Tantra Yoga is a holistic approach to the study of the universal from the point of view of the individual: the study of the macrocosm through the study of the microcosm. Tantra Yoga draws on all the sciences – astronomy, physiognomy, physics, chemistry, alchemy, Ayurveda (the traditional medicine of India), psychology, mathematics, geometry, and so on – to provide a practical means of realizing the highest ideals of philosophy in daily life. Instead of separating and categorizing the different areas of human knowledge, Tantra Yoga draws them together. Tantra Yoga studies the tree of life itself instead of limiting itself to any single branch of the tree. This tree is a microcosm, a great organization of diverse elements linked together by a unifying law (dharma) that is inherent in their very nature. Tantra Yoga seeks to understand this law.
The purpose and objective of Tantra Yoga is to develop awareness in all states of consciousness. This may be waking state, dream state or sleep states. To achieve this sort of deprogramming and reprogramming of the human-computer becomes necessary. Our being born in a certain place and time is responsible for our fundamental programming. This is further impacted by heredity and environment. If we are satisfied with the outcome and continue living our lives devoid of many problems, then there is no need for transformation of any sort. But when we go through a lot of trials and tribulations in life or start to look for something beyond our limited program then we require some way to modify it.
Tantra Yoga offers the line of attack as well as the means and devices for this. Tantra Yoga tutors us in identifying the wide range of factors that impact our thoughts and feelings. It helps us rise above the impediments to our development, particularly those cropping up from ignorance, intolerance, attachment to our animal nature, and selfishness. By purifying our thoughts and feelings with the help of these Tantra Yoga techniques and methods, we learn to create peace, harmony, and order within ourselves. Tantra Yoga thus inculcates centeredness, concentration, and focus, which help us to release our consciousness from limitations.
Tantra according to Hindu philosophy:-
Yoga is an ancient Indian form of meditation and exercise that deals with the mental, physical and spiritual aspects of an individual’s life. According to Hindu philosophy, tantra involves the practice of various spiritual exercises and techniques to achieve spiritual liberation. In that sense tantra and yoga are similar. However, tantra yoga is a fairly odd statement as the tantric practices tend to differ quite a lot from yoga. However, there is a branch that deals with how to practice tantra yoga. Tantric yoga is an extremely intense and advanced form of yoga where all physical barriers and inhibitions are done away with.
Pancha Makara:-
The term pancha makara is used to describe the five practices performed as a part of tantric prayer. These are wine, meat, fish, gestures and sexual intercourse. These five aspects were used as dual meanings referring to important aspects of life such as speech, good company and spiritual union. The term tantric massage panchamakara is most of the time misinterpreted. Perhaps one could apply sensual panchamakara as a part of the process of achieving true union which is described as the fifth aspect of panchamakara. This is only one aspect of panchamakara. However, the aspect of union between two bodies is of great importance in tantric yoga.
Tattwa Elements in Tantra:-
The understanding of tattva elements depends on one’s spiritual leanings. Tattva elements in Hinduism are differently applied when compared to similar practices in Buddhism. Even within Hinduism and Buddhism there are many different interpretations for the tattva elements and their importance. There is also the interpretation of tattva which applies to the Jain religion and to their practices. Therefore, the interpretation of this aspect is purely individual based on what the person believes in and practices. The pancha tattva elements or five tattva elements are air, water, fire, earth and spirit. The tattva elements for spirit are represented by an oval shaped depiction.
Tantra Vasugupta help to awake kundalini:-
Vasugupta is a sage who is credited with authoring the Shiva Sutras. The tantra Shiva Sutras of Vasugupta are believed to have been taught to him during his meditations and during dreams where he is said to have been in contact with Shiva. The Shiva Sutras are thus considered to be of holy origin and not a human product. The terms tantric massage Vasugupta and sensual Vasugupta are misinterpretations of the teachings of Vasugupta. The tantra Shiva Sutras of Vasugupta are meant mainly for the spiritual salvation of human beings. This is done through the attainment of liberation from the physical form.
Tantra Massage:-
The term tantra massage is used to describe massage techniques that are sexual in nature designed to provide the ultimate pleasure and relaxation to one’s partner. The yoni massage is used on a woman’s vagina whereas the lingam massage applies to the penis. These massage techniques are well described and are used to provide intense pleasure to one’s partner. A sensual massage is important from the aspect of human bonding. The sensual massage is also important to bring one’s partner to a state of heightened pleasure where spiritual satisfaction is achieved through physical actions. The prostate massage technique is an extension of a sensual massage and is performed through the anus.