The original Kama Sutra (written by Vatsyayana) is not a sex manual. It is a philosophical treatise on the nature of love, family, and the pursuit of pleasure (Kama). Only a fraction of the text discusses sexual positions. The rest covers topics like courtship, social ethics, and the 64 arts of love.

A modern, ethical Kama Sutra video honors this history. If you find a video that is merely a slideshow of impossible yoga poses, you are missing the point. The best videos include:

Most videos focus on the standing Lotus. Look for the seated version. It is designed for prolonged eye gazing. The video should emphasize that this pose is 10% physical and 90% maintaining a soft, loving gaze.

These are lecture-style or documentary videos where a tantra instructor explains the chakras related to each posture. For example, a video on "The Congress of the Cow" focuses less on penetration and more on grounding energy into the root chakra.