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The Essence of Tantric Sexuality Named One of USA Book News’ “Best Books”

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The Essence of Tantric Sexuality Named One of USA Book News’ “Best Books”

Llewellyn title on tantric sexuality was top pick in Health: Sexuality category, as well as being
named a finalist in the Eastern Religi
ons category

St. Paul, MN, November 21, 2007 – http://www.llewellyn.com/ The Essence of Tantric Sexuality,
a Llewellyn Worldwide title that explores the Hindu tantric tradition, has been named a USA Book
News “Best Book” in the Health: Sexuality category, as well as being named a finalist in the
Eastern Religions Category.

USABookNews.com, the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and
independent publishing houses, announced the winners and finalists of The National Best Books
Awards (BBA) 2007. Now in their fourth year, the awards recognize “[w]hat’s hot, new, and
noteworthy in the world of books.”

The Essence of Tantric Sexuality, by authors Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson
is a modern, comprehensive and accessible book that celebrates the sacredness of the body and
sexual pleasure. Michaels and Johnson challenge prevailing stereotypes and reclaim the natural
activities of our daily life, including sexual activity, as intrinsically spiritual.

“We are very excited for Mark and Patricia,” said Carl Llewellyn Weschcke, Chairman of Llewellyn
Worldwide. “Llewellyn titles often explore those topics that are revolutionary and noteworthy, and
The Essence of Tantric Sexuality is no exception.”

“We are thrilled to be honored with this award,“ said Michaels. “ Patricia and I work to share the
confidence, joy, and power that practicing Tantra can bring, and being recognized for our efforts
is truly gratifying.”

The authors have been teaching Tantra and Kriya yoga together for the past eight years and are
senior students of Dr. Jonn Mumford (Swami Anandakapila Saraswati). They have been named
lineage holders of the OM Kara Kriya® system for the Americas and Europe. The devoted couple
has also authored Tantra for Erotic Empowerment, available April 2008.

More information on The Essence of Tantric Sexuality, Tantra for Erotic Empowerment, and other
Llewellyn titles can be found at http://www.llewellyn.com/.

About the Authors
Mark Michaels (Swami Umeshanand Saraswati) and Patricia Johnson (Devi Veenanand) are the
authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality, based upon the works of Dr. Jonn Mumford. They
have been teaching Tantra and Kriya yoga together since 1999. The authors are senior students
of Dr. Jonn Mumford (Swami Anandakapila Saraswati), and have been named lineage holders of
the OM Kara Kriya® system for the Americas and Europe. Sunyata, co-author of The Jewel in the
Lotus, named Michaels his lineage holder in 2001. Michaels and Johnson have studied Bhakti
Yoga with Bhagavan Das, Tantra with Dr. Rudy Ballentine, and have been featured in Dr. Judy
Kuriansky's Idiot's Guide to Tantric Sex. http://www.TantraPM.com/

About Llewellyn Worldwide
Leading the New Age market for over 100 years, Llewellyn Worldwide serves its readers with
titles that inform, educate, and inspire. Committed to providing with the tools to explore new
worlds of mind and spirit, Llewellyn is best known for topics such as astrology, alternative health
and healing, earth-centered religions, psychic development, and Gnostic Christianity and
Kabbalah. http://www.llewellyn.com/

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