Spirituality and Desire: Sacred & Spiritual Sexuality

While a return to spirituality has been underway for several years, this trend has also impacted our sex lives. Sacred sexuality offers an experience of ecstasy that stands in stark contrast to contemporary demands for speed and performance. It proposes focusing on the relationship with the Other and immersing oneself in the energy of Love.

Whether it is tantrism, the tantric path or an inner journey towards the divine, Puissante guides you in this universe where sex rhymes with spiritual awakening.

Where does the concept of sacred sexuality come from?

The appropriation of tantra

Throughout the centuries, the wisdom of the East has continuously inspired Western thought. Today, more than ever, the spiritual practices of India, China, and Japan are everywhere. Intertwined with New Age spirituality, they are present in our bookstores, on social media, and in our news media.

After yoga and meditation, we borrowed sacred sexuality from the traditions of the Indian subcontinent. The term tantra was appropriated and transformed to the point of losing its original meaning.

Tantra is a secret spiritual practice transmitted solely through initiation. It cannot, under any circumstances, be reduced to the sexual fulfillment of two partners.

Out of respect for this profound practice, we will therefore speak of sacred sexuality rather than tantrism or tantra. 

Blending sexual and spiritual connection

The sacred path is first and foremost a spiritual journey where conscious pleasure opens new doors to greater connection and greater ecstasy.

It positions itself as an antidote to the disembodied, penetration-based relationships we have accepted as the norm. This approach proposes, in exchange, to create a deep connection with one's partner by engaging their body, mind, emotions, and energy.

The guru Osho is among the figures who brought sacred sexuality to the West. He describes it as follows:

"While you're making love, let go of control. Enter the uncontrolled state, enter the state of chaos. It will be terrifying, frightening, because it will be like a kind of death. Then the mind will say 'Control'."

He will also say, "Dive in, but stay in control, otherwise you will lose yourself in its abyss." Don't listen to what your mind tells you, just lose yourself.

Surrender yourself completely.

Without any technique, you will arrive at a timeless experience. There will not be two: there will be one . A consciousness will be there, a passive, lucid consciousness will be there; you will know what is happening because you will be fully aware. But you will not be there; the consciousness will be there.

You must savor the Tantra spirit : it is not a technique to be learned."

The precepts of sacred sexuality

1. Mindfulness

The body is the central tool on the sacred path, as it is considered a divine temple. To open itself to this awakening of desire, it needs to be in a state of deep relaxation . Full presence in the moment is then required to truly connect with the other person.

This can be achieved through sensory stimulation or by maintaining eye contact throughout the act. Try it; you'll see how much a smoldering gaze can convey!

2. Letting go

This new art of loving also involves play to provoke letting go, away from mental preoccupation.

The sexual act then becomes a precious moment where the boundaries between body and mind disappear. It's a breath of fresh air where everyone can experience the encounter with vulnerability and intensity.

But we all know that letting go is cool in theory, without ever really knowing how to manifest it.

No worries, it's something you can practice. Letting go can be achieved through simple breathing or heart coherence exercises. By harmonizing your inhales and exhales with your partner, you gradually leave your mental chatter behind.

3. Sexual energy

In order to go more through the body and fully experience this, the sacred path invites us to connect with energies.

Writings on the subject present two polarities within each individual. On the one hand, one is considered feminine, rooted in receptivity, slowness, and love. On the other, a masculine energy carrying excitement and action.

A romantic encounter is an opportunity to let one's polarities dance. Through rituals and games, these energies harmonize, allowing for true ecstasy.

Feeling the energies is also an opportunity to realize your witch dream and feel powerful like the hidden fifth Halliwell sister.

Sacred sexuality infuses spirituality and a strong dose of intention into our sexual practices, which are still too often subject to performance pressures. This moment of mindful pleasure is very similar to the slow sex movement we discussed in a previous article . So, are you ready to surrender to moments of unparalleled ecstasy during your next intimate encounter?