Podcasts about Tantric

Step into a candid, juicy, and deeply liberating conversation with Karen Bigman, midlife sex and relationship expert, certified sex educator, and menopause coach, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Karen is the host of Taboo to Truth: Life & Sex After 50, a shame free space for honest conversations about sex, desire, dating, relationships, menopause, and intimacy after 50. Karen shares the unexpected journey that brought her into this work, beginning with a book club moment when a grown woman could not say the word "blowjob." Combined with reconnecting with an old flame, discovering the realities of menopause, and a life changing visit to a sexual medicine practice, that moment sparked a calling she never saw coming. We explore the changes that happen in midlife bodies and relationships, including menopause, perimenopause, hormone therapy, and shifting libido for both women and men. Karen offers a shame free approach centered on communication, body awareness, pleasure over performance, and emotional connection, reminding us that great sex is a full body, full heart experience. The conversation also dives into foreplay as an all day practice, what Karen calls "sex snacks," and the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire. Allana vulnerably shares her own experience of introducing her Yoni to a partner for the first time, opening a deeper conversation about asking to be honored rather than waiting for someone else to know what we need. We also talk about: ● Why your sex span should equal your lifespan ● How men can better support partners through menopause ● Spontaneous versus responsive desire ● Why women have affairs to leave and men have affairs to stay ● Sex snacks and keeping intimacy alive outside the bedroom ● Porn, the death grip, and difficulty reaching orgasm ● Religious shame, guilt, and learning to let go in the body ● Introducing your Yoni to a partner as an act of sacred honoring ● Tantric sex, connection, timing, and trust ● Alternative relationship structures and honest communication ● Why judgment is the enemy of pleasure and curiosity is the cure ● How suppressed sexuality can come out sideways ● Raising sexually healthy children who become open adults This episode is a reminder that pleasure is not a luxury. It is a birthright. Our bodies, at every age and stage, are worthy of attention, tenderness, curiosity, and delight. Karen makes it easier to laugh, exhale, ask the questions we were never taught to ask, and reclaim a vibrant intimate life at any age. ABOUT KAREN BIGMAN Karen Bigman is a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sexuality Educator, menopause coach, intimacy and relationship coach, and host of Taboo to Truth: Life & Sex After 50. After navigating her own midlife transition, divorce, dating, and changing desire, she became passionate about helping people understand the physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts that can affect intimacy after 50. Karen's mission is simple: to help people have great sex for the rest of their lives. Her work combines education, humor, lived experience, and shame free conversations to help people communicate better, understand their changing bodies, and create more connected relationships. CONNECT WITH KAREN Website: www.taboototruth.com Instagram: @taboototruth YouTube: @taboototruthpodcast LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karenbigman Free Resources: www.taboototruth.com/free-resources

In this solo episode, Amy Wheeler explores a fascinating question: What happens when we look beneath the physical practice of yoga and return to its deeper purpose? Beginning with the history of āsana, Amy traces how yoga postures evolved from simple meditation seats into the diverse practices we know today. Along the way, she examines the Tantric influence of the Śiva Saṃhitā, the rise of embodied awareness in modern somatic practices, and the importance of lived experience as a pathway to understanding ourselves more deeply. The episode invites listeners to consider how yoga therapy can serve as a bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary understandings of human experience, healing, and transformation.In this episode, Amy discusses:• The Sanskrit root of āsana and its original meaning as a seat or stable posture for meditation• The role of āsana in the Yoga Sūtras and why Patañjali devoted only a few verses to posture• The evolution of āsana through the Haṭha Yoga tradition, including the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā, and Śiva Saṃhitā• Why the Śiva Saṃhitā is considered one of the most Tantric of the major Haṭha Yoga texts• The concepts of prāṇa, nāḍīs, chakras, and kuṇḍalinī as experiential maps of human transformation• How modern somatic approaches emphasize interoception, self-awareness, and embodied regulation• The importance of first-hand lived experience in understanding consciousness and healing• The connection between lived experience, yoga therapy, and the study of consciousness• How Indigenous ways of knowing value observation, participation, relationship, and direct experience• Why lived experience may be one of the most important meeting points between yoga, science, and healingClosing ThoughtsOne of the enduring gifts of yoga is its invitation to investigate experience directly. Whether we approach that inquiry through Classical Yoga, Tantra, somatic practice, lived experience, or Indigenous wisdom traditions, each reminds us that transformation begins with attention. The path of yoga therapy is not simply about changing symptoms or improving function. It is also about learning to observe, inhabit, and understand our lived experience more fully. In doing so, we may discover that the body, breath, mind, and spirit have been teaching us all along.Contact Amy Wheeler:www.TheOptimalState.com Optimal State App for iPhone:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/optimal-state/id1604424804 The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-therapy-hour-with-amy-wheeler/id1564687158 School of Integrative Health at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health Master of Science in Yoga Therapy at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy Explore NDMU's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy/post-masters-certificate-in-therapeutic-yoga-practices Try our Post-Bac Ayurveda Certification Program at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/ayurveda/post-baccalaureate-ayurveda-certification #IntegrativeHealth #HealthcareEducation #InterprofessionalEducation #GraduateSchool #NDMUproud #SOIHproud #SOIHYoga #SOIHAyurveda #NDMUYoga #NDMUAyurveda #SOIHGraduateSchool

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!Ever been told you're "too wet" or worried you're "not wet enough?" In this episode of Sex Reimagined, Leah Piper and Dr. Willow Brown break down the real truth behind vaginal wetness, arousal signals, and why lubrication isn't the only factor  with how turned on you actually are. They dig into why making noise during sex unlocks deeper arousal, the difference between Taoist and Tantric approaches to sounding, why lube should be a staple and never a source of shame, what happens once you experience female ejaculation, how to navigate period sex with confidence, and how to have a compassionate conversation with a partner about hygiene without triggering shame. This one is packed with practical, body-literate tools for anyone who has ever felt self-conscious about wetness, smell, sound, or fluids during sex.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSWetness and arousal don't always match. Cervical fluid, cycle timing, and hormones can make you wet or dry independent of how turned on you feel.Sounding isn't performance, it's a shortcut to pleasure. Making noise from the top of your inhale to the bottom of your exhale moves energy and gets you out of your head.Female ejaculation strips away viscous fluid. Ejaculators often need more lube afterward, not less.Lube is a tool, not a confession. Reaching for it has nothing to do with how attracted you are to your partner.Period sex has ancient roots as ritual and healing, not just something to tolerate or avoid.Hygiene conversations go better with curiosity and a "we can do better here" frame instead of blame.LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE: https://www.sexreimagined.com/blog/too-wet-not-wet-enough Sexual Reflexology Online Masterclass - Join us September 2nd at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern for a live masterclass on zoom. Register for $33 HERE (free limited replay window available) Tantra Unlocked: A Map to Sacred Sexuality for Real People | Sep 16 and 17, 2026 > Most people spend their entire lives having the same experience on repeat. This September, twelve of the most trusted voices in conscious sexuality are gathering live to give you the real map. Free to Register: https://www.sexreimagined.com/power-of-pleasure The Sacred Spot Retreat | Santa Barbara, Nov 6-8 We are bringing our most intimate couples workshop to California. Over three days, you will learn Sacred Spot Massage, Erotic Attunement, sensual touch as a somatic practice, and the ritual skills that change the way partners meet each other in the body. Ten couple spots only. Register at sexreimagined.com/events Rooted in Desire: A Women's Weekend Retreat One woman told us she walked out having shed sixty years of shame in a single weekend. That's what happens in a room where women are finally given permission to feel what's true. Rooted in Desire is an intimate retreat blending pelvic floor release, tantric breathwork, and sisterhood. Join Leah & Dr. Willow Brown in Santa Barbara, January 30-31, 2027. sexreimagined.com/rooted-in-desireSupport the showPlease help support the production costs of the show! Donate now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2032242/supporters/newFREEBIE- Introduction to Tantric Kissing Video and WorkbookSxR WebsiteDr. Willow's WebsiteLeah's Website 

What is the crystalline body? In today's episode, Katie explores the parallels between the ancient wisdom of Tantra, modern neuroscience and the crystalline body. She shares how we can expand past our limitations, clear blockages in our energy body and ultimately move from confusion to clarity. If you want to learn more about the crystalline body and how to regulate your nervous system through Ayurvedic practices, join Katie LIVE for our free Somatic Ayurveda Workshop. Click here to save your spot! This beautiful talk was originally a Chai with CAAM event hosted by our dear friends at The California Association for Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM). Click here to learn more about CAAM!   In this episode about the crystalline body, you'll hear: ~ Common misconceptions about Tantra ~ The intersection of Tantra, Ayurveda and the crystalline body ~ The root definition of the word Tantra ~ Expanding past our limitations ~ Moving from confusion to clarity ~ What is the crystalline body? ~ Parallels between Tantra and modern Neuroscience ~ How unprocessed past experiences shape our reality ~ A Tantric formula for digesting the past ~ Radical self-honesty ~ Clearing blockages from the crystalline body ~ Cultivating the ability to stay with yourself ~ The effects of the "Information Age" on our minds ~ The Validation Breakthrough by Naomi Feil and Vicki de Klerk-Rubin Read the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-251-the-crystalline-body-tantra/   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

This week is part 2 with Anke Richter, journalist, author of Cult Trip, former member of Tantric group ISTA, and founder and director of New Zealand’s cult conference DeCult. In part 2 with Anke, she explains how the founder of International School of Temple Arts had constructed a sort of harem culture and was sleeping with all the women, where the line is between normal dating in a community vs. coercion, and how her journalistic investigation into a different tantra group while still actively in this one finally set off her alarm bells.They discuss what’s positive about the tantric world, how the flip side of sex-positive groups can be a pressure to act sex positive when you don’t actually FEEL sex positive, and why she started cult conference Decult. SOURCES Cult Trip DECULTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is another behind-the-scenes look, this time inside my 200-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. This teaching comes from the Feminine Form Kundalini module, where we unpack what we mean by feminine energy. In yoga, tantra, and Kundalini, feminine energy isn't about gender or identity. It's archetypal energy, the Shakti current within all of us. In this clip, I explore Shiva and Shakti, the light and dark feminine, and why both matter. I'll also look at how feminine energy becomes blocked, through over-control, disconnection from desire, difficulty receiving, and lack of boundaries. Inside this episode, I explore:

Have you ever been curious about a couples retreat but wondered what actually happens once you get there? Are we going to have to share everything in front of strangers? Do we have to get naked? Is there s*x happening in the group room? What if we've never done Tantra before? What if our relationship isn't actually that bad? And what if one of us is way more interested than the other? These are some of the real questions couples ask us before booking, so in this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we're answering them openly and honestly.   In This Episode, We Cover: How to know if a couples retreat is right for you Why your relationship doesn't need to be struggling to attend What actually happens during our four-day retreats What happens if one partner is more interested than the other What Tantra looks like within our retreats How our approach differs from traditional therapy What happens if you've completely lost the spark Why all couples practices are done with your own partner   Ready to Go Deeper? Our next four-day, four-night Couples Retreat is September 17–21, 2026, at our private lakeside sanctuary in North Kawartha, Ontario. These are intimate, small-group experiences with approximately five to six couples, private accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and four days dedicated to reconnecting with yourself and each other. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Shownotes  How deep intimacy can be the antidote to widespread low-grade depression What Kim put in her online dating profile to magnetize her King How to take the first step toward learning to listen to your body What it took for Kim to go from numb and disconnected to a Tantric wedding at 50 The exact practices that can help you go from body hatred to body love What an extraordinary sexual experience actually feels like Bio Kimberly Phoenix-Coffin is a trauma-informed intimacy, relationship, and Tantra teacher, speaker, co-author, and coach, co-founder of Phoenix Rising Retreats, and host of the Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples podcast. After decades of disconnection shaped by trauma, self-doubt, and survival-based relating, Kim devoted the last decade to deep healing. embodiment, and the reclamation of her body, truth, and life through extensive work with Layla Martin, Mama Gena, Ma Ananda Sarita, and other world-renowned teachers. Her work blends Tantra, nervous system awareness, and somatic, embodiment-based practices, rooted in lived, personal experience. Her story is a journey from numbness to pleasure, from self-doubt to sovereignty, and from disconnection and survival-based relating into a deeply connected, consciously chosen partnership rooted in truth, communication, and erotic aliveness. She brings this work not as theory, but as something she lives daily… in her body, her relationship, her choices, and her leadership. Now, at 50 years old, she lives and teaches what she embodies… guiding individuals and couples into deeper intimacy, honest communication, and full-spectrum aliveness. Together with her partner Roberto, she leads immersive Tantra couples retreats in North Kawartha, Ontario, Canada, designed to reignite the flame that date nights can't… where connection, safety, and erotic aliveness meet. Their work supports couples in rebuilding trust, deepening connection, and awakening erotic intimacy that is both grounded and expansive. Follow Kim on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠, and learn more about her work on her ⁠website⁠. If learning about Tantra, embodiment, and conscious partnership lights you up… VITA™ Coaching is your next step ✨   Doors open August 20th, ⁠join the waitlist⁠ to get early access to join and the maximum number of bonuses!Follow Layla!

Today is part 1 with Anke Richter, journalist, author of Cult Trip, former member of Tantric group International School of Temple Arts, and founder and director of New Zealand’s cult conference DeCult. In this week’s episode she shares how she began as a journalist investigating cults, but when she went to a tantric sex festival, she had a peak experience with ecstatic dancing that made her never want to go back to her old way of life. She’ll talk about doing her first training in tantric pleasure, which got her deeper into ISTA and the idea of tantric polarity and exploring her feminine energy that she’d felt she’d been missing, and how the intensity and the highs she felt in these communities made real life seem boring. Plus, how there often aren’t a lot of sexual communities to choose from in general, which can create room for the sketchier ones to flourish. SOURCES Cult Trip DECULT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I still care about my partner… but I don't know if I'm in love anymore.” It's a question many couples quietly carry. Not because the relationship is over… but because something feels different. Heavier. More distant. Less connected. So the question becomes: Can we actually get back to where we were?   In This Episode, We Cover: why love doesn't just disappear… it gets neglected what really causes couples to feel “out of love” the importance of both partners being fully committed why love alone isn't enough to sustain a relationship the role of communication, repair, and emotional safety how awareness of patterns and triggers changes everything what it actually takes to rebuild connection   A Question to Reflect On: Are you fully in this relationship… or holding one foot out the door?   Where to Start have an honest conversation about where you both stand take responsibility for your part in the dynamic learn how to repair instead of avoid create space for connection without pressure stay open, curious, and willing to grow Small shifts… done consistently… change everything.   ✨ Save your spot for our September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Tracee Stanley is the author of the forthcoming Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit (August 25, 2026, St. Martin's Essentials / Sounds True) and the bestselling books Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are (Shambhala Publications). Tracee is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 28 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. As a post lineage teacher, Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. In her new book Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit Tracee shares how unconscious habits can be either life-enhancing or life-depleting. We can learn to discern the difference by slowing down and shifting our attention towards sacred habits and rituals that support, sustain and nourish the whole of our life. Tracee invites us to inhabit our lives more fully through the power of ritual.While navigating life's many responsibilities, the average householder can be supported by micro-rituals to help foster emotional stability, comfort, and meaning in times of transition and uncertainty. As the world becomes more unpredictable, the steadiness of simple rituals helps us to anchor ourselves in resilience and purpose.Living Ritual arrives on August 25, 2026PREORDER YOUR COPY Plus, join a 16-day ritual circle—FREE with your preorder: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/living-ritual-9781649634573/Visit Tracee: https://www.traceestanley.com/Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracee_stanley Visit Law of Positivism:https://www.instagram.com/lawofpositivism/Website: https://www.lawofpositivism.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofpositivism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lawofpositivismTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lawofpositivism

#BarryLong #AndrewCohen #tantra  #spirituallove  #manandwoman The 1st of August 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Barry Long's birth. A century after his birth, Barry Long's unique body of work continues to reach new people, offering practical guidance and helping to transform lives around the world. To mark this centenary, we are releasing a recording previously available only as a paid product. In the recording, Barry publicly announced that he is a tantric master and speaks directly about the meaning and responsibility of that declaration.~Summary:This episode is drawn from an interview recorded during Andrew Cohen and Barry Long's second meeting. Andrew had heard about Barry intermittently for nearly ten years before finally meeting him in 1997 at Barry's country home north of Byron Bay, where Andrew had been teaching nearby. Their first encounter was warm and respectful, prompted by Andrew's long-standing curiosity about this enigmatic teacher. When they met again in 1998, Andrew questioned Barry closely and intelligently about his teaching on love between man and woman.Barry Long presents the loving union of man and woman as a spiritual path through which an inner realisation of God may be embodied in existence. He distinguishes making love from sex, describing sex as driven by excitement, fantasy, emotional need and self-interest, while true lovemaking requires presence in the body, surrender of personal desire and the intention to love rather than to obtain pleasure. Absolute honesty between partners is essential: both must expose resentment, emotional projection, sexual selfishness and the subtle ways they undermine one another, so that the ego gradually loses its authority. Barry also distinguishes between realising God inwardly, beyond existence, and realising God in existence through love, with man and woman understood as different but complementary expressions of the divine.Speaking as a self-described Western tantric master, Barry presses that such teaching must be lived, embodied and communicated openly, without secrecy, exploitation or abuse. Ultimately, spiritual relationship is a movement towards simplicity, harmony and tenderness, in which personal striving falls away and love is expressed through presence, honesty and the recognition of the divine in the other.~Source: Recorded early summer 1998. Barry Long interviewed by Andrew Cohen, later transcribed and published in the magazine "What is Enlightenment?"Available in the archive here: https://www.barrylong.org/archive/product/18/audio/i-am-a-tantric-masterAnd as a product here: https://www.barrylong.org/products/audio/i-am-a-tantric-master~From the archive:

“We feel more like roommates than partners.” It's one of the most common things couples say… Not because they're unhappy. Not because they're fighting. But because they're disconnected. Living side by side. Managing life. Getting through the week. Hoping connection will somehow come back on its own. But it rarely does.   In This Episode, We Cover: how couples gradually drift into roommate mode why proximity does not equal intimacy the role of stress, responsibilities, and distractions in disconnection how avoidance and lack of communication create distance the subtle signs your relationship is becoming more functional than connected why roommate mode can feel easier… but costs you connection what actually brings couples back into intimacy and partnership   A Question to Reflect On: Are you truly connecting with your partner… or just living alongside them?   Where to Start Start small. put distractions away and be fully present create one daily ritual together check in before resentment builds say what you've been holding back prioritize connection, even in small ways Because small shifts… create big change.   ✨ Save your spot for our September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Send us Fan MailThis is from the book titled: Idea and Ideology. There are 11 chapters to the book, and this is the reading of the 6th chapter titled - Atman, Paramatman and Sadhana. In this discourse, "Ātman, Paramātman and Sādhana" (1959), Baba explains the relationship between the individual self, Cosmic Consciousness, and the purpose of spiritual practice. He describes creation as a journey from subtle consciousness into matter and then back again toward its divine source. Human life represents a unique stage in this return journey because only human beings can consciously accelerate their spiritual evolution through sādhana. Baba also challenges the traditional doctrine of divine incarnations, arguing that spiritual greatness comes through gradual evolution rather than a miraculous descent of God into human form. The discourse concludes with the Tantric concept of Tāraka Brahma and emphasizes that the highest goal of spiritual life is complete surrender to the Supreme Consciousness through love and devotion. Support the show

Today's episode is an interview revisited that originally aired in February of 2022. Our guest is Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chödrön, who spent decades living, practicing, and receiving teachings from two uncompromising yogic masters of our time. She speaks about devotion, the hidden oral lineages of Tantric practice, the yogas of tsalung and tummo, and what it means to stop playing games with yourself. Time notes: 00:00:00 — Introduction 00:02:07 — First encounter with dharma 00:09:51 — Karmic seeds ripening 00:11:38 — Lama Dawa and what is a ngakpa? 00:17:53 — Responsibility for the elements 00:19:00 — Examples of elemental mastery 00:21:27 — Lama Dawa's qualities as a teacher 00:22:45 — Why Lamas avoid spirit talk 00:26:58 — Life after Lama Dawa's passing 00:30:50 — Meeting Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche 00:39:24 — Desire for an uncompromising teacher 00:39:33 — Renunciation sparked by Yeshe Tsogyal 00:42:18 — Rigdzin Sökdrup lineage 00:42:45 — Years of retreat in Nepal 00:51:34 — On tsalung 01:01:39 — Tending the body: Lu Jong, neyjang 01:04:24 — Subtle energetic systems explained 01:10:15 — Bliss and emptiness connection 01:13:40 — Intimate retreat with a teacher 01:14:02 — Uniqueness of guru-disciple model 01:18:31 — Finding teachers today 01:18:39 — Sacrifices required   For more episodes with Khandro Kunzang: Devotion, Maturation & the Guru https://oliviaclementine.com/khandro-kunzang-dechen-chodron-devotion-maturation-the-guru/   Vajrakilaya, Guru Rinpoche Prophecies & the Mandala Principle https://oliviaclementine.com/khandro-kunzang-dechen-chodron-vajrakilaya-guru-rinpoche-prophecies-the-mandala-principle/   Elemental Spirits, Vajra Armor & Dharma Marriage https://oliviaclementine.com/khandro-kunzang-elemental-spirits-vajra-armor-dharma-marriage/   Cultivating Siddhis, Tukdam, Lineage Protection & Consortship https://oliviaclementine.com/khandro-kunzang-cultivating-siddhis-tukdam-lineage-protection-consortship/   Further Links: Connect with Khandro Kunzang  https://www.phurbathinleyling.org/   Learn About & Support the P'hurba Peace Mandala Project https://www.phurbathinleyling.org/the-peace-mandala-project/   Podcast website & episode transcript: https://oliviaclementine.com/khandro-kunzang-the-oral-instruction-lineage-ngagpas-himalayan-yogas-of-tsa-lung-and-tummo/

How do ancient teachings remain alive across centuries, and what can their transmission reveal about the living heart of Tantra?In this conversation, Hareesh is joined once again by fellow Sanskrit scholar Dr. Ben Williams to discuss ongoing research and upcoming textual publications in the field of Tantric studies. Together, they explore the origins of the Śiva Sūtras, the tradition of writing commentaries on mysterious scriptural aphorisms, and historical manuscript evidence revealing an unbroken seventeenth-century lineage in Kashmir. The conversation also touches on Ben's collaborative work on devotional hymn literature, his research into historical ritual manuals, and a new course on meditative practices. Offering a glimpse into both the living tradition and the scholarship that continues to illuminate it, this episode highlights how careful study helps preserve and deepen our understanding of these extraordinary teachings.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.

Why do relationships break down… even when there's still love? It's usually not one big moment. It's the small, repeated patterns… the ones we don't even realize we're doing. In this episode, we unpack the 15 most common ways couples secretly sabotage their relationships… not because they don't care, but because they're trying to protect themselves. And often, those protection patterns create the very disconnection we're trying to avoid.   In This Episode, We Cover: the 15 most common subconscious patterns that damage relationships why avoidance is at the core of so many relationship struggles how past wounds, rejection, and conditioning shape current behavior the pursue-withdraw dynamic and how it plays out over time why couples slowly drift apart without realizing it how ego, control, and scorekeeping create disconnection what actually helps couples reconnect and rebuild trust   A Question to Reflect On: Which of these patterns do you recognize in yourself… and what might shift if you chose to respond differently?   What's Really Happening Beneath the Surface Most couples aren't trying to hurt each other. They're: protecting old wounds avoiding discomfort reacting from conditioning trying to stay safe But protection without awareness… Creates distance instead of connection.   ✨ Save your spot for our September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

SummaryIn this episode, Blake Zealear and host Aaron Kleinerman explore the intricate dynamics of love and leadership. They discuss the importance of honesty, compatibility, and timing in relationships, especially in the context of open and polyamorous connections. Watch the full episode on YouTubeYouTube Key TakeawaysHonesty is crucial in any relationship, ensuring transparency and understanding.Identify compatibility and timing as key factors for a successful partnership.Recognize the distinction between needs and wants to avoid misalignments.Utilize radical honesty to navigate complex relationship dynamics.Embrace the concept of a relationship as a container for love, not its entirety. ResourcesThe Embodied Man Online Course | https://aaronkleinerman.com/the-embodied-manRadical Honesty Book About the Guest Blake Zealear — Founder Blake is an evolutionary guide working at the intersection of men's work, feminism, sacred sexuality, and new-paradigm relating. He identifies as two-spirit, queer, pansexual, an erotic shapeshifter, and a multitude of other human expressions - and this faceted perspective illuminates his teaching. His multi-disciplinary approach provides the empowerment, permission, and playfulness that enable a liberated reclaiming of his students' lives. Blake has studied embodiment, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Radical Honesty, Landmark technology, Tantric and Yogic practice, breathwork, shamanic sexuality, esoterics, polarity, non-traditional relationship design, shadow-work, and Spiral Dynamics, among other modalities. He is devoted to the emergence of a new culture of love in our lifetimes, the transmutation of suffering into power, and the ascension of humanity through healing our relationships to ourselves and the Earth. Connect with Blake Website: https://www.blakezealear.com Podcast ResourcesThe Embodied Man (Book) — The Embodied Man: Mastering Masculinity in the Head, Heart & Balls is a powerful guide for men who are ready to move beyond performance, fear, and outdated conditioning to become grounded, authentic leaders in every area of life. Blending psychology, somatic practices, spirituality, tantra, and real-life experience, Aaron Kleinerman offers practical tools to help men heal emotional wounds, cultivate healthy relationships, master their sexuality, and lead with courage, presence, and integrity. Rather than simply teaching new ideas, this book invites readers to embody them—transforming knowledge into lived experience. Whether you're seeking deeper purpose, greater confidence, more fulfilling intimacy, or a stronger connection to yourself, The Embodied Man provides a roadmap for becoming the man you were born to be. → Buy nowChapters:0:01 - Navigating Open Relationships with Honesty and Integrity8:03 - Navigating Relationships with Radical Honesty16:13 - Redefining Relationships: Beyond Traditional Labels30:24 - Navigating Emotional Dynamics in Relationships31:57 - Resolving Arguments with Emotional Release Techniques39:36 - Deepening Inner Union and Relationship Dynamics48:27 - Breaking Relationship Patterns and Corrective Experiences55:25 - Effective Communication and Relationship Needs

For years we've been told that resilience is the answer.Build resilience.Become stronger.Bounce back.And while resilience has served us beautifully, what if it was never meant to be the destination?In this deeply personal episode, I share the philosophy that has quietly been weaving itself through my work for years—a way of living I now call The Venusian Revolution.This isn't about rejecting resilience.It's about discovering what resilience has been preparing us for.A life that is not only healed...But fully alive.Together we'll explore the movement from fixing to remembering, from striving to relationship, and from simply surviving to becoming exquisitely available to life itself.Because healing is part of the journey.But aliveness is the destination.✨ In this episode, we explore:

Why does desire fade in long-term relationships? And why does it feel so confusing, painful, and personal when it does? In this episode, we're unpacking one of the most misunderstood dynamics in relationships… when a woman stops wanting sex. Because it's rarely about attraction. It's about what's happening underneath.   In This Episode, We Cover: why female desire is deeply connected to emotional safety and the nervous system how stress, overwhelm, and over-functioning impact libido the concept of the “brake vs gas pedal” in desire why pressure and obligation shut desire down how resentment quietly builds and affects attraction the importance of emotional connection and presence how couples unintentionally miss each other in intimacy   A Question to Reflect On: Where in your relationship might stress, pressure, or disconnection be impacting your desire?   What's Really Happening Beneath the Surface Many women don't have a libido problem… They have: high stress emotional overload disconnection unresolved resentment lack of support When those pieces are addressed… Desire often returns naturally.   ✨ Save your spot for our September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Download my meditation and wellness app, Swa:aha.https://app.level.game/?c=zSbmYnWatch the Previous Swami Yo Podcast Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYFOuxBvTtQCheck out BeerBiceps SkillHouse Courses Here - https://linktr.ee/bbskillhouseFor all BeerBiceps vlog content Watch Life Of BeerBiceps - https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfBeerBicepsShare your guest suggestions hereMail - connect@beerbiceps.comLink - https://forms.gle/aoMHY9EE3Cg3Tqdx9Follow BeerBiceps SkillHouse's Social Media Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBicepsSkillHouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerbiceps_skillhouseWebsite : https://beerbicepsskillhouse.inFor any other queries EMAIL: support@beerbicepsskillhouse.comIn case of any payment-related issues, kindly write to support@tagmango.comFollow Swami Yo's Social Media Handles:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swami_yo07/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SWAMIYO07/Website: https://swamiyo.in/In this 522nd episode of The Ranveer Show, we are joined by Swami Yo, one of India's most respected spiritual teachers, for one of the deepest conversations we've ever had on spirituality, karma, destiny, Mahavatar Babaji, Sanatan Dharma, and the unseen dimensions of human life.In this conversation, we talk about Swami Yo's extraordinary life journey from leaving behind a life of material success to spending years in prison as part of what he describes as his "Bandhan Yog." We discuss karmic bombs, Guru Kripa, Rahu Mahadasha, meditation, addiction, detachment, the purpose of suffering, Mahavidyas, Bhagavad Gita, tantra, aliens through the lens of Sanatan Dharma, parallel realities, and what the future holds for humanity. This podcast is a must-watch for anyone interested in spirituality, Sanatan Dharma, meditation, karma, consciousness, and the deeper truths of existence.00:00 – Swami Yo On TRS03:42 – Lessons from Criticism08:16 – Karmic Bombs Explained10:00 – From Dubai to Sanyas12:50 – 7 Years of Sadhana in Jail22:00 – Beating Addiction & Finding Bliss25:50 – Rahu Mahadasha Explained36:00 – Moksha & Rebirth40:15 – The Next 1,000 Days for Humanity42:00 – Aliens in Ancient Indian Wisdom?45:10 – Aham Brahmasmi Explained48:30 – The Multiverse in Vedic Scriptures51:15 – Dash Mahavidya Decoded58:30 – Gita, Karma & Service1:04:45 – Meditation Mistakes to Avoid1:08:45 – Secrets of the 12 Jyotirlingas1:19:00 – The Reality of Modern Sanyas1:21:15 – Sai Baba & Dattatreya Mysteries1:34:25 – Finding Your Swadharma1:46:00 – Form vs. Formless Worship1:50:00 – Swami Yo's Final Message

In this episode of Luvbites by Dr. Tara Podcast, Mariya Grinina (tantric sex expert) joins Dr. Tara to discuss how tantra can transform your sex life. They cover the principles of tantric sex, practices couples can use to deepen intimacy, and how slowing down can lead to more pleasure, connection, and satisfying sex. #drtara #sexeducation #relationshipadviceExperience deeper pleasure with the Le Wand Dive, the world's first submersible vibrating wand, designed for powerful pleasure in or out of the water.Use code DRTARA to receive a FREE 3-piece gift set with every Le Wand Dive purchase throughout July. Plus, save 40% when you shop July 9–15!Shop here: https://www.lewandmassager.com/le-wand-dive-submersible-rechargeable-vibrating-massager.html?srsltid=AfmBOooQ8maLxNIGsCPIrJecbh7Nj7nsJwnw2fDIiB5_JPJjBgt6oUDG Dr. Tara's sexual meditation playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOCto4g0EV0akjoSjMEFfVlHFlmC_NzlP Connect with Dr. Tara: https://luvbites.squarespace.com/Connect with our guest: @gm_mariyahttps://linktr.ee/loveretreats

Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? How can we break free from the comparison trap? In this episode, Katie explores the taboo inner thoughts of comparison, jealousy and insecurity that keep us disconnected from ourselves and each other. Then she shares a simple, powerful Tantric practice to free yourself from comparison and cultivate genuine sisterhood! Thank you to our dear friends at Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about Katie's favorite Organic Grass-Fed Ghee and to try it for yourself. Use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first Banyan purchase! In this episode about comparing yourself to others, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to book a call with one of our coaches if you'd like to learn more about our Ayurveda School! ~ What does it actually mean to be a "girls girl?" ~ Why comparing yourself to others is so common ~ Shining a light on unconscious survival strategies ~ The Vedic concepts of Sampradaya, Swasta and Tapas ~ How to ego keeps score ~ Jealousy as helpful information ~ The positive and negative aspects of gossip ~ Comparison is the enemy of our soul ~ Rosalyn L. Bruyere quote, "The one with the biggest aura wins." ~ The limitless supply of prana and love ~ A tantric practice to free yourself from comparison to others ~ How to do shadow work around comparing yourself to others ~ Letting your energy speak ~ Join our free DIY Goddess Beauty Lab Webinar on July 16th!   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!   Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-248-comparing-yourself-to-others/

Why do men shut down in relationships? And why does it feel so personal when they do? In this episode, we're unpacking one of the most common (and misunderstood) dynamics in relationships… the shutdown. Because when one partner is trying to connect, and the other pulls away, it can quickly turn into a painful cycle of pursuit and withdrawal. But what's really happening underneath might not be what you think.   In This Episode, We Cover: why men shut down during conflict what's happening in the nervous system when emotions rise the difference between needing space and avoiding the conversation how the pursue-withdraw dynamic gets created why criticism leads to more disconnection what helps men feel safe enough to stay open how to communicate needs without triggering shutdown   A Question to Reflect On: When your partner shuts down… do you move toward them, or does it push you further apart?   What's Really Happening Beneath the Surface Many couples aren't actually fighting each other… They're reacting to: past conditioning nervous system responses unspoken fears protection patterns When you begin to understand what's happening underneath the reactions, everything starts to shift. More compassion. More awareness. More connection.   ✨ Save your spot for our July and September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

What does it really mean to feel wanted in a relationship? For many couples, this is where disconnection quietly begins. You can be spending every day together… living life side by side… and still feel unseen, undesired, or emotionally distant.   In this episode, we're opening up an honest conversation about what it actually takes to feel wanted again… and why so many couples miss each other in this area. Because it's not just about sex. It's about feeling chosen, valued, appreciated, and emotionally connected.   In This Episode, We Cover: why feeling wanted goes far beyond physical intimacy how men and women often experience “feeling desired” differently the difference between being together and being truly connected why assumptions are quietly damaging your relationship how to communicate your needs without creating defensiveness the role of appreciation, presence, and emotional safety how to repair after disconnection and rebuild closeness   A Question to Reflect On: What actually makes you feel wanted… and have you clearly shared that with your partner?   ✨ Save your spot for our July and September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!If you've ever wondered what it looks like to live a fully embodied, sexually conscious life from childhood all the way through your 70s, Freddy Zental Weaver is the living answer. In this fourth visit to the Sex Reimagined podcast, the co-founder of Tantra Nova and author of Zental: My Tantric Journey pulls back the curtain on the experiences that shaped him: a father who introduced breathwork and somatic self-reflection after a near-violent incident, an early encounter with sexual energy at age 13, two years in prison that became an unlikely turning point, and 25 years of facilitating sexual healing and consciousness work with couples and individuals around the world. Leah and Willow explore with Freddy how Tantra is far more than a bedroom practice — it's a technology for transformation.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Tantra is a full life path, Freddy has been living it since age 13 and has spent 25 years facilitating sexual healing and consciousness work around the world.Sexual energy creates a natural altered state that makes people more open, unmasked, and available for deep healing, no substances required.Men have far more available to them than the three-second ejaculatory experience; learning to separate orgasm from ejaculation and breathe sexual energy upward is life-changing.Tantric healing doesn't require a romantic partner, community and conscious touch can hold what one person alone cannot, without threatening a committed relationship.Sex consciousness isn't just personal, when we stop vilifying sexual energy and bring awareness to it, it has the power to shift culture.Erotic Polarity Online Masterclass - Join us July 29th for a live masterclass on zoom. Starts at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern. Register for $33 HERE (free limited replay window available) The Art of Sensual Touch Masterclass - On-Demand masterclass on the 5 modalities of touch to uplevel your skills as a lover. Purchase for $55 HERE Support the showFREEBIE- Introduction to Tantric Kissing Video and WorkbookSxR WebsiteDr. Willow's WebsiteLeah's Website 

Join me at Tantric Flame by click here. Not a story this time — just me, talking to you directly. I want to ask you something. When was the last time you felt truly seen — not as someone who holds everything together, but as a woman?Alive. Wanted. Sensual, just for being exactly who you are?If that question landed somewhere quiet in you, this episode is for you.There's a small taste of something new in here.No pressure, no commitment — just a few honest minutes between us, and an invitation, if you want it. I should say — what I'm sharing isn't for everyone, and that's alright. But if some part of you is curious, I think you'll know by the end.I'll be back with a new story soon. This one's just for you, in the meantime.

What if our emotions are not obstacles to awakening, but doorways into a deeper experience of consciousness?In this teaching episode, Hareesh unpacks the Tantric theory of rasa—the experience of ordinary human emotions as sublime, universal beauty. Drawing on the work of Abhinavagupta, he explores how great poetry, storytelling, and classic cinema resonate so deeply because they awaken something universal within us, revealing emotion itself as a doorway to spiritual awakening. We also examine the classical theory of the nine rasas and its relevance to spiritual practice, inviting a radical shift in perspective: even grief, longing, and loss can be fully tasted as beautiful expressions of consciousness, woven into the grand dance of awareness itself.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.Sign up to the VBT App at https://tantra112.app/, and use the code ILLUMINATED to get the discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eman Alves is the author of Uncoupling Reimagined, a nervous system oriented book guiding people to get closure of previous relationships.Eman is also the founder of Sex and Integrity, a trauma informed body of work devoted to help folks overcome emotional disconnection and unconscious sexual habits so they can create deeply connected relationships and fulfilling sex.Her work is inspired by Family Constellation, Somatic Experiencing, Tantric and Taoist lineages.Visit Eman Alves' Website: www.eman.coach

What if midlife isn't the end of a woman's erotic life...but the beginning of an Erotic Renaissance?As we move toward the Capricorn Full Moon, this episode explores a different way of understanding Eros—not as something to manufacture, perform, or fix...but as an elemental force woven into the fabric of life itself.Together we explore:

In this (admittedly overdue) June Q&A, we deliver anti-ultracrepidarian responses to your inquiries, ranging from mental health, repairing the brain, and Biohacking belief to... geography. Mrs. Limitless is busy with the Limitless baby, so co-hosting is Joel Bein. He shares his innovative method for rapid belief change, we explore the subconscious roots of habits, and discuss Biohacking strategies for mental and "sexual sovereignty." Discover how to clear limiting beliefs in just 15 minutes and transform your life permanently; check out his Belief Clearing Guide and podcast.05:00 The Methodology Behind Clearing Limiting Beliefs09:46 Understanding the Root Causes of Resistance15:04 Comparing Techniques: Dispenza vs. Bein20:07 The Impact of Relationships on Personal Growth25:03 Practical Applications and Client Success Stories30:00 Listener Questions and Holistic Approaches to Mental Health51:31 Exploring Tantric Desires and Relationships57:26 Understanding Self and Sexuality59:14 Nicotine and Brain Health01:01:32 Memory Repair and Cognitive Enhancement01:07:48 Dating Dynamics and Shared Interests01:12:23 Personal Growth and Relationship Readiness01:16:02 Questioning Cultural Norms and Conspiracies01:23:26 Navigating Difficult Family ConversationsRead

Are female and male brains really that different? In this episode, Katie explores the science, psychology and Tantric wisdom behind feminine and masculine ways of perceiving, processing and responding to the world. Drawing on groundbreaking research, cultural myths and ancient spiritual teachings, she offers a nuanced discussion about the differences between genders and what they can teach us about creating healthier relationships. Thank you to our friends at Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about Katie's favorite Beauty Balm and to try it for yourself. Use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first Banyan purchase! In this episode about the differences between women's brains and men's, you'll hear: ~ Chick here to join our newsletter and be notified about our upcoming FREE webinars! ~ Shakti and Shiva: feminine and masculine energies ~ Duality, polarity and the value of diversity ~ Insights from the work of Prof. Dr. Aiman Saab ~ Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray ~ This American Life podcast ~ What neuroscience has revealed about men's and women's brains ~ The Tantric understanding of masculine and feminine differences ~ How women and men tend to perceive and interpret the world ~ The groundbreaking research of Prof. Dr. Daphna Joel  ~ University of Pennsylvania study on brain connectivity ~ Common myths and misconceptions about sex differences in the brain ~ Why do women and men tend to respond differently to emotional situations? ~ Finding greater understanding and connection across differences ~ The Sedona Method   Find the full show notes here

Most couples don't wake up one morning and decide to disconnect. There isn't usually a huge betrayal. No dramatic ending. No single moment where everything falls apart. Instead, it happens quietly. Through busy schedules. Work. Parenting. Phones. Responsibilities. Stress. Life simply takes over. And little by little, connection gets pushed to the bottom of the list until one day couples find themselves saying: "We love each other… but we don't really feel connected anymore."   In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we explore why so many loving couples slowly drift apart, how roommate mode quietly replaces intimacy, and what it takes to consciously reconnect before the distance grows too wide.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: How couples slowly drift apart without even realizing it's happening Why being busy can sometimes become a form of avoidance How relationships shift from lovers to teammates, co-managers, and roommates Why being together all day isn't the same as feeling connected How comfort, routine, and predictability slowly replace playfulness and intimacy What healthy relationships actually require to stay connected over time Why stepping out of survival mode changes everything   Most couples don't fall out of love overnight. They slowly stop prioritizing connection underneath the weight of everyday life. The wonderful news? Connection can be rebuilt. Intimacy can return. And relationships can feel deeply alive again when couples consciously slow down, communicate honestly, and choose each other over and over again.

In this captivating episode of Deepen with Christina, host Christina Weber is joined by scholar of love, author, and coach Dana Arielle for an uninhibited, soul-stirring dive into the world of Devotional Tantra. Following a near-death experience at age 25, Dana transformed her lifelong romantic obsession into a 17-year scholarly exploration of intimacy, sacred polarity, and high-value relating. Broadcasted live from the booming wellness mecca of Austin, Texas, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that your desire for big, mythic love is a divine bat-signal—and that true, soul-level safety is always worth the wait. Main Topics Covered The Creative Romantic: Dana's journey from a childhood "yearner" and clinical psychology background to a dedicated scholar of love. The 25-Year Watershed: How a profound near-death experience forced a negotiation with source energy to return to Earth exclusively for true love. The True Meaning of Tantra: Demystifying Tantric intimacy and examining Hindu iconography where consorts are eternally fused across shape-shifting lifetimes. Transactional vs. Reciprocal Love: Navigating the cultural landscape of modern dating without turning access, beauty, or sex into cheap transactions. Money for the Body: Unpacking the philosophy that wealth is a tool designed to provide the physical form with grounding, nourishment, luxury, and safety. The Five Golden Sexual Questions: The essential internal checklist to run through before exchanging sexual energy with a new partner. Rituals Organize the Psyche: Why the subconscious requires physical, intentional closure to let go of old timelines and leap into the new. The Black Stone Ritual: A step-by-step masterclass on a traditional Tantric energetic extraction ritual designed for deep internal cleansing. Key Takeaways Desire is a Divine Directive: The longings that wake you up at night are not accidental; they are custom-crafted blueprints placed in your heart by the divine, meant to be actualized. Soul Safety is Earned: True emotional safety isn't felt instantaneously upon a first impression. It is a slow-burn treasure built over time and proven strictly through repeated action, not promises. Listen to the Mute Animal: Your body holds millions of years of cellular intelligence far superior to the logical mind. Give your body a voice, honor its gut responses, and treat it like a sacred vehicle. Never Settle for Dimness: If a sexual encounter or relationship leaves you feeling energetically drained, minimized, or less radiant, walk away immediately. Protect your preciousness at all costs. Connect with the Guest Website: danaarielle.com Instagram: @schoolofthedivinefeminine Facebook: Dana Arielle Holistic Love and Intimacy Coach Connect with the Host Website: wedeepen.com Instagram: @christinaweber Your true wealth lives inside the quality of your interpersonal relationships. If you are ready to stop settling and step onto a higher timeline of intimacy, follow this podcast, like this episode, and share it with a sister or partner who is ready to unleash their magnetic center. Explore our upcoming live events and immersive masterminds at wedeepen.com!

Summary:1. Guru and student: devotion must go both ways “I think we talk a lot about guru devotion… But I think we don't talk enough about devotion toward the student from the guru. That is equally important.” ​⁠This sets the core message: Vajrayana demands not only the student's devotion to the guru, but equally the guru's deep devotion, care, and responsibility toward the student.2. A tantric guru without realization is in karmic danger “If the guru has not achieved that bhumi… then guru is still subject to karma… These kinds of gurus, for their own good, they really have to be careful, because this is almost like a prisoner trying to help another prisoner escape.” ​⁠He stresses that non‑enlightened gurus are still samsaric beings, so taking on students without caution creates serious karmic debt and risk for both sides.3. Choosing and examining the guru is non‑negotiable “Nowhere in the Tantric texts it mentions without analysis of the guru and the teachings, one should just embark on the path. No way! That is not possible.” ​⁠Vajrayana does not ask for blind faith. Careful hearing, contemplation, and critical analysis of both teachings and teacher are required before committing.4. The guru's three core duties toward the student “If you are not enlightened but you have the job to teach and lead… Three things that you need to do. You have to have utmost respect to your student… The second is you have to have compassion… Third, you have to have pure perception. Under no way should you see your student as a lowly being who you can abuse.” ​⁠He boils the guru's responsibility down to respect, compassion, and unwavering pure perception toward the student, rejecting any abusive or exploitative view.5. In Vajrayana, “rely on the teaching, not the teacher” still applies “So it's because of this, the Buddha's statement, ‘rely on teaching, not teacher' still applies also in the Vajrayana. Because in the Vajrayana, teacher is teaching. It's not just a person. It's a teaching itself.” ​⁠Even with strong guru devotion, the ultimate reliance is on the Dharma itself; the “guru” is fundamentally the living teaching, not the personality.

This week we continue the epic story of Night Demon's fall 2024 tour supporting King Diamond and Overkill across America. We resume the tale on an off night for the King Diamond tour, which Overkill and Night Demon parlayed into a club gig at the Ground Zero in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The guys explain in some detail the venue setup, the setlist, the strategy for the evening, and a technical issue that derailed "Outsider" almost immediately. From there, the band traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the next King Diamond show at an ornate theater called The Eastern, with Jarvis's family and other special guests in attendance. Jarvis breaks down the setlist and explains why Night Demon chose to emphasize older material on this tour.Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:Streaming Audio: Full Show - Atlanta, GA: October 25, 2024Streaming Video: Escape From Beyond - Spartanburg, SC: October 24, 2024Streaming Video: The Howling Man - Spartanburg, SC: October 24, 2024Streaming Video: The Howling Man - Atlanta, GA: October 25, 2024LINKSGround Zero -https://www.facebook.com/groundzeroSC/Buc-ee's -https://buc-ees.com/The Eastern -https://www.easternatl.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

Mark and Mat dive deep into the Tampa Bay Rays' struggles on their West Coast road trip, debate the future of baseball marketing, celebrate Evan Longoria's upcoming number retirement, and share a historic tale about Lou Piniella and Bill Gates.Rays on the West CoastThe Rays' disappointing road trip to California — struggling offense, solid pitchingThe challenges of East-to-West travel and time zone adjustmentsThe third-worst team defense over the last 17 days, offset by strong pitching performancesTaylor Walls & the Shortstop DilemmaTaylor Walls' career slugging percentage at an all-time low (.280 SLUG), with zero home runs on the yearMat's criticism: Walls plays like a power hitter instead of embracing his true skill setCarson Williams tearing it up in Durham (7 HRs), but still working through strikeout issuesThe Wander Franco-shaped hole in the lineupJunior Caminero – All-Star Ballot LeaderCaminero leads AL third basemen in All-Star voting at just 22 years oldDiscussion of his defensive miscues vs. his elite offensive potential (top 3 in isolated power, OBP, and wRC+ among AL 3B)Mat compares his development arc to Jason Heyward under Bobby CoxShohei Ohtani & the Dodgers SeriesDrew Rasmussen's strong outing — only one run allowed (a solo Ohtani homer)Ohtani's record-setting bad day on the mound — giving up four consecutive hits in one inning, something he'd rarely if ever doneMat and Mark make the case that MLB is severely under-marketing Ohtani compared to stars in basketball and footballBaseball's Marketing ProblemWhy doesn't baseball have a defining brand partner (like Nike/basketball or Adidas/soccer)?Mat's pitch: a Lululemon × MLB collab to bring women into the sportThe need for MLB to leverage podcasters like Jomboy and platforms like Joe Rogan to grow the gameThe see-through jersey debacle and the World Baseball Classic uniform failuresEvan Longoria Number RetirementLongo Weekend coming up mid-July at Tropicana FieldHis walk-up music (Tantric) will be played live at the eventCareer stats: 1,986 games, 342 HR, .804 OPS, .333 OBPReflections on what might have been had injuries not slowed him downMat advocates for a Longoria statue or plaque at the new Rays stadiumWomen's BaseballMark's summer schedule: USA Women's National Team in Rockford (July 21–25), Cardinals in St. Louis (July 26–30), and the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League season in Springfield, IL (September)Interview highlights: Ryan Woodward (International Women's Baseball Center) and Merrie Fidler (AAGPBL)Mat's vision for the Women's Pro Baseball League: barnstorming-style tournaments in MLB stadiums (Rogers Centre, Tropicana Field), a Green Bay Packers community-ownership model, and year-round momentum buildingLou Piniella & Bill GatesLou donated his $50,000 attendance bonus to Metro United Way in SeattleBill Gates matched it — and started showing up in Lou's office to suggest lineup changesGates gave Lou a lineup one night, it worked… and the guys joke that's the secret origin of the Rays' analytics departmentMark's call: Lou Piniella belongs in the Hall of Fame — 1,800+ wins as a manager, still overlookedRays Prospect UpdatesMichael Forret (P): Promoted to AAA; 7 IP, 7 K, 2 ER in first start — MLB debut may be imminentEmilien Pitt (2B): Promoted to AA; 400+ OBP at nearly every minor league level, walks more than he strikes outJohnny DeLuca: Expected back from rehab by the weekendJacob Melton: Rehabbing at rookie level, showing positive signsConnor Hujsak: Added to AAA rosterOther NotesAlex Faedo, Tampa native, mentioned in connection with the Tampa Baseball MuseumRays return to Tropicana Field on FridayThanks for listening! Fingers crossed for a winning streak.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

Feeling rejected in the bedroom hurts. Whether you're the one initiating or the one saying no… it can quickly become one of the most painful dynamics in a relationship. The person reaching for connection may be wondering: "Do they even want me anymore?""What's wrong with me?""Am I not attractive enough?" Meanwhile, the person saying no may be thinking: "I'm exhausted.""I don't feel connected.""I'm feeling pressured.""I don't even know what I need right now."   In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we unpack what is often happening underneath sexual rejection and how couples can move from hurt, pressure, and misunderstanding… back toward emotional safety, intimacy, and connection.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why rejection in the bedroom is often about much more than sex itself Roberto shares how repeated rejection impacted his confidence, created bitterness, and eventually led him to stop initiating altogether Why many women feel pressured, unseen, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected before intimacy even begins Understanding different desire styles and how mismatched turn-ons can create misunderstandings between partners How women often need emotional safety to move from their heads back into their bodies Why touch with an agenda feels very different than touch offered simply for connection How communication, vulnerability, and curiosity become the bridge back to intimacy Why reconnection is possible at any stage of your relationship… whether you've been together 5 years or 50   Rejection doesn't automatically mean your relationship is broken. Often, it means there's something deeper asking to be understood. A need that hasn't been expressed. A fear that hasn't been named. A longing for connection that neither partner quite knows how to reach for. The opposite of rejection isn't obligation. It's a connection. And when couples learn how to slow down, communicate honestly, reduce shame, and truly understand each other's experiences…everything begins to shift.

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!There's a place inside your body that holds your trauma, your grief, your numbness, and your most profound pleasure — and most people go their entire lives without ever being touched there. Leah Piper and Dr. Willow Brown sit down with colleague  Guy Shahar, originator of Tantra Speed Date  for the first-ever dedicated conversation on Sacred Spot Massage ritual — the Tantric practice that has been quietly transforming people's sex lives, healing childhood sexual trauma, and cracking open long-shut-down bodies for over 40 years. From Guy's accidental teenage discovery of Charles Muir's work via a mail-order VHS tape, to Leah's revelation through a bongo drummer's forgotten Tantra book, to Willow's journey from Taoist Sexology into the world of Tantric Sacred Spot Rituals, this episode is raw, personal, and full of the kind of real talk you will not find anywhere else. Whether you are brand new to Tantra or have been practicing for years, this conversation will change the way you think about touch, trust, healing, and what your body is actually capable of.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSWhat Sacred Spot Massage actually is and why it is fundamentally different from G-spot stimulationWhy separating the roles of giver and receiver makes you profoundly better at bothThe ritual elements that make this practice sacred and why they matter more than you thinkWhat surfaces in the body during Sacred Spot Massage and why that is exactly the pointGuy's deeply honest account of learning to receive touch after years of using giving as protectionThe client session that cracked Guy open and permanently changed how he understood trustWhy love — not technique, not orgasm is the active ingredient in this practiceHow Leah healed years of childhood sexual trauma through consistent Sacred Spot workUpcoming Sacred Spot workshops and retreats open to singles and couples in New York, Phoenix, and VermontLINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE: https://www.sexreimagined.com/blog/sacred-spot-massage-tantric-healing LAST 10x LONGER. If you suffer from premature ejaculation, you are not alone, master 5 techniques to cure this stressful & embarrassing issue once and for all. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST20.  THE MALE GSPOT & PROSTATE MASTERCLASS. This is for you if… You've heard of epic anal orgasms, & you wonder if it's possible for you too. Save 20% Coupon PODCAST20.  AWAKEN AROUSAL OIL LUBRICANT | Reach new levels of intimacy with our arousal oil, formulated for the female body. Once applied, this topical oil works with your body to enhance sensation and "o's," helping you reach states of euphoric pleasure.Support the showFREEBIE- Introduction to Tantric Kissing Video and WorkbookSxR WebsiteDr. Willow's WebsiteLeah's Website 

In this episode, Dr. K explores the "alchemy of hate," breaking down how negative energy can be repurposed as a tool for growth and why the most successful people are often the most targeted. He delves into the neurobiology of the gifted mind, the hidden costs of a high IQ, and provides a clinical breakdown of common ADHD symptoms—from time blindness to the "freeze" response triggered by high-stakes pressure. What to expect in this episode: Hate vs. Anger: Understanding that while anger is a general emotion, hate is a personal relationship based on identification and ego that requires a "me" and a "you". The Success Trigger: Why people often hate you not because they think you will fail, but because they are afraid you will succeed, which mirrors their own unfulfilled potential. The High IQ Burden: An analysis of why high intelligence is a risk factor for anxiety, as a powerful mind can predict 100 problems while a human only has the capacity to solve 10. The EQ Buffer: How emotional intelligence can compensate for lower cognitive scores in professional settings and why it is essential for high IQ individuals to manage their "undisciplined" minds. The ADHD "Lockdown": Why high stakes, which motivate neurotypical people, often cause individuals with ADHD to freeze or "lock down" due to emotional dysregulation. The Right-Brain Bridge: Why articulating emotions into words is a neurological necessity to stop suppressed feelings from subconsciously sabotaging your logical calculations. Time Blindness Mechanics: A look at how ADHD impairs the internal biological clock, preventing the brain from gathering accurate data on how long tasks actually take. The "Left-Handed Path": A comparison between the Sith/Jedi dynamic and the Tantric disciplines of devotion versus engaging with "darker" forces for the accumulation of energy. Impulsivity and Follow-Through: Why the secret to finishing a project is often learning not to start based on a temporary impulse, as the same brain circuit handles both. The Alchemist's Perspective: Reframing hate and roadblocks as a "spiritual handicap" provided by the universe to help you "level up" and reveal your true power. Dr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eman Alves is the author of Uncoupling Reimagined, a nervous system oriented book guiding people to get closure of previous relationships.Eman is also the founder of Sex and Integrity, a trauma informed body of work devoted to help folks overcome emotional disconnection and unconscious sexual habits so they can create deeply connected relationships and fulfilling sex.Her work is inspired by Family Constellation, Somatic Experiencing, Tantric and Taoist lineages.Visit Eman Alves' Website: www.eman.coach

This week, half of us are at the beach enjoying some r n' r, so we thought we'd listen to some r n' r with a beachy vibe. We are pulling the plug… and gasping for air… guitars! Rock artists have been playing acoustic since the very beginning. In fact, most songwriters start the process with an acoustic instrument. There's something about capturing the sound of a song on just wire and wood that has a vulnerable, human feel to it. Dig your toes into the sand, breathe in the salt air, and enjoy these tunes with a frosty beverage. What's this InObscuria thing? We're a podcast that exhumes obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and puts them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. Mtv started a series in 1989 called “Unplugged”, and almost every mainstream relevant act started producing acoustic albums or versions of their songs. This week we listen to some artist that you may have never considered as having acoustic interpretations of their songs. Songs this week include: Moon Tooth – “Trust” from Violent Grief: Acoustic Selections (2020) Hawkwind – “PSI Power” from Acoustic Daze (2019) Tora Tora – “Son Of A Prodigal Son” from Unplugged EP (2020) Michael Kiske – “You Always Walk Alone” from Past In Different Ways (2008) MIRADOR – “Fortune's Fate (Reborn At Badon Hill)” from The Gathering At Badon Hill (2026) Junkyard – “Til The Wheels Fall Off (Acoustic Version)” from Rome Is Burning (2020) Bloody Hammers – “Graveyard Waits” from The Acoustic Halloween Special (2025) Testament – “The Legacy (Live)” from Live At The Fillmore (1995) Mercy Beat – “Another Day” from Walk With Me (1999) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

Is it true love, unhealthy obsession or limerence? In this episode, Katie explores the psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom around limerence - a state of infatuation with a person or idea. Katie shares how dopamine, social media and the search for external validation often keep us caught in cycles of unfulfilled longing. Learn how to recognise the difference between limerence and genuine love so you can open to greater self-awareness, clarity and personal growth. Thank you to our friends at Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about Katie's favorite Beauty Balm and to try it for yourself. Use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first Banyan purchase!   In this episode about limerence, you'll hear: ~ Click here to join our Spirit Sessions Membership! ~ Why is everyone online talking about limerence right now? ~ What is limerence? ~ The difference between infatuation and love ~ What's going on in the brain when we're in a state of limerence? ~ The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer ~ Psychologist Dorothy Tennov  ~ How to tell if you're in a limerence relationship ~ What do the ancient Buddhist and Tantric texts say on this topic? ~ The "hungry ghost" ~ Breadcrumbing ~ Anticipation vs. actual pleasure ~ How social media and advertisers use hypnosis ~ The Ayurvedic concept of Kāma ~ Making choices from a place of clarity ~ The deep spiritual opportunity limerence offers   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!   Find the full show notes here!

For many couples, sex becomes loaded. Pressure. Expectation. Avoidance. Performance. Resentment. And once that dynamic sets in, even love can start to feel tense. In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we explore how sexual dynamics become shaped by pursuer-withdrawer patterns, obligation, performance anxiety, shame, and unspoken needs… and what it actually takes to move back toward pleasure, connection, and erotic aliveness. They share their own experiences, challenge some of the cultural narratives we've inherited around sex, and offer a new possibility… one where intimacy feels nourishing instead of stressful.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: How pressure slowly builds in relationships through pursuer-withdrawer dynamics and emotional disconnection Why obligation, sex, fear of rejection, and performance anxiety create tension for both partners The essential ingredients pleasure actually needs: emotional safety, presence, honesty, and vulnerability What happens when you take orgasm off the table and focus on connection instead How shame, conditioning, and early experiences shape the way we relate to our own pleasure Why learning your body's unique experience of pleasure matters… and why your partner isn't a mind reader The connection between nervous system regulation, pelvic floor tension, and painful sexual experiences Why it's never too late to rewrite your sexual dynamic, no matter how long you've been together   Intimacy was never meant to feel like pressure. It wasn't meant to be a performance. Or an obligation. Or another item on the to-do list. It was meant to nourish. To connect. To awaken. And when couples learn how to slow down, communicate honestly, and create emotional safety…   ✨ Save your spot for our July and September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

You love each other. You communicate. You trust each other. You're best friends. So why does the spark feel different? Why can a relationship feel safe, connected, and stable… yet still feel flat, predictable, or disconnected sexually?   In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, Kim & Roberto explore one of the biggest misconceptions about long-term relationships: Emotional intimacy is essential… but it's not enough on its own to sustain passion. They unpack the missing ingredient many couples overlook, why roommate energy slowly replaces attraction, and how to create both emotional safety and erotic aliveness in a conscious partnership.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why emotional intimacy matters deeply… and why it still won't create lasting passion on its own How predictability, routine, and "best friend energy" can slowly erode attraction What polarity really means (and why it has nothing to do with toxic relationship dynamics) How over-functioning, resentment, and parenting your partner destroy desire Why safety without polarity creates friendship… and polarity without safety creates unhealthy chemistry The importance of maintaining your own individuality, confidence, playfulness, and aliveness inside a relationship The formula for sustainable passion: emotional safety + polarity + presence + play   You do not have to choose between love and desire. Between emotional safety and erotic connection. Between trust and attraction. The healthiest relationships create both. Because emotional intimacy creates safety. Polarity creates a spark. And together…they create the kind of passion that continues growing long after the honeymoon phase is over.

Today we cover several things I never got to in my watch later list, as well as open calls on any topic and debates, and a new book report from Jamie on the dark secrets of Tantra! Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Today we cover several things I never got to in my watch later list, as well as open calls on any topic and debates, and a new book report from Jamie on the dark secrets of Tantra! Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Things got flirty this week on the farms! And right now...we're not sure who the front-runners are. With lots of kissing and intimate one-on-one dates, we're getting to see another side to these Farmers! As we get closer to the end, we start to wonder, is Carson really interested in farmer Sean...or is she interested in winning? Goodbyes are never easy, but we hated to see some of our favorites go this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most couples think desire starts in the bedroom. That if intimacy feels flat, the fix must be: A date night. A new toy. A different position. A quick spark strategy. But here's the truth… By the time you get to the bedroom, desire has already been built… or eroded. In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we unpack what actually creates lasting desire in long-term relationships… and why emotional connection, safety, playfulness, and polarity matter far more than performance or technique. They share personal stories, masculine/feminine perspectives, and the practical shifts that help couples reignite attraction before the clothes ever come off.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why desire is built throughout the day… not in the bedroom alone Why date nights, toys, and quick fixes often don't solve deeper intimacy disconnection The real ingredients that build desire: emotional safety, vulnerability, playfulness, trust, and connection Why touch without an agenda can completely shift intimacy and attraction Polarity, emotional safety, and why many women need connection before desire opens Why low desire, menopause, or aging do not mean your erotic aliveness is gone   Desire is not usually a sex problem. It's a connection problem. Or a safety problem. Or a resentment problem. Or simply a relationship that forgot how to play. But that can change. When you build emotional intimacy… create safety… slow down… and reconnect… Desire naturally comes back online.

What does it actually mean to have a tantric relationship? And how do you create one, even if your partner has never heard the word tantra?   One of the greatest gifts Brazil has given me is my new friend Bel Litsek. Bel is a tantric relationship coach, psychotherapist and couples therapist trained by Leila Mardin, and we have been staying up until 2am every single night having the most nuanced conversations about love, intimacy and desire I have ever had. So I had to bring her on the podcast.   In this episode Bel shares the tantric practices and relationship tools she uses with her clients to create deeper intimacy, more erotic energy and a love that actually keeps growing.   In this episode we explore: