Ten tantric keys for an awakened life

Tantra is a way to start living life in the flow and feel more alive and present. Tantra recognizes that all life is sacred. He sees every human being as divine. A human life is precious because only human beings have the ability to fully awaken and recognize that they are the God form. The three keys of Tantra are breath, sound and movement. These keys have been with you from the moment of your birth and are natural to all humans. The fourth key is presence, the ability to be aware of the vastness from which all thoughts, feelings, and forms arise. It is seeing beyond the delusions of the mind, body and ego. Spacious consciousness can be equated with Truth. When you are awake and aware you know your true nature. You recognize that you are one with all life. You understand that life is the incarnate reflection of the Divine of God.

Below are some simple suggestions to help you start living a tantric life.

1) Honor your body as your temple and treat it with love and respect.

2) Breathe deeply with awareness; this detoxifies the body, supports your immune system and calms the mind.

3) Do a daily movement practice like; dance, yoga, walking, qigong or other aerobic exercise. This increases vitality, releases endorphins and connects the body with the breath.

4) Live in the Now, remove your awareness from the past and the future. This practice helps you become more aware, connected, and in the flow. Every moment is an opportunity to show up and be present and witness life.

5) Discover the Inner Emptiness as your true nature. Spend time in prayer or meditation. Practice self-inquiry by asking, “Who or what am I?”

6) Experience pleasure daily. Allow your senses to fine-tune. Savor the beauty that surrounds you. Each day, choose one of your five senses to focus on. Use it to increase your awareness and sensory pleasure throughout the day.

7) Offer gratitude for the wonders and miracles in your life. Recognize that you are a co-creator of your life experience. Celebrate your existence.

8) Look into the eyes with your beloved and breathe together. If you are single or lonely, this can be done in front of a mirror while honoring the loved one in you. This practice alone has been used to achieve enlightenment.

9) Celebrate ecstasy, make love or enjoy yourself frequently. Practice compassion for yourself and others. Let go of limiting beliefs and judgments. Welcome what is emerging at each moment with an open heart.

10) Commit to creating an awakened life and share it with others.