Hi dear hearts,

I just found a great site http://www.alternativehealingtoday.com/?s=tantra

They have a wonderful article on Tantric Massage. By and large I agree with so much in the post.

For instance:

“One of the major benefits of tantra massage is spiritual awakening. According to some tantra experts, once the massage is performed, the receivers will eventually feel a sense of sacredness in their every gesture, every sensory perception and every action. They will be able to appreciate the experience of sexuality and sensuality as a conscious meditation, as a flowing together of the physical, erotic and cosmic energies. Based on the tantric philosophy, it is this spiritual awareness actually that holds the greatest source of energy in the universe. The ideas behind this therapeutic is indeed highly philosophical.”

They attribute this type of massage to one person in the 1980’s. This would not be true. Tantric massage has been known for centuries. However, all it takes is one person to truly popularize a concept.

In ancient times, the Chinese studied touch, and sexual positions as a form of bringing healing to the body through balancing the Chi (or energy.) This type of sexuality is actually known as “Taoist Sexuality.”

In todays world it takes training and consciousness to be able to provide this beautifully connective and nourishing form of touch. I recommend googling:

- Sensuous Touch or Massage
- Sacred Touch or Massage
- Healing Touch or Massage
- Tantric Touch or Massage

I also recommend the video “Ancient Secrets of Sexual Ecstasy.”

In some ways Tantric Touch can be simple.

- Breathe into a relaxed belly.
- Relax the jaw.
- Imagine with each breath your heart (and emotional connection to the person) is opening.
- Imagine with each breath that your mind is clearing and quietening.
- Imagine that the energy of your touch can reach beneath the skin into the heart, and healing souls of the person you are touching.
- Remember or notice what you love about them. Touch them while thinking these loving thoughts.
- In your mind, (or aloud) say things such as: You are precious. You are beautiful. I love you. My touch is healing. May the Divine be present in my touch. May my touch not only move your body and soul.

Experiment from a place of curiousity, loving kindness, and healing intention. Let me know what you discover.

Lovingly,
Francesca