What is neotantra?
Tantric sex was just one part of this path, though not necessarily the main one.
The version of tantra that focuses on sexuality that most of us know about today is actuallyneotantra.
Classical tantra versus neotantra: 5 differences.
Classical tantra doesn’t focus on sex, whereas neotantra does.
Rather than revolving around sex, classical tantra’s focus is enlightenment and consciousness.
(Here’s ourfull guide to tantric sexin the neotantra tradition, penned by Grace herself.)
Some forms of sex may be considered sinful in classical tantra.
Neotantra is much more sexually exploratory.
“So it can include conscious sexual interaction as part of the practice.”
Classical tantra has more religious elements.
(Including, for example,energy orgasms.)
Neotantra does not rely on ancient scriptures.
(Therearesome sects of neotantra practitioners who integrate both classical tantra with neotantra into their practice.
When that is the case, practitioners often use the classical text Vigyan Bhairava Tantra.)
The lack of reliance on ancient scriptures also allows practitioners to learn from a wide array of teachers.
Classical tantra usually requires direct initiation, unlike with neotantra.
Classical tantra requires that disciples undergo an initiation process by a guru or sect.
This gives practitioners the freedom to move from one sect or teacher to another.
Neotantra is more democratized than classical tantra.
Neotantra is much more accessible and less limiting with respect to who can practice and experience the benefits.
Neotantra and classical tantra do share the same roots, though.
In this regard, neotantra is similar to classical tantra in the pursuit of personal transcendence.
