{"id":12516,"date":"2020-11-30T21:18:20","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T21:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=12516"},"modified":"2025-02-27T10:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T10:20:56","slug":"tantric-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Tantric Meditation: Create More Intimacy in Your Life with This Ancient Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#What_Is_Tantric_Meditation\" >What Is Tantric Meditation?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#A_Brief_History_of_Tantric_Meditation\" >A Brief History of Tantric Meditation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#How_to_Start_Tantra_Meditation\" >How to Start Tantra Meditation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#Set_Aside_Dedicated_Time\" >Set Aside Dedicated Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#Find_The_Proper_Environment\" >Find The Proper Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#Prepare_Your_Mind\" >Prepare Your Mind<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#What_Is_Involved_in_A_Tantric_Session\" >What Is Involved in A Tantric Session?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#5_Tantric_Meditation_Techniques_For_Better_Sex\" >5 Tantric Meditation Techniques For Better Sex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#What_Are_Some_Tantric_Meditation_Positions_for_Intimacy\" >What Are Some Tantric Meditation Positions for Intimacy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#1_Spooning\" >1. Spooning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#2_Yab-Yum_or_Lotus\" >2. Yab-Yum or Lotus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#3_Hands_on_Hearts\" >3. Hands on Hearts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#How_Is_Tantric_Meditation_Different_from_Other_Forms\" >How Is Tantric Meditation Different from Other Forms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#What_Are_Some_Tantric_Meditation_Benefits\" >What Are Some Tantric Meditation Benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#How_can_I_find_a_Tantra_partner\" >How can I find a Tantra partner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#Can_you_do_Tantra_on_yourself\" >Can you do Tantra on yourself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#What_are_the_5_tantric_offerings\" >What are the 5 tantric offerings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#Is_Tantra_a_sin\" >Is Tantra a sin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tantric meditation is often known for its association with intimacy and sex, but its use spans beyond that. If you\u2019re well versed in the art of meditation, yoga, or spirituality, then there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ve heard about Tantra and tantric meditation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en?flow=271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Tantric_Meditation\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of meditation has many benefits and there are a variety of ways you can engage in it. Here, we take a deep dive into the history of this ancient practice to uncover information about the origins and various practices of this type of meditation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Tantric_Meditation\"><\/span><b>What Is Tantric Meditation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, tantric meditation is commonly associated with sex and sexual rituals &#8211; at least in Western culture. That being said, there is a lot to tantric meditation and truly understanding it requires an open mind and curiosity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the depth of tantric<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meditation-challenges\/\"> meditation<\/a>, we must take a look at history and learn how this practice came about.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Brief_History_of_Tantric_Meditation\"><\/span><b>A Brief History of Tantric Meditation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tantric meditation comes from Tantra, one of the most complex but largely misinterpreted of all Hindu traditions. As mentioned above, in the West, this practice is mostly associated with sex and sexual rituals, but its roots were never meant to focus on this (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ochsonline.org\/course\/understanding-tantra-lecture-series\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Museum <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">describes Tantra as a practice that, over the years, has challenged religious, cultural, and political norms around the world. Originating in India in around the 6th century, the word \u2018Tantra\u2019 means to weave or to compose and the spiritual practices at this time were used to invoke gods and goddesses for the promise of longevity and invulnerability (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/blog\/what-tantra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tantric <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lazy-yoga-for-weight-loss\/\">yoga<\/a> is also a part of Tantra and uses complex postures and muscular contractions to direct the flow of breath to infuse chakras with power. Hatha yoga is said to be one form of tantric yoga.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve dipped your toes in meditation before but couldn\u2019t sit through a session because of all the thoughts buzzing in your head, impulses snatching away control or all the overwhelming feelings that start bubbling up the minute you sink into the silence, it\u2019s only because you didn\u2019t have the right guidance. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en?flow=271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Tantric_Meditation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start using BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep app<\/a> and watch your life transform!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once this practice started to spread across Asia, many of the practitioners engaged in sexual rites and carried out practices that involved impure substances in cremation ground settings. This was done with the goal of confronting limiting emotions such as attachment, fear, and disgust (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/blog\/what-tantra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this time, Tantric Buddhist texts and images started using gender to articulate the two qualities to be cultivated on the path toward enlightenment, wisdom, and compassion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tantra eventually made its way to the West, specifically the UK and US in the 1960s and 1970s, where it was interpreted as a movement that could inspire anti-capitalist, ecological, and free love ideals. It was reimagined as a &#8216;cult of ecstasy&#8217; that defied stifled attitudes to sexuality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, while many in the West only see the practice of Tantra and tantric meditation as a sexual thing, some in India where the practice originated stay true to the older teachings believing that nothing is pure or impure, that the self and divine are one, and that we should nurture a non-discriminating attitude that draws on the repressed power of the taboo (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/blog\/what-tantra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_Tantra_Meditation\"><\/span><b>How to Start Tantra Meditation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you better understand where Tantra and tantric meditation\/sex came from, how do you go about starting this? Here are some tips to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Aside_Dedicated_Time\"><\/span><strong>Set Aside Dedicated Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation of all kinds requires uninterrupted time so you can focus all your attention on the practice. There\u2019s no specific best time of day to practice meditation &#8211; it all depends on you. Some people prefer to meditate early in the morning as the sun rises, while others prefer to do it right before they go to bed. Some people even take a few minutes of their lunch break to meditate. Simply find what works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_The_Proper_Environment\"><\/span><strong>Find The Proper Environment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re practicing tantric meditation in an attempt to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/menstruation\/\">sex<\/a> and intimacy in your life then you\u2019ll want to work on this in a private space. Once you\u2019re in your chosen private setting, there are various things you can do to make the environment more inviting. You can try lighting a relaxing candle and dimming the lights or closing the curtains to make the room feel more cozy and intimate<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_Your_Mind\"><\/span><strong>Prepare Your Mind<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation is all about focus &#8211; you need to be able to stay in the moment without letting your mind wander. Find a way to center yourself so that you can calm your thoughts and emotions. Some ways you can do this include practicing gratitude, doing some simple stretches or yoga, or practicing mantras for anxiety if you often struggle with this (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/intl\/blog\/the-empowerment-diary\/202002\/what-is-centering-what-is-grounding\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sound meditation is also a good way to relax your mind and body. Research has shown that music and other kinds of sound meditation can help improve your mood and reduce stress, tension, fatigue, and depression (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/2156587216668109\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23541122\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If music doesn\u2019t work for you, try gong meditation &#8211; this is a kind of sound therapy that may help you calm down and prepare your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-stress-release-exercises\/\">Somatic Stress Release Exercises: How to Ease Tension and Regain Emotional Balance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Involved_in_A_Tantric_Session\"><\/span><b>What Is Involved in A Tantric Session?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tantric meditation session involves breathing, yoga, and meditation. We\u2019ve laid out some tantric meditation techniques you can do to help invoke feelings of intimacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tantric_Meditation_Techniques_For_Better_Sex\"><\/span><b>5 Tantric Meditation Techniques For Better Sex<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that while the following techniques are geared towards tantric couple meditation, you can always do them on your own if you don\u2019t have a partner but still want to practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Breathing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing is the core of all meditation and paying attention to your breathing can help you pay closer attention to your body. Studies have shown that breath meditation can help you develop self-awareness and support better integration of the brain and the body for enhanced human performance and that this practice can also help reduce stress and anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4832119\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9819153\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to breathe during tantric meditation with a partner or alone:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit down comfortably and close your eyes. If you\u2019re doing this with a partner, sit facing each other and hold hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale deeply and let the air fill you from your genitals all the way to the top of your head. Hold this breath for a few seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhale slowly and pay attention to how your body feels &#8211; do you feel lighter? Explore your senses paying attention to touch, smell, and even hearing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take smaller, quicker breaths and pay attention to how differently your body reacts from when you took a deeper breath.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re with a partner, try to match each other\u2019s breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Eye Contact<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining eye contact with someone is said to help eliminate feelings of awkwardness or shame and can even help open up your hearts to each other. If you\u2019re alone, looking at yourself in the mirror can do the same and help you develop more self-love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re doing this with a partner, simply stare into each other\u2019s eyes and see what happens. Let whatever emotions that arise run free &#8211; if you feel awkward and start laughing, let this happen. You can also talk to each other. Perhaps start by saying things that you love about each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re alone, look at yourself in the mirror, breathe, and start talking to yourself. Try as much as you can to say positive things about yourself. Allow yourself to love yourself (or even forgive yourself) in this moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en?flow=271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Tantric_Meditation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-56281\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/somatic-meditation-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Tantric Meditation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/somatic-meditation.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/somatic-meditation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/somatic-meditation.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/somatic-meditation-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/somatic-meditation.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Touch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because tantric meditation can lead to tantric sex doesn\u2019t mean you have to jump into sexual activities with your partner or yourself immediately. Start slowly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re doing this with a partner, start with something simple such as caressing their face or playing with their hair. You may even hug or just press your foreheads together. Some people also choose to massage each other &#8211; you can do a full body massage if you choose, but something as simple as massaging each other\u2019s hands or feet works too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re solo, don\u2019t be afraid to touch and explore your own body. Feel free to hug and massage yourself. You can also stand in the shower and just allow yourself to feel the water running all over your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create Sensation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sensation can be sexual or non-sexual &#8211; the point of this is simply to create and\/or increase sensation where there previously wasn\u2019t any or well it may somehow have become dulled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For non-sexual sensation, you can close your eyes. Then take a deep breath and visualize the air traveling throughout your body, through the veins network in your body. You can also breathe in and as you breathe out, visualize some of this breath leaving through the tip of your finger as a trickle of stars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For something more physical and sexual, touch your genitals and if with a partner let them touch yours as you touch theirs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>The Climax, or Rather, the Lack of It<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, for tantric meditation and sex, an orgasm is never the goal. If you choose sexual touch in \u2018step 4\u2019, reaching climax shouldn\u2019t be the next step. Try edging yourself or each other &#8211; you can get close to the peak but don\u2019t succumb to the feeling. Try dragging this out as much as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will allow you to explore yourself and\/or each other more and it also heightens the feeling of intimacy. It can help you relax better, let the stresses of the day (or even life) fall away, and help take away judgments and feelings of shame around your body and sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Tantric_Meditation_Positions_for_Intimacy\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Tantric Meditation Positions for Intimacy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are also known as Tantra sex positions, even if no penetration actually occurs. Here are the 3 main positions you can do with your partner for enhanced intimacy:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Spooning\"><\/span><strong>1. Spooning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is simply cuddling your partner, just as you would while laying in bed or on the couch together &#8211; but with a little direction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to do it:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by deciding who needs the most nurturing. This determines who gets to be the bigger spoon (the giver) and who is the little spoon (the receiver). Both of you should then lie on your left side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The giver then proceeds to line up his\/her chakras with the partner&#8217;s chakra, i.e. chest to chest, pelvis to pelvis, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to use your pillows to prop your head, neck, and shoulders high enough so you can slip the left arm under your partner&#8217;s neck and bring your hand to rest lightly on the third eye chakra of his\/her forehead or the crown chakra at the top of his\/her head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your right arm should cradle your partner, with your hand over his\/her heart; your partner should then rest his\/her hand on top of yours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synchronize your breaths together. As you exhale, concentrate on sending energy out the front of your body into your partner and as they exhale, they should concentrate on accepting energy through their back into all of their chakras.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If you wish to reach into the deep crevices of your mind, take yourself out of the mental loop, regain balance, infuse yourself with optimism, and cultivate compassion &#8211; <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en?flow=271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Tantric_Meditation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep <\/a>app is exactly what you need!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Yab-Yum_or_Lotus\"><\/span><strong>2. Yab-Yum or Lotus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most known position for tantric meditation and tantric meditation sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to do it with a partner:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your partner sit cross-legged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on your partner\u2019s upper thighs and cross your ankles behind their back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in sync and stare into each other\u2019s eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also do it by yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on your knees on the bed or floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When comfortable, begin to arch your back slowly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest your head on the bed or floor, then stretch out your arms about your head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your palms facing downward. When you\u2019re ready, use one hand to explore your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hands_on_Hearts\"><\/span><strong>3. Hands on Hearts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While sitting facing each other with a soft gaze, bring your hands to your own heart and breathe up into your heart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you feel the love that\u2019s welling up in your heart for your partner, reach across and place your right hand on your partner&#8217;s heart (with consent), and they can place their right hand on your heart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each person&#8217;s left hand then covers the hand on their own heart. Synchronize your breathing with slow, deep, nourishing breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the inhale, receive breath and love into your own heart, and on the exhale, send that love from your heart down your right arm and into your partner&#8217;s heart, making a circuit of love and energy flow between you. Do this for about 10 breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Tantric_Meditation_Different_from_Other_Forms\"><\/span><b>How Is Tantric Meditation Different from Other Forms?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest difference between tantric meditation and other kinds of meditation is that the former (in some cases) involves the act of sex and has the notion of desire. Other forms of meditation practices don\u2019t include this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-somatic-exercises-to-release-stress-in-the-body\/\">10 Somatic Exercises to Release Stress in the Body<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Tantric_Meditation_Benefits\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Tantric Meditation Benefits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has found that this practice can help improve <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/journaling-prompts-for-mental-health\/\">mental health<\/a>, emotional awareness, and healthy nervous system regulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/380605898_Tantra_Philosophy_and_it's_Yogic_Approach_for_Self_-Transformation_A_Descriptive_Study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It has also been found that this practice can help reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breathing-for-focus\/\">anxiety<\/a>, cultivate meaningful relationships, and enhance sexual well-being through the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jsm\/article\/21\/Supplement_2\/qdae002.175\/7618292\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Researchers also suggest that Tantra itself could perhaps be used to better understand the nervous system and help enhance cognitive function and treat neurological diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/neur\/fulltext\/2019\/67050\/tantra_and_modern_neurosciences__is_there_any.3.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en?flow=271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Tantric_Meditation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66389\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Tantric Meditation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_find_a_Tantra_partner\"><\/span><strong>How can I find a Tantra partner?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find a partner by joining Tantra classes or going to Hindu temples that teach the practice and offer classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_do_Tantra_on_yourself\"><\/span><strong>Can you do Tantra on yourself?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can do Tantra on yourself. While the practice is often seen as a couples practice, you can still do it by yourself and there may still be benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_5_tantric_offerings\"><\/span><strong>What are the 5 tantric offerings?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offerings that are typically found in Buddhism include fragrances, a flower rosary, burning incense, food and drink, and an oil lamp\/lit candle.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Tantra_a_sin\"><\/span><strong>Is Tantra a sin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That depends on the religion you practice. Hinduism sects that practice Tantra do not see it as a sin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en?flow=271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Tantric_Meditation\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the West, tantric meditation is largely used to help people explore and learn more about their intimacy and sexual lives. If you\u2019d like to try this, try practicing the aforementioned techniques by yourself before you seek out a partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note, if you don\u2019t have a partner, you shouldn\u2019t choose someone at random. This is an incredibly intimate practice that could put you in a dangerous situation if you\u2019re not sure of your safety with the person in question.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tantric meditation is often known for its association with intimacy and sex, but its use spans beyond that. If you\u2019re well versed in the art of meditation, yoga, or spirituality, then there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ve heard about Tantra and tantric meditation.\u00a0 This type of meditation has many benefits and there are a variety [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":71105,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[],"coauthors":[109],"class_list":["post-12516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-meditation"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tantric Meditation: Create More Intimacy in Your Life with This Ancient Practice - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you curious about the practice of \u2605 TANTRIC MEDITATION \u27a4? 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Kamau\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/05bcd715bea15329a5c0bc94910663b3\"},\"headline\":\"Tantric Meditation: Create More Intimacy in Your Life with This Ancient Practice\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-27T10:20:56+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/\"},\"wordCount\":2478,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/542_-tantric-meditation.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Meditation\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Tantric meditation is often known for its association with intimacy and sex, but its use spans beyond that. If you\u2019re well versed in the art of meditation, yoga, or spirituality, then there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ve heard about Tantra and tantric meditation.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This type of meditation has many benefits and there are a variety of ways you can engage in it. Here, we take a deep dive into the history of this ancient practice to uncover information about the origins and various practices of this type of meditation.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Tantric Meditation?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">As previously mentioned, tantric meditation is commonly associated with sex and sexual rituals - at least in Western culture. 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Kamau","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/05bcd715bea15329a5c0bc94910663b3"},"headline":"Tantric Meditation: Create More Intimacy in Your Life with This Ancient Practice","dateModified":"2025-02-27T10:20:56+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/"},"wordCount":2478,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/542_-tantric-meditation.png","articleSection":["Meditation"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tantric meditation is often known for its association with intimacy and sex, but its use spans beyond that. If you\u2019re well versed in the art of meditation, yoga, or spirituality, then there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ve heard about Tantra and tantric meditation.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of meditation has many benefits and there are a variety of ways you can engage in it. Here, we take a deep dive into the history of this ancient practice to uncover information about the origins and various practices of this type of meditation.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Is Tantric Meditation?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, tantric meditation is commonly associated with sex and sexual rituals - at least in Western culture. That being said, there is a lot to tantric meditation and truly understanding it requires an open mind and curiosity.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the depth of tantric<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meditation-challenges\/\"> meditation<\/a>, we must take a look at history and learn how this practice came about.<\/span>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>A Brief History of Tantric Meditation<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tantric meditation comes from Tantra, one of the most complex but largely misinterpreted of all Hindu traditions. As mentioned above, in the West, this practice is mostly associated with sex and sexual rituals, but its roots were never meant to focus on this (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ochsonline.org\/course\/understanding-tantra-lecture-series\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Mu ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/","name":"Tantric Meditation: Create More Intimacy in Your Life with This Ancient Practice - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/tantric-meditation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/542_-tantric-meditation.png","dateModified":"2025-02-27T10:20:56+00:00","description":"Are you curious about the practice of \u2605 TANTRIC MEDITATION \u27a4? 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