Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between

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The OM App, which includes a virtual guide in how to learn the stroking technique and also a guided timer that takes you through the practice. Saints who are like gentle lilies and who bless people are beautiful in their own way, but they are not for people who are lusting for enlightenment. Slow down, take your time, make the time to get to know yourself,” Dr. Brito says. “It’s fine to have fantasies [or] engage in sexual imagining… [just] listen to your body.” Yab-Yum is a classic tantric position, which can be done with or without clothes and with or without penetration,’ she says. ‘In Yab-Yum, one person sits inside the other person’s lap, with both people wrapping their legs around each other. In this position, the energy centres – chakras – of each person are connected, and eye-gazing and breathing together in rapport are easily facilitated. Pepping, C. A., et al. (2018). The effects of mindfulness on sexual outcomes: The role of emotion regulation [Abstract].

That’s right, tantric masturbation isn’t just about reaching the big O. Studies show that orgasms and sexual activity provide a whole host of benefits. But there’s more to masturbation than simply crossing that finish line. Yoga 101: The Basics Yoga is a vast collection of spiritual techniques and practices aimed at integrating mind, body and spirit to achieve a state of enlightenment or oneness with the universe. What is normally thought of as “yoga” in the West is really Hatha Yoga, one of the many paths of yoga. The different paths of yoga emphasize different approaches and techniques, but ultimately lead to the same goal of unification and enlightenment. Though yoga’s ultimate aim is lofty, its essence is practical and scientific as it emphasizes direct experience and observable results. It is not a religion, but a practice of personal inquiry and exploration. As the cultural and religious diversity of practitioners attest, yogic philosophy speaks to universal truths that can be incorporated within any belief system. Set yourself up for relaxation and be sure to give yourself enough time to explore. Lighting a candle might be a great place to start. But make sure you’re engaging as many of your senses as possible and really allowing yourself to focus on, well, you. What sort of environment will you enjoy most? For an athlete, that could look like getting into the flow state of exercise. For someone else, that could look like repeating a mantra,” she says.As Cara Dunkley, the Ph.D. candidate studying this phenomenon at Brotto Labs explained over the phone, “Pain really centers your attention on the present moment. It demands intense focus upon an intense sensation.” While orgasm is not the end-goal of orgasmic meditation, some folks will experience orgasm. And studies show that orgasms provide a whole host of health benefits. Try the following 5 principles to help you to begin, and then gradually deepen, your tantric practice: 1. Slow down

Traditional meditation practices often involve sitting in silence and focusing the mind on a specific object, such as the breath or a mantra. Orgasmic meditation, on the other hand, involves physical touch and exploring sexual energy. Yoga teaches you how to listen to your body, and how to control your mind,” says Lauren Zoeller, a certified yoga instructor and Whole Living Life Coach based in Nashville, Tennessee. “These two practices combined can bring you insight on what you like and dislike, leading you to better communicate what is best to your partner.” Inhale, filling the belly with air. On the exhale, pull your feet down more and let your pelvic floor flex and open, drawing your tailbone down. The first sequence, Standing Goddess, didn’t really do much for me. It was a lot of tilting my hips forward, squeezing my butt, and releasing. Then we did the tiny hip circles in both directions, before eventually adding in those caresses.

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If you’re looking to try tantric masturbation for yourself, here are some general tips for getting started: 1. Create an environment that’s safe, comfortable, and relaxing

Take a few deep breaths and focus on the sensation of your partner’s touch. As your partner begins to stroke your genitals, try to keep your attention on the present moment and the sense of touch rather than on any specific goal or outcome. Meditation and masturbation might sound like strange bedfellows. But actually on both physiological and psychological levels, the two go together like peanut butter and jelly. At a time when we're all looking for stress-relieving solo activities to do from the safety of our homes, a relaxing self-love session comes with numerous health benefits too.

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Squeeze and draw upward. Increasing the speed and intensity as much as you like, you can try squeezing your pelvic floor muscles on the inhale while visualizing drawing the sexual energy up through your spine. I like to inhale through the nose, like I'm sniffing the energy up, and exhale out the mouth, letting everything go right before another inhale. One study suggests that while over a third of women need clitoral stimulation to orgasm, the type, location, pressure, and even pattern of touch used to bring pleasure varies greatly from woman to woman. Without practise, eye gazing feels very uncomfortable, because it makes us feel vulnerable and we want to look away,’ says Constance. ‘However, when we learn to stay present despite our vulnerability, we are communicating “I trust you”, “I feel safe with you”, “You are safe with me” and even “I love you”.’ Shifting your awareness to every subtle sensation in your body and away from the goal of climax during self-pleasure is one of the most common routes into tantric sex,' says Constance. 'Learning to approach sex differently and practicing different habits is often easier done on your own, especially if your partner is not as excited about the possibilities of tantra.’