This workshop series will enable you to learn some skills and tools so that you can explore connecting with yourself and others through tantric touch and massage. We will integrate tantric philosophy, shiatsu, acupressure, reiki and oil massage. Each workshop explores something different.
After arriving and settling with a grounding practice and short meditation, we will lay out boundaries and agreements to ensure a safe and heart-centred space. We will then be ready to climb down deeper into our bodies, opening up, stretching and awakening lifeforce with do-in, qi gong and other movement practices. We'll then move into sensual connection with each other through gentle and thoughtful exercises, an undressing ritual and some simple bodywork and massage.
Tantra is Empowerment. Tantra is Healing. Tantra is Growth. Tantra is Freedom. Tantra is Truth. Tantra is Transformation. Tantra is Realising Self.
Please note that nudity is involved in some of the workshop.
This workshop is for you if:
- You are curious about understanding more about the essence of Tantra
- You want to feel more connected to your body and with others through touch and massage
- You are working on healing from negative experiences regarding your sexuality
- You want to become more mindful and more present
- You are looking to break out of patterns that no longer serve you
- You want more intimacy
- You are interested in working with energy
- You are interested in better sex, with yourself and with others
- You want to integrate sexuality with spirituality
Please note that as a group, we commit to holding a safe, boundaried, inclusive and respectful space. You need to be able to sit, kneel and move around in ease and comfort on the floor.
FAQs (frequently asked questions)
– Are there showers available at the venue? No and so please come correct and clean to class
– I am shy and uncomfortable about being naked in a group. We completely understand this and can assure you that we hold a safe, friendly, inclusive and body-positive space. Any initial nervousness, apprehension, shyness is normal and welcome and temporary and you will soon relax
– Are trans men welcome? Yes this class is for anyone who identifies as a man
– I'm afraid I'll get an erection. It is normal if this happens and it is also normal if it does not. Either way, it is not an issue, we just allow the experience of the body without shame or judgement.
– Do I need to bring a mat? There are spare mats but you might prefer to bring your own. Please also bring a towel and a bottle of water.
– What is the cancellation policy? If you are unable to make a class, please give a week's notice to get a full refund and 24 hours notice to obtain a credit for a future class. We regret we cannot offer a refund or credit within 24 hours of the class but you can try and resell your ticket via Outsavvy if there is a waiting list.
Andy Butterfield is an experienced group facilitator, having run many retreats and workshops for gay men and for the wider community. A respected somatic therapist, mindfulness, yoga and tantra teacher - he integrates the tools he has studied and practised during the last 20 years to help people to access healing from trauma, self-empowerment, growth and transformation.
Andy thrives in the process of co-creating community and holding a safe, relaxed and meaningful space for gay and bi men to explore intimacy, connection and joy together.
More details are available on his website.
Picture credit: Christian Buehner