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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Tantric Wisdom - We touch heaven

There is but one temple in the universe
and that is the human body.
We touch heaven when we lay our hand upon it!

Thomas Carlyle

Monday, October 20, 2008

Tantric massage, sensual and sexual massage, erotic or pelvic massage

Oh how this subject pops up from time to time. There is still so much misunderstanding today about the differences between sensual healing massage and sexual massage, and of course the others that get thrown into equation, erotic massage and pelvic massage.

First of all, if you are looking for a quick sexual thrill and you are wanting to receive an erotic massage or even a pelvic massage (and the healing process is secondary in your mind), then I will recommend you look at the classified section of most newspapers today. There are so many people offering this type of service. The only problem I see happening when people frequent these places is that they eventually leave there feeling empty, unsatisfied and sometimes guilty. In most cases the client will receive a quick back rub lasting no more than 10 or 15 minutes, after which they turn over and receive a belly rub, and then, the focus of attention is entirely on offering a pelvic or genital massage. There is no genuine healing process, no balancing of chakras, and definitely no harmony experienced in mind, body or spirit. Just emptiness!

I have received calls where I have been asked if Shakti Gardens is a "massage parlour" or if we "got pretty young ladies". I then have to say "NO" to both these questions. We are here to honor our clients and treat them with respect. We are trying to assist people to re-connect with their inner desires, to release their dormant sexual energies, to make them more aware that they are unique. To assist them with understanding Tantra and its principles and ethics, and to lead them on a path of self discovery, and a new found awareness of their sexuality and sensuality.

Many people today still have sexual issues, body image issues and have a burning need to feel accepted, they have a need to be touched, admired, needed, and want to experience feelings of desire. Because of bad information from friends while growing up, tough upbringing where parents have been critical of everything, as well as imposing harsh restrictive (misinformed) view points during puberty, these people have become victims of distorted views on their own sexuality and sensuality. Some feel undesireable, unwanted, guilty, and even feel repulsive to themselves and to others.

When they start exploring the teachings of Tantra they slowly begin to understand themselves better. They begin to realise they are Divinely inspired creations, they develop a better understanding of who they are and what they are. They begin a journey in which they become thankful in everything and become more comfortable within themselves, and this in turn rubs off on others. They also begin to accept and understand their own sexuality and sensuality in a better light.

With Tantric Sensual Healing we address some of these problems. This is a genuine healing process in which we first work on de-stressing the client, balance their chakras and bring about a sense of healing, peace and harmony in mind, body and spirit. Once this is achieved, only then do we start working with their sensual and sexual energies. What we do (and what is done by many other genuine alternative healers) can never be compared to the work done with regards to pelvic or erotic massage!

It is a journey into which you surrender in to bliss, you feel and experience the changes in your physical body, you experience an energy shift, and you begin to understand the changes in your attitude towrds yourself and your sexuality. This healing assists you in being more responsible, as well as being more aware of your own sexual energy and that of others.

What an amazing journey of self-discovery, and new awakenings in which you shed the old restrictive and sometimes abusive teachings. Yes there are the norms of society, we need to be a ware of these and we also need to behave in a manner that is not offensive to others. In all we do, we should remain honorable and respectful of ourselves and of others.

be blessed
Don

Friday, October 17, 2008

Tantra - workshops and newsletters

Greetings everyone
I recently met many interesting folks at SEXPO, many supplied me with their e-mail addresses so that they can receive newsletters and updates with regards to our upcoming workshops and discussion groups.

Unfortunatley their were problems with the pen being used and some e-mail address are not clear, thus being returned as undeliverable.

If you have given me your details at SEXPO and not received anything yet, please call me on 082 961 5454 - let us confirm your address so that you can receive all future newsletters and notifications

thank you for your co-operation

be blessed
Don

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Tantra and Sex Magic, your Summer Fertility Rites Celebration

With our ongoing quest to create a healthy attitude towards sex, sexuality and sensuality, we are currently planning a day/night retreat in which you will discover the history and some background to Ancient Fertility Rites & Practices, hear about Sacred Sex, participate in Arts & Crafts. To finish this blessed day, we want to celebrate by creating a drum circle, and dance around a large bonfire, to shed inhibitions, to shrug off old restrictive teachings telling us how to confrm to society. Come and learn to enjoy your body, your uniqueness, your sexuality! This is your time to celebrate Skyclad with others who have been set free! We want you to enjoy and celebrate your life, your being, your emotions and to fulfill your life experience. We want you to live Tantra, to experience it physically, and to enjoy this Puja to its fullest.

This will be a time of ecstacy, bliss, and joy! It will be time when you will experience a glimpse into Sex Magic, and to enjoy the pleasures of this new found knowledge.

be blessed
Don
082 961 5454

Tantra and your Tantric Temple

At Shakti Gardens it is our dream to unite the different followers (experienced or novice) of Tantra, and the numerous teachers of Tantra to come together, and celebrate our love of life, our love of these unique teachings and our joy of experiencing this unique way of life.

Next to our healing studio we have a large venue room which we refer to as the "Tantra Lounge", it is in this room where we host yoga and art classes. Soon we will host Tantra Workshops and Discussion Groups. We hope to have Dakas and Dakinis from the Advait School come visit us as guest speakers and teachers at some of our events.

Should there be other teachers (practising Kundalini Yoga, Tantra, Sexual Wellness etc) who wish to be involved, please feel free to contact us. We want to create a safe secure venue where people can explore these teachings, experience working in a loving caring group, to assist them to grow and share knowledge, and also help them develop a healthy attitude towards their own sexuality and sensuality.

be blessed
Don
082 961 5454

Monday, October 13, 2008

Tantra

Oh what a diverse subject! So simple yet so misunderstood. As most of us know, Western teachings about Tantra has focussed so much on sexuality, yet it is so much more. It is a lifestyle change, a new appreciation, a new joy!

Tantra teaches us to CELEBRATE LIFE!

We are all unique, we all have our own blessings, our own unique lives. Learn to enjoy who you are, what you are and what you have. Sure, we have bumps in the road that upset us, but this is just part of our learning, to prepare us for future events, or to prepare us wit knowledge and wisdom as to how to handle these obstructions, so we can teach others or lead them effectively. God will never push you beyond your endurance, he will give you a solution to your problems.

Once we start putting everything into perspective, then other life opportunites will then fall into place. Eventually you will see a change in yourself with regards to your sexuality, sensuality and erotism. It is about getting a proper perspective and developing a thankful heart.

With my background in Christianity, I was always taught "count your blessings", or "be thankful in everything". In other words CELEBRATE LIFE.

We are so blessed, yet our vision is often clouded with petty issues, look what you have, your health, your senses, friends and family, your loved one!. Remember this, you are a unique divinely inspired creation, you are both a spiritual and sexual being, God has given you the gift of sexuality, to share with a loved one, to give each other pleasure and for companionship!

Begin today, start changing attitudes, let it rub off on others, let it influence them to change, and let this be a new beginning of your Tantric journey, learn to celebrate.

be blessed
Don