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Learn Ancient Tantric Wisdom with Henika Patel | 33
May 12, 2024
Henika Patel, founder of the School of Sensual Arts, draws on her rich background in classical Tantra and psychology to explore deep connections within ourselves and with others. She discusses the transformative journey of reconnecting with sensuality, emphasizing the importance of embracing all facets of our being, even the difficult ones. Henika dives into the power of goddess archetypes in expanding devotion and critiques cultural appropriation in wellness. Her insights challenge misconceptions about tantra, revealing it as a path to inner divinity and sacred sensuality.
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Quick takeaways
- Embracing both light and dark aspects of self through Tantra fosters self-acceptance and initiates a profound healing journey.
- The Mahavidya goddesses represent the acceptance of taboo subjects like death and sexuality, encouraging deeper self-awareness and love.
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The Journey of Acceptance
The journey toward self-acceptance is paramount in acknowledging and embracing all aspects of oneself. Acceptance involves not avoiding the darker parts of our identity but welcoming them into our sense of self as valuable elements of our existence. This journey can start from personal numbness, where individuals might feel disconnected, as experienced in intimate relationships. Recognizing this numbness can serve as a catalyst to explore the depths of one’s psyche and begin the healing journey through practices like Tantra.
