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MENU OF EVENTSBelow you can explore some of our experiential offerings... All workshops and events listed below are on a to-be-announced basis. All the workshops are offered in varying time-frames: evening, day, multiple day, week, or month-long versions. Details for donations and time-frames come with the invitations. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST SO YOU CAN RECEIVE ALL OUR INVITATIONS. WORKSHOPS & EVENTS: WHITE KSHAM TANTRIC HATHA YOGA JOURNEY TASTE OF RED TANTRA FOR TWO PHILOSOPHY SALON MODERN TEMPLE DANCE MIDNIGHT MEDITATION TANTRIC TEA PARTY FOR THE PRIESTESSES SECRETS OF AMRITA RETREATS PRIVATE GUIDANCE & HEALING: PRIVATE YOGA INSTRUCTION PRIVATE RED TANTRA FOR LOVERS COUNSEL & COACHING BODYWORK & ENERGYWORK Additional information... WORKSHOPS & EVENTS: WHITE KSHAM TANTRIC HATHA YOGA JOURNEY Ksham Tantra yoga was developed by Bast and is an inspired, potent fusion inspired by several yogic and spiritual traditions. This intensive practice and workshop provides a luscious journey into white tantra (solitary practice). Body-mind-spirit are nourished as students of all levels are guided through languid, gentle yin yoga as well as invigorating yang hatha vinyasa yoga and the practices of white tantra yoga: meditation, pranayam (breathwork), subtle-body (internal) yoga, mantra, mudra, and diety yoga. Kundalini, or creative-passionate energy, is activated and given direction through this yoga. Tantric philosophy is addressed for life both on and off the mat. This teaching is completely non-explicit. The work is very individual and self-contained and is meant to nourish one's solitary practice. If you do have the desire to practice tantra yoga with a lover or partner (red tantra), it is recommended that you develop your white tantra practice first or at least simultaneously. Though we advise that this event not be your very first yoga experience, ALL levels of yoga practitioners are welcome and can benefit, from the beginner to the advanced. The teaching style is compassionate and detailed. Individual physical limits are respected and accommodated. The class size is limited so that we can give special attention to each participant. Yoga props and under-mats are provided, but please bring your personal yoga mat if you have one. Fine tea and delicious gourmet organic vegan refreshments will be served! TASTE OF RED TANTRA FOR TWO This transporting workshop introduces the practices of red tantra yoga, which artfully and consciously engages the senses and the intimate presence of another for a synergistic and potent practice. Participants are guided through luscious, gentle partner yoga, principles of touch, energy work, ritual, and tantra yoga practice: meditation, pranayam (breathwork), subtle-body (internal) yoga, mantra, mudra, and diety yoga. In red tantra, a deeply compassionate, sensitive, and intuitive sensual connection is cultivated for the purposes of healing and generating energy. Kundalini, or creative-passionate energy, is activated and given direction through this yoga. ? This workshop is completely non-explicit, though all that is learned here can certainly enhance all intimate connection. There will be educational discussion of topics such as tantric bodywork and sexual yoga. Participation in all practices is completely optional. PLEASE HAVE A CHOSEN PARTNER. This event is suitable for friends or lovers. Same-sex couples are welcome. Fine tea and delicious gourmet organic vegan refreshments will be served! PHILOSOPHY SALON Our teachers and featured guest teachers host tantric philosophy salons on a variety of vital topics. These are lively verbal transmissions with time for questions and discussion. Fine tea and delicious gourmet organic vegan refreshments will be served! MODERN TEMPLE DANCE Modern Temple Dance is a new movement of ceremonial and shamanic sacred dance, in celebration of the Divine Feminine, inspired by a multitude of dance traditions, but not bound by them. Tradition provides the foundation of skill and refinement from which an individual's soul dance takes flight. Guest teachers are hosted for workshops from a variety of sacred dance backgrounds including traditional Indian, Middle-Eastern, Balinese, Tribal Style Bellydance, Butoh, Modern, and Fusion. Technique and choreography are taught, and there is also always time for free-form, ecstatic dance-play. Though there is an emphasis on the Divine Feminine and traditional women's dances, ALL GENDERS ARE WELCOME. MIDNIGHT MEDITATION By donation Suggested offering $18-$108 No one turned away for lack of funds and a portion of the proceeds go to benefit a featured charity. This is tantric culture for the night-world... This is a high-vibration gathering, celebration, and feast. Midnight is considered an auspicious time to practice in this path. Following the featured artists: poets, musicians, multi-media art, and performers, guests are guided through white tantric pranayam and meditation, Fine tea and delicious gourmet organic vegan refreshments will be served! DOORS OPEN AT 10:30 PM PERFORMERS BEGINS AT 11 PM THE MEDIATION COMMENCES AT MIDNIGHT THE EVENT CONCLUDES AT 1 AM TANTRIC TEA PARTY FOR THE PRIESTESSES This is a special workshop, satsang, ritual, and nurturing celebration JUST FOR WOMEN. We begin with elements of white tantra yoga: meditation, gentle yoga asana, pranayam, subtle-body (internal) yoga, mantra, mudra, and diety yoga. Following is the talking circle, and red puja (interactive meditation involving light double-yoga practices). This event is completely non-explicit. Bring your girlfriends or come solo. Fine tea and delicious gourmet organic vegan refreshments will be served! SECRETS OF AMRITA: The Sacred Art of Female Ejaculation FOR WOMEN ONLY Co Facilitated by Tallulah Sulis* Learn about the infinite potential of your sexual lotus... Female ejaculation as a tantric shamanic practice is a deep, rejuvenating, emotionally balancing, and healthy sensual and spiritual release, which can be encouraged by skilled G-spot stimulation, orgasm, elements of tantric yoga, subtle and ecstatic internal yogic technologies, and emotional heart opening. This explicit and experiential workshop will teach you how to have deeper orgasms, and how to tap into the delicious surrender inherent in the release of amrita, your sacred feminine waters. You will be amazed with what you can uncover after you have learned the ancient secrets of your femininity. Set in an open, loving, and safe environment, you will be guided on a luscious journey with yourself where you will learn to feel more at home and comfortable with your sexuality, and therefore more open to experiencing deeper and wilder pleasure. PLEASE BRING: A mirror, two towels, a pillow, a favorite vibrator or toy - gently curved is best (optional), and an item for the alter. Fine tea and delicious gourmet organic vegan refreshments will be served! RETREATS A variety of day or multi-day, week, and month retreats come up which are hosted locally, nationally, and internationally. Be on our mailing list and look for the invitations! PRIVATE GUIDANCE & HEALING: PRIVATE YOGA INSTRUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, GROUPS (non-explicit) $81-$108/ hr. Sliding Scale plus $36/ hr. for each additional participant The facilitators of Temple provide private and very personalized guidance in elements of traditional tantra yoga and meditation practices for the modern human: pranayam (breath work), subtle-body (internal) yoga, meditation, yoga asana (postures), deity yoga, bhakti yoga (devotion, art), kriyas (cleansing), mantra (sound and chanting), mudra, yantra meditation (sacred geometry), yoga nidra, and red tantra (tantric yoga with a partner). The physical practices can be as gentle or as vigorous as you like, perfectly adapted to your unique physical needs. PRIVATE RED TANTRA FOR LOVERS $108/ hr. for couples plus $36/ hr. for each additional participant 3 hour minimum for this private workshop please Private instruction is available for couples and small groups in the more explicit and sensual practices of red tantra. For a synopsis of red tantra, please refer to 'Taste of Red Tantra' above. These few hours will be an exotic retreat that will continue to enrich relationships for a lifetime. We begin with preparatory tantra yoga practice: meditation, pranayam, subtle-body (internal) yoga, sensual and gentle double-yoga asana, mantra, mudra, and diety yoga. Tantric philosophy and yogic principles are expressed through the body. Detailed VERBAL GUIDANCE AND EDUCATION can be provided by the teacher on such vital topics as tantric bodywork and energy work, the multi-orgasmic state, 'sacred spot' massage for both women (g-spot) and men (prostate), secrets of amrita, and the practice of karmamudra, otherwise known as the yoga of sexual union. PLEASE NOTE There are many different assumptions around the word 'tantra...' For our teachers, this is a 'hands-off' teaching. Partners are welcomed to simply listen and/ or practice and explore with each other during the instruction. You can attend to each other's whole being in this nourishing, holistic, erotic experience. Students must be motivated by personal growth, expansion, compassion, and loving service. All physical boundaries are respected and explicitness can be adjusted to suit individual comfort. Fun homework will be assigned! Same-sex lovers are welcome. COUNSEL & COACHING $81-$108/ hr. Sliding Scale plus $36/ hr. for each additional participant This is yoga for the mind and heart. Express. Communicate. Inquire. Be witnessed and supported. Receive intuitive counsel and guidance in the most intimate emotional-spiritual-physical-sexual issues from a tantric & yogic perspective, all in a non-clinical relaxed temple space. Intuitive guidance is provided for gentle yoga, meditation, and pranayam (breathwork) when appropriate. Customized yogic practices and nutrition are the offered for healing and well-being. Tantric counsel is a yogic and spiritual tradition of personal and intuitive guidance. This is a wonderful experience for couples with the intention to connect deeper. Please note - This work is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological care. BODYWORK - ENERGYWORK $81-$108/ hr. Sliding Scale 1.5 - 3 hours recommended This unique, holistic, and ecstatic style of bodywork & energywork cultivated here at Dakini Temple is informed by tantra yoga in it's quality of touch, energywork, attention to the chakras, and knowledge of the physical and subtle body. Guidance through breathwork and inner yoga can be gently woven in to the experience for healing, emotional release, rejuvenation, and greater energy. This is a very personalized experience and your personal needs and boundaries are respected completely. PLEASE NOTE - There are many different assumptions around the word 'tantra...' Ksham bodywork as it is offered to the public is not in any way sexual, 'sexological,' or genital massage. If you have any contraindications such as heart disease, recent injuries, active emotional trauma, or skin conditions, you are advised to consult your physician before receiving this or any other kind of bodywork. ALL PRIVATE STUDENTS can receive personalized, progressive reading assignments and practices for dedicated, ongoing study upon request. SECRET SPECIAL EVENTS Stay on the unfolding path... Devoted and consistent students will receive invitations to special events and advanced teachings not open to the public. PRIVATE WORKSHOPS ALL the workshops and events described here on the MENU OF EVENTS can be scheduled privately for individuals, couples, or groups. Please inquire. TRAVELING TANTRIKAS Temple facilitators can be available to travel for private or group workshops. Please inquire for details. WORK - TRADE We are able to offer a limited number of enthusiastic students prearranged work-trade opportunities for workshop and event attendance. There is an application and interview process, and there may be a waiting list, with preference given to established students. We will consider a wide array of creative services, and we may have specific requests. Please inquire. NAMASTE AND CHEERS TO THE GREAT ADVENTURE! |