Overthinking and Trauma

Can Tantra help?

I love the fact that my interest in classical Tantric philosophy and spirituality has brought an incredible number of new and interesting people into my life. I have attended many events and workshops in the world of alternative spirituality, and even had the chance to teach a bit of Tantric philosophy at some of them.

One of the features of the new age Tantric scene is the intense desire that people have for healing. This desire manifests in many different ways, but especially in the desire for healing from psychological problems and wounds.

And there are plenty of people offering help. Whether it is simple meditation practices or the more out there wu-wu of past life regression or quantum field therapy, there is no shortage of offerings to help with psychological healing.

I’ve been wondering whether classical Tantric philosophy and spirituality has anything to say about this kind of healing.

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