TANTRA FOR ALL: The Path of Nath Tantrika
by
Denny Sargent
ISBN 978-1-61869-985-5
Tantra for All is a rare gem for serious Western occultists and spiritual seekers looking to embody authentic Tantric practice without cultural gatekeeping or unnecessary mystification. Denny Sargent—Hermeticusnath—writes not as an academic or voyeur of Eastern esotericism but as an initiated practitioner embedded within the Nath and Uttarakaula lineages. His decades of practice shine through in every chapter, offering readers a grounded, transformative guide to doing Tantra, not just learning about it.
Sargent’s greatest strength lies in stripping Tantra of its New Age misunderstandings while also avoiding the trap of rigid orthodoxy. This is not a book about sacred sex (though that is addressed), nor a shallow guide to yogic poses or Sanskrit recitation. Instead, it is a hands-on, practitioner-focused manual that weaves personal empowerment (Svecchacharya), spirit communication, deity yoga, ritual work, and magical embodiment into a coherent, actionable system for modern householder Tantrics.
The book is structured in three major energetic phases (Tamas, Sattvas, Rajas) that align with the Gunas—knowledge, will, and action—and progressively guide the practitioner from ethos to technique to full ritual engagement. Concepts such as the Umbra Zonule (personal temple space), Guardian Spirit communion, Pujas to Kali, Lakshmi, Shiva, Ganesh and others, and the use of tools like Mantra, Yantra, Mudra, and Nyasa are all explained with clarity and purpose.
Most valuable is Sargent’s open, experiential approach. Readers are empowered to adapt the work based on intuition, relationship with deities, and direct gnosis—not dogma. The synthesis of Eastern and Western magickal sensibilities makes this book especially potent for chaos magicians, Pagans, Wiccans, and Thelemites seeking a meaningful bridge into authentic Tantra.
Sargent’s alignment with teachers like Dadaji Mahendranath and Vilasanath ensures the integrity of the material, while his honesty about the schisms and initiatory politics of Western Tantra adds credibility. His deep reverence for the Tantric spirits and gods, combined with practical, non-pretentious advice, makes this book a toolkit for both spiritual freedom and devotional depth.