The Tantric Life – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Daniel Erulian, a tantric yoga teacher trainer whose unique journey blends tantra, magic, divination, runes, and martial arts.

Daniel shares how yoga serves as a unifying thread connecting all spiritual practices. The conversation led us deep into the nature of God, which Daniel sees as a boundless, paradoxical consciousness flowing through everything and everyone.

We also explored the tantric five-plus-one layer model of Self, that includes the physical realm, energy, thoughts, the subconscious, the void, and pure awareness which is our Divine essence.

Daniel offered insights into life’s purpose as an infinite dance of experience, and the never-ending pursuit of unravelling the mysteries of existence.

We discussed Daniel’s unique view on magic as a transformative art and science, where rituals and intention come together to influence reality. He also touched on his approach to the chakra system, comparing the original five-chakra model vs the popular modern-day seven-chakra system.

Daniel also gave us an inside look at his Ritual Embodiment Yoga Teacher Training, a 200-hour, Yoga Alliance-accredited program. Blending classical tantric yoga with elements from haṭha, vinyasa flow, ritual and magick, this training offers a unique, holistic approach. Central to the curriculum is the five-element chakra system—earth, water, fire, air, and void—which, along with the six-layer self model, serves as a map for understanding self and cosmos. Students dive deep into breathwork, meditation, mantra, and mudra practices, with an emphasis on integrating these teachings into daily life. Accessible fully online, Daniel's training features an interactive platform with live sessions and progress tracking, and he also collaborates with studios in Australia and Thailand for in-person retreats. Graduates emerge certified to teach multiple yoga styles and gain a transformative experience that encourages a fully embodied, sensory approach to spirituality.

To find out more about Daniel and his trainings visit his website: ritualembodimentyoga.com

You can also connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

And his podcast on Spotify Make Yoga Magic Again.

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And if you’re looking to meet like-minded conscious people or make some new Tantric friendships, YuTantra is a Tantra dating and events online community… a private and respectful space where you can find and connect with others who share an interest in Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. And it’s free to join! 

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Email: ⁠⁠jamie@thetantriclife.com

My special guest today is Tantric men's coach Steffo Shambo. In this conversation we discuss various topics about Tantra as it applies to Divine masculinity, and how men can use Tantra to activate their masculine power.

Register for Steffo's 5-day online course "Activate Your Masculine Power" before the end of October 2024, and get 20% discount + free access to his men's community platform. Follow the link and enter coupon code "JAMIE": https://tantricacademy.com/masculine-power-course/

Learn more about Steffo Shambo and his work on his website: https://tantricacademy.com

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And if you’re looking to meet like-minded conscious people or make some new Tantric friendships, YuTantra is a Tantra dating and events online community… a private and respectful space where you can find and connect with others who share an interest in Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. And it’s free to join! 

Join here: ⁠yutantra.com⁠

Connect with me:

Website: ⁠TheTantricLife.com⁠    

Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/TheTantricLife⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/the_tantric_life⁠

Email: ⁠jamie@thetantriclife.com

This is part 1 of a two-part class in which we explore what Tantra is and where it comes from. This class is a concise overview of Tantra, intended as a comprehensive introduction for anyone who is curious to know what Tantra is really all about.

In this episode we consider definitions of the word Tantra, and present different views on what Tantra is. We also explore the early historical roots of Tantra, and draw on scholarly research to try and put together a picture of Tantra’s origins.

In part 2 of this class we will learn more about the development of Tantra, and the various influences that have shaped what Tantra is today.

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And if you’re looking to meet like-minded conscious people or make some new Tantric friendships, YuTantra is an online Tantra dating and events community… a private and respectful space where you can find and connect with others who share an interest in Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. And it’s free to join! Check it out here: YuTantra.com

Connect with me:

Website: TheTantricLife.com

Facebook: TheTantricLife

Instagram: @the_tantric_life

All sources and references for this episode can be found in the show notes on YuTantra blog: Tantra Basics Part 1: Meaning and Origin.

Tantra is essentially about embracing every aspect of what it means to be human. The Tantric path gives us a means of utilising the body, the feelings, the mind, and all of the subtle energies in order to awaken a deeper, more expansive awareness within us. I was originally drawn to Tantra because it offers us the possibility of bringing together spirituality and sexuality, something which I had always intuitively felt was meant to be. However, I have come to realise that so much more is involved on this path. Tantra calls upon us to fully integrate all the parts of ourselves... not only your sexual desires and urges, but also your wounds and your conditioning from the past... even those parts which we have repressed or hidden away, and which we are appalled by, disgusted by, or afraid of.

Many traditional spiritual paths teach that you should disconnect from your negative parts, that you should reject them, disown them, and try to rise above and transcend all impure things within us.

But Tantra understands that we cannot escape from the dark side of our nature. We cannot run away from the things we don’t like about ourselves. They are deeply embedded in our psyche, and have been with us all our life. Trying to pretend they aren’t there is like trying to run away from the shadow that is cast on the ground by the bright sun. That’s why it’s called the Shadow, because it is inseperable from you.

In this episode I talk about The Shadow Self, and how it relates to Tantra and our samskaras.

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And if you’re looking to meet like-minded conscious people or make some new Tantric friendships, YuTantra is a Tantra dating and events online community… a private and respectful space where you can find and connect with others who share an interest in Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. And it’s free to join! Check it out here: yutantra.com

Connect with me:

Website: TheTantricLife.com

Facebook: facebook.com/TheTantricLife

Instagram: instagram.com/the_tantric_life

All sources and references for this episode can be found in the show notes on YuTantra blog: The Shadow Self, Tantra, and Samskaras.

In this podcast episode I explore one of the main causes of why some people keep attracting the same type of partner.

Drawing on research in psychology, Tantra, and my own personal experience, I share a perspective that could radically change your whole experience of dating and the kinds of relationships you attract into your life.

And if you’re looking to meet like-minded conscious people or make some new Tantric friendships, YuTantra is a Tantra dating and events online community… a private and respectful space where you can find and connect with others who share an interest in Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. And it’s free to join! Check it out here: yutantra.com

Connect with me:

Website: TheTantricLife.com

Facebook: facebook.com/TheTantricLife

Instagram: instagram.com/the_tantric_life

In this podcast episode I talk about how Tantric dating can help you to clear a common love block, that maybe you are too attached to your "type" when looking for a lover.

With many dating apps designed to focus on that first impression of appearance, modern dating culture has become too obsessed about physical looks. And with social media training us to have an attention span of about 8 seconds, online dating has been reduced to making split-second judgements about people based on their profile photo. In the space of 60 seconds you might choose to reject 60 amazing deep beautiful people. That’s 60 potential opportunities for love, immediately discarded and closed off within a minute of your day.

Tantra teaches that everyone is a unique expressing of Divine beauty. And that means that eveyone has something deeply loveable about them. But sometimes it is not immediatley apparent, or it may require certain conditions or environment to see and connect with a person’s inner beauty.

In tantric dating you relax into your own divine beauty and you take the time to see the divine beauty of the other person. You stay open to possibilities. You explore different modes of connection which are not fixated on visual appearance, perhaps through fun and laughter, or through sensual touch, or through sharing moments. You keep in mind that this person who is with you right now in this moment has the potential to be your beloved. Maybe nothing will come of it, or maybe yes, who knows. But you can at least connect in love for this moment right now.

YuTantra is a new Tantra dating and events online community… a private and respectful space where you can find and connect with others who share an interest in Tantra. And it’s free to join! Check it out here: YuTantra.com 

A Tantric approach to Law of Attraction incorporates six core elements, which can be tailored and adapted to your own personal needs. In this episode I explore what are those core elements, and what makes them Tantric.

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And if you’re looking to meet like-minded conscious people or make some new Tantric friendships, YuTantra is a Tantra dating and events online community… a private and respectful space where you can find and connect with others who share an interest in Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. And it’s free to join! Check it out here: ⁠yutantra.com⁠

Connect with me:

Website: ⁠TheTantricLife.com⁠

Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/TheTantricLife⁠

Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/the_tantric_life⁠

All sources and references for this episode can be found in the show notes on YuTantra blog: Six Core Elements of a Tantric Law of Attraction Practice.

In this episode I talk about how conventional dating has become a very unloving process. This has created a culture of disposable dating, where we are so accustomed to using things, then throwing them away and buying new replacements. This mindset is prevalent in the dating industry… one only needs to spend a little time on dating apps such as Tinder to see how many people are ready to drop their potential date just as quickly as they would throw away a used tissue.

Tantric dating is a much more loving approach where we see everyone as expressions of the Divine, and we accept a person in their totality, including their imperfections and wounds. By taking a Tantric approach dating can be a much more enjoyable and rewarding experience.

YuTantra.com is a new Tantra dating and events online community... a private and respectful space where you can find and connect with others who share an interest in Tantra.

In today’s episode of the Tantric Life Podcast I am joined for the first time by my partner, Melissa, as she interviews me about my life as a hindu monk in the monastery.

For 11 years I lived as a swami with my Guru in the monastery, where we followed a disciplined way of life to cultivate a connection with God. The spiritual path which my Guru taught was closely related to Tantra. It involved channelling sexual energy through work, worship, and devotional rituals. It was through this way of life that I came to a deep understanding of the presence of the Divine in everything, in the material world, in pleasure, in our emotions and thoughts. As Tantra teaches, when we accept and embrace all aspects of our human experience, we realise that our very own essence is Divine.

If this episode receives favourable feedback, we’ll continue now and then with a different tale from the monastery (in addition to the other types of episodes about Tantra), as I share some of the amazing stories and experiences that expanded my awareness and consciousness of the Divine.

Feel free to get in touch with me via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTantricLife

And if you'd like to find out more about Melissa's work as a Transpersonal Therapist: https://www.facebook.com/BreakthruCrisis

If you dig a little into the teachings of Tantra you will find references to the same secret principle which underlies the modern-day Law of Attraction.

In this podcast episode I talk about how Tantra and Law of Attraction are connected, and I share some of my experiences of using Tantric-based rituals to invoke the power of dieties for helping you in life.

Part of my mission is to bring what I learned from my life as a swami in the monastery and integrate it with the teachings of Tantra and Law of Attraction. I have found Tantra to be an ideal framework for spirituality and personal growth in modern society. Law of Attraction is an excellent compliment to this path, although it does require some deep exploration and clearing up some of the mis-understadings about how Law of Attraction works. And Tantric practice can be a great way to cultivate the mindset which is required for Law of Attraction to work successfully in your life.

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And if you’re looking to meet like-minded conscious people or make some new Tantric friendships, YuTantra is a Tantra dating and events online community… a private and respectful space where you can find and connect with others who share an interest in Tantra and Sacred Sexuality. And it’s free to join! Check it out here: ⁠yutantra.com⁠

Connect with me:

Website: ⁠TheTantricLife.com⁠

Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/TheTantricLife⁠

Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/the_tantric_life⁠

All sources and references for this episode can be found in the show notes on YuTantra blog: Tantra and Law of Attraction.