tantra

noun

tan·tra ˈtən-trə

ˈtän-,

ˈtan-

often capitalized

: one of the later Hindu or Buddhist scriptures dealing especially with techniques and rituals including meditative and sexual practices

also : the rituals or practices outlined in the tantra

tantric

ˈtən-trik

ˈtän-

ˈtan-

adjective often capitalized

Tantrism

ˈtən-ˌtri-zəm

ˈtän-

ˈtan-

noun

Tantrist

ˈtən-trist

ˈtän-

ˈtan-

noun

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And while popular forms of meditation and mindfulness — like yoga or tantra — are more likely to be called upon in moments of duress, there's another form of meditation that can easily be incorporated into every-day life. —

Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 22 July 2020 Dawn Cartwright, a SkyDancing Tantra instructor in Los Angeles, advises that beginners to tantra follow the below tips and tricks to fully commit to the tantra experience. —

Dana Hudepohl, Marie Claire, 17 May 2017 Gomez and Lovato — who began starring on the show in 2002 — likely did not cross paths with David Joyner, who played the lovable character between 1991 to 2001 and currently works as a tantra massage specialist and spiritual healer. —

Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 15 Feb. 2018