Sexpert Layla Martin joins the podcast today to ask the question: Why isn’t everyone living a tantric life?    Emily and Layla dive deep into what Tantra is and how its concepts have changed both of their lives. Layla shares her history with sexual shame and how after soul-searching in Asia and uncovering the depths of her pain, she learned to reclaim her bliss.    Emily and Layla explore where sexual shame comes from in our culture, why religion is wrong about pleasure, and how to claim bliss as your birthright.    They also expand on how the practice of meditation can support you on this journey of stepping into your most pleasurable life.   ===   TIMESTAMPS:   0:00 Intro 5:40 How Layla Found Tantra 13:40 What is Tantra? 25:32 Using Sex for Soul Awakening 28:26 Where Sexual Shame Comes From 47:45 Religion Got This Wrong 50:18 How Tantra Changed Me 1:02:36 Welcoming and Expressing All Emotions 1:05:39 Layla’s Meditation Practice 1:11:03 Connect with Layla 1:14:33 Conclusion   ===   Layla Martin is a thought leader in the ever-emerging worlds of sexual wellness, Tantra, erotic empowerment, and personal development.   Named the Headmistress of Pleasure by Women’s Health Magazine and a Sexpert Extraordinaire by Cosmopolitan, Layla has spent her life studying the science and deep magic of sexuality and human relationships.   As founder of the VITA Method, she’s been certifying professionals in a Tantric approach to Love, Sex, and Relationships for over 7 years and has taught over 12,000 paid clients.   The VITA Method is proven to help heal trauma, release limiting beliefs, and awaken life-changing levels of pleasure.   For 20 years, Layla traveled the world as a devoted student of Tantra, training with the most high-level teachers of this powerful tradition. She studied human sexuality, neuroscience, and biology at Stanford University, and immersed herself in the energetic traditions of Taoism and early witchcraft.     Website: laylamartin.com Instagram: @thelaylamartin YouTube: youtube.com/laylamartintv   ===   Ready to start your life-altering Ziva practice? Click here to start now: Free Meditation Masterclass: https://zivameditation.com/freemasterclass/ Learn More: https://zivameditation.com/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zivameditation/