Kashmir Shaivism is a spiritual tradition that originated in the picturesque valley of Kashmir, India. This school of Śaivism is renowned for its monistic idealistic philosophy, which emphasizes the ultimate reality of consciousness (Cit) and the interconnectedness of all things. Often referred t...

Let’s face it: talking about sex can be awkward, but discussing sexual incompatibility? That’s a whole new level of uncomfortable. Yet, it’s a crucial conversation that many couples need to have. Sexual incompatibility is a complex combination of physical, emotional, and even spiritual factors th...

Have you ever wondered why, despite all the mindfulness and self-care, you still feel disconnected from your true power? Emotional stagnation can be the silent culprit that keeps you spinning in place, unable to access the full depth of your inner energy. At Tantra Essence, we’re here to help yo...

“Wakan Tanka, Great Mystery, teach me how to trust my heart, my mind, my intuition, my inner knowing, the senses of my body, the blessings of my spirit. Teach me to trust these things so that I may enter my sacred space and love beyond my fear, and thus walk in balance with the passing of each ...

Stepping onto the spiritual path as a Sannyasin was not a conscious choice but a calling, a mysterious pull that I couldn’t resist, even in my teenage years. At age 4, I was already feeling the stirrings of something greater. Little did I know, that pull would lead me into the presence of one of ...

“I would like the woman to become as feminine as possible, only then can she flower. And the man needs to be as masculine as possible, only then can he flower. When they are polar opposites, a great attraction, a great magnetism, arises between them. And when they come close, when they meet in ...

Close your eyes for a moment and place your hand over your heart. Can you feel it? That steady rhythm, the pulse of life itself. It’s the doorway to a profound spiritual center, your Heart Chakra, or Anahata. There is a vibrant emerald vortex spinning in your chest, radiating waves of love, comp...

Through specific meditation practices, rituals, and consciousness work, Tantra teaches us to harness the incredible energy of our life force for healing, transformation and ever-deepening states of ecstatic union. The best way to get started with the tantric path is by reading some of the key and...

The third eye chakra, or Ajna chakra, is a major energy center within the chakra system, located between the eyebrows, and is the gateway to higher consciousness and spiritual insight. It’s connected to the pineal gland which controls our sleep wake cycles and responds to light and dark. When the...

Question: “I went back to living with my parents this year, and I feel that my mom’s energy is heavy and draining. I just don’t feel good when I’m around her. How do I know if this is my own energy or I’m absorbing hers? How do I differentiate if she’s toxic, or if this is some trigger that I nee...