Authentic Tantra®
Authentic Tantra® is a deeply rooted, lineage-based healing practice passed down from teacher to student for over 1,200 years. This trauma-informed, holistic approach offers powerful methods to heal sexual trauma, awaken pleasure, and restore balance in the body, mind, spirit, and sexuality. Combining the wisdom of Taoist sexual yoga, modern somatic healing techniques, non-violent communication, and Western science, Authentic Tantra® is unlike any other practice.
At its core, Authentic Tantra® is grounded in the Tibetan 5 Element teachings from the Shangpa Kagyu tradition, one of the few lineages that actively and directly works with sexual energy through these ancient practices. Remarkably, this lineage was founded by women and is the only known lineage founded by a Black woman, preserving a rich history of wisdom and empowerment.
In this modality, sexual energy is harnessed as a powerful force for healing and transformation. Authentic Tantra® provides practical tools to address sexuality in an informed, compassionate, and shame-free way. It goes beyond surface techniques, offering a path to integrate your full human experience with loving kindness and compassion.
The Tibetan Five Element Tantric Teachings serve as a guide for approaching sexuality with mindfulness, presence, and intention. Through these teachings, you’ll learn how to skillfully harness your sexual energy to fuel your healing journey and achieve profound transformation.
Working licensed practitioner in this powerful modality means going on a journey that is not just about better sex—it’s about deep healing, connection, and reclaiming the true essence of who you are.
By the Institute of Authentic Tantra®
Code of Ethics
Authentic Tantra® is a trademarked holistic sexual healing modality which includes the application of the Tibetan 5 Element Teachings of Tibetan Tantric Buddhism. The modality is owned by Devi Ward Erickson and licensed by the Institute of Authentic Tantra Education.
The founders of the Institute take their responsibility for sharing The Tibetan 5 Element Tantric Teachings with the general public very seriously. It is in our interest to protect these ancient Tantric teachings by making sure that the spreading of them happens in a way that preserves their authenticity as well as protects the Certified Authentic Tantra® Practitioners and their clients.
This document, in conjunction with the document titled Certification through IATE, is created in order to serve this purpose.
The Code of Ethics and Ethical Codes of Conduct was created and implemented in 2016. All Authentic Tantra® Practitioners who have obtained their Certification in 2016 or later have signed and are bound by this Code. Graduates from previous years are encouraged to sign and practice by this code. Signature of this document is one of the requirements for being endorsed by the Institute.
The Institute recommends anyone looking for a Certified Authentic Tantra® Practitioner to ensure that they connect with a practitioner who has signed this Code and is endorsed on the Authentic Tantra® website.