Sacred Sex: Tantra To Magick
How can you make sex sacred? Is there a way that it can be more than about just the physical connection? Find out about tantra and other sacred sexualities with Dr. Joy. For more information on love and health, or to read a full transcript of this video, visit http://www.loveandhealth.info
Step 1: Introduction
Welcome to the Joy Spot. I'm Doctor Joy Davidson. I'm an advisor for the Health and Science Advisory Board. I'm an expert for Love and Health and I'm a licenced Marriage and Family Therapist and certified sex therapist based in New York.
Step 2: Sex Magic
Today we're going to be talking about an absolutely fascinating topic: sex magic. In contemporary western society, the term 'magic' conjurs up images of Penn and Teller, childhood fairy tales, or maybe and episode of 'Charmed.'
But, sex magic, well that sounds like something you do to make plucking the petals of daisys come out the right way. But really, Sex Magic is a lot more than that. In fact, it's so complex that practitioners of it often debate its history, its intentions and its methods.
But no matter how you choose to look at it, the pairing of sex and magic is a provocative and controversial topic. So today I'm going to offer a short review of the subject and acquaint you with some excellent resources for you to pursue it further, if you're so inclined.
Step 3: Erotic Spirituality
The term,"sex magic" actually refers to a form of erotic spirituality with deep roots among the ancient Tantric mystics of India, as well as the ancient Hebrews and Cabalists of Europe and the Middle East. It can be traced through the Knights Templar and if you've read the "DaVinci Code," you know who they are and to many well-known historical figures, including Victorian poet William Blake, and the infamous master of magic, Alistair Crowley.
Alistair Crowley is credited with resurrecting and bringing to the west a knowledge of Tantra. In the course of its journey to the west, Tantra was transformed from a highly esoteric tradition centering around secrecy and power to a popular form of spirituality and liberated sexuality that you can read about.
