It was a crisp afternoon in Dehradun, and I found myself wandering into a small café tucked away on Rajpur Road. I was craving some quiet time, but as soon as I stepped in, I spotted two familiar faces—Vrishabha and Indrani.

Seeing them felt like a sign. Our last meeting in Rishikesh had left a deep impression on me, and I’d often thought about their words on Tantra and energy. Indrani noticed me first, her face lighting up with recognition. “Atul! What a surprise,” she said, waving me over.

Smiling, I walked to their table. “Looks like the universe has thrown us together again,” I said, taking a seat.

“Or maybe it’s time for the next chapter,” Indrani said with a knowing look.

We eased into conversation, and soon, I couldn’t hold back the question that had been circling in my mind. “Last time, you talked about Tantra and how it transforms intimacy. But I’m still struggling to understand how this retention of energy works. I mean, isn’t intimacy supposed to end in release?”

Indrani exchanged a glance with Vrishabha, then turned to me with a gentle smile. “Let me share something personal,” she began. “When Vrishabha and I started exploring Tantra, we realized it wasn’t something you just jump into. It’s a process—a journey of understanding your body, your mind, and...