Our Big intention for this tour is to honor and support the re-emergence of the Divine Feminine by reclaiming our
sensual aliveness and honoring our sacred-sexual human nature. Sacred sexuality is only one part of the vast Tantric tapestry. Tantra
celebrates and deepens consciousness in all aspects of life - especially those that are avoided or unconscious - the "shadow".
Patriarchal culture has put sex in the "shadow" throughout much of history. Tantric practices naturally access these unconscious
places and liberate that bound energy - this empowers the individual and nourishes all aspects of human life.
The historical patriarchal bias which looks negatively on sex, the body, nature, and feminine power - has been a primary factor
in creating the imbalanced world we live in (extreme high levels of technology and abundance coexisting with extreme poverty,
starvation, and ecological abuse). We can bring life back into balance by honoring and healing what has waned in the shadow of
patriarchy: our relationship to the natural environment, our physical bodies, the Divine Feminine, and even our sexuality.
Taking back our erotic power ultimately has nothing to do with explicit sex. On the tour we will share precise tantric
exercises, outside of a sexual context, and experience the power of having our full life-energy back on-line. When all our
circuits are turned on, we are more powerful, alive, and free to create our lives in harmony with All That Is.
We begin by honoring the New Moon in March and setting our individual and group intentions for the journey together. Next, we
embrace the spring equinox, and share a special yoga ritual to empower our intentions for this season of new life and rebirth.
This work is magnified by the energy of a partial solar eclipse on March 19. These combined celestial events create a very
unique and potent energetic window in which to launch our tour. We then visit the Astrological temples (Navagraha) which
are attuned to the energies of the various planets. Each participant will have the opportunity to receive special rituals
to balance and strengthen the planetary influences in their personal Vedic Astrology chart (included in the tour package).
We will also share group rituals in each temple to integrate the energy of the planets.
For further integration we will journey to the holy mountain of Arunachala to bathe in the presence of Shiva. We will also
enjoy meditation at various sites sacred to Ramana Maharshi, the Self-realized saint who gently guided many into their
self-awakening by simply radiating enlightened presence - in silence. Next we travel to the holy city of Varanasi to enjoy
meditation and sacred rites at the river Ganges. We then take all the energy and awareness we have received thus far to
Khajuraho, where we deepen our journey in the energy of the rising full moon. Here our meditations focus on acknowledging
the sacredness of sexuality as reflected in the erotic sculptures. We will share a whole day of tantric practices culminating
in a special ritual to honor and empower the Divine Feminine at the temple of the 64 Goddesses (Chausat Yogini). After bathing
in the energies of divine masculine (Shiva) and divine feminine (Shakti), we complete our journey with a full moon ceremony at
The Taj Mahal - a symbol of abundance which reflects and honors their sacred union.
On this tour we will experience the beauty of many sacred sites and temples in India, while sharing various practices from the
Saraswati yogic lineage and the Kashmirian Tantric tradition. These practices will help us expand our energy and awareness,
and connect to the energies and purpose of each place. After hearing the traditional stories from guides at each sacred site,
we will create our own experience of the energies present and learn deeper truths through direct transmission from Source.
A primary vehicle for this transmission is a meditation form called Tandava, the Dance of Shiva. This form will be presented
during the time of the new moon, and we will practice it daily at various sites and temples. This cumulative practice enhances
the natural flow that leads to manifestation when the unity Shiva/Shakti is fully embraced within each person, and within the
group.
On the most profound level, we will be inviting the spirit of Mother India and her temples to infuse us with higher
consciousness, and to reveal the truths of the Tantric culture that once flourished in various parts of India. We will
invite into our experience insights that are relevant now, on this cusp between the old world of duality that is dissolving,
and the New Earth Sanctuary that many of us are consciously manifesting right now. The deeper truths of Tantra and the
re-emergence of the Divine Feminine are keys to our ascension into this New Paradise on Earth. We welcome your presence on
this journey of healing, deepening, and service to the planet.Namaste! Maichael
For this tour I offer you a menu of the most potent processes and techniques from 20 years of practice, study, and teaching.
These gems are shared from the heart with a playful, compassionate and relaxed approach.
Introduction to Meditation - This presents a very straight forward approach to meditation that is powerful and easy to learn.
We will share daily practice sessions together.
Tandava, the Dance of Shiva - This yoga expands from the static Meditation form to allow gentle micro movements of the body.
This extended meditation begins sitting, then gradually unfolds into standing meditation - a slow graceful energy dance that
is gently guided from the stillness within. This is a powerful practice for "getting out of the way", and letting life flow
through you naturally. We let the ego step aside and allow the larger presence that holds us all to guide us in receiving
what we need from within. Tandava is an embrace of space and the spanda, or sacred tremor that arises within it. This Dance
of Shiva strengthens your ability to hold space, embody stillness, and witness life without judgment or personal attachment
to results.
The Yoga of Breath and Rejuvenation - This session includes an easy way to learn rejuvenating full breathing, postural
alignment, and how to use these with basic yoga postures (e.g. the Sun Salutation). This is great yoga introduction,
suitable for beginners. For those desiring more advanced work, other sets of yoga exercises called "the Fountain of Youth",
and "Rishi Isometrics" are optional.
The Yoga of Energy and Healing - This session presents a simple set of Chi Kung exercises as a powerful way to generate
more life force (chi) in the body, and immediately use it for hands on self-healing. You also learn simple grounding
techniques, good body mechanics, and how to connect with the life force of the planet.
Yoga Nidra - This is a powerful method for deeply relaxing the body, stilling the mind, and manifesting a desired result
in your life. We will share this technique to empower our intentions at the New Moon.
Tantric Fire Breath - This is a special exercise for generating ecstatic energy in the chakras. This process is fun,
pleasurable, and mind expanding. It can also be used to empower your intentions and group prayers.
Kundalini Massage - This is a special protocol that creates a direct experience of the wave of kundalini (life force) energy
flowing in your spine. If you have not consciously felt this before, this can be a profound initiation.
Nada Yoga - The yoga of sound is a powerful way to open and activate the chakras for more aliveness and consciousness of
these vital centers. We will share specific mantras for each chakra, and experience individual and group healing through
structured and intuitively guided toning.
Breathing Sacred Union - This session is a Tantric Shamanic Breathwork Ceremony. We will create a safe sacred space in
which to explore using breath, sound, and movement to generate high states of energy in the body and launch a journey
into Self. The invitation here is to let go of "the grip" (on life, yourself, your body, emotions) to allow more space
for sacred union and sanctuary within. In this process you can move through blocks to your aliveness, creativity, and
abundance to emerge with more clarity, peace, stillness, and more space to embody sacred union with the inner Beloved,
with God/Source. Enlightenment through lightening up.
Private Sessions are available on a limited basis: Instruction in Yoga, Tantra, and Meditation. Other sessions include
Tandava, Tantric Massage, Breathwork, and other processes for emotional and energetic freedom.
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