Sex and Spirituality: How They Can Work Together

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Sex and spirituality are two topics that have been intertwined throughout human history, yet are often approached as separate entities. While sex is often seen as a physical act, spirituality is often associated with the non-physical or transcendent aspects of life. However, the two are intimately connected, and exploring this connection can lead to a … Read more

Activation Techniques for Kundalini Shakti

Pooja to Soorya (Sun) from The Sundhya or the Daily Prayers of the Brahmins (1851) by Sophie Charlotte Belnos (1795–1865).

The Kundalini’s awakening is a significant stage in the soul’s development. There are several ways to arouse kundalini. In actuality, the kundalini Shakti gradually awakens as the result of the majority of spiritual acts. The majority of these techniques must be acquired from an experienced master. Not all techniques work for everyone. The amount of … Read more

Union of Shiva and Shakti: Tantra Philosophy of Consciousness and Energy

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According to Tantra, Shiva represents the formless, unmanifested, cosmic consciousness. Whereas, Shakti represents formed, manifested, energy. Shakti is the energy not only restricted to the cosmos but also present in each and every individual. Just like Shiva is the supreme consciousness pervading each individual and the whole cosmos. Union of Shiva and Shakti is the … Read more

Ashwini Mudra Sexual Energy Sublimation – Technique, Benefits, Precautions

Ashwini mudra belongs to a class of mudras that are used for sexual energy sublimation. These mudras are called Adhara or perineal mudras. They redirect the prana from the lower centers (Mooldhara chakra) of the body to the higher centers (Ajna chakra). Mudras included in the Adhara group are: Vajroli/Sahajoli mudra Ashwini Mudra Definition in … Read more

Vajroli Mudra Sexual Energy Sublimation – Technique, Benefits, Precautions

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Vajra means a ‘thunderbolt’ or a ‘lightning.’ In the context of yoga, it refers to the vajra nadi that regulates the urogenital system. Vajra Nadi is also considered to be the flow of energy within the spinal column that governs the sexual systems of the body. It can be said that it is responsible for … Read more