • Using psychedelics intentionally to awaken—not escape • Preparing your body and nervous system for spiritual expansion • The real, messy moments behind mystical experiences Key Moments: [00:01:13] Returning from Crete & why this leg of the pilgrimage mattered [00:03:59] The soul memory that called Emily & Layla to Crete [00:04:47] Gnosis: the ancient queendom run by priestesses [00:07:21] Minoan matriarchy & serpent priestess symbolism [00:22:39] Entering the cave — the womb of the earth [00:28:11] Sacred sexuality & psychedelics as pathways to the divine [00:30:27] The cave initiation: fear, clearing & cosmic humor [00:36:03] Preparing your body for spiritual expansion [00:52:21] Mystical states without substances [01:00:08] Meditation as the foundation for integration About Layla Martin: Founder of the VITA Method, Tantra teacher, and internationally respected guide in sexual, emotional, and spiritual awakening. Instagram: @thelaylamartin • laylamartin.com ✨ Join the Upcoming Pilgrimage to Greece — Spring 2026 If this conversation stirs something ancient in you… listen to it. A refundable deposit secures your spot to apply for Emily's next Greece Mastermind + Pilgrimage. Learn More: zivameditation.com/pages/nextlevel MORE FROM EMILY & ZIVA: Join Ziva Magic: zivameditation.com/pages/zivamagic Learn Ziva Meditation: preview.zivameditation.com Free masterclass: learn.zivameditation.com Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: whythis.zivameditation.com Follow us on Instagram: @zivameditation Visit upgradedformulas.com/emily and use code EMILY for 20% off everything at UpgradedFormulas.com These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant/nursing, on medication, or have a medical condition.

Post Nut Clarity: “It's that moment right after orgasm where suddenly you're like: ‘Why did I text him?' ‘Why am I here?' ‘Do I even like this person?'” The hosts share personal stories on when they experienced PNC... Some people feel zen. Others feel guilt. Others feel absolutely nothing. Casual hookup vs partner you're connected to - does it make a difference with PNC? When there's connection, communication, safety — the ‘clarity' isn't a crash. It's more of a grounded moment. When sex is not just release but connection, breath, energy… does the ‘post-nut' crash even happen? How queer men specifically can benefit from slowing down / intention-setting. So how can people shift their sexual experience to avoid that crashy, regretful, disconnected feeling? Connect & Confidence new app by Host Steve V gives daily and weekly tools that are fun to help you find meaningful connections with confidence in dating and finding love. Go to Studio.com/stevev/connect Hot Topic: Have you tried the Flatiron sex positon? Hot Topic: What are non-sexual things you like in a guy? We discuss... Hot Topic: Whitexican content creator paints himself green, shows off ass and sings from Wicked... Hot Topic: "Heated Rivalry" show runner shuts down any mention of the actor's sexuality and more... Advice: When do you expect to be introduced to your beau's family? The hosts share their music listening for 2025 based on the platform stats...what were you listening too? Thirst Trap: Who took the best NSFW shot this week? Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connectFollow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevevFollow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every couple argues…, but very few couples know how to turn conflict into closeness.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples (formerly known as Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples), we explore why old hurts resurface, why the same arguments repeat, and how conscious repair brings your relationship into deeper emotional and erotic intimacy.They share vulnerable stories, body-based wisdom, and the exact practices that help couples rebuild trust, stay grounded, and reconnect even when the nervous system wants to shut down or push away.This conversation will support anyone ready to stop avoiding conflict and start healing what's underneath it. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy do old hurts linger until they're witnessed, and why does your body repeat the same patterns in relationshipsWhat actually happens in your nervous system during conflict, and why small triggers create big reactionsHow avoidance builds resentment… and why repair, not time, is what truly softens woundsFor women: Why being heard, not fixed, restores safety and opens the body to deeper intimacyFor men: How fear of failure, rejection, and shutdown shapes the way they respond in conflictHow softening, grounding, and truth turn conflict into connectionWhat are simple, daily practices that help couples repair faster and reconnect more deeply than ever Conflict isn't a sign something's wrong… It's a sign that something deeper is ready to be healed, witnessed, and transformed into love. ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

In this episode, I'm sitting down with one of my absolute favorite teachers, Bibi Brauschka, for her third time on the podcast. So many of you have reached out asking for her to come back, so here we are.   We're going deep into something I've been exploring for over a decade—tantra, sexuality, sensuality, and how to weave it all together as a sacred practice. Not just with a partner, but with ourselves.   This conversation is about reclaiming that. And Bibi is debuting her brand-new system here on the podcast: The Erotic Spectrum—5 different types of sexual energy that correspond with our chakras and elements.   We explore: ✨ The 5 genres of lovemaking and how to embody each one

We're re-releasing this powerful conversation with one of my best friends, Layla Martin, as we prepare for our next pilgrimage to Greece in Spring 2026. This episode kicks off our Priestess Pilgrimage series — a journey into the mysteries, medicines, and feminine technologies that shaped entire civilizations. In Part 1, Layla and I explore what it meant to walk as a priestess, why words like witch and oracle were once titles of honor, and how ancient rituals using breath, trance, plants, and embodied worship were designed to help humans experience the divine directly. We also share why tens of thousands of people once traveled to Eleusis to transform their relationship with death — and why those same technologies are rising again now. If you've ever felt the pull toward deeper remembrance, this episode is a doorway. In this episode, we explore: •The true meaning of “High Priestess” — beyond trend, beyond aesthetic •Why the ancient “witch” was simply the wise woman and spiritual leader • How Eleusis became the epicenter of direct divine experience • The connection between plant medicine and early mystical Christianity • Why embodied spirituality threatens systems of control • The Persephone descent as a map for healing and power • How reclamation impacts love, sex, creativity, body image & sovereignty • The very real, very human moments of pilgrimage (including the porta potty initiation) Key Moments: [00:01] High priestesses & the origins of plant medicine as sacrament [00:56] Why Emily & Layla created their own priestess pilgrimage [02:40] Witch, wise woman, priestess — reclaiming the lineage [05:06] What it means to hold spiritual authority in your own body [07:02] How patriarchy severed women from the divine [08:05] The “religion with no name” — nature, cosmos, direct experience [09:41] The Eleusinian Mysteries & dying before you die [12:01] The ingredients, codes & hidden teachings of the Kaikion [15:11] Plant medicine, sovereignty & why it threatened empire [17:18] The psychological impact of remembering your divinity [20:03] Inside the descent myth of Persephone & Demeter [23:52] The moment the pilgrimage became hilariously human Layla Martin — Founder of the VITA Method, teacher of Tantra, sexuality, emotional mastery, and spiritual awakening. Instagram: @thelaylamartin Learn more: laylamartin.com Join the Upcoming Pilgrimage to Greece — Spring 2026 If you feel the call of Eleusis, the mysteries, or this lineage…Emily is opening the next pilgrimage to Greece in Spring 2026. Submit your refundable deposit to secure your spot to apply, this ensures you're among the first considered when applications open. Learn More: zivameditation.com/pages/nextlevel More from Emily & Ziva: • Join Ziva Magic: zivameditation.com/pages/zivamagic • Learn Ziva Meditation: preview.zivameditation.com •Free masterclass: learn.zivameditation.com •Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: whythis.zivameditation.com • Follow us on Instagram: @zivameditation •Visit upgradedformulas.com/emily and use code EMILY for 20% off everything at UpgradedFormulas.com These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant/nursing, on medication, or have a medical condition.

From “Is it normal that I don't know what I want?” to “How do I tell my partner I'm not sexually satisfied without hurting him?” and “What if I'm scared of being too sexual?” — this episode dives deep into the emotional and erotic blocks that so many women experience but rarely talk about.Through the lens of Tantra, embodiment, and feminine intuition, Virginia explains why women often feel disconnected from desire, how to communicate your needs with honesty and compassion, and how to release the fear of being “too sexual.”This conversation is for every woman who wants to understand her pleasure, reclaim her voice, and create deeper intimacy in her relationships.In this episode, you'll learn:Why not knowing what you want is more common than you thinkHow to talk to your partner about sexual dissatisfaction with love and clarityWhat fear of being sexual really meansHow Tantra can help you reconnect to your desire and feminine truthPractical guidance to feel more confident, embodied, and honest in intimacyPerfect for anyone exploring women's sexuality, sexual healing, tantric practices, pleasure, communication, and self-discovery.

There's a reason female orgasm is still so misunderstood... and Dr. Robert King is here to explain why. In this episode, Dr. King unpacks the evolutionary purpose of female orgasm, what scent reveals about sexual compatibility, and why most people misunderstand female pleasure. From the truth about pheromones to the science of squirting and the psychology of mate selection, this conversation challenges long-held myths with real research and insight.OUR GUESTDr Robert King is a lecturer at University College Cork (Ireland) where he co-runs the Master's Course in Mental Health. His lab has PhDs and others studying access to health care in trans populations, and Spree Killers. He has a recent book out called Naturally Selective, Evolution, Orgasm and Female Choice, which synthesizes and explains the last fifty years of research (including his own) into fertility related functions of female orgasm, much of which has been woefully misrepresented.DR. ROBERT KING

I'm just so thrilled about all the new Kālī content we've been putting out this past month, in the days leading up to Śyåma Kālī Pūjā, and the weeks after: First, in How To Get Possesed By Kālī we carefully explained what it is to be a paśu or anu, a discreet unit of consciousness (i.e an embodied soul or jīva) and then carefully pointed out why the ānavopaya is so suited for most of us, despite our pretense at high-flying non-dual philosophies! The ānavopaya assumes duality, individuality and the separate, external existence of God that can be invoked, evoked and experienced in the vigraha (image). We discussed how the goal of ānavopaya is a kind of immersion in the Goddess through worship and other techniques that can very well be understood as a kind of "possession" (aveśa) experience. Then, having explained all of that, we presented you with How To Get Started With Kālī Worship and also Who Is Kali? | & A Ritual to Invoke Her to kickstart your practice and for more seasoned practitioners, we even went over a A Left Hand Path Ritual for Kālī having given some nuance and context for it in Introducing The Left Hand Worship of KālīAnd for whatever reason if you're somehow not convinced about the power and importance of ritual worship in your spiritual life (because you're attached to some notion of non-duality or something, for instance), we make a case for it in The Essence of Tantra | & Why You Should Learn Pūjā. I think it's neat also that you can watch a demo of the whole pūjā (in an albeit abbreviated form) in Śyāmā Kālī Pūjā 2025. Of course, lectures like How To Say Grounded & Reasonable In Kālī Pūjā and The Two Extremes of Kālī Worshipadd further theoretical nuance to the very practice-oriented, anavopaya-esque discussions aforementioned and I am particularly fond of this year's Hallowe'en special Vampires, Kali and Christ | A Hallowe'en Special which was about yoginīs and what not but also touched upon some pretty deep themes regarding free will vs determinism ("my" will vs. "God's" will that is and if they can even be distinguished!).Anyway, in this class, I point out some distinctive features in Kālī pūjā like the ghost worship, jackal worship, cremation ground sacrifices, the transgressive offerings and animal/human sacrifice that give this pūjā and the Deity to whom it is offered its unique flavor! Jai Śrī Rādha-Rānī Ki Jai!Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Heute habe ich im Podcast eine besondere Gästin - Mystery An'Ahá - Medizinfrau, Curandera, Schoßraumhüterin und Herzensschwester.Als Frauen in der Frauenarbeit im Bereich von Spiritualität und Transformation ist es uns ein Herzensanliegen sichere Räume zu schaffen und über Missbrauch aufzuklären.Du sprechen in dieser Folge über✨ unsere eigenen Erfahrungen mit (seggsuellem) Missbrauch✨ wie Missbrauch in Tantra & Medizinarbeit aussehen kann✨ woran man einen sicheren tantrischen Raum erkennt✨ wie wichtig Selbstmitgefühl & Validierung bei Missbrauch ist✨ wie man sich vor Missbrauch schützen kann✨ und vieles mehr!Du möchtest dich mit Mystery verbinden?

Co-Host Catherine Auman (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/catherine) My first-time guest Catherine Auman talks frequently about "tantric dating", which involves dating with all five senses. As men, modern technology might very well have led us to focus primarily on seeing and hearing, forsaking the other three senses. So first off, what is Tantric Dating about in general? Why is being "friends first" so common in other cultures, but basically the relationship kiss of death here in the West? What do dogs know that humans don't, when it comes to Tantra? We hear all the time how we as men are "visual" when it comes to women and attraction. Is that actually all there is to it, though? And if Tantra is all about connection, could social media and the "pandemic of loneliness" explain much of the disconnect between our five senses and our dating lives? Is it true that today's dating world actually discourages people from meeting and having interesting conversations? How weird is that? How is being "spoiled for choice", at least ostensibly, ruining our ability to discern who's right for us? What's another way to think about how taste matters in the dating world, above and beyond the obvious?  And how can we as men become more sensual in general, to the delight of women? What are the ways most "normal" guys are completely missing out on the best parts of sex by rushing things? Why did we all miss the point of the movie 9 1/2 Weeks in the '80s? But then again, what do young adults know about sex that we tend to, well...forget as we get older and more jaded? Finally, is there any room in this discussion for a potential sixth sense? The answer may surprise you...and propel your sex life to new heights. Get in on the new VAMANOS AI at https://mountaintoppodcast.com/vamanos === HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE === The show is now available as a VIDEO version on YouTube. For some reason, the episodes seem funnier...if a bit more rough around the edges. If you love what you hear, please rate the show on the service you subscribed to it on (takes one second) and leave a review. As we say here in Texas, I appreciate you!

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Most couples think intimacy happens in the bedroom… but the truth is, it starts in the tiny, everyday moments where you show up, soften, and let yourself be seen.In this episode of the Reignite Love, Sex, and Truth for Conscious Couples (formerly known as: "Get Your Sexy Back for Couples Podcast"), we explore how touch, truth, presence, and nervous-system attunement create the kind of intimacy that makes sex feel deeper, safer, and more satisfying.They share the real stories, patterns, and practices that help couples rebuild closeness even when things feel distant, awkward, or shut down. And how devotion (not performance) is what keeps desire alive. What You'll Hear in This Episode:Why intimacy begins long before sexHow simple acts of presence create more erot!c charge than you thinkWhat is the power of touch as communication, and why can a single hand on the hip shift everythingHow to express needs without activating defensiveness (and why invitations work better than criticism)What happens to men when intimacy fadesWhy pleasure evolves with age,  and how deeper intimacy, slowness, and presence unlock more satisfying sex than you ever had in your twenties. Intimacy isn't something you “fix” in the bedroom. It's something you build in every moment you choose truth, touch, presence, and devotion.That's where erot!c connection comes alive… and where your relationship begins to rise. Our Group Retreats at Phoenix Rising are now open for registration.Here's what you can expect at our retreats:A safe, intimate container where every couple chooses growthPractices that help you witness and be witnessed without judgmentOpportunities to see yourself through the lens of others' experiencesTime to integrate and connect privately with your partner This kind of reflection is priceless.It's not about being like anyone else… It's about finally seeing yourself clearly and choosing the way forward with your partner. How many times have you pulled away instead of leaning in? How long do you want that pattern to run your relationship? We're keeping this retreat small - just 5 couples - so you get the intimacy and support you deserve. Rooms (GeoDomes or cottages) are chosen first-come, first-served. 

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To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/DFFgGspl65w   Have you ever wondered how sexuality, spirituality, and healing intersect? How can conscious intimacy and sexuality help us heal from deep-rooted trauma and emotional disconnection?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver—co-founders of the TantraNova Institute and authors of Sexual Enlightenment—to explore the healing power of sacred sexuality, conscious intimacy, and tantric wisdom. In a world that often disconnects us from our bodies, emotions, and innate wisdom, Dr. Elsbeth and Freddy share a healing path back to wholeness through Tantra and sacred sexuality. Drawing on decades of experience, they explore how conscious relationships, somatic awareness, and emotional safety can help transform trauma into intimacy—and sexual energy into a force for spiritual awakening. This episode is for anyone curious about tantric healing, embodiment, or how to reclaim pleasure as a gateway to emotional freedom and inner peace.   In this episode: How trauma and stored emotional pain can be processed through intimate, conscious connection The key role of breath, sound, and movement in releasing emotional blocks What it means to be truly present with your partner—and with yourself Understanding the masculine and feminine polarities within us all The relationship between creative life force energy and sexual energy Using Tantra to heal the shame, fear, and guilt often tied to sexuality Practices to help integrate emotional experience through body awareness   Resources mentioned in this episode: TantraNova Institute https://www.tantranova.com/ Elsbeth and Freddy's book: Sexual Enlightenment https://www.tantranova.com/product/sexual-enlightenment-book/ Workshops and coaching offerings through TantraNova https://www.tantranova.com/programs/   About Elsbeth and Freddy: Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver have assisted thousands of couples and singles create lasting intimacy and fulfillment in their life and relationships. They are featured on Showtime's documentary series Sexual Healing and the Emmy Award-winning NBC show Starting Over, and are best-selling authors of Sexual Enlightenment, endorsed by world-renowned Spiritual Pioneer Dr. Michael Beckwith. They are the co-founders of TantraNova Institute in Chicago and the originators of June 1st National Intimacy Day. Elsbeth and Freddy have coached billionaires, innovators and power couples all over the world, shared their intimacy secrets at a global YPO (Young Presidents Organization) conference in the city of love, Paris, and got nominated as Changemaker at the White House-sponsored 2016 United State of Women Summit in Washington, D.C Elsbeth and Freddy Zental are beloveds, husband & wife as well as business partners residing in Chicago.   “We don't need to be fixed. We need to remember that we're already whole, and then let go of what stands in the way.” – Dr. Elsbeth   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

En este episodio de Orgásmica, Mariana Michel sexóloga, psicóloga y estudiante de doctorado en sexualidad y derechos humanos nos guía a través de un viaje íntimo, honesto y profundamente humano sobre el placer, la culpa, la educación sexual y la libertad.Exploramos cómo la represión desde la infancia moldea nuestra relación con el deseo, por qué tantas mujeres viven su sexualidad desde el miedo o la vergüenza, y cómo podemos reconstruir una conexión consciente con el cuerpo. Mariana profundiza en el tantra, los orgasmos energéticos, la comunicación emocional y sexual en pareja, la maternidad como identidad completa (y no asexual) y la importancia de educar a niños y adolescentes desde un espacio seguro, sin trauma y sin exceso de información.También desmontamos mitos heredados por generaciones: desde Freud y la satanización del clítoris, hasta la pornografía moderna y la mala educación sexual que todavía afecta a adultos y parejas hoy. Hablamos de fantasías, fetiches, autoexploración, límites, deseo, dopamina, monotonía y cómo recuperar la capacidad de sentir placer sin culpa.Este episodio es una invitación a rebelarnos con conciencia, a cuestionar lo aprendido y a construir una vida sexual auténtica, libre, informada y profundamente nuestra.Si este episodio te aportó valor, compártelo con alguien que también necesita escucharlo.Déjanos tu review ★★★★★, comenta tu parte favorita y suscríbete para seguir expandiendo la conversación sobre sexualidad consciente, placer y libertad. Tu participación hace crecer esta comunidad.Mariana Michel: https://www.instagram.com/marianagmichel/

What if the reason people stay stuck, even after years of therapy, personal development, and meditation is because they've been trying to change themselves through the mind, instead of the body?In this excerpt from Tantra Unveiled, Chantelle Raven reveals the gap that most healing modalities leave untouched. She shares candidly how even with decades of trauma work, somatics, spiritual exploration and personal development, something fundamental in her system remained unmoved until she found Tantra.Here, Tantra is introduced as the missing link that brings transformation out of the mind and into the body. The path that doesn't ask you to spiritually bypass your humanity, but to feel it, liberate it, and trust it. The path that awakens emotional truth, inner safety, and embodied presence the qualities that allow real change to take root in your life and in the lives of those you support.You'll hear why the body is the gateway to lasting change, why shadow expression must be safely welcomed, and how Tantric principles allow clients (and practitioners themselves) to access truth, clarity, emotional release and empowerment that other modalities simply can't reach.This is the foundation of our Tantra Practitioner Training: learning to meet life, your clients, and yourself with the kind of depth that catalyses actual transformation.This episode is a transmission for anyone who holds space or desires to be of service: a reminder that real transformation doesn't happen in the mind it happens in the body, in the places clients have been conditioned to avoid, numb or override.If you're an aspiring practitioner or a seasoned one wanting to deepen your impact - this is the master key you've been searching for.Inside This Episode:Why cognitive understanding alone doesn't create transformationHow Tantra activates parts of the psyche and body that talk therapy can't reachWhat it really means to “feel what's here now”How emotional expression becomes alchemical when guided safelyWhy working with the body reveals truth faster than analysisThe balance of inner witnessing (masculine) and full feeling (feminine)The difference between trauma therapy and trauma-informed embodimentThe foundation we teach inside the 18-month trainingTop Quotes:“Understanding your past doesn't change your life. Feeling what's here does.”“The body remembers what the mind forgets.”“Tantra is life. It's the path where nothing in you is rejected — everything becomes your teacher.”“You don't need to fix yourself. You need to feel yourself.”Resources + Links:Enrollment for our 18 Month Practitioner Training is open now! Save $2000 when you enroll before December 19th! https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/ Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

Wondering how to make sex feel better than ever? Jaiya's blueprints might be exactly what you and your partner need...Today, award-winning sexologist Jaiya shares how the Erotic Blueprints can help unlock deeper sexual connection and pleasure. In this conversation, she breaks down common blocks around shame, how to feel more attuned with your partner, and simple ways to bring tantra into your everyday life. Whether solo or in relationship, this episode offers tools to help you develop a more fulfilling and conscious sex life.OUR GUESTMiss Jaiya is an internationally recognized, award‑winning Somatic Sexologist, best‑selling author, and creator of the revolutionary Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough. With over two decades of clinical research, client observation, and immersive study in areas including ancient erotic rituals, tantric sex, mastery of sensual touch, kink dynamics, and the biology and psychology of attraction and sexual fulfillment, she has developed a groundbreaking framework that helps individuals and couples unlock deeper connection and orgasmic pleasure.JAIYA

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with psychotherapist, spiritual teacher and mystic Catia Batalha to unpack what real healing looks like when you stop separating mind, body and soul. Instead of choosing between therapy or spirituality, Catia explains how yoga, Tantra, mindfulness and Western psychology can work as one integrated system for mental health, trauma recovery and spiritual growth. You will hear a very grounded breakdown of psychosomatic symptoms. How headaches, back pain, skin issues and chronic tension often signal emotional overload or misaligned environments. Catia also unpacks the sacred feminine and sacred masculine. How listening, intuition and sensitivity need to be backed by aligned action, boundaries and responsibility. If you are exhausted by surface level self-care and want a more honest, embodied roadmap, this conversation gives you a practical, spiritually aware framework you can actually apply in daily life. About The Guest: Catia Batalha is a psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, author and mystic who bridges Eastern wisdom and Western psychology. After years of feeling disconnected and numbing out with alcohol, she found yoga and Tantra. That work helped her move from emptiness and suicidal thoughts into a life aligned with soul purpose. Catia now teaches globally on chakras, somatic trauma healing, sacred feminine and masculine balance, intuition and consciousness, helping people remember their wholeness instead of trying to “fix” what feels broken. She is the author of “Echoes of the Timeless”, where she shares her own journey of awakening and the practices that rebuilt her inner world from the ground up. Key Takeaways: Healing works best when it is holistic. Catia shows how combining yoga, Tantra, mindfulness and psychotherapy creates deeper change than focusing on the mind or body in isolation. Your body is not the problem. It is the messenger. Headaches, back pain, menstrual pain, tension and skin issues can be early warning signals that your relationships, work or environment are not aligned with your emotional reality. We cannot out-think our emotions. The mind can insist “I am fine” while the nervous system is overwhelmed. Ignoring that gap leads to stress, burnout and psychosomatic illness. Sacred feminine and sacred masculine must work together. The feminine side listens, feels, intuits and receives guidance. The masculine side takes aligned action, builds structure and brings those insights into the world without controlling or suppressing them. Love is a nervous system strategy, not a cliché. When we treat love, compassion and safety as core conditions, the body can finally stop bracing and start healing. Spiritual practice can redirect rock bottom. Yoga and Tantra helped Catia shift from feeling half-alive, drinking heavily and considering suicide, into teaching, writing and leading courses that support others. Purpose is about contribution, not perfection. The real question becomes. how can my story and my healing process make life better for other people. How To Connect With The Guest  : You can connect with Catia Bitalia and explore her work here. Website: https://catiabatalha.org/. Access her courses, offerings and current programs at the intersection of psychotherapy and soul work. Book. “Echoes of the Timeless”. Available via major online retailers. In it, Catia shares her personal journey from numbness and despair into alignment through yoga, Tantra and spiritual psychology. Be A Guest On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life. DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer   This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. 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Long-term relationships aren't meant to choose between passion and partnership. They're meant to hold both. In this episode of Reignite Love, Sex, and Truth for Conscious Couples (formerly known as Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples), we explore how stability and spark work together to create a relationship that feels safe, alive, playful, and deeply connected.They share personal stories and practical wisdom from their own journey and the couples they support inside Phoenix Rising Retreats. What You'll Hear in This Episode:Why long-term love often drifts into “roommate mode”How stability without passion quietly erodes intimacyHow erotic polarity reignites desire  Why passion fades (it's not age or compatibility) and how to rebuild it through play, presence, and nervous-system safetyFor women: How pleasure, radiance, and aliveness return when you stop over-functioning and start feeling againFor men: Why presence and not performance is the most powerful sexual energy you can bring to your relationship.What are the simple, daily practices to restore both passion and partnership even in the busiest seasons of life Passion doesn't die with time... it dies when we stop feeding the fire.Partnership doesn't have to feel boring...it becomes magnetic when both partners choose to stay awake in love. Our Group Retreats at Phoenix Rising are now open for registration.Here's what you can expect at our retreats:A safe, intimate container where every couple chooses growthPractices that help you witness and be witnessed without judgmentOpportunities to see yourself through the lens of others' experiencesTime to integrate and connect privately with your partner This kind of reflection is priceless.It's not about being like anyone else… It's about finally seeing yourself clearly and choosing the way forward with your partner. How many times have you pulled away instead of leaning in? How long do you want that pattern to run your relationship? We're keeping this retreat small - just 5 couples - so you get the intimacy and support you deserve. Rooms (GeoDomes or cottages) are chosen first-come, first-served. 

00:00 Introducción al Tantra: Budismo y Meditación01:15 El Tantra desde la psicología moderna: identificarse con una imagen arquetípica01:57 El objetivo del Tantra: Afrontar traumas y miedos sin temor02:59 Justificación psicológica del Tantra: La teoría del apego03:48 El concepto de "orgullo divino" durante la meditación04:45 Conexión del Tantra con las tres olas del mindfulness05:49 Buda como ejemplo de un ser humano que encontró la liberación06:38 La confusión común del Tantra con la práctica sexual07:12 El verdadero objetivo del Tantra budista07:46 La meditación método para sanarhttps://razieltovar.com

In this episode of The Feminine Frequency Podcast, Amy welcomes the radiant Sofiah Thom on for a powerful exploration into the art of divine co-creation. The conversation invites listeners to remember their true nature — as beings who are both beautifully human and inherently divine.Amy and Sofiah dive deep into how co-creation unfolds moment by moment, and how reconnecting with one's inner wisdom becomes the key to clarity, alignment, and authentic self-expression. Sofiah speaks to the importance of listening inwardly, allowing the divine to guide the next steps, illuminate one's artistry, and support the emergence of one's truest self.This episode serves as a gentle yet potent reminder that each person carries a unique creative essence — and that embracing this inner artist opens a pathway to living with greater presence, purpose, and spiritual connection.THEMESCo-creation as a continuous collaboration with the divineHonoring the duality of being both human and holyAccessing clarity through inner listeningLiving one's artistry as an expression of the soulAllowing divine wisdom to guide creativity and decision-makingRemembering the truth and wisdom that already reside withinSPECIAL OFFERS:

What do you call a pastor who trades Bible verses for breathwork and starts preaching the gospel of pleasure?In this episode, I chat with Anthony Michael, a former pastor turned tantra teacher, community builder, and “minister of pleasure.” Together, we dive into the intersection of religion, sexuality, and sacred embodiment.From his 17 years in ministry to creating tantric play parties and a thriving conscious community in Houston, Anthony shares the radical journey of transforming guilt into grace and discovering how sex can be a prayer and pleasure can be devotion.

Some time ago on the 11th of September, we gave this talk on the very heart of our tradition and practice. September 11th in 1893 was the day Swami Vivekananda opened his transmission to the West (and the the world at large) at the Parliament of World Religions so for us it is a very sacred day when we commemorate the "turning of the wheel of dharma" yet again! Strangely, I haven't uploaded this talk until now. It felt fitting to do so since as I type this, we are in the midst of the vrśchika sankranti, that is, the sun's transition from the solar house of tulā (libra) and into vrśchika (scorpio) as per the Vedic system. Moments like this are considered incredibly auspicious for spiritual practice. There's also a flavor of a new beginning, of turning over a new page. As such, it is important to return to the fundamentals at a time like so there couldn't be a better moment for this video, I realize! In this talk, we describe Sri Ramakrishna's approach to Tāntrik spiritual practice which is really, at its core, the sincere and fervent performance of ritual worship, pūjā. If as a result of this talk, you're inspired to take up a dedicated pūjā practice, here is our playlist for step by step, mantra by mantra instruction for pūjā. May all be flame with awakened Consciousness! Jai Mā!Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Before we plunged into the fervor of Śyāma Kālī Pūjā, we paused to reflect on an important question that Sandhyā Devī astutely asked one morning which was more or less along the lines of "how can we verify the truth claims of the tradition"? "how do we stay sane, grounded & reasonable while practicing a somewhat radical form of Tantra?" "how do we know that our spiritual experiences are legitimate and not a function of delusion or egoic thinking?" (I paraphrase). Essentially, before participating fully in something, we have to ask if there are checks and balances inherent in the tradition to keep the narratives and the individuals who represent them grounded and accountable. And the tradition replies resoundingly in the affirmative! In this somewhat foundational and important discussion, we explore what some of these checks and balances might be and how we might access and benefit from them to stay sane, grounded, reasonable and safe even as we plunge recklessly into the fire of devotion like intoxicated moths! Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Silence feels safe… until it starts to disconnect you. In this episode of the Reignite Love, Sex, and Truth for Conscious Couples (formally known as: Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples) , we dive into the truth about the conversations most couples avoid and how those silences slowly create distance, resentment, and disconnection in love, sex, and everyday intimacy. They share personal stories and practical tools to help you find your voice again  and learn how to bring truth, presence, and safety back into your relationship. What You'll Hear in This Episode:Why silence feels safer than truth and how it slowly kills intimacy in long-term relationshipsHow cultural conditioning teaches us to avoid conflict and why that conditioning keeps us from real connectionWhat are the three foundations of conscious communication and how to rebuild them togetherFor women: how reclaiming your voice through body-led truth opens a deeper level of intimacy and desireFor men: why presence and not fixing is the most powerful way to create safety and connectionHow to start the hard conversations without blowing things up and how vulnerability becomes the path to reconnection The truth doesn't destroy love — it deepens it.When you speak what's real, connection returns. Our Group Couples Retreats at Phoenix Rising are now open for registration.Here's what you can expect in our retreats:A lakeside sanctuary with space to slow down and breathe againDaily practices that build intimacy, presence, and passionSupport from us in an intimate, like-minded groupNourishing meals, cozy fires, and private moments together with no distractionsThe chance to take everything you're learning back into your bedroom…and feel the differenceIf you've been waiting for the right time, this is it.Come and see how much more is possible for your relationship.Only 5 couples. First-come, first-served for your room selection (GeoDomes or cottage rooms). 

This weeks podcast is a powerful transmission from Chantelle shared at our Fundamentals of Tantra workshop in Perth. Chantelle guides us into the living map of inner polarity, where masculine and feminine energies, both light and dark, coexist as one unified whole.Through the lens of the four archetypes: Light Masculine, Dark Masculine, Light Feminine, and Dark Feminine, you'll discover how each aspect of your being carries a sacred gift and a shadow. This is where the real Tantra begins: not in transcending emotion or chasing stillness, but in mastering the dance between action and surrender, love and truth, creation and destruction.This episode is a call to step beyond polarity into presence, to cultivate the spacious witnessing of the light masculine, the fierce clarity of the dark masculine, the tender heart of the light feminine, and the raw aliveness of the dark feminine. Together, they form the soul's compass: a way of living that's both grounded in purpose and drenched in feeling.This conversation will illuminate how mastering your inner polarity changes everything, from how you love, to how you lead, to how you meet yourself in every breath.Inside This Episode:• What the four archetypes of masculine and feminine truly represent• How to recognize when you're polarized in one energy (and what to do about it)• The difference between Light and Dark expressions — and why both are sacred• Why meditation and movement are equally essential to awakening• How to cultivate balance through practical Tantric tools• The power of bringing compassion to your fire and presence to your softness• Living from soul — the center point where all archetypes uniteThere's a freedom that comes when you stop trying to “be” one thing — and allow all of you to exist.This is the path of inner mastery. The path of Tantra.Top Quotes:“Life isn't just stillness — it's the flow of both.”“When we live from soul, we have access to it all — the dark, the light, the masculine, the feminine.”“The work isn't to choose a side. It's to learn how to dance between them.”Resources + Links:Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/ Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

On the heels of my last podcast, talking about intense chemistry and whether it's a green or red flag, today I'm talking about the idea that relationships ought to be “SAFE”. I hear this word tossed around A LOT now. Everyone's talking about nervous system resetting and how SAFETY is the holy grail we all ought to apparently be looking for. I don't think it's safety we're after. It's something else entirely. 

On the heels of my last podcast, talking about intense chemistry and whether it's a green or red flag, today I'm talking about the idea that relationships ought to be “SAFE”. I hear this word tossed around A LOT now. Everyone's talking about nervous system resetting and how SAFETY is the holy grail we all ought to apparently be looking for. I don't think it's safety we're after. It's something else entirely. 

In this illuminating conversation, Hareesh and Ācārya Malcolm Smith trace the philosophical and experiential meeting points between Tantra and Dzogchen, while honoring their distinct lineages. The discussion touches on the origins of Dzogchen, the role of direct recognition in awakening, the tension between conceptual purification and non-conceptual realization, and how both traditions articulate the play of emptiness and manifestation. Moving beyond comparison, the dialogue reveals a shared spirit of inquiry that transcends dogma—where luminous awareness recognizes itself through diverse expressions of wisdom.Discover more of Ācārya Malcolm Smith's work at https://www.zangthal.com/. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org.Find out more about the upcoming retreats and pilgrimages at https://www.tantrailluminated.org/calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon sits down with Justin Gottlieb - a sexual freedom coach, Tantra practitioner, and retreat host who transitioned from the corporate world to full-time facilitation. Together, they unpack what Tantra really is (and isn't), how to maintain integrity in intimate retreat settings, and why it's time for more men to step into leadership roles in the wellness and retreat space. Justin shares how he and his co-facilitator Leola create transformational retreats rooted in safety, consent, and empowerment - and how they've built a sustainable retreat business model that honors both healing and profitability. If you've ever been curious about Tantra, gender balance in leadership, or how to elevate the professionalism of your retreat business, this episode is a must-listen.   Key Takeaways Tantra is more than sexuality - it's about energy, presence, and deep personal growth through mindfulness, breathwork, and embodiment. Safety and consent are non-negotiable: Justin and Leola's application and interview process ensures aligned participants and safe group dynamics. Professionalism matters: Transparent communication with venues and strong operational systems allow facilitators to focus on transformation instead of logistics. Masculine–feminine balance: Co-facilitation across genders can create more grounded and powerful retreat experiences. Retreats as a real business: Pricing, screening, and intentional marketing are essential to attract committed clients and avoid burnout. Episode Highlights [02:15] Justin's transition from corporate life to Tantra and retreat facilitation. [07:40] Redefining Tantra and clearing misconceptions about Neo-Tantra. [14:10] How Justin screens participants and ensures emotional safety. [19:25] The power of venue transparency and building trust with hosts like Retreat Ranch. [25:50] Why masculine presence is vital in retreat leadership. [32:00] Pricing, profitability, and shifting the scarcity mindset in the retreat industry.   Listen to This Episode If You: Want to better understand Tantra from a grounded, professional lens. Are interested in how men can contribute meaningfully in the retreat space. Need inspiration for creating safer, more inclusive, and more profitable retreats. Are a retreat leader looking to blend purpose and profit without compromising integrity.   Connect with Justin: https://tantralovecoach.com/  Instagram: @tantralovecoach     The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in Denver at the Retreat Industry Forum  Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify -------------------- Timestamps Justin's Background & Journey to Tantra (00:02:16) Justin shares his transition from corporate to coaching, focusing on intimacy, sexuality, and tantra. First Retreat Experience & Organization (00:03:48) Discussion of Justin's first retreat, its organization, and Shannon's impressions as a venue owner. Misconceptions About Tantra (00:04:43) Justin addresses common myths about tantra, clarifying its true focus and practices. Ideal Retreat Attendees (00:06:42) Justin describes the types of people who attend his retreats and what draws them in. Screening Process & Boundaries (00:08:23) Justin explains his thorough screening process and the importance of boundaries for safety. Retreat Industry Forum Announcement (00:10:36) Shannon promotes the upcoming Retreat Industry Forum event in Denver. Venue Selection & Importance of Safety (00:11:55) Justin discusses what he values in a retreat venue, emphasizing safety, privacy, and support. Men in the Retreat Industry (00:16:43) Conversation about the underrepresentation of men as retreat leaders and the value of male facilitators. Profitability & Pricing Mindset (00:19:22) Discussion on treating retreats as a business, pricing strategies, and differences in mindset between men and women. Screening Through Pricing & Value (00:20:50) Justin explains how pricing acts as a screening tool and why higher investment leads to better outcomes. Scholarships & Guest Challenges (00:22:41) Both discuss challenges with scholarship attendees and the importance of a strong screening process. Market Rate & Industry Mindset (00:23:28) Shannon and Justin talk about raising market rates and shifting scarcity mindsets in the industry. Value Perception & Pricing Story (00:24:23) Justin shares a story illustrating how higher prices increase perceived value and participant commitment. How to Connect with Justin (00:26:30) Justin provides his contact information and describes his offerings for those interested in working with him. Episode Wrap-Up & Outro (00:27:25) Shannon thanks Justin, closes the episode, and shares where to find more resources.

Let's be honest… Tantra gets glamorized.People think it's about rituals, candles, and hours-long sex, but in real life, Tantra isn't about performance. It's about presence.In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we get real about what sacred sex actually looks like in long-term love... the raw, embodied, everyday version that deepens intimacy long after the honeymoon phase fades. What You'll Hear in This Episode:Why Tantra isn't something you do — it's a way of beingHow presence, breath, and awareness change everything in intimacyWhat sacred sexuality looks like in real life beyond the fantasyHow to bring it into the small moments of daily connectionHow Tantra becomes a living practice, one that transforms your sex life, your communication, and your relationship as a wholeFor women: How reclaiming your erotic aliveness starts with safety, breath, and letting go of performanceFor men: Why true masculine power is about presence, not performance. How to hold space for depth, emotion, and pleasure Sacred sex isn't something to chase.It's something you learn to live, breath by breath, touch by touch, and truth by truth.If you're ready to experience what this feels like in your own relationship, we'd love to explore that with you. OUR NEXT GROUP RETREAT IS FEBRUARY 12 - 15 AND REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!How long has it been since sex felt playful, safe, and free?You don't have to wait.Here's what you can expect:Practices that help you reconnect to your erotic alivenessA safe, non-judgmental space where nothing is “too much”Permission to explore intimacy in your own timing and your own wayPrivate moments where you can bring everything you're learning into your sex lifeThis is about more than better sex… It's about remembering how alive your love can feel.We're keeping this retreat small - just 5 couples - so you'll want to register early to get your choice of room (GeoDomes or cottage). 

Do you think we all have a little exhibitionist in us? We discuss The hosts share stories of what exhibitionism looks like to them The underlying psychology: validation, control, vulnerability, and arousal through attention. Host Stevie V shares working with both exhibitionism as a go-go dancer and assisting in Will Tantra's class at a recent VACAYA resort trip What is Tantra? Using the techniques of Tantra to experience longer solo sessions and for connected sex Hot Topic: A recent inquiry asks the questions what is the secret sauce to making a relationship work... Hot Topic: Is same sex marriage going to be heard in the Supreme Court...? Hot Topic: John Waters on why "queer" can be so controversial... Hot Topics: Jonathan Van Ness says he is no longer body positive after losing over 70lbs.... Advice: Feeling alone after a fun filled sex vacation.... Follow Steve V. on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Lincoln on IG: @madlincoln Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send Us a Message!Pleasure feels different when it's allowed to rise from root to crown. We take you inside sacred sexuality through a clear, no-dogma tour of the seven chakras and show how breath, sound, and movement unlock whole-body arousal, deeper consent, and a more creative, connected sex life. Christine Renee and Jim Macdonald share personal stories from years of Reiki, chakra facilitation, and tantra training, then map sacred sexuality across the body's energy centers: root safety, sacral sensuality, solar plexus confidence and boundaries, heart connection, throat honesty and listening, third eye perception and imagination, and crown-level awareness and oneness.Along the way, we explore the “inner flute” (shushumna nadi) for moving energy through the body, and why tears or resistance can be signs of energetic release rather than failure.In this episode we explore:Defining chakras without dogma and why multiple models existRoot safety and sacral sensuality as the base of desireSolar plexus confidence and boundaries shaping consentHeart connection, reciprocity and living life fullyThroat honesty, listening and sound as energy moversThird eye perception, imagination and spontaneous flowCrown awareness, oneness and whole-body ecstasyInner flute energy channelBreath, sound and movement as tantric keysSolo versus partnered practice and honoring your noMasterclass structure, bonuses and office hoursIf you enjoy this, please check out our five-week Intro to Tantra masterclass starting November 5th, which is this Wednesday!https://moonrisinginstitute.circle.so/c/intro-to-tantraAnd be sure to subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so others can find the show.Moon Rising Shamanic Institute Links:Website: https://moonrisinginstitute.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moonrisinginstituteFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moonrisingmysticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrising.instituteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@moonrisinginstituteSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://moonrisinginstitute.kit.com/spiritguide Book a session with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/90-minutes-intensiveBook a FREE 10 minute connect call with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/10-minute-connect-call-srpt

Send us a textWhat if fire isn't just heat, but a teacher with a memory as old as time? We sit down with Katia—psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and Tantra practitioner—to explore the element that forged our tools, cooked our food, and still tempers our courage. Together we unpack how ceremony, reciprocity, and embodied practice transform fire from a resource we use into a relationship that reshapes us.We start by reframing fire as a single, living spirit present in every flame. That shift leads to practical protocols you can apply today: how to approach a fire with respect, why offerings matter, and how group ceremony protects the sacred line between each person and the flame. Katia then shares a personal turning point—loss that reduced life to ashes—and how that destruction cleared ground for a new path rooted in yoga, indigenous wisdom, and service. From there, we get tactical. Manipura, the solar plexus chakra, governs will and healthy power; when it's out of balance, anger and control take over. Katia maps simple, precise yoga postures that help balance each chakra, explaining how long holds act as portals to distinct states and emotional integration.We also look at why many of us get stuck in trauma talk and how Tantra offers a complementary route: changing resonance. Instead of rehearsing pain endlessly, we train the nervous system to embody courage, compassion, and self-worth while still honoring shadow work. Sweat lodges and temazcals show up as fierce teachers—dark, hot, and profoundly cleansing—capable of catalyzing shifts that talking alone can't touch. To ground it all, we share a new-moon fire ritual for release and creation, plus a guided transmission you can repeat: light a candle, feel the difference, and meet the spirit of fire with gratitude.If fire built our world, what world are we building with our fire? Listen, try the practices, and tell us what you choose to feed. If this conversation sparked something, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more seekers can find the show.Meet the Guest - Catia Batalha

The Concept of Mind in Hindu Tantra (Routledge, 2024) presents an account of the concept of mind in Hindu Tantra through a study of religious and philosophical texts in the medieval period. It will be of interest to researchers in the field of Religious Studies, Asian Religion, Hindu Studies, Indian philosophy and comparative philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Send Us a Message!What if six simple breaths could flip your system from scattered to centered and prime your body for real energetic change? Christine Renee explores how intentional breathing supports Shamanic Reiki—from using the exhale to help clients release stagnant energy to a full microcosmic orbit practice that “power washes” your chakras with focus and care. She then maps the microcosmic orbit: inhale up the back, exhale down the front, visualize a Reiki energy ball tracing the loop, and add gentle locks at the palate and root to concentrate flow. Layer in earth energy from below and source from above, and the circuit becomes a steady river rather than a trickle. Then bring in Tantra's three keys—breath, movement, and sound—to soften rigid form into living practice. Undulate the spine to recruit the fascia, voice the exhale to free the throat, and let intention lead. Whether you're working solo, with a client, or with a partner, this approach meets you where you are and moves what's ready to move.In this episode, we explore:• Six-breath centering for release and tuning• Matching breath with clients to invite participation• Throat center as primary exit pathway• Case study of hip pain and emotional release• Microcosmic orbit explained with energy ball focus• Adding movement and sound to deepen flow• Transitioning from structured form to fluid tantra• Masterclass details and free webinar invitationReady to take it deeper? Join our five-week Intro to Tantra masterclass, Awakening Aliveness through Breath, Movement, and Sound starting Wednesdays November 5th - December 10th, and catch the free webinar on Sacred Sexuality and the Chakras Sunday, Nov 2nd. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a breath-led reset, and leave a review so others can find the show.Moon Rising Shamanic Institute Links:Website: https://moonrisinginstitute.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moonrisinginstituteFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moonrisingmysticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrising.instituteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@moonrisinginstituteSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://moonrisinginstitute.kit.com/spiritguide Book a session with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/90-minutes-intensiveBook a FREE 10 minute connect call with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/10-minute-connect-call-srpt

The Concept of Mind in Hindu Tantra (Routledge, 2024) presents an account of the concept of mind in Hindu Tantra through a study of religious and philosophical texts in the medieval period. It will be of interest to researchers in the field of Religious Studies, Asian Religion, Hindu Studies, Indian philosophy and comparative philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

There are just two days left to enroll in our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School before our discounted Early Bird tuition expires, so today Katie is answering your Ayurveda School questions! From overcoming self-doubt to figuring out how this training can help you build a meaningful, heart-centered career, you'll hear how our unique, divine feminine approach blends Ayurveda, Tantra and embodied women's wisdom to help you awaken your inner healer. We invite you to come as you are and join our community of soul sisters for a year of embodied learning! Sign up for Ayurveda School by October 31, 2025, and receive over $500 OFF the regular tuition price! Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode about Ayurveda School, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to book a call with one of our graduates ~ Common questions about Ayurveda School ~ Overcoming self-doubt and dropping the guilt ~ Can I make a career out of this? ~ What does this training certify me to do? ~ See what our graduates are up to: Part 1 & Part 2 ~ Identifying your unique gifts, interests and offerings ~ What's different about The Shakti School? ~ Following your inner voice rather than the Ayurveda "rules" ~ The importance of embodying Ayurveda, not just studying it ~ Why our Ayurveda School centers on women's health ~ How can I start preparing for Ayurveda School now? ~ What are Office Hours? ~ Sign up for our free Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course ~ Email us at info@theshaktischool.com Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-229-ayurveda-school-everything-you-want-to-know/

You love each other. But somewhere between the chaos of life and the comfort of routine… something's missing.She's craving more. More depth, more presence, and more intimacy. He thinks everything's fine.That space in between? That's the pleasure gap.In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we open a real, raw conversation about how to close the gap: emotionally, energetically, and sexually, so you can rediscover a connection that actually feels alive. What You'll Hear in This Episode:What the “pleasure gap” actually is and why it's not just about sex, but about emotional and nervous-system disconnectionWhy do so many women lose their desire, and how can safety, presence, and effective communication reignite itWhat is the truth about men and misunderstandingWhat is the importance of having the courage to speak what's unsaid, and how can honesty rebuild trust and intimacy fastWhat are simple, powerful ways couples can reconnect, even after years of disconnection or resentmentThe pleasure gap isn't something to fix; it's something to feel through, together.When safety and presence return, desire naturally rises again. Our Group Couples Retreats at Phoenix Rising are now open for registration.Here's what you can expect:• A lakeside sanctuary with space to slow down and breathe again• Daily practices that build intimacy, presence, and passion• Support from us in an intimate, like-minded group• Nourishing meals, cozy fires, and private moments together with no distractions• The chance to take everything you're learning back into your bedroom…and feel the differenceIf you've been waiting for the right time, this is it.Come and see how much more is possible for your relationship.Only 5 couples. First-come, first-served for your room selection (GeoDomes or cottage rooms).

Sadhguru shares his views on Mentalism, Tantra and on how thoughts can be empowered with life energy to impact reality. Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.  Conscious Planet: ⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chacras, chacas y demás entes que nos escuchan, hoy nos pondremos muy espirituales y respiraremos profundo antes de introducirles toda la información que tenemos para ustedes. Nuestro guía y gurú en este viaje sexual hacia el placer será el maestro Fernando Álvarez (Insta:@fer_alvarez_elviajero, TikTok:@feralvarezelviajero). Él nos ayudará a llegar al clímax de nuestra consciencia y nos explícará cómo enfocar nuestros esfuerzos en algo más que los órganos setsuales. Respiren profundo y abran la.... mente.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send Us a Message!Imagine opening a conversation about sex that begins with safety, truth, and reverence. We invited our community into a live, guided experience of sacred space and the three keys of Tantra—breath, sound, and movement—to show how everyday intimacy can become a powerful energy practice. No jargon, no shock value, just clear tools you can try right away to feel more alive, connected, and grounded.In this episode, we explore:Redefining tantra as experiential energy workWhy sacred space creates feelings of securityThe sacred bubble ritual and heart salutationDesires, fears, boundaries and consent languageTaoist breath loop for grounding and releaseAdding sound to free expression and move energyAdding movement to integrate root-to-crown flowNoticing states, regulating intensity, and integrationMasterclass format, access, and expectationsWe start by reframing Tantra as experiential: a path of expanding aliveness by integrating two inner qualities—steady presence and dynamic flow. From there, we build a sacred container. You'll hear the language we use for desires, fears, and boundaries and how a simple “sacred bubble” ritual shifts the room from casual to consecrated. Then we move into practice. First, a Taoist breath loop that inhales up the back and exhales down the front to rinse the system and settle the mind. Next, we add sound to liberate expression and clear the throat center. Finally, we invite movement—spirals, undulations, subtle sways—to bridge sexual root and spiritual crown.Throughout, we share what to notice: tingling hands, jaw tension, a wave of grief, or a bright, quiet calm. The aim isn't to force fireworks; it's to build capacity. With breath, sound, and movement working together, energy moves, emotions integrate, and intimacy feels safer and more honest. We also outline our five-week Intro to Tantra masterclass: one week each for sacred space, breath, sound, and movement, plus a full Q&A. It's fully clothed, consent-forward, and designed for solo or partnered practice.If you're curious about turning connection into a spiritual practice without leaving your values at the door, this conversation is your on-ramp. Listen, follow the guided segments, and notice what shifts. If it resonates, subscribe, share with someone you trust, and leave a review telling us which key—breath, sound, or movement—opened the most for you.Learn about our

Is heart-fluttering chemistry necessary or is it "toxic"?Lately, I've heard some people say that chemistry is DANGEROUS! TOXIC! Run away! Red flag! Ridiculous. Tell me you've never had life-changing sex before without telling me. Chemistry is the reaction. The friction, the spark. You need it in order to create any kind of growth.“Meh” isn't chemistry and “meh” isn't going to change your life.In today's episode: What is chemistry? Why it's essential in every important relationship in your life  When chemistry actually can be a red flag Intensity and passion vs. “calm” in relationship Safety and risk in relationship: no risk, no reward? The ideal conditions for relationship alchemy “But we're such good buddies! We make such good partners!” Yeah, but are you fucking each other? Ever?The root causes of reproductive issues 

This trialogue continues a series of discussions exploring the latest interdisciplinary research into tantric completion stage practices such as yogas of dream, sleep, and death. Dr Tawni Tidwell is a biocultural anthropologist and doctor of traditional Tibetan medicine. Dr Michael Sheehy is the Director of Research at the Contemplative Sciences Center in the Department of Religious Studies in the University of Virginia. Dr Julian Schott is an Indologist, Tibetologist, and assistant professor at the University of Vienna. In this episode, the panel explore the ethical and methodological challenges of the studying Buddhist tantra; consider the various agendas behind scientific research into meditation, gtummo, and dream yoga; and argue for the centring of human liberation alongside human wellness and profit motives. Dr Sheehy presents his working model for achieving contemplative fluency across a range of meditation styles, suggests that scientific study of meditation can be seen as a type of cultural translation, and considers the use of etic frameworks and methods to study religious and cultural forms. Dr Tidwell argues for the validity of subjective experience, Dr Schott points out the tensions within religious traditions, and the panel consider if neuroscience might one day teach Buddhism something new about itself. … Link in bio. Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Why study tantra with science? 04:01 - Complexity of tantra 05:10 - Skills and transformations 05:50 - Michael's meditation model of “instances and styles“ 08:48 - Multi-modular styles and ngondro 11:17 - Contemplative fluency 13:58 - gTummo and overriding the autonomic nervous system 16:21 - 2 reasons why Vajrayāna is said to be the fast path 17:55 - Why is tantra so complex? 19:37 - Pushing to one's limits is key to tantra 22:29 - 3 classic contemplative approaches in Buddhism 25:27 - Radical transformation and social transgression 27:56 - A tension within the tradition 29:03 - Changing practice along the path 31:04 - Sādhanā is not linear 34:25 - Critical challenges when studying tantra 35:41 - The importance of neurophenomenology 39:44 - Scientific vs traditional explanatory frameworks 43:28 - Relative and the absolute 46:08 - Transmitted blessings 48:07 - Trust in the traditions 50:33 - Moving beyond the traditions with science 52:38 - A second order, cultural translation 54:58 - Paradox of the paradigm 56:26 - Defending the etic perspective 58:06 - Multi-disciplinary teams 59:37 - The fundamental academic principle 01:01:58 - Pros and cons of the etic and emic 01:03:16- Will science improve the Buddhist tradition? 01:04:56 - Neuroplasticity and aging 01:06:50 - Reshaping Buddhism is imperative 01:09:26 - A cultural-religious looping effect 01:13:13 - Dream yoga training with VR 01:18:50 - Secular extraction approaches and making the traditions better 01:21:25 -MBSR and Healthy Minds 01:22:57 - Subjective experience is valid 1:25:16 - Human freedom beyond the social and political 01:31:59 - Admitting the religious aspect 01:34:07 - Prioritising human freedom 01:35:48 - A reflexive process 01:37:09 - Is scientific study for the good? 01:38:30 - Future episode plans Previous panel discussions: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=sheehy Previous episodes with Dr Julian Schott: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=schott To find our more about the panel, visit: - https://michaelrsheehy.com/ - https://centerhealthyminds.org/about/people/tawni-tidwell - https://stb.univie.ac.at/en/about-us/team/julian-schott/user/schottj85/inum/1083/backpid/198178/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Ohhh, this episode is packed, babe! I'm giving you a juicy Hump Day sampler—Scott's deep dive into tantric sex and bisexuality had me fully hooked