How I found love and my community at Estonian Tantrafestival
I spend my days at home with my just-over-one-year-old child, and I feel that something is no longer quite right. For a while now I’ve been seeing a new psychologist, and we’ve built a really great connection – we’re somehow very similar people. One sunny day she casually says that maybe it’s time for me […]
Kali Energy — the Primordial Power of the Ten Mahavidyas
Kali expresses the primal form of the ten Mahavidyas. Her energetic essence is primordial energy (the void), transformation, birth and death, creation and generative power, profound inner and outer change, the reactive force of the primal wild, the experience of darkness at the deepest point of love, the shattering of the ego and rebirth. Wild […]
Introduction: The Ten Cosmic Powers – The Earthly Path to Enlightenment
Tantra is neither a forgotten collection of ancient rituals nor a teaching about the art of pleasure. Tantra is a living science of energies, whose ultimate aim is enlightenment, yet its teachings have always enabled transformation in everyday aspects of life such as health, wellbeing, abundance, and relationships. Tantra is such a fascinating spiritual journey […]
What Is Tantra? Modern Tantra or Neo-Tantra
In previous articles, we explored the origins and development of Tantra, as well as its core principles. We also looked into one of the most well-known traditional tantric lineages – the teachings of Kashmir Shaivism. But do today’s tantra workshops offer these classical teachings, or has an entirely new form of tantra emerged?Anyone who has […]
What is Tantra? Kashmir Shaivism
In the previous parts, we provided a general overview of the origins and core principles of Tantra, and it became clear that there is no single form of Tantra; rather, Tantra has evolved over time. In addition to historical changes, Tantric teachings also differ based on different lineages. However, there are some core principles that […]
Evolving Tantra
In the previous text, we concluded that classical tantra is primarily based on Kaula Tantra, or non-dualistic tantra, whose highest goal is enlightenment. In the West today, the type of tantra that is widespread is often referred to as neo-tantra, suggesting that it’s a kind of modernized version of tantra. But does neo-tantra still have […]
What is tantra? Part 2. The Story of Formation
Tantra evolved from Shaivism into two schools: dualistic Shiva Siddhanta and non-dual Kaula Tantra, which emphasizes Shiva-Shakti unity, liberation in life, and challenges to social norms.
Attending Tantra & Sexuality Events as a Couple
Participating in a Tantra festival as a couple requires clear communication and boundary setting. Discuss desires and fears, create a sense of safety, use signals, and share experiences before, during, and after the event.
What is Tantra?
Tantra, rooted in ancient matriarchal traditions, honors both feminine and masculine energies. Emerging in India around the 4th-6th century, it blends spiritual, ritual, and fertility practices for enlightenment.
Piia’s experience – Participating in the festival as a Volunteer
Piia shares her experience as a volunteer at the Estonian Tantra Festival, highlighting the roles, personal growth, and importance of creating a supportive space.
