Welcome to Episode 427 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I’m excited to be joined by Catherine Auman, a marriage and family therapist with extensive expertise in Tantra. We look into the fascinating world of Tantra and its role in deepening intimacy, exploring how couples can move beyond routine interactions to cultivate more sensual and spiritual connections.
In this episode, Catherine shares her personal journey into Tantra, how she integrates it into couples therapy, and why it’s a transformative tool for fostering intimacy. We discuss the importance of embodiment, the challenge of transitioning from daily responsibilities into a sensual mindset, and practical beginner-friendly meditation techniques.
Catherine Auman, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) is a spiritual psychotherapist and the Director of The Transpersonal Center in Los Angeles, California. She has advanced training in traditional psychology as well as the wisdom traditions. Catherine lived for a year at the Osho ashram in India – a full-time immersion in tantra and meditation – and she has studied and practiced tantra, love, sex, intimacy, and seduction with numerous teachers.
In this episode, you will hear:
● Catherine’s Journey into Tantra and Marriage & Family Therapy
● Understanding Tantra as a Path to Deepened Intimacy
● The Role of Embodiment in Sensual Awareness
● How Modern Culture Disconnects Us from Our Bodies
● Simple Tantric Practices to Bring Consciousness into the Body
● The Importance of Tuning Into Sensations Rather Than Focusing on Orgasm
● Yab-Yum: A Powerful Position for Heart-Centered Connection
● The Concept of Holding Space Without Performance Anxiety
● How Rituals Can Transform Intimate Experiences
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