Tantra Massage – Get 10 Benefits To Revive Your Innate EnergiesTantra Massage Therapy is a revolutionary form of hands-on bodywork that was developed by ancient and modern tantrika's as an antidote to conventional issues that plague many people today. The beneficial aspects are many, however, it is most renowned as a profound instrument of healing and famed for its ability to remove sexual and energetic blockages.
By removing these hindrances a person can experience a remodeling of their entire being and be awakened to profound effects on all levels – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and sexual. What Are Blockages?Every human being has blockages and the root cause and essence can vary from person to person. Many assume that blockages stem from some degree of trauma or extremely stressful experience, and while this can be one source, it is not the only. Blockages can originate from everyday, routine experiences and habits as well. Our experiences or actions don’t immediately become an imprint of course, as this does take time. However, the longer we repeat a certain pattern or behavior we create a “seed” of potential that is deposited into our physical and energetic structures. The more we feed this “seed”, consciously or unconsciously through our actions, the more it grows and becomes apart of who we are. Its inward manifestation becomes an outward projection. If the seed is of a negative or harmful nature we can begin experiencing various problems such as health issues, emotional instabilities, depression, anxiety, mental confusion, discontent in life, sexual dysfunction and much more. Rarely we do relate such things to a particular habit or pattern that we live in our day lives. This is what we call a blockage. A Therapy Rooted In EnergyTantra Massage Therapy is indeed unique and not comparable to any other form or branch of massage – it is in a class of its own. It comes from the tradition of Tantra, a comprehensive and spiritual system that is defined by the science and laws of energy. Therefore, true to its name, Tantra Massage is a sophisticated form of massage that incorporates the use of energy – the energy of the therapist administering the massage as well as a specific kind of potent energy that is innate in us all. Our Sexual EnergyAncient tantric studied energy in much the same way contemporary scientists approach science and prove hypothesis’. What they discovered is that energy is the building block of our universe and there are several kinds. It was revealed that there is one particular type of energy that has extraordinary latent power and potency – similar to the uranium in a nuclear reactor – and that is our sexual energy. When it goes through a particular alchemical process it can transform from a raw, crude-like substance that only serves our carnal and animalistic desires to a more refined and defined force with spiritual and healing qualities. A Powerful And Effective MeansTantra Massage Therapy is one powerful and effective means that can transform the sexual energy from crude and rude to subtle and mystical. By employing the art of sublimation, a skilled and trained therapist does two things. Firstly, he or she opens vital energy channels to create an unencumbered pathway for energy to flow through. In this process the receiver of the massage can experience purification and cleansing effects as well as a releasing of blockages. Secondly, the energy is encouraged and driven upwards, from the lower areas of the body to the higher areas. Eventually, with repeat sessions, a person’s energy will start to flow upwards more organically. When this happens a myriad of beneficial effects shine through and can transform a person from the inside out. Benefits Of Tantra Massage TherapyKnown for its long list of benefits and notable effects, the results of this therapy are not only deep but long-lasting and leave an impression of enduring and permanent change. Here are 10 Benefits of Tantra Massage Therapy and how it can change your life for the better. 1. Improved HealthTantra Massage stimulates the process of cleansing and purification by employing a powerful source of restorative energy and activating specific points of healing and release. It can remedy many chronic health issues that modern medicine simply treats but does not cure, while renewing vigor and vitality. 2. Eradicating BlockagesAs mentioned above, blockages can stem from various sources, be known or unknown and can manifest in an array of facades. Tantra Massage addresses the entire human being and all its aspects. It touches a person on the physical, mental, emotional and sexual levels. By employing energy, this therapeutic practice has the ability to get to the root of the blockage, not just its superficial appearance, and permanently eliminate it in a harmonious way. 3. Remedying Sexual DysfunctionsGenerally speaking, sexual dysfunctions are a result of a blockage. For men dysfunctions can range from impotence, premature ejaculation, loss of sexual desire and others. For women this can include lack of desire, frigidity, painful sex, an inability to experience pleasure or achieve orgasm, plus much more. Through purifying the body, releasing blockages, awakening the sexual energy and dispersing this vital energy throughout the body, a person can cure sexual dysfunctions and transform their sex lives dramatically. 4. Increased Orgasmic PotentialWhen a person’s sexual energy is strictly condensed to the area of the genitals, sexual encounters and climaxes can be very short, one-dimensional and fleeting in nature. Through the practice of Tantra Massage Therapy this potent energy is dispersed upwards in a human being and it becomes more refined and powerful. The higher this energy goes the more accessible high ecstatic states become. Sex becomes a more transcendent and spiritual experience where orgasms can be extended to minutes and even hours, and two lovers can ride enduring waves of pleasure together. Men and women can become multiorgasmic and sexuality is elevated to tantric dimensions. 5. Spiritual AwakeningUnfortunately, due to a widespread misrepresentation of Tantra Massage as a sexual or erotic service, its spiritual benefits are often overshadowed and overlooked. While this may not be at the forefront of your interest, it is important to note the original purpose of this practice is to serve as a springboard for the higher tantric teachings and to upgrade a person’s level of consciousness. When the massage is executed with authentic tantric principles in mind the spiritual inspiration seems to organically shine through and excite a natural curiosity towards deeper aspects of ourselves and our true nature. 6. Ability To Feel True LoveAs the sexual energy is directed upwards using Tantra Massage Therapy techniques it will accumulate in the center of the chest. By the time it reaches the level of the heart it has changed dramatically into a more pure energy. A person can experience an awakening and expansion of the heart and the accumulated energy can arouse a state of true love. Not the Bollywood and Hollywood portrayal of love where it is an act or an action, but rather a genuine and unconditional feeling of love. 7. Improved RelationshipsWhen Tantra Massage is practiced properly its effects are far-reaching. If healing and energy are the cornerstones of this practice, a person experiences a purification of the physical body, an alleviation of blockages, a renewed vitality, an ability to feel and share true love, a spiritual awakening often times, and a soul-opening bliss. As a result of this inner transformation, the way a person interacts with the world and relates with others will change as well. They will be able to connect on a deeper level and be a conduit for more profound intimacy. 8. Elevated SuccessWithin each of us exists an energetic broadcasting system. When our systems are clean and pure, our broadcasting system resonates at a higher vibration and life or the universe can respond more favorably. When a system is burdened with impurities, heavy emotions and blockages, the transmission is drowned out and diluted and a person will often times feel stuck or stagnant in life, generally. Tantra Massage is like laundry for the physical and emotional bodies and can effectively purge baggage and blockages leaving a place and a space for the realization of pending dreams and desires. 9. Self-AwarenessTantra Massage clears away the blockages and impurities that cause confusion and ignorance, and opens the doorway into self-reflection and introspection. With the waters less muddied, so to speak, our true selves can emerge. When there is a more panoramic view of self, empowerment and wisdom are gained. We can now more intuitively and intelligently begin to redefine who we are, develop the person we wish to become and handcraft the life we wish to lead – without the heavy baggage. 10. Sustained HappinessThrough the abovementioned effects, Tantra Massage Therapy can bring forth a new lease on life, a liberation from the clutches of the past and welcomed clarity for the future which ultimately cultivates genuine, long-lasting happiness and contentment. Experiencing this wondrous and inspiring practice is a rare opportunity for all to reach deep and satisfying fulfillment in love and life. Tantra massage acts as a gateway between an ordinary life and an extraordinary life, ordinary sex and extraordinary sex, and being an ordinary man or woman and a tantric man or woman. Embark on an incredible journey and take the first steps in realizing your limitless potential. Good MedicineBenefits of MassageGood MedicineBy Editorial Staff
Originally published in Body Sense magazine, Fall 2001. As you lie on the table under crisp, fresh sheets, hushed music draws you into the moment. The smell of sage fills the air and you hear the gentle sound of massage oil being warmed in your therapist’s hands. The pains of age, the throbbing from your overstressed muscles, the sheer need to be touched — all cry out for therapeutic hands to start their work. Once the session gets underway, the problems of the world fade into an oblivious 60 minutes of relief and all you can comprehend right now is not wanting it to end. But what if that hour of massage did more for you than just take the pressures of the day away? What if that gentle, Swedish massage helped you combat cancer? What if bodywork helped you recover from a strained hamstring in half the time? What if your sleep, digestion and mood all improved with massage and bodywork? What if these weren’t just “what ifs”? Evidence is showing that the more massage you can allow yourself, the better you’ll feel. Here’s why. Massage as a healing tool has been around for thousands of years in many cultures. Touching is a natural human reaction to pain and stress, and for conveying compassion and support. Think of the last time you bumped your head or had a sore calf. What did you do? Rubbed it, right? The same was true of our earliest ancestors. Healers throughout time and throughout the world have instinctually and independently developed a wide range of therapeutic techniques using touch. Many are still in use today, and with good reason. We now have scientific proof of the benefits of massage – benefits ranging from treating chronic diseases and injuries to alleviating the growing tensions of our modern lifestyles. Having a massage does more than just relax your body and mind – there are specific physiological and psychological changes which occur, even more so when massage is utilized as a preventative, frequent therapy and not simply mere luxury. Massage not only feels good, but it can cure what ails you. The Consequences of StressExperts estimate that 80 percent to 90 percent of disease is stress-related. Massage and bodywork is there to combat that frightening number by helping us remember what it means to relax. The physical changes massage brings to your body can have a positive effect in many areas of your life. Besides increasing relaxation and decreasing anxiety, massage lowers your blood pressure, increases circulation, improves recovery from injury, helps you to sleep better and can increase your concentration. It reduces fatigue and gives you more energy to handle stressful situations. Massage is a perfect elixir for good health, but it can also provide an integration of body and mind. By producing a meditative state or heightened awareness of living in the present moment, massage can provide emotional and spiritual balance, bringing with it true relaxation and peace. The incredible benefits of massage are doubly powerful if taken in regular “doses.” Dr. Maria Hernandez-Reif, from the Touch Research Institute (TRI) at the University of Miami, is known for her massage research, along with colleague Tiffany Field. Together, they and other researchers have done outstanding work proving the value of massage. While their studies have shown we can benefit from massage even in small doses (15 minutes of chair massage or a half-hour table session), Hernandez-Reif says they know from their research that receiving bodywork 2-3 times a week is highly beneficial. And if we lived in a fantasy world, Hernandez-Reif has the answer. “I feel a daily massage is optimal.” It’s undoubtedly a wonderful thing when your therapist begins unwinding those stress-tightened muscles, and your day’s troubles begin to fade away. But it’s the cherry on top to know this “medicine” only gets better with frequency. What You Already Know: The Benefits of MassageIn an age of technical and, at times, impersonal medicine, massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. So what exactly are the benefits to receiving regular massage and/or bodywork treatments? • Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs. • Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body’s natural defense system, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer. • Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body’s largest organ – the skin. • Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles • Reduces spasms and cramping • Increases joint flexibility. • Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level. • Releases endorphins – the body’s natural painkiller – and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain. • Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred. • Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain. • Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication. • Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion. • Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for medication, less depression and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays. Other Body TherapiesAlexander Technique – A movement re-education therapy that was created by a mid-19th century actor who tried to understand his own movement dysfunctions on stage. The emphasis is on observing and modifying improper movement patterns, thereby reducing physical stress on the body. Craniosacral Therapy – A gentle method of manipulating the body’s craniosacral system (consisting of thin membranes and cerebrospinal fluid which surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord) in an attempt to improve the function of the central nervous system, dissipate the negative effects of stress and enhance health and resistance to disease. Reiki – A therapy based on universal life energy that serves to align chakras and bring healing energy to organs and glands. Utilizes visualization as practitioner acts as a channel for the life energy. Rolfing – Used to reorder the major body segments, this technique utilizes physical manipulation and movement awareness to bring the body into vertical alignment. Treatments are offered in a 10-session series. Shiatsu – A deep, finger-pressure technique using the traditional acupuncture points of Asian healing. Works to unblock energy flows and restore balance to meridians and organs. The Need for TouchAs a society, we are touch deprived and this can lead to disease or emotional dysfunction. From the cradle to the nursing home, tactile stimulation and the emotional assurance of caring touch bring about a sense of well-being and security. In numerous studies conducted on massage for infants, TRI researchers have found improved weight gain and development in pre-term infants, improved weight gain and motor behavior in cocaine-exposed infants, and improved weight gain and decreased stress behavior in HIV-exposed infants. Full-term infants also benefit with increased alertness and social behavior, less crying and increased weight gain. |