Tantra's spiritual path goes right through our physical, embodied selves, seeing the body as something to embrace and celebrate, not reject. Tantra links particular aspects of ourselves with particular points - the ‘chakras’. This workshop is an invitation to use Tantra's account of chakras as a way into deeper understandings of how we connect to ourselves and others. We will use embodied practices, which - I personally find - are powerful when seen as imagery, a journey, from one viewpoint, through what might be called 'body-poems’.
After introductions and checking understandings on safety, consent and confidentiality, we will go into our work through simple connections through eye gazing, touch and mutual undressing. We will use an active meditation - using movement - to start journeys through our chakras, raising the energy each time to include sexual energy through genital touch. There'll be chances to ground our experiences through sharing.
Just a word about words… there are words in novels, plays, poems that have many truths beyond literal ones. I say this to assure you that to enjoy this workshop you don't have to believe that charkras are ‘real’ in some physical way. In fact, the opposite - the intention is to go beyond words and formal beliefs. And, you will certainly have chances to give and receive pleasure - which Tantra fully embraces as part of self-development, indeed spiritual path.
Finally, this session may be a core, foundational practice, but I and others find there is always more to it, so this will be both a great introduction to the chakras and a recharge. So, it's planned to be great for both those new to tantra and for those with experience.
What to bring? Above all, a loving heart and open mind. But also a flat sheet and towel to lie on, a water bottle and, if you like, a sarong.
The Pathways Studio is in a light commercial area that is quiet at weekends. After passing the red gates at the entrance, follow the road a short way to turn right at a T-junction then take the first left into a side-road and Pathways is the second-last unit on the right. There is parking right by the Studio. Pathways is around 10-15 minutes walk from Langworthy Road tram and bus stop.
For any queries please call/text/WhatsApp Steve on 07813 371006 or email tantrawakenings@zoho.com.