Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between

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People talk about a sense of oneness with the universe, that lessening of selfhood that’s associated with a more spiritual, heady, altered state of consciousness,” she said. While the official OM practice is a partnered activity (one person does the stroking, the other gets stroked), you can do a variation on your own. And for others, yes, it could look like partnered, clitoral stroking for 15 minutes — which is how long Ava Johanna, an international yoga, meditation, and breath-work instructor, recommends folks who are new to meditating, meditate for.

Reduced stress and increased relaxation: Orgasmic meditation focuses on the present moment and the sensation of touch, which can help reduce stress and increase relaxation. This can improve overall well-being and a greater sense of calm and balance in daily life. As Cara Dunkley, the Ph.D. candidate studying this phenomenon at Brotto Labs explained over the phone, “Pain really centers your attention on the present moment. It demands intense focus upon an intense sensation.” In pleasure mapping or mindful sex body scanning, either you or your partner touches every part of your body to discover what feels good, what doesn't, what level of pressure you like in a touch, if there's a type of touch you prefer, etc. This is because orgasmic meditation is a way to bring mindfulness and awareness into one’s sexuality and to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of one’s body and its capacity for pleasure without having a distinct goal in mind. Yoga may also help improve overall sexual function. One study watched 40 women as they practiced yoga for 12 weeks. After the study ended, researchers concluded that the women had a significant improvement in their sex lives thanks to yoga. This is a small sample size and only one study, but the connection between yoga and a better sex life is promising.Led by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University, this study, which is the first of its kind, studied the brain responses of 20 pairs of participants—all of which included one man and one woman—who engaged in orgasmic meditation for 15 minutes. To engage in this type of meditation, an individual strokes the clitoris of their partner. However, unlike the name may suggest, the goal is not to achieve an orgasm. Rather, it’s aim to induce an intense meditative state—and according to the research it’s attainable.

For instance, Kendall says, “I’m not a scientist but I can say that [practicing OM] helped my confidence — it helped my relationships with women. It turned my volume up. I felt like I finally understand women and how their bodies and minds work.” Note: These videos, due to their nature, are NSFW! Keep reading for a text-only guide. OM instructions Increased awareness and presence in the body: Orgasmic meditation involves focusing on the present moment and the sensation of touch, which can help to cultivate a greater sense of awareness and presence in the body. This can lead to a more profound understanding of the body’s capacity for pleasure. Choy, C. L., et al.(2019). Systematic review and meta-analysis for sexual dysfunction in women with hypertension [Abstract].Remember to breathe and focusing on the overall sensations. Whether or not you start with a fantasy or some kind of sexual imagery is completely up to you. What’s important is finding things that you enjoy without any sort of judgment or self-censorship involved. Also, on a neurological level, mindfulness has been found to reduce activity in the part of the brain responsible for our sense of selfhood and mind wandering. Similarly, those who practice role-playing BDSM often describe entering an altered state of mind called "domspace" (for dominants) or "subspace" (for submissives) that seems similar, as Dunkley described it. The OM App, which includes a virtual guide in how to learn the stroking technique and also a guided timer that takes you through the practice. Special Sequences Looking for something different? These sequences are designed for specific applications, using combinations of yoga postures for their effects on the physical, mental, emotional and energetic bodies. Some of the biggest obstacles in people orgasming is that their mind is preoccupied and they’re not connected to their sensations. […] One of the things yoga and meditation can do is — through having focused breathing practices and asking the body to take on positions that are unfamiliar — it gets the nervous system online and attentive in a different way.”

Yoga 101: The Basics Yoga is a vast collection of spiritual techniques and practices aimed at integrating mind, body and spirit to achieve a state of enlightenment or oneness with the universe. What is normally thought of as “yoga” in the West is really Hatha Yoga, one of the many paths of yoga. The different paths of yoga emphasize different approaches and techniques, but ultimately lead to the same goal of unification and enlightenment. Though yoga’s ultimate aim is lofty, its essence is practical and scientific as it emphasizes direct experience and observable results. It is not a religion, but a practice of personal inquiry and exploration. As the cultural and religious diversity of practitioners attest, yogic philosophy speaks to universal truths that can be incorporated within any belief system. One partner starts on all fours, hands braced in front of shoulders and knees under their hips. They slowly raise to an upside-down V. Their partner stands behind them. This position should allow stimulation of the front vaginal wall. Yoga sex is not the same as fuller yoga practices or classes that have a sensual or sexual dimension. So, what does this all mean? Well, traditional mindfulness meditations may not be the only way to engage the frontal lobe in this way. Orgasmic meditation can produce a similar response in the brain to that of a mindfulness meditation. Additionally, the sexual stimulation has its own set of benefits. Orgasmic meditation may also help counteract low libidos and sexual dysfunction.Ayer also considers OM a goal-less practice. “The intention is not to serve as foreplay or to get the participants to orgasm.” That’s right, while the practice has orgasm in the name, orgasming isn’t the goal. Rather, it’s to bring your attention to the present moment and experience pleasure. Squats, in general, open the hips and pelvic floor beautifully. This can boost sexual ability and intensity of orgasms. If you have bad hips, you can do Happy Baby. Talking to a health specialist: Pregnant individuals and those with health conditions may consider discussing their sexual health with a specialist before attempting yoga sex. Meditation Basics Meditation is a focusing of the mind on a single object, creating the cessation of all thought. As thoughts dissipate, the mind becomes quiet, and we are able to be fully in the present moment. The techniques of meditation are simple and easy to learn, but the ability to keep the mind focused takes time, patience and practice. The benefits of a regular meditation practice include reduction of stress, tension, anxiety and frustration, as well as improved memory, concentration, inner peace and whole body well-being.

Starting slow: It is advisable to start with more manageable and basic poses before attempting more challenging ones.

Experiment 4: Orgasmic meditation

Philosophy of Yoga The main philosophy of yoga is simple: mind, body and spirit are all one and cannot be clearly separated. Yet there is a multitude of philosophical ideas developed by looking into the deeper dimensions of the body, mind and spirit. https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/blog/ayurveda-depression-anxiety-chronic-stress/5-calming-yoga-poses-for-chronic-stress/