I was just doing some reading on the Internet about the Namaste greeting (http://www.flex.com/~jai/articles/namaste1.html). I knew that it was a gesture of greeting and reverence, but I was interested to read that it is also a psychically protective mudra. The joined palms cover the solar plexus and the gesture is often combined with crossing the legs when used as a protective mudra. I imagine that this is the same purpose for which Wiccans would imagine themselves surrounded by a circle of ligh… Continue

A thought provoking article on Bramacharia which to most means to be celibate or to abstain from sexual activity. When reading this article, I couldn't help but wonder how much of the catholic influence from England into India changed original beliefs, practices, and rituals. India has a long history of honoring and loving Divine through intimate rituals. Is this not what tantra is or was about? When looking up the Etymology of the word "celibate" (latin) it simply means to be alone or unmarrie… Continue

Honoring the Divine Within: Creating Deeper Intimacy

At TantraNova we have a tradition of celebrating the Holiday Season by inviting our community from near and far to our Holiday Puja Party. It’s this time of year again and we, Dr. E and Freddy Z, want to share with you about t…

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Tantra re-ignites love, love is all there is under all our wounding.

Unconditional love is our true state.

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