Tantra is a way to start living life in flow and feeling more alive and present. Tantra recognizes that all life is sacred. See every human being as divine. A human life is precious because only human beings have the ability to fully awaken and recognize that they are Divine in form. The three keys of Tantra are breath, sound and movement. These keys have been with you from the moment of your birth and are natural to all humans. The fourth key is presence, the ability to be aware of the breadth from which all thoughts, feelings, and forms arise. It is seeing beyond the delusions of the mind, body, and ego. Spacious consciousness can be equated with Truth. When you are awake and aware, you know your true nature. You recognize that you are one with all life. You understand that life is the embodied reflection of the Divinity of God.
Below are some simple suggestions to help you start living a tantric life.
1) Honor your body as your temple and treat it with love and respect.
2) Breathe deeply with awareness; This detoxifies the body, supports your immune system, and calms the mind.
3) Do a daily movement practice like; dance, yoga, walking, qigong, or other aerobic exercise. This increases vitality, releases endorphins, and connects the body with breathing.
4) Live in the Now, change your awareness of the past and the future. This practice helps you to be more aware, connected and in flow. Every moment is an opportunity to appear and be present and witness life.
5) Discover the Void within as your true nature. Take time for prayer or meditation. Practice self-inquiry by asking, “Who or what am I?”
6) Experience pleasure daily. Allow your senses to be precisely tuned. Savor the beauty that surrounds you. Each day, choose one of your five senses to focus on. Use it to increase your awareness and sensory pleasure throughout the day.
7) Offer gratitude for the wonders and miracles of your life. Recognize that you are a co-creator of your life experience. Celebrate your existence.
8) Look at your loved one with your eyes and breathe together. Whether you are single or single, this can be done in front of a mirror while honoring the beloved within. This practice alone has been used to enlighten you.
9) Celebrate ecstasy, make love or personal pleasure often. Practice compassion for yourself and others. Let go of limiting beliefs and judgments. Receive what is emerging in each moment with an open heart.
10) Commit to creating a waking life and sharing it with others.