BDSM, Kink and Tantra!

Yes you read that correctly - BDSM, Kink and Tantra!

Before you run away screaming, or delete my info from your computer, stop, think, absorb.

How many couples love to play around during foreplay, how many like to use the imagination and creativity they have been blessed with? How many couples will at some time in their married lives experiment with blindfolds and (mock) handcuffs? Also how many have been careless enough to lose the keys to those handcuffs, thus creating an interesting scenario? Some even like to receive playful spanking! Maybe dress-up for their partner!

Yes we have been blessed with options, with creativity, with imagination!

But for some, there is a deeper yearning to explore this further, a deeper yearning to feel what it is like to be controlled, possessed, cherished and owned. Some want to experience what it is like to engage in "power exchange", allowing another to take complete control of a situation, allowing that person to give commands. Often you hear of high powered business men being caught out with a Dominatrix - more recently, the FIA boss, Max Mosely. There have been many. And, yes, there have been women who secretly see a Master whom they submit to.

Much of this has been kept hush-hush for fear of reprisal, some keep a secret supply of books or dvd's on the subject of Domination and submission, more commonly known as BDSM , or kink, or fetish lifestyle.

What is BDSM, let us break it down, Bondage/Discipline, Domination/Submission, Sado-Masochism.

What also needs to be explained are two very simple rules in this lifestyle:

RACK - Risk Aware Consensual Kink

Safe Sane & Consensual

Nothing is done without permission, boundaries are set, and "safe words" used. Someone wishing to submit to a Master or Dominatrix will have discussion first, set parameters and boundaries. They might want to explore sexual arousal while being restrained, they might have a need to confess to someone about their attitude, bad habits etc and wish to be punished for that - this can take the form of erotic spanking, or something harsher.

It is all about getting in touch with another dimension of your sexuality. Breaking the restraints of conformity. As we are taught in Tantra, to enjoy what we have, what we can experience. celebrate our bodies our pleasures our mind. If BDSM gives you pleasure, then utilise this to expand your abilities, your options

I know various communities and people involved in these communities. I assist them with Tantric Healing, sometimes I can assist others (who are curious) wishing to explore these dark desires that have been lying dormant for many years. This lifestyle is slowly coming out of the closet, peeping around the door, coming out and being more accepted. For some, experiencing this lifestyle has been a healing process in its own right, it has been transformational for them, as they begin to realise what their limits are, what there other desires might be, to experience a natural "high" through the release of endorphins and adrenaline. Some have experienced a break through in blockages caused by past hurts and abuse, through some of these techniques they learn to embrace those past hurts, break through the blockages, and move forward into a new realm of acceptance and victory, continuing into a deeper self assurance and positive attitude.

This is not something that is offered to everyone, nor is it part of my regular healing. it is a very specific need that has to be addressed, nurtured, exposed and dealt with in a caring dignified manner. But the results can be life changing for some.

If there is something you need to deal with in this manner, please speak to me or email me. We can meet to discuss it in detail. If there is something you need to experience, an erotic fantasy, a surreal dream, and you need to embrace this, or expose it and then deal with it, I will be here to assist you with what ever repressed emotions and dark fantasies you might have.

This work can be intense, but the release is also possibly the most rewarding!

Some say they wish to be bound to please, others are just pleased to be bound!

We are considering placing a new section on our website - dealing with this particular lifestyle and utilising it as a healing method. Using this to explore your sexuality, becoming more confident, to release your hidden repressed desires, and to restore your libido. Other Tantra sites in the USA are now recognising the value of kinks, and fetishes in our sexual lives, and thus we will be delving into this to expose it in a healthy manner

Sensual Healing Massages

At Shakti Gardens we offer a wide range of healing options!

Currently we offer these options to men and women.

Don Dreaming Eagle offers the traditional healing modalities as well as specializing in Tantric healing work for women, to help them get in touch with their inner Goddess, to help them release repressed emotions and repressed sexuality. This is done through Tantric Sensual Healing Massage, Tantric Sexual Energy Healing Massage, or Taoist Sexual Energy Healing Massage. It is a gentle nurturing process in which he brings about balance in mind, body and spirit before attempting to work with the meridians and sexual energies in the body. Included in this process is Hot Stone Therapy and Chakra Balancing. Many will experience an emotional release when having this healing. Many will leave feeling free, and uplifted, some might experience a profound shift in their conciousness and with their own energies, as well as realise that their libido has been restored and that they have begun to release their Goddess power. For clients not seeking Tantric or Taoist modalities, they can choose to have Swedish Massage, or Indian head & Shoulder Massage.

Sherry, who is a Reiki Master, offers Taoist Sensual Healing Massage to our male clientelle. This is a genuine healing process and not to be confused with what is offered at various "massage parlors", not to be confused with "sexy massage". Her work combines the gentleness of Reiki with taoist massage, to raise the energies in the body, to bring about balance in mind, body and spirit, and in some cases with raise the libido.

Sh'kina Moondancer is a Dakini from the Advait Tantra School. Her work in healing differs somewhat in that she will utilise massage, as well as counselling and teaching for seekers of Tantra. Therefore her sessions do take much longer than traditional massage sessions. She will gently lead you into a state of bliss, create new awareness of yourself and your energies as well as bring in teachings to assist you with the changes you experience.

Please note that what we offer is NOT a "sexy" massage, not does this mean "pelvic release", if that is the type of work you seek and desire, then Shakti Gardens is not the right venue for you. If it is healing you seek, a re-awakening of energies, a change in your mind-set, then please speak to us. We offer a genuine caring healing work, we do not cater for "thrill seekers", but will gladly welcome those who are genuine seekers of healing!

Be blessed

Don

082 961 5454

FORA - Friends of Rescued Animals

Hi all,

Attached is an ad from FORA for their fundraiser scheduled at Walkhaven on Saturday 21 November 2009.

As you may have heard FORA have to vacate their property by December this year and are desperately trying to raise R3,5 million to buy their own property to house the 600 dogs and 200 cats that they look after (see their appeal below for full details). They are therefore appealing for help for donations and the like.

Vivienne Jones of FORA had a really great idea: She thought it would be wonderful for the public to have a head, neck and shoulders massage while their pets have Reiki. I am writing to you to see if some of you would be interested in offering Reiki to the animals at their fundraiser at Walkhaven on 21 November. The cost to the public could either be fully or partly donated by the practitioner to FORA. We’re still trying to get more details, eg. if we offer Reiki there we would require a secluded area where we can work, the type of stalls they are planning, etc.

If you know of others who practice Reiki, please could you forward this to them as well. We’re obviously also working on getting some therapists together to do massage on the animals’ caretakers and if you have anyone in mind, again please forward.

Please would you think about it in light of the genuine need at this no-kill shelter. If you are interested, please contact me and I’ll advise Vivienne Jones.

FRIENDS OF RESCUED ANIMALS (FORA) - HOMELESS BY CHRISTMAS

WITHOUT YOUR HELP

FORA managers from the pro-life animal rescue centre with three of the 600 dogs

and 200 cats who will be homeless if R3.5m and a new property cannot be found by Christmas.

From left: Breggie van Loggenberg, Shelter Manager for Friends of Rescued Animals;

Betty Lynch, Cat Shelter Manager and Daniel Maluleke, Kennel Manager.

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MEDIA RELEASE 21 September 2009

FRIENDS OF RESCUED ANIMALS (FORA) - HOMELESS BY CHRISTMAS

WITHOUT YOUR HELP

Pro-life animal rescue centre FORA needs R3.5m and must find a new property by Christmas for 600 dogs and 200 cats after the sale of the Roodepoort property leased to founder Marlene de Beer six years ago by benefactor Bill Joffe in memory of his wife Francis Petlyn.

“We are definitely not closing, we are relocating, just as soon as we raise enough funds and finalise the right property”, says Breggie van Loggenberg, FORA manager since the death of Marlene de Beer from cancer in 2005.

Several possible properties have been identified but the amount of R3.5 million is desperately needed to finalise a new home.

FORA has helped animals and animal-lovers across Gauteng and as far afield as Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town, becoming known for their willingness to go the extra mile and take in any needy creature, even incurring medical costs to heal a sick animal when the bank account is empty.

“We receive wonderful support from the community and businesses, but no funding from government. We rely on faith a lot of the time and, although we witness tragedy and suffering, we also experience miracles and the daily joy of helping and homing rescued animals”, says Breggie.

Although finding R3.5 million and the right property in a few short months will be FORA’s greatest leap of faith to date, the organisation has already raised R100 000 in the first three days.

“We have helped thousands of animals and people in six successful years on this property and if just 3 000 people give us R1 000 each and 5 000 people give us R100 each, we will have reached our target,” she says.

“We will be deeply grateful for any help, even the smallest donation of money or materials,” she continued.

FORA will hold an Open Day on Saturday 3 October from 12 noon at their present property below Westgate and invites their many friends and supporters to join them and pledge whatever support they can.

Pledges and donations can also be made by

· making a deposit into FORA’s bank account – (reference : your surname + Property)

Nedbank (Florida branch 190541), Account nr 190515 1209

· emailing fora@mweb.co.za

· calling Breggie 082 336 5568, Gaynor 083 700 9330 or Vivienne 082 852 6749

Further information is available on the website : www.fora.org.za.

WE ARE APPEALING FOR HELP and DONATIONS TO HELP US SAVE THE DOGS AND CATS IN OUR CARE.

ABOUT FRIENDS OF RESCUED ANIMALS (FORA)

· FORA is a registered Non Profit Organisation

· FORA is a no kill shelter operating behind Westgate in Roodepoort on the West Rand

· FORA takes in rescued, abandoned and lost dogs and cats, offering them a safe haven to live out their lives if they do not find new homes or are not reclaimed by their original owners.

· The enclosures and runs have adequate space for the dogs and cats to lead comfortable lives and they are regularly exercised.

· They are supplied daily with food, clean water and their enclosures are cleaned every day.

· All animals are sterilised, inoculated and dewormed while at the shelter and medical treatment is available for any who are injured or sick.

· Dogs and cats who have been traumatised are rehabilitated

· Strict home-checks are done before animals can be adopted.

· FORA has been established on the Roodepoort property for over six years as part of a ten year lease - except in the event of sale of the property, when the notice period is 3 months. This land was granted by benefactor Mr Bill Joffe (now sadly deceased) in memory of his wife Francis Petlyn

· FORA must raise at least R3 million for a new property + an estimated R500 000 for relocation/setup costs

· Interestingly, the notice of sale of the property was received on 17 September 2009, the fourth anniversary of the death of FORA founder Marlene de Beer.

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Physical Address: (Below Westgate) Postal Address: Gaynor:083 700 9330

The Francis Petlyn Park, P O Box 3150 Breggie:082 336 5568

cnr Wilgespruit &Main Reef Rds, Wilropark Vivienne: 082 852 6749

Roodepoort Ronell: 072 398 8165

Website : www.fora.org.za E-Mail:fora@mweb.co.za

Bank a/c : NEDBANK Florida branch190541 Account 1905 151 209