Elevating Your Tantra Practice ~ Sublimation, Purification, and Polarity
Tantra is a spiritual path that celebrates the sacredness of life and the interconnectedness of all things. It invites us to explore ourselves beyond the limitations of the physical realm. In this blog, we explore three key principles - sublimation, purification, and polarity.
Sublimation: Elevating the Mundane to the Divine
Sublimation is about taking the ordinary and transforming it into the extraordinary. Within the context of sacred sexuality, it is about taking the heavy, mundane energy associated with sexual desire and pleasure and transforming it into a higher form of spiritual energy. It involves consciously redirecting life force energy, preventing it from being dissipated or lost through ejaculation.
For men, the concept of sublimation is relatively straightforward. Ejaculation is seen as a loss of vital energy, disrupting the flow of lovemaking and hindering the elevation of consciousness to Sahasrara - the highest chakra. By mastering sublimation, men can prevent the unnecessary loss of energy and instead, channel it upward for spiritual growth.
Women's tantric orgasm is often more about surrender than control of energy. However, women also have the opportunity to learn and practice sublimation. Rather than pulling their partner's energy back down, women can allow their orgasmic energy to naturally flow upwards, contributing to a deeper spiritual connection during lovemaking.
By transcending the physical aspects of lovemaking, you can reach higher states of consciousness and connect with the Divine.
Purification: Cleansing the Self
Emotional baggage, past traumas, and societal conditioning can cloud our perception and hinder our spiritual progress. Through purification practices, we cleanse our mind, body and spirit, allowing us to connect with our true essence. These practices often involve rituals, meditation, breathwork, de-armouring and mindful living. By purifying ourselves, we prepare the vessel to receive and channel Divine energy, fostering a deeper connection with the Universe.
Polarity: Balancing Opposites
Polarity emphasises the balance of opposites within ourselves and our relationships. Tantra teaches that the Universe is a dance of opposing forces, for example, masculine and feminine, light and dark, yin and yang. By embracing these polarities and integrating them within ourselves, we achieve wholeness and unity. In Tantra, lovemaking becomes a sacred act of merging polarities, transcending duality and experiencing divine union. Through the union of opposites, we can cultivate a deep sense of harmony, both within ourselves and in our connections with others.
Tantra teaches us that the journey is as sacred as the destination. Sublimation, purification, and polarity are not mere concepts but profound practices that invite us to explore the depths of our existence. They teach us to transcend the mundane, cleanse our being, and embrace the beautiful dance of opposites. Through these principles, Tantra provides a path to spiritual awakening, inviting us to live fully, love deeply and connect profoundly with the Universe.
