Tantra training for whole new brain areas

Some personal growth exercises are found a little off to the left of mainstream culture. Tantra, an ancient yogic practice, includes mind focusing and several different kinds of breath regulation. Both of these are used by brain health professionals as practices to increase circulation to the brain and improve concentration.

Mental clarity is one of the benefits that Tantra students claim to notice. Tantra is said to stimulate the right brain, where the neural activity of intuition, creativity, and sexuality are most obvious. People practicing Tantra exercises often describe feeling hyper-aware, noticing their world around them with sharp acuity, while also feeling emotionally calm and at ease. Along with an improved sex life, which is the reason most people explore Tantra, better problem solving, a more optimistic outlook, and much higher energy levels are reported.

The meditative aspect of Tantra may be its highest value to the brain from a scientific standpoint. Studies on meditation have produced bountiful evidence that taking the time to be quiet and just pay attention to breathing has real benefits to brain health. Dr. Singh Khalsa, a prominent physician who treats people for Alzheimer's Disease with a high rate of success, recommends meditative activities as a primary component of a brain health program. Meditation can be approached on its own through community classes or at the local gym. Dr. Khalsa also recommends several breathing exercises related to yogic practices as well as some simple chants. The evidence for brain benefit is strong enough for a medical physician to encourage his patients to begin these practices.

One of the interesting things I've come across in my readings about Tantra is a practice called "brain breathing." I'm still studying it, but what I understand so far is that brain breathing is a way of using the breath to build energy, particularly brain energy.

Tantra can be practiced as a couple or solo. The breathing exercises, chanting, and mind focusing are wonderful to explore even as a cultural oddity. Often Tantra classes are offered at yoga studios.

Tantra is becoming more well known as practitioners offer classes for the uninitiated public. It's not for everyone, but the courageous couples who enter the world of Tantra may find themselves falling in love anew - with themselves as well as with each other!

Doing a little research on meditation, breathing, yoga or the Tantric Arts may turn up something you're ready to explore as you continue to expand your palette of brain-growth possibilities.