Recommended Books on Tantra
These are our pick of books on Tantra, Tao and related topics. Each book reviewed to give you an idea of what we feel the book will bring you, who it is best for and what you can expect from it.
Enjoy!
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TANTRA MADE EASY
Shashi Solluna
This book is designed as an all-in-one book on Tantra.
It starts with a brief look at the history of Tantra, and a dive into the major philosophies in this system. It also explains what you can expect from a workshop, different styes of Tantra and different daily practices. Shashi explains how older systems of Tao and Tantra have woven together with psychotherapy to develop the "Neo-Tantra" of these times.
The second part of the book is a guide to your own journey of self-development and spiritual growth using Tantra. Unlocking your shadows around sexuality and your desire to release blocked energy and free yourself into a more authentic expression of yourself.
Summary: A Book to Carry You Through Your Journey in Tantra
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THE ART OF SEXUAL ECSTASY
Margot Anand
This book is a wonderful guidebook for couples to explore Tantra. Margot Anand shares many of the practices from her workshops in SkyDancing Tantra, with illustrations, so that any couple can start to integrate Tantra into their lives.
Margot was one of the first to bring Tantra to the Western world, so this book is also important historically.
Easy to read and to follow to bring Tantra into your lives.
Summary: Ideal for Couples Who Want to Learn Tantra
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TAO TANTRIC ARTS FOR WOMEN
Minke de Vos
Minke de Vos is a teacher with over 30 years' experience in the Tao Tantric Arts. This book is a complete practice guide for women to learn the sexual arts from this system.
With this book you will be guided into all of the main practices of energy cultivation and healing, such as Taoist Breast Massage, Yoni Articulation and Jade Egg Practices.
This set of practices can be used for healing from sexual trauma, support for healing reproductive illnesses, boosting fertility, cultivating sexual energy, circulating sexual energy, building spiritual power and opening the heart.
Summary: A Comphrehensive Practice Guide for Women to Learn Tao Tantric Arts
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THE RADIANCE SUTRAS
Lorin Roche
This book is a poetic translation of the ancient Tantra Text, the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra. This is a superb way to get connected to some of the roots of Tantra, whilst gaining an experience of the teachings.
As you read, you will fall into the different meditations through opening your heart to the poetry. The words want to be absorbed deeply, and given space and time to feel into.
Keep a copy by your bed to read to your lover after love-making...
Summary: Tantric Poetry for a Direct Transmission