There are many Yoga classes, courses and workshops that you can attend, even a different one every day. In London the most popular yoga classes tend to be Hatha/Ashtanga/Bikram and Tantra.
Tantric Yoga is the is the only one that deals with the biggest energy in our body- the sexual energy—it teaches us how to control and manipulate it so we can benefit from it.
Tantra is widely misunderstood nowadays, that the belief is that you need to take your partner to join a Tantric Yoga course. This is completely false. You only need yourself, and some loose clothing. Everything you will learn there is taught by a teacher/master verbally (some schools may print out their courses) and you will also get to practice various postures (Asanas) during the class and even at home, as part of your own practice.
You can also try a tantric massage to help deepen your Tantric experience. It is an excellent way of connecting with yourself on a deeper level and improving your awareness of the body. Choose your therapist wisely, read a few reviews first(as the sessions don’t come cheap) and go with an open mind. Tantra is a lot more complex than any of the other Yoga branches. It helps you connect with your body on a much deeper level. It teaches you how to elevate your sexual energy, refine it and transform it into another type of energy as it moves upwards in the body through the Chakras. Tantra originated over 5000 years ago in India and Tibet, and the spiritual side of it makes it even more appealing to the modern Western mind.
Tantric classes in the west have a modern outlook on Tantra, though they respect all the Tantric principles. Every teacher will give a personal touch to their classes and encourage the students to go further with their spiritual quest. Don’t give up after the first class if you haven’t heard what you were expecting. Patience and perseverance are a test on this path.
A serious Tantra Yoga course for one year should have at least one class every week. You will be able to take home all the information and practise at your own pace until next class when another piece of information is added to the puzzle.
For those who expect enlightenment over night, you may be disappointed. Still … the information you receive on the course is invaluable as it offers a new perspective on viewing the world around you.
