Tantric
& Sacred Sex Vocabulary
Anja - 6th Chakra, the third eye
Asana
- a physical posture, or yoga related position
Amrita-female
ejaculate; The Nectar of the Goddess; Fountain of youth
Ananda- divine bliss, oneness with higher realms of holy peace
Anahata - 4th Chakra, the heart center
Atman - the essence of perfection inherent to all creatures
Bandah - muscular lock, used to direct and intensify
sacred energy.
Chakras - nerve centers of the subtle body; seven in
number, base of spine, genitals, belly, heart, throat, forehead (third
eye), top of head
Daka- Male Priest, healer can embody shiva and serve
Shakti
unconditionally
Dakini - Female Tantrica or Yogini. An attendant or servant to
Great Goddess by holding the intention to embody Her highest will; Commonly used to describe a
Priestess, healer, alchemist, or initiate skilled at high level
arts.
Darma- Your soul's purpose, a completion of karma through
Divine servitude
Darshan - inner vision; to see a great or holy
individual, either human or divine
Deva - A God, Deity; or cosmic power
Devi - Goddess; Deity; a holy creative power
Dharma - divine duty, or highest spiritual path
Durga - the warrior Goddess
Hatha - literally the "Sun joins the Moon"
symbolically translates to the soul's connection with the body
Kama- love
Karma - the accumulated effect, in this life, of deeds
and actions in past lives
Kriya - system of internal purification, cleansing
process
Kundalini- latent energy located at the base of the
spine. Kundalini is like coiled sleeping serpent. The yogi works to gently
awaken this dormant energy to attain enlightenment.
Lakshmi- Goddess of abundance, wealth, happiness and
prosperity. The consort of Lord Vishnu
Lingam - a man's "wand of light" from Linga, pillar of
adoration and worship of Lord Shiva- cosmic masculine force,
igniting destruction or creation, consort and Tantric lover to
Shakti
Maha - Great, mighty one
Maithuna - Elaborate Tantric ritual with many parts,
usually culminating in some form sacred sexual
union.
Manipura - 3rd Chakra, the power center, located around the navel
Mantra - a sacred phrase of spiritual
significance and power; verbal chant
Maya - illusion that one's personality can use to limit
or challenge the Soul
Mudra - sacred hand gestures to focus the body's energy
with intention
Muladhara - 1st Chakra, the root center, located at the anus or
perineum
Nadis - subtle nerve channels related to physical body
and energy healing
Nirvana - Ultimate spiritual peace, a place that
transcends birth and death and absolute freedom from attachment is
achieved. The Vedas say when you reach the attainment your soul no longer
needs to incarnate on the earth plane
Ojas - subtle vital force within the body which can lower
immunity and vitality through forced orgasm, excessive and/or genitally focused
ejaculation
Prana - Energy, air, breath, life force; received by the body from pure
food, nurturing, healing and self transformation
Pranayama - yogic breath techniques; consciously control
of breathing patterns to quiet the mind and balance the body's natural
energies.
Puja - a specific ritual, or sacred circle of worship
Reiki - Japanese work which employs Universal Healing
Energy
Sahasara - 7th Chakra, the crown center, located at the top of the
head
Samadhi - deep meditative state
Sattva- blissful illumination, joy
Shakti- the divine mother; the power of
consciousness and spiritual evolution
Shaman - American Indian name for a spiritual healer
Shaktipat - an transmission of spiritual energy usually
given by a guru
Sky Dancing - a translated Tantric term used to describe
transcendental love making where partners, overcome their differences and
dance in cosmic space
Sutra- lesson
Swadhistana - 2nd Chakra, the sexual center, located at the
genitals
Tejas - fire element of the body which can burn out with excessive
toxin intake, drug use, cigarette smoking and even everyday city life.
Upandishads - literally "secret teachings" the
last portion of the Vedas
Vissuddi - 5th Chakra, the throat center, located at the throat
Yab-Yum - an asana in which woman sits
astride facing her partner; chakras are aligned, alternate breath
can accompany this posture, a.k.a. "yogananda" or the
position of the cosmic spiral.
Yang- active, quick, firm, masculine or technical energy
Yantra - mystic geometrical diagram used for healing meditation
Yin - receptive, gentle, soft sensuality, feminine or
intuitive energy
Yoni-
A woman's sacred temple; ring like symbol of Shakti or female power
Yuga - era, epoch. This age is the end of the Kali Yuga
