For me, one of the problems in modern-day spirituality is that many different spiritual practices do not involve the body. If I were to ask you, “Am I my body?” you might say, “I have a body, but I’m not my body.” If I asked, “Do you have a mind?” you might say, “I have a mind, but I’m not my mind.” Then, if I were to ask, “Do you have a soul?” you’d likely say, “Yes, I am a soul that has a mind and a body.”

These three parts of you—body, mind, and soul—are incredibly important. They must all play a role in your spiritual journey toward love, truth, awakening, and enlightenment. Many spiritual practices don’t combine these elements, which is why Tantra is so essential and unique. Tantra brings your body to the forefront and uses it as the core, central piece of truth.

Your body cannot lie. It doesn’t lie about sensations, traumas, or life experiences—it holds your ultimate truth. That’s why in Tantra, the body is the starting point. Unlike practices that are mind-based, book-centered, or ego-driven, Tantra focuses on the raw, unfiltered truths held within your body.

Tantra can be controversial. It’s about the self. It’s about orgasm, ecstasy, joy, and abundance. It’s about living life fully—foot down on the accelerator. From those intense experiences come insights, wisdom, and truth.

If you’re trying to build a spiritual practice that’s purely comfortable or polite, it’s time to reconsider. Truth, bliss, enlightenment, and love require equal parts courage and vulnerability. Tantra invites you to embrace the body because it’s your most truthful guide and your compass to enlightenment.

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