A lot of people think that the best sexual experience is one where you reach a climax. For most people, that’s what sex is about — getting there. But what if you could have a sexual experience that went beyond the physical act of sex? An experience that wasn’t just about pleasure, touch, or achieving …
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If you’re new to meditation, yoga, or Tantra, you may have heard the names, Shiva and Shakti. But, what or who are Shiva and Shakti? Shiva and Shakti are Hindu gods and goddesses, but they’re more than just divine beings. They are the masculine and feminine energies that make up the entire universe. Lord Shiva and …
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If you are exploring the world of Yoga, you may have come across the term Shakti energy. While many people see Yoga as a form of exercise, it actually encompasses much more than that. Yoga and energy healing are full of concepts that might be new to you. One of the most intriguing concepts is …
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If you’re working on discovering your spiritual identity and beliefs, you might have stumbled upon the term Shakti, also known as the Shakti Goddess. In the United States, most people are more familiar with patriarchal belief systems, which generally denounce the concept of a feminine goddess and focus solely on a single male god. In …
While Tantra is so much more than sex, many of us in the western world are drawn to its philosophy because of the promise of Earth shaking orgasms and the possibility of connecting to the Divine. And, who doesn’t want that?? The thing about Tantra is that it embraces sexuality as necessary, instead of moralizing …
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Tantra has a reputation in the West of being a sexual practice, of 8-hour sexcapades (thanks Sting), orgies, and genital massage. In reality, these can all be a part of one’s tantra practice, but tantra runs much deeper than the sexual. Sex actually only makes up about 5% of Tantra. Really. I was personally shocked …
When I was in the Diagnosis course in grad school, I remember how excited I was to finally get my hands on the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, basically the mental health diagnosis bible). I could finally dive into the world of mental illness and have the tools and training to …
This is a question I get asked A LOT. Especially from friends and people who hear that sex therapy is a thing and not just a thing like you see in the movies, but an actual career. Yes, sex therapy is a legitimate field of therapy. Sexology, the study of human sexuality, is an actual …
Winter. The cold. The darkness. For some, it marks a dismal time of year and for others, it offers remembrance of light in the form of celebration. But winter is longer than the celebratory holidays and can be a struggle for many. It can be easy to forget that we are a part of this …
Mindfulness is a topic that has gained in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Even with this newfound trendiness that ensues.mindfulness, many still find the concept daunting and difficult. Let’s try to simplify it. Mindfulness means Objective Present Awareness. Basically, it’s learning to pay attention to right now without judgement. This may sound …
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