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shaktigardens is a venue in Johannesburg South Africa with events and therapies to honour and encourage the Goddess in all women.

Friday, January 18, 2013

50 Shades of .... Color and texture


 So much has been spoken about "50 Shades" recently, so may have been led astray by others who have had no experience in this field - yet claim to be (overnight) experts because they have read the books!

Imagine if you were told to attend a Tantra workshop and discussion group by led someone who only started reading about Tantra last week - what a farce that would be!

If you wish to explore your desire to know more about kinks and fetishes, to possibly experience bdsm, then you should by all rights meet with someone who has LIVED this lifestyle, someone who has an excellent track record in the bdsm community and comes with excellent references regarding knowledge of the lifestyle, knowledge of equipment used as well as awareness of safety issues.

Then there is the aspect of medical health - too many people offer guidance in bdsm or kinks, yet never enquire about then medical history of the person they dealing with.

Yes many people got caught up in the excitement the books created and wanted to rush out and experience this first hand, many got hurt or were injured, that is just the physical aspect, we also still have to look at and acknowledge the the psychological aspects of this lifestyle, I have seen many harmed mentally as well as physically and spiritually. Yet, I must also point out that even a greater number have had wonderful adventures, they have transformed and grown in this lifestyle, they have become more aware of themselves and their bodies, their needs, desires and limitations. Some have formed wonderful relationships with their bdsm partner and now live together.

Yes it can be exciting and fulfilling in the right hands, receiving the correct guidance.

So next time you see a workshop advertised, stop for a moment, ask the presenter if they lived this lifestyle, have they been a Dominant, do they understand the needs of a submissive or slave, can they explain "Power Exchange", what do they know about "Safe Sane Consensual", what does R.A.C.K mean - have they handled a cane, flogger or paddle, can they do a karada, do they know what breath control is, or even orgasm denial - yes, this lifestyle and experience is more than just toy handcuffs and dildos.

There are so many aspects to this lifestyle, this unique from of foreplay and intimacy.

There are those who desire and crave corporal punishment, yet many prefer soft sensual bdsm play, some might wish to experience being hog tied, or have a karada, or be a model for a shibari expert. A number of people enjoy erotic spanking or role play, other prefer the feel of a flogger across the back, the soft leather tendrils slithering across the back after a flogger has been used on them, the sensual arousal mixing pleasure with subtle pain.

An so in conclusion - after observing what has happened with "50 Shades" phenomena, with so many misleading the innocent, and with some amazing knowledgeable teachers offering expert guidance, we wish to offer a safe haven for you to experience this lifestyle in unique workshop in which you will get to use a flogger or paddle, feel the tight bonds of a rope, get to discuss your needs and desires, you will receive the  practical hands-on teaching and share in the theoretical knowledge by someone who has lived this lifestyle for 20 years.

All workshops are discreet and private, maybe you just need to find someone to talk to only  - we will provide whatever you need

BDSM  is not about sex or using another to get your thrills - everyone is treated with utmost dignity and respect, all boundaries and limitations observed and acknowledged. This is about YOU rediscovering yourself and thus growing and maturing and understanding your own awareness.

Mabius Drakkan
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