{"id":514,"date":"2023-06-16T14:16:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T14:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missyumiyang.nl\/?p=514"},"modified":"2026-04-06T05:52:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T05:52:41","slug":"post-session-haiku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missyumiyang.nl\/?p=514","title":{"rendered":"Friends with Psychological Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>There are many psychological benefits provided when you engage in a practice I offer called &#8220;post session haiku&#8221;. I ask my tantra clients to compose haiku after a session with me, as this practice enables a more wholistic therapeutic experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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 Bash\u014d before composing their offering.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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 <em>la petite mort<\/em>, the \u201clittle death\u201d, which is what the French call an orgasm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here are some of the psychological benefits of engaging in this art form:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Mindfulness and Presence<\/em>: 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Emotional Expression<\/em>: 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Connection with Intimacy<\/em>: 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Creativity and Flow<\/em>: 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Finally, it makes me so happy to read them! I thank my clients very much for these brilliant contributions:<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Here are a few I\u2019ve received for you to enjoy \u2014<\/p>\r\n<p><em>oh yumi&#8217;s nuru<\/em><br \/><em>her dance of skin on skin <\/em><br \/><em>ignites my passion<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>the taste of you<\/em><br \/><em>so elusive yet clear<\/em><br \/><em>brings a kind of madness<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>her ethereal touch<\/em><br \/><em>merges us in tantric flow<\/em><br \/><em>toward the within<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>yumi\u2019s velvet tongue<\/em><br \/><em>with hot and icy water<\/em><br \/><em>a tornado of sensation<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>in moon\u2019s soft embrace<\/em><br \/><em>breath aligns with wisdom<\/em><br \/><em>such clear awareness<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>that first salty taste<\/em><br \/><em>of your lovely feet <\/em><br \/><em>cast waves that ripple<\/em><br \/><em>through my brain<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>every kiss<\/em><br \/><em>ever breath<\/em><br \/><em>every embrace<\/em><br \/><em>every loving stroke<\/em><br \/><em>every damn single time<\/em><br \/><em>you bring me to infinity<br \/><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-1374\" src=\"https:\/\/missyumiyang.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YumiTantra-haiku-1094-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missyumiyang.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YumiTantra-haiku-1094-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/missyumiyang.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YumiTantra-haiku-1094-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/missyumiyang.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YumiTantra-haiku-1094-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/missyumiyang.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YumiTantra-haiku-1094-1536x862.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/missyumiyang.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YumiTantra-haiku-1094.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many psychological benefits provided when you engage in a practice I offer called &#8220;post session haiku&#8221;. 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