Neotantra refers to modern or otherwise new-age appropriations of tantra that usually disregard requirements involving guruparampara and ritual conduct, though they otherwise adopt many of the terms and concepts of Indian tantra. In these circles, "tantra" is often a synonym for sacred sexuality, i.e. a belief that sex ought to be recognized as a sacred act which is capable of elevating its participants to a higher spiritual plane. At other times "tantra" comes to mean a set of techniques for cultivating a more fulfilling sexual or love relationship, like the otherwise unrelated Kama Sutra, regardless of its metaphysical import.

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho, used tantra in combination with breathing technique, bioenergetic, yoga and massage in some of his groups, his students continued this concept and developed

Many other teachers have pioneered their modern understanding of tantra as its relates to its ancient roots. Another way of looking at is a top-down approach. In other words, tantric knowledge or teachings can be directly transmitted from teacher to student through the modalities of eye contact, playful conversation, touch and sexual intercourse.

See also

• Rajneesh
• Tantramassage Neotantra