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Discover the interactions between Shiva and Shakti as they Create the Unfolding Universe, and how that understanding allows us to free our Self through Tantric practice.   Learn why attachments, fears and self judgments keep us limited, and the primary mindset needed to progress towards Self-Realization.   This is Part 5 of a 6 part video series [...]

The first time I came to India, back in the Summer of 2007, I came with great expectations of India being a land of great spirituality. A place where everyone would be connected to their spiritual history and a deeper path of spirituality through yoga. This, of course, was naive. What I quickly discovered, initially [...]

In the schools of Yogic Non-Dualism, we primarily have Advaita Vedanta and Tantra. They both arrive at a non-dual conclusion through their practice, and thus believe that the inherent nature of all things is Consciousness, or the True Self, and that there is only One Consciousness or Self. They each apply what appears to be [...]

(This post was inspired by and in response to a post by Mark McElroy entitled “The Race for Last Place”.  Click Here to read his post.) Hey Mark, I have been silently enjoying your posts on the Tao, but today I feel the motivation to pipe in. I have observed in my years of studying [...]

There is a lot of talk these days about Kundalini. What is it? Sometimes labeled “Sexual Energy”, Kundalini is in fact much more than this. Kundalini is the Full Creative power which resides within each one of us as Unlimited Potential. When awakened, it begins a new phase of transformation for the spiritual aspirant. The [...]

Tantra to discover your True Self. Learn a helpful perspective to approach tantric techniques and practices.  Explore a misconception about Enlightenment and gain a deeper understanding of how daily life relates to Enlightenment. Part 1 in a 6 part video series on Tantra as a Spiritual Path. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMU4G53xdxI

                I have recently been engaging in a conversation about prayer with one of my yoga students.  It has evolved from his awakening experiences of peace and blissful energy flowing in his awareness and body through the Tantric Yoga practices I have taught him.                 This type of experience necessarily challenges the way we think [...]

                Each Spiritual teacher, has been molded by an unfolding life experience and their unique walk on the spiritual path.  Each Teacher has had the experiences needed to be a better teacher, or at least to be the right teacher for the students he or she will have.  It is the struggles of the teacher [...]

What Defines Tantra Yoga as “Tantric”?  What is unique about its approach compared to other types of Yoga?                           All types of Yoga when practiced as a spiritual path seek a common goal, although the goal itself may have different labels.  Nirvana, Heaven, Self-realization, and Enlightenment are all the same goal from different traditions, which are [...]

Stop rushing.  Be still for a moment. And then again the next. Spiritual progress doesn’t come about through pushing and forcing.  It happens with letting go, surrendering into the moment. This doesn’t mean being passive.  Practice will likely still need to happen, but in the stillness and surrender you can be guided into your practice, rather [...]