What makes any Kama Sutra position Tantric? In that respect, the ordinary can be transformed into the extraordinary. A wonderful place to begin is with the position known as Yab-Yum. Neither one of the partners should be on top of the other, either physically or metaphorically, for the primordial balance of the universe to be achieved. In its classical form, the Yab-Yum involves the man sitting cross-legged on a firm surface with the woman seated facing him.
Her legs are wrapped around him, with her feet meeting at his back. They hold each other, not only for support but also to call attention to the base of the spine and the heart centre. This brings the two very close together.
The breath is shared, the eyes are open, soft and present, and the energy is upright versus horizontal. A great variation on this position places the man sitting on the edge of the bed or on a hassock with his feet on the floor.
This variation works well for those who are less supple or have bad lower backs, and for couples where the woman is larger than the man. The man should lightly pull her hips toward his to keep contact. Both partners can also try leaning backwards simultaneously. Join , GrownUps for Free. An email has been sent to the email address you provided for when you're ready to finish setting up your user profile.
