Short description
This openhearted, down-to-earth guidebook for bringing the ecstatic powers ofTaoist Sacred Sex into one's love life is based on the authors' true story oftheir successful journey into discovery and healing.
Long description
Beyond Tantra is a Western introduction to the world of Sacred Sexuality. Unlike many of the existing Tantric and Taoist books and workshops that do not provide information on how to easily incorporate their traditions into normal lives, this handbook is a practical, down-to-earth guide designed to make Sacred Sex techniques accessible to every woman and man. Starting with an overview of some of the many ancient traditions that have used sexual energy as a method of healing and spiritual development, Beyond Tantra provides practical information on how to begin exploring these methods both as an individual and within a relationship. The book is interspersed with real, often humorous, stories from the authors' own journey and their personal discoveries in this field.
Review
Review in the Library Journal Amid the bewildering bounty of Tantra- and Taoist-based sex books, 'Beyond Tantra' stands out as an engagingly simple, friendly, and motivating resource for Westerners. The Wiks are a European couple who turned to Eastern spirituality to reawaken their love life and direct energy toward healing physical problems. First they explain the differences between Tantra and Taoist schools and sources, the disciplines' relationship to Western medicine, and how their own research and practice of Taoist-based Dual Cultivation - a couple's conscious use of sexual energy for health and spiritual development - affected their lives. The remainder of the book walks readers through a series of exercises that includes an explanation of the approach, historical references and background, personal stories from the Wiks, and a hands-on presentation of technique: goals, time needed, components/supplies, and description. Sidebars offer sample dialogs and sporadic drawings of an older couple illustrate difficult-to-describe concepts. A concluding chapter reviews related Taoist disciplines. What's not to like? An excellent Taoist Sex 101 for wary beginners; recommended for all public libraries. - Martha Cornog, Philadelphia
Table of contents
- The Journey
- First Impressions
- Discovery
- Ancient Traditions, New Understandings
- The Practice
- Open Up Channels
- Examine Your Beliefs
- Build Mutual Trust
- Practice Sacred Touch
- Circulate Your Chi
- Generate Sexual Energy
- Yoni Massage
- Jade Stalk Massage
- Orgasmic Peaks and Valleys
- Keep it Alive
- Daily Dual Cultivation Practice
- Living on the Edge or How To Stretch Safely
- The Reference
- Further Reading
- FAQ