What is Tantric Massage and Ways it Can Benefit Your Relationship

What is Tantric Massage?

Tantric massage is a form of bodywork rooted in the ancient spiritual practices of Tantra, which originated in India thousands of years ago. Unlike traditional forms of massage therapy that focus primarily on physical relaxation and muscle relief, tantric massage combines physical touch with spiritual and energetic elements. Tantric massage is typically performed by a professional bodywork practitioner, but it can also be learned and experienced between you and your partner from the comfort of your home with courses like “Sacred Zensations: Tantric Massage for Couples”.

Here are the key aspects of tantric massage:

Energy Flow:

There are energy systems that flow throughout the body. Tantric massage aims to awaken and harmonize the flow of energy (often referred to as "prana" or "life force"). One of these major systems are the chakras. The goal is to release blockages and enhance the connection between the body, mind, and spirit.

Mindfulness and Presence:

Being present during a tantric experience is an important key. A few ways to practice mindfulness and presence is through breathwork, meditation, and eye-gazing.

Intimacy and Connection:

Tantric massage deepens your level of intimacy and connection, both with yourself and with your partner. This includes practices that encourage self-love, expressing your desires, and emotional release.

Sexual Energy:

While a tantric massage does not have to include sexual acts, it does involve the activation of sexual energy. During a tantric massage, the receiver channels sexual energy from their root chakra (at the base of the spine) to their crown chakra (at the top of the head), with the intent of reaching enlightenment, spiritual growth and a sense of personal transformation. As this energy flows through the body, it awakens the ability to experience a full-body orgasm.

Sacred Touch:

Personally my favorite aspect, as a massage therapist, giving and receiving sacred touch from my partner has been absolutely rewarding in my relationships. Pleasurable physical touch releases the “feel-good” hormone oxytocin, which is why it feels so good to be hugged, massaged, or touched on your erogenous zones.

Ritualistic Elements:

This is the part where you set the scene for you and your partner to explore the depths of touch and sensuality. Creating a safe, comfortable, sacred space can look anything like lighting candles, rose petals, wine, pillows, soft fabrics, relaxing music, etc.

How can tantric massage benefit my relationship?

Here are 3 major ways tantric massage can benefit your relationship:

Enhances Intimacy and Connection:

Being present and focusing on the moment (mindfulness) can deepen the emotional bond between you and your partner. Tantric massage also helps with building trust, as it requires the exploration and care of each others bodies. This level of vulnerability requires gives you a stronger level of safety with your partner.

Improves Communication:

Both verbal and non-verbal communication takes place during tantric massage. Discussing preferences, boundaries, and intentions before and during the massage can help you and your partner practice clear and compassionate communication.

Stress Relief and Relaxation:

The style of tantric massage that I teach in Sacred Zensations: Tantric Massage for Couples not only incorporates traditional tantric practices, but also includes the Western style of massage therapy that people receive at a spa. This combination of sacred sensuality and nurturing touch can provide you and your partner with a release from stress on a physical and emotional level.

Tantric massage gives you the opportunity to create space for more loving, nurturing, blissful moments with the one you love. As a professional massage therapist and lover of physical touch, I have had the pleasure of bonding with my partners through the art of sensual touch, and it has given me a broader understanding of just how deep intimacy can flow outside of sexual pleasure. It is my mission to share this knowledge with you, so that you may also experience a deeper level of passion and euphoria.