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What is Skeptical Tantra ?

Definitions​

Definition 1​

Skeptic Tantra is an experimentation around group effects and/or touch, between consenting adults who respect a code of conduct.

This framework allows people to experiment with a range of situations, in order to have a better control of their own body in these situations, notably situations around the management of desire.

Definition 2​

Implementation of framed practices which aim to secure the experimentation of sensations in a relational framework, and which it is possible to testify to by using non-prescriptive vocabulary.

History​

Tantra between Skeptics was born following the meeting of a dozen Skeptical Tantrikas who have been exploring Neo-Tantra for years underwater, and who feel that New Age beliefs are a brake on developing the potential of what has been discovered by the Neo-Tantrikas through Tantric practices.

In addition, the COVID-19 health crisis has been the trigger for promoting Skepticism and Zetetics within the Neo-Tantric community.

Options to choose from​

To build the framework for a Tantra session among Skeptics, several options are possible:

  1. The medium of experimentation :
    1. futon
    2. massage table
    3. pool
  2. Type of exercise:
    1. meditation
    2. body exercises
    3. massage, with different types of products
      1. oil
      2. talcum powder
      3. clay
      4. nothing
  3. The intention of the experiment:
    1. re-educate touch
    2. To observe one's automatic thoughts
    3. to accustom the body to receiving a light touch
    4. to learn to manage one's desire
    5. recreational
  4. Dressing:
    1. dressed
    2. partially naked (To be avoided with beginners)
    3. completely naked (To be practiced between experts ONLY)
  5. Touch areas :
    1. no touching
    2. touching certain predefined zones
    3. touching the whole body, including intimate parts (breasts, buttocks, sex) (To be practiced between experts ONLY)

Why "Tantra"?​

Because most of the exercises in Tantra between Skeptics are largely inspired by Neo-Tantra practices, which are mainly based on New Age beliefs to justify their exercises.

Why "Skeptic"?​

To explain the practices from the most scientific point of view possible, based in particular on scientific skepticism

It is a current of thought, called skepticism or zetetics, which studies paranormal phenomena using the scientific method and also a militant movement for the promotion of critical thinking and scientific pedagogy.