Massage > Tantrik Massage

Tantrik or Tantric massage is perhaps best described as a 'new age phenomenon'. In practice it is an extension of sensual massage designed to harmonize the body consciousness with the recipients sexual energy.

While many puritans see this as nothing more than an aggrandized sensual or erotic massage, serious schools of thought have emerged and three are many credible institutions around the world that practice and teach tantra massage.

The goal of the therapist is to bring the client to a high level of sexual arousal and have them bathe in this euphoria. As orgasm is considered one of the highest spiritual attainments for many people, the extended time in this euphoric state is said to raise consciousness, improve self esteem, awareness and communication skills.

Largely ignored by the main stream massage profession, tantra is often seen as a cult, however tantra as a spiritual path is a recognised Mahayana Buddhist practice with many millions of followers and is considered the 'right hand path of tantra'. The tantra of sex of which Tantric massage is a part is considered the 'left hand path'. The debate has been going for over a thousand years as to the validity of the left hand path as a spiritual practice, and I am not about to debate this here, however it is important to note that practitioners and recipients of Tantric practices have valid spiritual experiences.

As with sensual massage, Tantric massage presents an ethical dilemma for many, however it has proven to be a useful tool to help grow and restore relationships, reaffirm individuals belief in themselves and is a novel way to explore the inner reaches of one's own sexuality.

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