There are many psychological benefits provided when you engage in a practice I offer called “post session haiku”. I ask my tantra clients to compose haiku after a session with me, as this practice enables a more wholistic therapeutic experience.
Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry, which consists of just three lines and a certain syllable structure, and usually captures a fleeting moment or the beauty of nature. I often urge my clients to read the work of Japanese poets like Ikkyu and Bashō before composing their offering.
Zen monks and samurai used to write death poems to bring meaning to a long life. In the same way, composing a haiku can bring meaning after la petite mort, the “little death”, which is what the French call an orgasm.
This creative act, after a procreative one, can provide a therapeutic outlet for self-reflection, promotes a sense of presence, and invites individuals to appreciate the beauty of intimacy. It is a terrific way to complete a session, and can reveal why you hunger for greater transformative intimacy.
Here are some of the psychological benefits of engaging in this art form:
Mindfulness and Presence: Composing haiku encourages a deeper sense of mindfulness. To capture a single ephemeral moment of meaning in a few words, the poet must be fully attuned to the present moment, which is the key by-product of my work. This practice can help reduce stress, anxiety, and rumination, while promoting a sense of calm and centeredness.
Emotional Expression: Haiku allows individuals to express complex emotions which can be healing. By distilling their feelings into a few lines, writers can gain clarity and insight into their inner world. This process of quiet self-reflection and emotional expression can be cathartic and provide a sense of completion and understanding.
Connection with Intimacy: Formal haiku is designed to draw inspiration from the natural world, inviting a deeper connection with nature. And there is nothing more natural than sensual intimacy. Engaging with the beauty of the environment can have a soothing effect on the mind, reducing mental fatigue and promoting a sense of well-being. The focus on natural intimacy in haiku can also foster feelings of gratitude, which invariably lead to greater happiness.
Creativity and Flow: Composing a single haiku can unlock your subconscious to open the flow of deeper self-expression. The constrained structure and syllable count of haiku encourages freer thinking, and can induce a state of flow, where you can become fully absorbed and engaged in the creative process, leading to a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Again, composing haiku offers a range of psychological benefits, including mindfulness, emotional expression, the realization that sex is natural, and a way to enhance your natural creativity.
Finally, it makes me so happy to read them! I thank my clients very much for these brilliant contributions:
