Kama by Dr. Sarika Persaud
"Kama" means "desire" in Sanskrit. Dr. Sarika Persaud (@dr.sarikapersaud), a psychologist and scholar of Indian philosophical traditions, discusses sexuality and intimacy from the lenses of psychology and spirituality.
Kama by Dr. Sarika Persaud
Latest Episodes
Episode 15: Tantra, Sex, and Eroticism
Not Tantric Sex, but Tantra and Sex. In this episode, Dr. Persaud addresses misconceptions about Tantra and Sex in the West, and gives some guidance on applying legitimate Tantra-based philosophical concepts around desire, eroticism, and the ro...
Episode 14: Being Beautiful
In this episode, Dr. Persaud discusses the spiritual and psychological aspects of beauty, wanting to be beautiful, and our reactions to beautiful people. Guilt and shame about being attractive, and how beauty communicates something about our re...
Episode 13: Energetic Hygiene & Boundaries
Dr. Persaud discusses what is meant by energetic hygiene and "clearing energy," according to Tantra philosophy. The connection between emotions, self-other awareness, boundaries, and having discernment in your relationships are examined, as wel...
Episode 12: Am I in Love?
In this episode, Dr. Persaud explains how to know if you're in love, and when to allow yourself to fall in love (spoiler alert: you can't really control it). Limerance, idealization, the feeling of true love, and how to know if a relationship i...
Episode 11: Sexual Energy & Spiritual Practices
In this episode, Dr. Persaud discusses the relationship between sexual energy, spiritual transformation, and kundalini. Many people who engage in meditative practices can start to have unexplained and uncomfortable experiences with an increase ...