Kama by Dr. Sarika Persaud

Episode 15: Tantra, Sex, and Eroticism

Not Tantric Sex, but Tantra and Sex. In this episode, Dr. Persaud addresses misconceptions about Tantra and Sex in the West, and gives some guidance on applying legitimate Tantra-based philosophical concepts around desire, eroticism, and the role of love in our lives to sexuality. Using meditation to understand your relationship with sex and aggression, as well as how eroticism is an art, are explored.

Episode 14: Being Beautiful

In this episode, Dr. Persaud discusses the spiritual and psychological aspects of beauty, wanting to be beautiful, and our reactions to beautiful people. Guilt and shame about being attractive, and how beauty communicates something about our relationship with ourselves are discussed, as well as beauty in the practice and philosophy of Tantra. Purchase the Contemplations Journal for self-guided journaling on spirituality here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4K6KHX9 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4K6KHX9] Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast [https://www.nextdaypodcast.com/] info@nextdaypodcast.com [info@nextdaypodcast.com]

Episode 13: Energetic Hygiene & Boundaries

Dr. Persaud discusses what is meant by energetic hygiene and "clearing energy," according to Tantra philosophy. The connection between emotions, self-other awareness, boundaries, and having discernment in your relationships are examined, as well as their connection to your spiritual practices. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast [https://www.nextdaypodcast.com/] info@nextdaypodcast.com [info@nextdaypodcast.com]

Episode 12: Am I in Love?

In this episode, Dr. Persaud explains how to know if you're in love, and when to allow yourself to fall in love (spoiler alert: you can't really control it). Limerance, idealization, the feeling of true love, and how to know if a relationship is worth it are discussed. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast [https://www.nextdaypodcast.com/] info@nextdaypodcast.com [info@nextdaypodcast.com]

Episode 11: Sexual Energy & Spiritual Practices

In this episode, Dr. Persaud discusses the relationship between sexual energy, spiritual transformation, and kundalini. Many people who engage in meditative practices can start to have unexplained and uncomfortable experiences with an increase in sexual energy. Ways to control and channel this energy is discussed, as well as discussions of solar/masculine and lunar/feminine expressions of sexual energy in spiritual work.