About this episode
Shownotes The moment Henika realized she was disconnected from her body The power of Tantra to guide you back home to yourself How worshiping the darkness of the Goddesses expands devotion The deepest gift Tantra gave to Layla Channeling your sexual energy into different areas of your life How to embody the energy of the Goddesses Bio Henika is the founder of the School of Sensual Arts, which invites you into deeper sensuality and intimacy so you can experience more connection, aliveness and joy in yourself, your relationships and your life. She creates experiences, community and education based on authentic Tantra and yoga philosophy from her lineage along with therapeutic art and psychology. This unique blend offers expression to all the unspoken parts of ourselves which long to be known, heard and accepted. Henika is a first generation Indian Woman born in England who grew up in a household abundant in the ancient Indian arts and spirituality. After experiencing numbness and depression following a series of personal losses, she left the corporate world and returned to her roots, spending several years living and studying in Asia, India and the Far East. She returned to England and began her studies in arts therapy and clinical psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and now creates spaces for deeper connection to self, sensuality and spirit through Tantra yoga, bodywork, embodiment and art. As an indigenous practitioner, she is also a thought leader on the topic of cultural appropriation of Tantra and yoga and provides education on driving more cultural appreciation in the wellness world through her workshops, programmes and social media. Her book SENSUAL will be published on May 21st, 2024, by Hay House and is now available for pre-order from all major bookstores and online outlets. Here is the bio and links Order a copy of Henika's book SENSUAL: https://schoolofsensualarts.co.uk/sensualbook Book an experience at School of Sensual Arts: https://schoolofsensualarts.co.uk/ Follow Henika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henika.x/ Follow Henika on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/henika.x Follow Henika on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@henika.x/featured Timestamp 00:00:00 - Episode highlights 00:01:18 - This Tantric Life with Layla Martin episode opener 00:01:55 - Introduction to Henika Patel 00:03:33 - What are the 00:03:33 - Henika's journey and exploration of classical Tantra traditions fused with neo Tantra traditions 00:10:33 - What is classical Tantra? And why it is a difficult tradition to articulate an answer… 00:15:08 - Connect with Layla - join email list: https://laylamartin.com/join-list/ 00:22:20 - Tantra is misunderstood…in the west it is associated with sex and in the east it is black magic 00:26:44 - Celebrating Navaratri (9 nights in celebration of the supreme goddess) 00:29:55 - What role does sexuality play in the teachings of Tantra? 00:34:02 - VITA™ Coaching Certification - https://vita.laylamartin.com/vitacoaching 00:36:26 - Brain scans during meditation and orgasm 00:42:16 - Orgasm is an active form of meditation and meditation is a still form of sex 00:51:33 - MOOD Supplements: https://shopmood.com 00:53:07 - Feeling the goddess inside of yourself 00:58:24 - See life as play 01:00:10 - Learn key blocks to sensuality read Henika's book SENSUAL: https://schoolofsensualarts.co.uk/sensualbook 01:03:08 - This Tantric Life with Layla Martin closing