Relaxation, heightened sensuality, expansion and…colour?
Synesthesia occurs when two unrelated sensory pathways are simultaneously activated, such as tasting flavours when hearing certain words or seeing colours when listening to music or feeling intense emotions. This piece will focus specifically on the visual experience of colour during a tantric massage.
Synesthesia during a tantric massage
For many, a tantric massage is not just a tactile experience, it’s a kaleidoscopic world of sound, movement and colour.
Observations of synesthesia during a tantric massage reveal patterns in the shape and timing of colours. For instance, sparks of blue often appear when the person receiving the massage begins to relax and let go. Later, small, vivid clouds of deep, rich blue emerge and expand during a state of profound physical relaxation. Occasionally, waves of bright ultra-violet can be seen emanating from the back of the head, circling the hands, and moving towards the feet. At this point, both the client and the masseuse exist in a state between vigilance and release. The client experiences an amplified response to touch, while the masseuse feels a deep physical and mental connection, resulting in a state of synchronicity.
How to use tantric massages to induce a synesthetic experience
There are several methods to increase the likelihood of experiencing synesthesia during a tantric massage.
Firstly, allow enough time around your booking to ensure you are present and unhurried; an hour before and after the session is ideal. The length of the massage is entirely up to you. However, it is a myth that longer massages yield the best results. Based on experience, a 90-minute session is ample time for a professional independent tantric masseuse to achieve significant outcomes. If she can guide you into a state of alert stillness, then she can effectively alter your perception of time. This phenomenon, known as temporal illusion through tantra, allows clients to maximise their experience without booking a 2–3-hour session. A ninety-minute appointment can feel like two minutes watching a sunset or four hours of stargazing in a clear night sky. In other words, an altered perception of time creates a sense of escape from reality. Following this experience, you emerge feeling purged, focused, and firmly grounded.
The next important factor is the environment. Any high-end experience in tantra should be sublime just for the very nature of the environ. Whether it takes place in a home in North London or a spa resort located in a UNESCO Biosphere reserve, the space should evoke a sense of deep calm. It is possible to create a haven within a metropolis, and soundproof walls in 5-star hotels make these rooms ideal backdrops for a tantric massage.
Since tantra can activate both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, it’s likely that an overlap of different sensory experiences will occur. However, the objective of a tantric massage is to open energetic pathways in the body that facilitate healing and transformation. Significant treatment and healing can take place in the absence of a synesthetic experience. Therefore, synesthetic experiences are not indicative of a successful treatment; rather, they serve as a pleasant reminder that your body is responsive and present.