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Tantra<\/em>\u2014a term many have heard but few truly understand.<\/p>\n

More often than not, people think it\u2019s just about something sexual. However, according to Layla Martin<\/strong>, the founder of the world-renowned VITA\u2122 Method, it\u2019s so much more than that.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe point in real tantra isn\u2019t to have amazing sex<\/em>,\u201d she says in her Mindvalley Quest, Neo-Tantra: Discovering Energy Orgasms and Deepening Your Sexual Connection<\/em>. \u201cThe point is to know the truth of your being<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a path of turning inward, letting go of surface-level perceptions, and getting to what\u2019s real. And in a tantra session<\/strong>, that\u2019s exactly where you start.<\/p>\n

What is a tantra session?<\/h2>\n

A tantra session is a guided experience where you connect with your own energy and emotions (and sometimes with a partner). While people often think they\u2019ll learn about physical intimacy, the sessions are actually more focused on self-awareness and sexual healing.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the true beauty of tantra<\/a>. It helps you explore what\u2019s happening inside\u2014your thoughts, feelings, and the energy you hold in your body.<\/p>\n

As Layla explains, it\u2019s \u201can extremely diverse spiritual tradition that uses all kinds of methods to achieve enlightenment<\/em>.\u201d These can include chakra activation, kundalini awakening<\/a>, mantras, breathing exercises, visualizations, and gentle movements.<\/p>\n

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The point in real tantra isn\u2019t to have amazing sex. The point is to know the truth of your being.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Layla Martin, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Neo-Tantra: Discovering Energy Orgasms and Deepening Your Sexual Connection<\/em> Quest<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What\u2019s interesting is that these methods used in a tantra class might even affect parts of the brain linked to awareness. Some researchers, like clinical psychiatrist Rick Strassman, believe the brain has the potential to release DMT<\/a>, a natural chemical thought to spark powerful experiences, often described as \u201cspiritual.\u201d<\/p>\n

So during a tantra session, an experienced facilitator or trained coach might guide you through these practices to help you tap into this potential. This can open up new levels of self-awareness, calmness, and connection.<\/p>\n

What happens in a tantra session?<\/h2>\n

Every tantra retreat is a different experience. However, every session of every retreat has one main goal: to explore your thoughts, feelings, and body in a deep, supportive way.<\/p>\n

So, what can you expect in a tantra session? Here\u2019s a general breakdown:<\/p>\n

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  1. Set a goal or intention<\/strong> for the session to give it meaning.<\/li>\n
  2. Breathwork <\/strong>to help you get centered, grounded, and in tune with your body.<\/li>\n
  3. Meditation and visualization<\/strong> to help quiet your mind and deepen your focus and connection.<\/li>\n
  4. Gentle movement or dancing<\/strong> to help you release tension and get comfortable in your body.<\/li>\n
  5. Energy awareness exercises<\/strong> to sense and move energy in your body and help you feel more in tune with yourself.<\/li>\n
  6. Group sharing or small pods<\/strong> where you connect with a few others in the group, sharing your thoughts and experiences to feel supported.<\/li>\n
  7. Guided relaxation <\/strong>to let you absorb the experience and feel the calmness settle in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Andreea Tamas<\/a>, who\u2019s attended multiple tantra retreats, shares that these sessions are a safe space for self-exploration. She herself was encouraged to turn inward, release old emotions, and learn to feel comfortable in her own skin.<\/p>\n

    \u201cThere\u2019s also a lot of education and understanding on how we treat our bodies, what we need as women, and what men need as well<\/em>,\u201d she tells Mindvalley Pulse.<\/p>\n

    When it comes down to it, experiencing a real tantra retreat isn\u2019t about changing yourself but finally meeting the parts of you that have been waiting to be seen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Benefits of experiencing a tantra session<\/h2>\n

    Tantra can offer a range of unique benefits, touching everything from your confidence to your inner peace. For Layla, this tradition is \u201cone of the highest, most developed, most incredible paths to spiritual awakening<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

    And it\u2019s not just personal experiences that show this\u2014research backs it up too. A study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine<\/em> shows that tantra can help reduce anxiety, support emotional healing, and promote a sense of wholeness<\/a> that most people are looking for.<\/p>\n

    Layla also highlights even more ways that tantra can change your life in her Mindvalley Quest:<\/p>\n