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Mahayoni Mudra (Skt.) The mystic gesture of the Mother-goddess. A hand gesture in which the fingers are interwoven so that they make a form resembling the Yoni. A subtle energy circuit.

Maithuna/Maithuna Sadhana (Skt.) Sexual union. The ceremonial union of Shiva (the male principle) with Shakti (the female principle). An auspicious rite aimed at raising the Kundalini through physical love. In the Rite of the Five Essentials, Maithuna represents the space element and corresponds to the control of sexual energy. Correctly practiced, Maithuna endows the couple with occult power and Liberation.

Mamaki (Skt.) A name of exalted femininity. A Wisdom goddess or Dakini of yellow color, associated with the earth element and the southern part of the universe.

Mamsa (Skt.) Meat. One of the five ritual elements used in the Rite of the Five Essentials. Mamsa represents the air element and corresponds to the control of inner sound.

Mandala (Skt.) A mystic circle. An enclosed space used for magical or ritualistic purposes. A symbol and expression of the psychological processes of unfolding and integration. A circle of psychic protection, a cosmogram.

Mantra (Skt.) A protection of mind. A power phrase or mystic sound-syllables composed of vowels and consonants. Used for controlling and focusing the mind. An aid to spiritualization, Mantras can be used to control and channel sexual energy.

Marjariasana (Skt.) The cat posture. A simple Yoga posture that helps strengthen the back and aids in overcoming lethargy.

Matsya (Skt.) Fish. One of the five ritual elements used in the Rite of the Five Essentials. Matsya represents the water element.

Matsyasana (Skt.) The fish posture. A simple Yoga posture that is ideal for relaxation and meditation. It helps concentrate the mind and prevents the involuntary loss of sexual energy.

Mayurasana (Skt.) The peacock posture. A difficult Yoga posture that tones up the whole abdominal area, improving the digestion and stimulating the sexual glands.

Mien-Ling (Ch.) Known as the "exertion bell" or "Burmese bell," it is an Oriental sexual aid consisting of a pair of hollow silver spheres, one containing a drop of mercury and the other a metal tongue that vibrates. Once it is inserted into the Yoni, exquisite sensations are produced whenever the woman moves. Called Ri-no- tama in Japanese.

Mitra (Skt.) Solidarity and friendship. The foremost of the sovereign principles and one of the Vedic gods. Mitra protects the codes of honor.

Monthly Affair/Monthly Fluid Chinese

term for menstruation. See also Red Snow/

Red Flood.

Moon Flower Waters/Medicine Taoist term used to describe the love-juices produced in the Yoni of woman during arousal. Also referred to as White Metal, this secretion is said to strengthen, nurture, and harmonize the inner spirit of the man who absorbs it.

Moon Fluid Tantric term for female sexual secretions produced during the heights of eroticism.

Mount Meru See Holy Mount Meru.

Mudra (Skt.) Mystic hand gesture used to focus subtle energy, transmit teachings through symbols, and confer psychic protection. An aid to Tantric meditation. Mudra can also mean woman in her role as Yogini. The same term is sometimes used to refer to cereal grains used in Tantric rites.

Mula Bandha (Skt.) See Mahabandha.

Muladhara (Skt.) The Base or Sexual Chakra of the Subtle Body, physically located between the anus and the sexual organ. Visualized as an upturned lotus of four petals.

Musgami (Ch.) An Oriental birth-control device made of oiled silk paper. A kind of cervical cap.

Mysterious Gateway A Taoist term for the Sex Chakra of the Subtle Body. Also refers to the Yoni.

Nabho Mudra (Skt.) A Yogic technique in which the tongue is turned upward toward the palate, behind the front teeth, while the breath is restrained. This exercise is used in conjunction with the Jalandhara Mudra and aids the circulation of vital energies.

Nadi (Skt.) An energy channel of the Subtle Body. An invisible conduit through which psychic energy is distributed to the different parts of one's being. Yogic texts state that the channels of the Subtle Body are composed of 72,000 nadis.

Nairatma (Skt.) A Wisdom Dakini, the embodiment of the "non-self," the egoless ecstatic Yogini. The consort of Hevajra and a secret name for the central channel of the Subtle Body.

Nauli (Skt.) Literally "surging wave." A Yogic technique in which the abdominal muscles are churned and contracted to draw sexual energy upward.

Nava Durga (Skt.) Nine goddesses of the Hindu pantheon, associated with the mythology and rites of the Mother-goddess. Their names are Mahalakshmi, Nanda, Ksemankari, Shivaduti, Mahatunda, Bhramari, Chandramandala, Revati, and Harsiddhi. During the Durga Puja rites (in the month of October) these goddesses are invoked.

Navel Chakra The transformation center of the Subtle Body, visualized as an upwardpointing lotus of sixty-four petals, effulgent like the sun. The focal point for the solar forces of the microcosm. The solar plexus.

Nyasa (Skt.) The touching of parts of the body with the intention of conferring psychic protection. Usually accompanied by a Mantra.

OM (Skt.) The Supreme Mantra, the manifestation of spiritual sound.

Original Semen A Taoist term that refers to the constituents of semen, which is made up of elements produced in all parts of the body.

Padma (Skt.) Lotus. Either actual or mystical, such as a center of the Subtle Body. A symbol of femininity and spirituality. The Yoni.

Padmasambhava (Skt.) Literally "self-created from a lotus." The name of a great Tantric master of the eighth century who established Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. The founder of the Nyingmapa sect.

Padmasana (Skt.) The lotus posture. A comfortable, well-balanced, seated position, with both legs crossed. This posture is an aid to meditation. One of the most important asanas.

Padmini (Skt.) A category of woman referred to in the ancient Hindu love-treatises. Known as the "Lotus woman," she is said to originate from the realm of gods. An ideal Tantric consort.

Palace of Yin A Taoist term for the sexual center of woman, deep within the womb. This center produces profuse secretions when stimulated.

Pandara (Skt.) A name of exalted femininity. A Wisdom goddess or Dakini of red color, associated with the fire element and the western part of the universe.

Parvati (Skt.) The daughter of the Himalaya Mountains. The benign consort of Shiva and the embodiment of sensuality. She personifies transcendental abundance and the delight of Tantric union.

Paschimottanasana (Skt.) A stretching position that helps strengthen the spine, abdomen, heart, and internal organs. Also known as Ugrasana.

Peach-Flower Flow Taoist term for menstrual fluid.

Pingala (Skt.) One of the three principal channels of the Subtle Body. From the right nostril the Pingala rises to the crown of the head and descends to the base of the spine, crossing over the central channel at each Chakra. Sometimes referred to as the "Force of Brahma."

Ping-i (Ch.) An acupressure point located one inch above the right breast of man. If pressed, it aids in the control of involuntary orgasm.

Plain Girl See Su-Nu.

Playing Horse A Taoist term for sexual games in which one partner "rides" on the other.

Playing the Flute A Taoist term for oral sex between the mouth and Lingam.

Po (Ch.) The Great Soul. According to the Taoist view, the Po comes into existence at conception, being formed by the union of the two parents. It is said to have nine parts, conceived of as vital spirits. The Po is associated with the Yin or female lunar force.

Prana (Skt.) Literally "Life-force." A Yogic term for vitality and breath, which has a fivefold division. The name of the upward-moving breath, which causes the spirit to evolve. Normally the Prana rests in the region of the heart.

Pranayama (Skt.) The science of Prana. Yogic breathing practices that are aids to Liberation.

Prithivi (Skt.) The Earth. The most ancient of all goddesses, the original Mother-goddess, sometimes represented by a cow in Hinduism.

Purple Mushroom Peak A Taoist term for the Yoni. Also called White Tiger's Cavern or Mysterious Gate.

Queen of the Western Paradise A legendary Chinese queen who attained immortality by nurturing her Yin-essence through controlling her climax each time she made love with young men.

Radha (Skt.) Success, achievement, the presiding goddess of the life energies. A manifestation of Lakshmi, the goddess of Prosperity, she is the principal consort of Krishna and is Queen of the Gopis.

Rajasic (Skt.) The preserving constituent of Nature. Rajas means mobility and activity, induces the passionate sentiment, and is arousing. Related to the power of Will.

RANG (Skt.) A Tantric seed-syllable, or Mantra, associated with the fire element, the sense of sight, the triangular shape, and the color red.

Rasayana (Skt.) One of the eight branches

of Indian medicine. An ancient Hindu science that uses precious metals and gems for rejuvenation.

Rati (Skt.) The wife of Kama, the Love god. She is the embodiment of eroticism and portrays the initiatory power of woman in the active role. A term meaning love-play or sensual desire.

Red Lotus Peak A Taoist term for a woman's mouth. Also referred to as Jade Fountain, it secretes a sweet, invigorating saliva during sexual ecstasy.

Red Snow/Red Flood A Taoist term for the menstrual flow. Sometimes referred to as the Yang-essence, Peach-Flower Flow, the Monthly Affair, or the Monthly Guest.

Reverse Kundalini A Tantric term for unnatural, retrogressive, degenerative, or perverse sexual practices. It refers to any sexual practice that reverses the natural upward flow of sexual energy, such as anal sex.

Ri-No-Tama (Jap.) See Mien-Ling.

Rite of the Five Essentials The secret Tantric sexual rite in which five ingredients (cereal grains, fish, wine, meat, and sexual intercourse) are combined as a kind of Eucharist. An aid to the attainment of occult powers and Liberation.

Royal Road See Brahma Nadi.

Rudra (Skt.) One of the ancient names of Shiva, with many levels of meaning. Rudra is the celestial fire, the bestowing of strength, fierce, transcendental anger, the driving away of evil.

Rudrani (Skt.) The Queen of Rudras. The name of a form of Shiva's consort.

Sadhana (Skt.) The "direct way," the attitude of worship. An individual's art of worship, implying commitment and practice. The spiritual quest. Adherence to a particular spiritual discipline.

Sadhu (Skt.) An Indian holy man, ascetic, or Yogi.

SA-HAM/SO-HAM (Skt.) Literally " I am she," "I am he." The natural sound made by the breath entering and leaving the body. See HAMSA.

Sakhi (Skt.) Girl friend; a woman's female companion or attendant.

Salamba Sarvangasana (Skt.) The supported shoulder stand. One of the simplest and most effective Yoga asanas that benefits the whole glandular system and thus vitalizes the whole being. A reverse posture.

Samadhi (Skt.) A state of complete Yogic ab-

sorption. Profound meditation, deep concentration on transcendence. A state of non-duality. Peaceful bliss.

Samana (Skt.) One of the five main divisions of the life-force. The Samana is largely focused on the navel region and aids digestion and metabolism. Associated with a solar red color, with the faculty of sight, and with the assimilative function.

Saraswati (Skt.) The female counterpart or divine energy of Brahma the Creator. Saraswati is the patroness of the Sixty-four Arts and is the goddess of Learning. Her symbol is the vina, a seven-stringed musical instrument. Also a secret name for the central channel of the Subtle Body.

Sati (Skt.) A form of the goddess associated with faithfulness. The daughter of Daksa (ritual skill), one of the original seven sages created by Brahma. The pilgrimage places of the followers of the Mother-goddess are all associated with parts of Sati's body. Sacrifice.

Sattvic (Skt.) The creative and illuminating constituent of Nature. Sattva means clarity, the higher nature of the mind. That which leads one to union with the Divine.

Secret Dalliance A Taoist term that refers to the love-making of a single man with more than one woman. Viewed as a way of gaining magical powers.

Seed-Sound A primordial sound or Mantra. See Seed-Syllable.

Seed-Syllable Letter(s) of the Sanskrit alphabet representing one of the primordial vibrations of the phenomenal world. Seed-syllables are the essential components of all Mantras.

Sexual Chakra See Muladhara.

Shakti (Skt.) The active creative energy of femininity. The female creative force. The power of Tantra.

Shakti Bindu (Skt.) The central point of a mystic diagram (either a Yantra or a Mandala), usually colored red. Seed, energy point, the symbol of the conjoined sperm and ovum.

Shankini (Skt.) A category of woman referred to in the ancient Hindu love treatises. Known as the "Conch woman," she emanates from the realm of humans.

Shankini Nadi (Skt.) A subtle channel that connects the clitoris of woman with the upper lip and palatal region. Known as the "tenth door" of the body, it is an important sexual secret.

Shavasana (Skt.) The corpse posture. One of the simplest of all Yoga postures, it consists

in lying flat on one's back and totally relaxing every part of the body.

Shirsasana (Skt.) The Yoga head stand. One of the most important of all Yoga asanas. A reverse posture that increases the supply of blood to the upper glands and thus helps overcome old age, loss of memory, and senility.

Shiatsu (Jap.) Japanese finger-pressure massage therapy.

Shilajeet (Skt.) A natural mineral pitch that is a tonic and a powerful aphrodisiac. Contains many minerals, including gold salts.

Shiva (Skt.) The transcendental aspect of the Hindu triad of forces governing all phenomena. The Yogic ideal and "Lord over Death." The Supreme Yogi, whose consort, or Shakti, is referred to as Parvati in her benign aspect and Kali in her awesome aspect. The Eternal, Immortal Spirit, the penetrating power of focused energy.

Shiva Lingam (Skt.) The Lingam of Shiva. The ever-erect sexual organ, often idealized in sculpture or stone. See Lingam.

Shudra (Skt.) Low-caste, unsophisticated, direct. A type of Karma Mudra.

Shitali (Skt.) See Cooling Breath.

Siddha (Skt.) A perfected being. A seer, saint, or great Yogi who has mastered both inner and outer realities.

Siddhi (Skt.) Magical or paranormal powers. Yogic attainments. Also a name of Ganesha's consort.

Simhasana (Skt.) The lion posture. A simple Yoga posture that is highly effective in stimulating psychological strength.

Sitkara (Skt.) A method of drawing in the breath through closed teeth, so producing a hissing sound. A type of Cooling Breath.

Sitkriti (Skt.) Love-sounds produced by drawing in the breath through closed teeth. R e - ferred to in the Hindu love treatises as a prerogative and privilege of woman.

Six Girdles Taoist ceremonial items associated with the physical consummation of marriage. Colored silks used as love-cloths.

Solar-lunar Breathing A Yoga breathing technique in which air is inhaled and exhaled through alternate nostrils, the right nostril being associated with solar energies (heat and expansion) and the left nostril with lunar energies (cold and contraction). This important technique helps the Yogi gain control over normally involuntary body processes. See Hatha Yoga.

Soma (Skt.) The Hindu lunar deity, worshipped as the bestower of physical beauty and clairvoyance. Also the name of various types of psychoactive plant drugs derived from creepers, herbs, or mushrooms. Twenty-four varieties of Soma are described in the Vedas, most of which were composed under states of heightened consciousness attained through the use of these drugs. Soma is also the "Nectar of Ecstasy," the subtle bio-physical secretions produced from the pineal and pituitary glands during focused sexual Yogic practices. Soma is the name given to sexual energy.

Spleen Chakra The assimilative center of the Subtle Body, visualized as a downwardpointing lotus of thirty-two petals. Later Hindu Tantras refer to this Chakra as the Svadhisthana.

Sri Yantra (Skt.) A mystic diagram (Yantra) comprised of five upward-pointing and four downward-pointing triangles interlaced in such a way that forty-three small triangles are produced. This glyph symbolizes the divine unity of Shiva and Shakti. The word "Sri" means beauty and is one of the names of Lakshmi, the female archetype of prosperity and preservation.

Stringing Pearls A Taoist term for the lovemaking of a single man with several women, who bring their Yonis close together to allow penetration in turn. Derived from the Chinese character "chuan," meaning "to string together."

Su-Nu (Ch.) "The Plain Girl." An instructress in the Taoist arcana of sex. She is credited with authoring several sexual handbooks as well as treatises on music. One of three sex initiatresses of the mythical Yellow Emperor.

Subtle Body A Yogic term used to describe the normally invisible body of bio-vibration present within and around the physical body. Also called Brahmanda (the aura of Brahma), it is composed of plasma energies and vortices, ever-changing and interacting.

Surya (Skt.) The Sun god of the Hindu Pantheon, usually depicted as a golden shining being riding a celestial chariot pulled by seven horses. As the visible representative of the Supreme Creative Principle, the sun is viewed as the over-soul of the world. The true Yogi aims to awaken and channel the energies of his own "inner sun," located at the navel region.

Sushumna (Skt.) The principal and central channel of the Subtle Body. It is also known as the Path of Brahma, the Road of Evolution, and connects this reality with a higher one. The Sushumna itself contains three progressively more subtle channels, known as Vajrini, Chitrini, and Brahma Nadi.

Swasti (Skt.) A Tantric power phrase meaning "It is well," "May it be auspicious." A solar swastika symbol.

Sweet Spring See Jade Fountain Liquid.

Tai Chi (Ch.) An ancient Chinese system of calisthenics based on the natural flow of energies in the body and in the world. Tai Chi movements tend to be graceful and often mimic animals and birds.

Tamasic (Skt.) The destructive constituent of Nature. Tamas means inertia, ignorance, excessive physicality, "that which obstructs sensitivity." On the highest level, Tamas means transcendental.

Tantra (Skt.) Spiritual method or system that takes into account both "inner" and "outer" realities. Derived from root words meaning "to expand," "weave," or "extend consciousness," Tantra implies a continuity beyond physicality. Tantric teachings evolved in India and spread to Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia. These teachings are said to be particularly relevant in this time of materialism and narcissism since all human activities can be used as tools in the Tantric route to Liberation. Tantras are texts that outline specific Tantric practices.

Tao (Ch.) The ancient Chinese philosophy that views Nature and Spirit as interdependent and mutually sustaining. Tao is "the way," the Cosmic truth, conceived of as the path trodden by the wise. Two philosophical works are of particular importance, the Tao Te Ching by Lao-tse and the Book of Chang Tzu.

Tara (Skt.) A Savior and an embodiment of motherly compassion, generally viewed as the counterpart of Avalokiteshwara. Representing the air element and the northern direction, the goddess Tara is venerated in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her name means "star."

Third Eye Awakened consciousness. The mind's inner eye and its faculty of clairvoyance. See Ajna Chakra.

Throat Chakra The communication center of the Subtle Body, visualized as an up- ward-pointing lotus of sixteen petals. One of the four major centers of the Subtle Body.

Tika (Skt.) A mark made on the forehead to signify commitment to a spiritual ideal. Part of daily Hindu ritual.

Transformation Chakra See Navel Chakra.

Trataka (Skt.) A Yogic and Tantric technique of "gazing," used to strengthen the eyes and to awaken powers of clairvoyance.

True Fluid A Taoist term for female sexual secretions. Life-essence.

Ts'ai-nu (Ch.) "The Elected Girl." An instructress in the Taoist arcana of sex, she represents the narcissistic quality of Nature. One of three sex initiatresses of the mythical Yellow Emperor.

Twilight Language A Tantric term for the secret language of allegory and paradox, used to convey esoteric teachings. Twilight language should be understood on three levels: the literal, the allegorical, and the mystical.

Udana (Skt.) One of the five main divisions of the life-force. The Udana is mainly focused in the region of the throat and controls metabolism, aging, and communication. Associated with a red-violet color, the faculty of touch, the process of swallowing, and salivation.

Uddiyana Bandha (Skt.) An advanced Yogic technique that helps draw up sexual energy. Named after the ancient Tantric kingdom of Uddiyana in Orissa (eastern India), it can be practiced by either man or woman and consists in contracting the stomach muscles, thus creating a vacuum effect in the lower abdomen and bladder.

Ushas (Skt.) The Dawn goddess, wife of Agni, the Fire god. Ushas is portrayed as a young woman exposing her breasts for the admiration of man. She is said to be an "awakener of beings."

Ushtrasana (Skt.) The camel posture. A simple Yoga asana that stretches the muscles of the back and arms while stimulating the glandular system.

Vajravarahi (Skt.) A Tantric guardian goddess of occult secrets. Depicted as sow-headed, she is identified with the central channel of the Subtle Body, with the transcendental power of menstruation, and with sexual abandon. An initiatress of the Tantric mysteries.

Vajrini (Skt.) One of the very subtle channels making up the central channel of the Subtle Body (the Sushumna).

Vajroil Mudra (Skt.) An advanced Yogic and Tantric practice of drawing up liquids (water, milk, or sexual secretions) through the sexual organ by contractions of the lower diaphragm (using the Uddiyana Bandha technique).

VANG (Skt.) A Tantric seed-syllable, or Mantra, associated with the water element, the sense of taste, the circular shape, and the color light blue.

Vasistha (Skt.) The name of a great Brahmin sage who engaged in Tantric practices and attained Liberation.

Veda (Skt.) The sacred Hindu scriptures of the Brahmanic tradition. There are four prin-