Tantra , or tantric massage , [ 1 ] is a form of erotic massage , which incorporates elements from the neotantric movement in the Western world. The word Tantra refers to an esoteric yogic tradition that was first developed in India from the middle of the 1st millennium CE. Tantric massage focuses on the primary erogenous zones of the body, such as the mouth , the phallus penis , the vagina , and the anus. A tantric massage client, or receiver, is not a giver.
It is their responsibility to accept the massage and yield to the rediscovering of senses, feelings, and emotions. As people come to resolve issues related to relationships, self-esteem, and sexual life, the process is designed to combine a sense of well-being with deep relaxation. Other sources of inspiration included the work of Mantak Chia , Joseph Kramer β who developed the " Lingam massage " origin of the word Lingam is Sanskrit in which it means organ and "Taoist Erotic Massage" β and Annie Sprinkle , who developed the " Yoni massage ".
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