Ep. 191 The Meaning of Tantra (Tantra Talks #8)

Tantra is not what most people here in America and Europe believe it is - a mere discipline of sacred sex. While sacred sex is great, the true purpose, practice and meaning of Tantra are so much richer! In this episode, Katie dives deep into the ancient history of Tantra and shares how you can live a Tantric life in our modern world. If you're ready to experience more pleasure and playfulness in your life, tune into this episode about the multi-faceted meaning of Tantra! Join us LIVE for a Sacred Halloween Ceremony on October 31st! Sign up for our newsletter here so you don't miss the invite! In this episode about the meaning of Tantra, you'll hear: ~ Early bird pricing for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School ends on October 31, 2024. Register here to get the lowest price of the year! ~ A history of Tantra ~ Why Tantra is so hard to define and pin down ~ The body as a vehicle, not an impediment ~ Making each moment holy, precious, and valuable ~ Working with your body's innate energies ~ Why there's nothing wrong with seeking pleasure (Bogha) and success (Bhukti) ~ The Vedic concepts of Lila, Moksha, Prana Shakti and Prashna ~ Who is the Divine Mother? ~ Tapping into your highest wisdom ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Tantra, Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! Other "Tantra Talks" About the Meaning of Tantra: ~ Ep. 8 What is Tantra? ~ Ep. 9 Pulsing Fiery Devasting Love ~ Ep. 17 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen, Sacred Prostitute or Worthless Girl ~ Ep. 35 5 Life-Changing Ancient Meditations You Can Do Today ~ Ep. 68 Tantra Talks #5 ~ Ep. 117 7 Vital Steps for a Spiritual Practice ~ Ep. 157 How We Squirm Off Our Chance to Really Love Other resources mentioned in this episode: ~ Book a free call with one of our coaches to learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Georg Feurstein's book, Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy ~ Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now! ~ Katie's mentor, Cristal Mortensen ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Find the full show notes here on our website!