Introduction
Tantric Exercises
After writing the first
exercise in this series, I realized that I had to go back and write and
introduction. The material that follows is extremely powerful and
transformational if followed with care and clear intentions. I realize that I
don’t have any control over the manner in which people choose to manifest their
relationship to this material. I can however, offer a word of caution. Use the
tools you build through these exercises carefully and wisely.
Tantra is powerful in
practice. Use the power of Tantra with loving intentions. I have some suggested guidelines that I
would like to lay out. They certainly aren’t mandates, because I don’t have the
power or the inclination to interfere with
anyone’s free will. I just want
to offer these suggestions, because I believe they will work as guidelines that
will manifest long-term results that will bring you prosperity and
happiness.
1.
Love your neighbor as
yourself.
2.
Respect the boundaries
of others.
3.
Don’t settle for less
than respect from others for your boundaries.
4.
Whatever you do as you
practice Tantra should bring harm to no one, including yourself.
5.
Don’t interfere with the
free will of others, even if you think it is for a good cause or outcome.
6.
Only engage in consensual
sex.
7.
Practice safer sex. If
you aren’t sure what that is, take the time to educate yourself about it.
8.
Don’t exploit the
vulnerabilities of others to use them to your gratification or advantage (that
includes seducing minors or manipulating people when they are desperate to get
your needs met).
9.
Take the time to examine
your motivations to express your sexuality. If you are using sex as a way to
escape your feelings, find a healthy way to deal with your feelings instead.
Sex is something to celebrate, not a place to run and hide.
10. Honor everyone you encounter on your journey as if
they are sacred.
11. Honor the sacredness of your own erotic soul.
12. Take the time you need to heal and grow as you reclaim
your erotic soul. You will need it.
I invite you to enjoy your erotic soul. Keep the principles I have listed above in
your mind on your journey, and enjoy what you create and experience through
them.