Me, myself and I: you can do these tantric exercises solo

A steamy solo session might not be the first thing that comes to mind with Tantra. Your mind may conjure up images of two people intimately entwined, seemingly in seventh heaven, but practicing with someone else isn’t really necessary. Tantra can also be experienced by yourself. After all, Tantra doesn’t focus on reaching an orgasm. Tantra is a philosophy of life based in old spiritual Indian traditions, which uses our senses to experience more intimacy, connection and joy in life. For example, when eating in a Tantric way, you very consciously taste, touch and smell what you eat. But let’s go back to an intense solo session, with the purpose to relax, and experience more connection with yourself and a healthy dose of self-love. Are you ready for it?

Touch from the heart

Pamper yourself with a warm bath filled with a fragrant oil, light some candles and put on some soothing music. Once you are in the water, you very consciously touch yourself. Touch has a healing and stress-reducing effect. This doesn’t necessarily have to be someone else’s touch. At first, you can take a moment to focus on your breathing and consciously feel how and where your breath moves through your body. Then start touching yourself soothingly and just experience what lovingly touching yourself feels like. Take your time for this. After your bath, you can gently and consciously massage your favorite body lotion or oil into your skin. Give every body part your complete attention while doing so and be aware of what you feel and smell.

Your inner smile

This exercise might seem a bit farfetched, but we guarantee it will give you an intimate and positive feeling. Sit or lie down, close your eyes and in your mind work your way down, and gradually bring your attention to every part of your body. Really take some time for yourself and send an appreciative smile to every part of your body. If you don’t feel positive afterwards, at least you did smile a lot! 

Tantric masturbation

Are you warmed-up enough? Feeling one with yourself? Then create a pleasant space for you alone. In your living room, bedroom or somewhere else that feels comfortable for you. Focus your attention on your breathing and then slowly go to your erogenous zones. Don’t rush, but take your time and go slow. You can use a toy, but you don’t have to. Whatever turns you on. The trick is to go slowly and with your full attention. Finally, take a mirror and look into your own eyes as you move towards your climax. Who needs a partner and entwined positions? This intimate moment is just for you.