Michael Mirdad - An Introduction to Tantra and Sacred Sexuality

AN INTRODUCTION TO

Tantra and
Sacred Sexuality

MICHAEL MIRDAD

AN INTRODUCTION TO

Tantra and
Sacred Sexuality

MICHAEL MIRDAD

AN INTRODUCTION TO

Tantra and Sacred Sexuality

Copyright 2010 Michael Mirdad
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in
any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the author.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Mirdad, Michael.

An Introduction to Tantra and Sacred Sexuality/Michael Mirdad.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2008907846
ISBN 978-0-9740216-5-2
1. Sexuality 2. Tantra 3. Relationships 4. Self-help 5. New Age
I. Title: An Introduction to Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. II. Title

SECOND EDITION

DISCLAIMER: The concepts shared in this book are merely ideas and beliefs held within the various arts of sacred sexuality. Because we are all so different, some of the concepts, exercises or techniques may be agreeable to you and others may not. Whatever the case, choose what works for you and integrate it into your own personal life and sexual practice. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your mental or physical health, please consult a professional. The author and publisher are not responsible for any affects this material may have.

Table of Contents

The Reasons Men and Women
Learn Tantra or Sacred Sexuality

TO THE READER
The material in this book is also found in Michael Mirdads book entitled Sacred Sexuality: A Manual for Living Bliss, which is an extended version that contains numerous diagrams, exercises, and techniques.

M y prayer of thanksgiving goes out to all of my friends and supporters. Thanks to Lynne Matous for her editing, as well as Dennis Littleton, N.D., for his expertise. I also want to thank Robin, Gregg, Jackie and Ron and everyone else who took the time to assist with editing and proofreading the manuscript. Thanks to the many authors and teachers of sacred sexuality including Valerie Brooks, Mantak Chia, David A. Ramsdale, and Osho. I extend my deepest appreciation to all of the students who have attended my sacred sexuality workshops and everyone who added to this book by adding to my life.

I dedicate this book to our Divine Creator and to the Love that permeates all things.

Cover and interior design by
Robert Lanphear

Illustrations by
Richard Bulman
www.BulmanFineArt.com

B eyond his accomplishments as international spiritual leader, healer, and author, Michael Mirdad is a man with a heart of gold. During our first encounter, the quality that I felt emanating from him was a sense of balance. Michael is confident with a soft humility, serious with a childs playfulness, and complex with a zen-like simplicity. He has the rare ability to take himself and, consequently, his students beyond the titles, categories, and limitations that society or we ourselves tend to erect and into the grace of truth. He is courageously and thoroughly expansive, challenging himself and others to live in the full aliveness of the present moment.

In An Introduction to Tantra and Sacred Sexuality, Michael gently applies such courage to our most vulnerable and intimate of resources: our sexuality. Based on over twenty years as a healer and leader, his approach is simple, yet not easy. It is about walking the balance of saturated ecstasy, while at the same time being nonattached. It is about loving all parts of ourselves and yet knowing that we are so much more than the sum of those parts. Michaels teachings embrace the joy inherent in all aspects of ourselves, our lives, and our worlds. Then they take us even deeper.

An Introduction to Tantra and Sacred Sexuality eases us through the historical myriads of sexual behaviors, philosophies, and methodologies that span many thousands of years, combining wisdom from both the traditional and the esoteric. By distilling the essence of each, Michael leads us to an essential truth within ourselves. This truth, which is our birthright, affirms our sexual innocence, forever-expanding aliveness, and giddy bliss. Michael shows us how to live the sacredness of sexuality within our relationships, during our moments alone, and throughout our everyday lives. His book applies equally to those with healthy sexual patterns who seek more profound levels of ecstasy and to those still healing from sexual trauma. From the multi-orgasmic to the non-orgasmic, Michael considers each man and woman. He honors where we are now and provides the safety for who we know we can become.

Prepare for the profound and ecstatic treats that await your senses in the following pages. An Introduction to Tantra and Sacred Sexuality is not simply a manual for sexuality; it is a guide for living in sexual balance and spiritual grace.

Valerie Brooks ,

Author, Tantric Awakening

I t would be difficult to understand and appreciate who you are, your destiny or your True Nature if you omitted any part of yourself, even the most human partyour sexual self. This book takes you on a journey through a vital part of your sacred selfyour sexuality. It offers insights on how to awaken and integrate your whole being, resulting in a union of your body and soul with the Spirit of the Divine.

An Introduction to Tantra and Sacred Sexuality offers insights into how to live ecstatically by awakening your sensual self and sharing this presence with others, momentby-moment. This book does not promote one particular style of sexuality over another. Instead, it is a synthesis of many of the ancient arts combined with modern principles of sex and sexual healing. Therefore, you will discover that this book is exciting and enticing, as well as powerful and healing.

You do not have to be in a relationship to enjoy, apply, and explore sacred sexuality or this book. In this book, the term partner does not exclusively refer to someone with whom you have a committed relationship. Rather, it refers to the person with whom you are sharing the particular experience.

The terminology in this material is kept simple to avoid overwhelming the reader with ancient terminology and excessive use of Sanskrit words. One exception to this rule is that throughout most of the book, Sanskrit words are used for the penis (lingam, meaning Wand of Light) and vagina (yoni, meaning Sacred Space).

Finally, some spiritual teachings insist that you must set aside your body to find your soul. This book, on the other hand, shares the philosophy of A Course in Miracles, which suggests that before you can experience universal love, you must first remove the obstacles and judgments keeping it veiled. In other words, before you can feel your universal body, you must first love every particle of your physical body. Then, after lovingly reclaiming your total body and receiving the gift of love from the universe, you will discover that a whole new life awaits you.

To the pure in heart, everything is pure.
Kaulavali Nirnaya Tantra

PART I
Introduction

I magine how it feels physically, emotionally, energetically and spiritually to have the love essence of every molecule, atom, and sub-atomic particle in the universe dancing with delight to re-join similar love essences within your being.