The Connection Between Energy, Pleasure, and Mindfulness
I want to walk the earth
Like there are gems waiting to be unearthed.
How lovely I imagine it would be
If every pair of wings
Looked like a miracle to me.
Hope would live in the breezes and the dirt,
And not just in the minds of children
And their dreams.
There would be new seeds to plant
Wherever my body happened to go.
Everything I threw into the world
Would be delighted
To have me watch it grow.
What a gift each day would be
As I lifted my face to the sky,
My mind open to the moment and
My heart open to what’s next.
Where else would I be?
My joy would be
To live under the sky,
Breathing in the essence of this moment—
A slice of eternity—
Living in the reality
That I am blessed.
I want a life upheld
By the animating energy of love
That I was bold enough to believe in.
And yes,
I believe in the endless support of a loving energy.
I could allow myself to
Embrace the unknown
Like it was the glue that unites the whole world.
Through the generosity of my trust,
I could invite the mystery’s guidance to flow,
Removing my need to walk the world
On my own.
A place of love is what I crave.
I need a place to stay
And belong to my self.
I need to feel the pool of wisdom
In which I swim
And listen to the earth’s song as though
I was basking in an eternal hymn.
To see my self in all beings,
In union with all things and
In harmony with the mysteries—
What could my life be but
A gift of eternity unto itself?
Yes, it is so:
In the heart of abundance, I dwell.
There is a wellspring of renewal and
Support like no other
In the deep reservoir of my soul.
This will be my life.
This is the story I’m here to tell.
Poem by Jennifer Healey
In the realm of a tantric practice, three sacred forces intertwine to form the heart of transformation: energy, pleasure, and mindfulness. Each of these elements holds unique power, but it is in their convergence that Tantra reveals its true essence of embodied presence and spiritual awakening.
Tantra, in its traditional form, is not merely about sexuality, as often misunderstood in popular culture. Rather, it is a holistic spiritual tradition that embraces life fully. At its core, a tantric practice seeks to awaken the flow of life energy, honor the sacred nature of pleasure, and cultivate deep states of mindfulness. Together, these elements open gateways to profound inner freedom, intimacy, and connection.
Energy, often referred to as prana or shakti in Sanskrit, is the vital life force that animates all beings. In tantra, this energy is not abstract. It is something that can be felt, sensed, and directed. Practitioners (people who practice tantra) learn to become attuned to their own energetic body through breathwork, movement, sound, and intention.
Through techniques such as pranayama (breath control), asana (postures), and energy visualization, one learns to awaken dormant energy centers, most notably the chakras. The kundalini, often symbolized as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine, represents this latent power. When activated and guided with mindfulness, kundalini energy moves through the body, dissolving blockages and expanding awareness.
By learning to sense and flow with this subtle energy, tantric practitioners open themselves to a deeper current of vitality. This energy is not separate from the body. It is the body, animated and alive.
In tantric philosophy, pleasure is not something to be shamed, suppressed, or indulged in unconsciously. It is a sacred doorway into the present moment. When experienced mindfully, pleasure becomes a spiritual tool, one that brings awareness out of the mind and into the body.
Pleasure, whether arising from touch, sound, movement, or sensual connection, is a form of energy. Rather than chasing it or clinging to it, tantra teaches how to feel it deeply, hold it gently, and allow it to expand. This can shift the experience of pleasure from fleeting gratification to sustained presence.
Contrary to the view that spiritual paths require asceticism or denial, tantra honors the body as a temple. It invites practitioners to engage with pleasure consciously, with reverence. In doing so, pleasure becomes a mirror reflecting where energy flows freely and where it is blocked.
Whether through solo practices, sacred partnership, or daily acts of self-care, the key lies in turning attention inward. How does this moment feel? Where is the aliveness? By bringing awareness to sensation, one begins to taste the true nectar of tantra.
Mindfulness is the presence that binds energy and pleasure into a coherent, transformative force. Without mindfulness, energy can become chaotic and pleasure can become addictive. With mindfulness, both become instruments of awakening.
In tantric practice, mindfulness is not merely a mental exercise. It is embodied awareness grounded in sensation, breath, and being. Through sustained attention, one learns to witness each moment without judgment. This presence allows for deeper intimacy, not only with others but with the self.
Every tantric ritual, every breath, every movement is an invitation to return to now. Whether engaging in a sacred ceremony, a sensual massage, or a moment of silent meditation, mindfulness turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. It transforms mechanical patterns into meaningful experience.
This mindful attention is what allows energy to rise safely and pleasure to unfold fully. It creates the container for deep trust and surrender, both within and in connection with another.
When energy is honored, pleasure is embraced, and mindfulness is cultivated, life itself becomes a sacred ritual.
Simple acts such as drinking tea, walking barefoot, or making love become infused with awareness and reverence. Relationships deepen as communication becomes more attuned and presence becomes more consistent. The body, once seen as a vessel of desire or limitation, is reclaimed as a portal to the divine.
Tantric living invites you to slow down. To listen. To feel. It does not demand perfection, only presence. The more one engages with energy, pleasure, and mindfulness as allies, the more alive and whole life becomes.
Tantra is not a quick fix or a path of escape. It is a return to the body, to breath, to the sacredness of sensation. It reminds us that energy is always moving, that pleasure is not separate from spirituality, and that mindfulness is the key to unlocking both.
By weaving energy, pleasure, and mindfulness together, we step into a life of depth, richness, and connection. This is the heart of tantric practice: not to transcend the human experience, but to fully embody it with grace, presence, and love.
Ivy’s August Schedule
Stamford, CT
Wednesday, August 6th
Tuesday, August 12th
Tuesday, August 26th
The remainder of the month I will be available in NYC. In-calls are available in Union Square & the East Village, with limited availability in Astoria. Out-calls are available to high end hotels.
Peace & Love,
Ivy Rosalia