YabYum Tanric pose

YAB-YUM
TANTRIC POSE

Traditional Union of Energy & Awareness

'Yab Yum is about the fusion of Compassion and Truth/Wisdom in Tibetan Tantra. In Indian Tantra, the masculine is a passive meditator, while the feminine sits on his lap and dances as shakti. This is the confluence of pure consciousness and pure energy. Yab-Yum stands for the fusion of dualistic forms to achieve transcendence on a metaphysical plane'

- Anonymous

What Is Yab-Yum?

This alluring tantric posture is a traditional yoga stance rooted in ancient Tantric art and Buddhist iconography from Nepal, Tibet, and India. If you’ve ever taken part in a Tantra workshop, you’ve likely encountered the captivating Yab-Yum alignment — recognized as a deeply intimate pose for tantric meditation between two partners.

How the Pose Is Performed

n this introspective arrangement, a man sits comfortably with legs crossed on a bed or tatami. Facing him, a tantrika sits gently on his lap, her legs wrapped around his back and torso.
Together, they harmonize — exchanging a seamless interplay of masculine and feminine energies. Their arms embrace in a soft, intimate hold, radiating warmth, stillness, and presence.
Through slow, conscious breathing and subtle rocking, their energies balance and rise.

Meaning & Tantric Philosophy

In Tibetan Tantric tradition, Yab-Yum symbolizes the union of wisdom and compassion.
In Indian Tantra, it represents the merging of pure energy and awareness.
This sacred union dissolves duality — guiding both beings into oneness and transcendence.

To us, Yab-Yum embodies the essence of meditative cuddling — a posture of equilibrium, connection, and shared breath.
If this pose resonates with you, we are delighted to include it with complete safety, consent, and support.