#66 - Devi Ward Erickson: On the Healing Power of Pleasure

Devi has a hell of a story. She is the founder of The Institute of Authentic Tantra Education, but her journey to this incredible educational platform was by way of housekeeping, then stripping, getting heavily into the rave scene, then transitioning to monkhood and ultimately finding her place amongst the most important teachers of authentic tantra in North America...if not the world! At one point in the interview, she shares the bliss that many of us have experienced through MDMA, then later found that she could achieve this same bliss - LASTING bliss - from within through focused meditation and tantric principles. This episode was a wild ride, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!  Save $50 on Devi's Tantric Mastery Online Course using code NATHAN at checkout.  [8:15] - Tantra is a spiritual science [17:00] - 5 elements and poisons of Buddhist tantra [25:00] - Devi’s journey from housekeeping to stripping to monk hood [31:00] - Healing trauma (and the yoni) through tantra [35:00] - You ARE Buddha [40:00] - You aren’t ready for tantra until you’re ready to change your story [46:30] - Pleasure as medicine Links from the show: The Institute of Authentic Tantra Education: Website, Instagram (Check out their free video series!) Devi's website (Her book is very worthwhile!) and podcast My online store (discounts on many products mentioned in the show) Find me on Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn and my practice at: www.BelovedHolistics.com Sponsored by: FullWell Fertility - Use code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamin on the market (and check out their vitality and nerve support tonic!) Fit for Birth - With this link, you'll save 20% on personal prenatal exercise coaching (for individuals) or courses to improve your coaching practice (for coaches)! Music by: Labrinth and Preservation Hall Jazz Band --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message