We are drawn to relating so that we can enjoy giving and receiving...the very foundation of what makes a relationship. And yet, these are areas that we are not taught about in our education, and indeed there is a lot of confusion about it all. One of the leading voices on this topic is Betty Martin, who created the Wheel of Consent. This is a practice and a model for exploring the intricacies of true giving receiving, both as the "doer" and being "done to". Once we start to takes these pieces a apart, only then can we begin to understand all of these dynamics. In this interview, you will learn: * Why doing and giving are not synonymous * Why being done to and receiving are not synonymous * Understand more about how to take pleasure * Why receiving is so challenging * How to learn what you really desire * How to activate your senses to really take pleasure from touch * Why even long term couples can benefit from consent and agreements Find out more about Betty here: https://bettymartin.org/ and her book here: https://wheelofconsentbook.com/

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Giving and Receiving in Intimate Relationships ~ Betty Martin

Tibetan Tantra is probably the path least known by Westerners. Most of us in the modern Western world follow NeoTantra and dive into Taoist Sexual Arts and some classical Indian Tantra. This might be partly due to the fact that Tibetan Tantra is much a monastic path, practised largely by monks. This may be one of the reasons it is not so seen in Western culture. Also many of the teachings are secret and not revealed until the practitioner has attained a certain level of personal achievement. Today Shashi Solluna chats with Jampa Stewart, who has dived deep into Tibetan Tantra as well as the Tao Tantric Arts. The intention is to explore what are the difference and similarities of the different paths. https://valleyspiritcoop.com/jampa-stewart/ 

How does Tibetan Tantra compare to other paths? ~ Jampa Stewart

What is the connection between kundalini rising, the energy body, energetic sex and astral sex? Perhaps one of the few people on this planet who can talk with confidence on these topics is Michael Winn, founder of Healing Tao USA, who has been facilitating the Taoist Sexual Arts and Inner Alchemy for over 40 years. Following on from his class in the LiveTantra Kundalini Symposium, I chat with Michael about his own first experiences with astral sex and what he learned from it.  In this juicy and alive conversation you will discover: The difference between raising sexual energy up to the heavens, and circulating it in the body. All about energy orgasm and spiritual orgasm Detailed descriptions of astral sex Micheal shares his first experience of being "sexually taken" by a woman in the astral plane! He talks about learning how to work with energy more consciously and deliberately. Michael will share about the profound energetic connection he has with his wife of 25 years, and how they even transcended life and had energetic sex after she had passed away (get a box of tissues ready for this story, as it is very touching) All about porn and how it operates on the astral plane Yes, this interview is far out there and yet somehow also down to earth. You can watch all the videos from the Kundalini Symposium, with a special half-price option available now. Click here to access. NEBER MISS AN EPISODE: SIGN UP HERE FOR ALL PODCAST AND VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kundalini and the Quest for Spiritual Orgasm ~ Michael Winn

Dating is something that is constantly evolving. It used to be picking her up and taking her for dinner. Over the last decades we have seen online dating simply soar in popularity, and speed dating and other such live events to facilitate connections.  But what about in the world of Tantra? Surely a field so focused on sex, love and connection should be full of dating options. And how do facilitators merge tantric practices together with dating? Plus, with recent lockdowns, how can Tantra teach us to create the experiences that fulfill us? Today I chat with Eleanor Rutman who runs her own Sensual Speed Dating night in Switzerland. She is a trained tantra facilitator and merges tantra with dating! (Plus, she tells me, had a lot of personal experience with dating in her time!). We talk about what Tantra can bring to dating, plus how we can carry it into meaningful online experiences. *********** Join Eleanor on a live online Tantric Speed Dating event on LiveTantra.com on 29th January 2021. *********** Eleanor Rutman is a Tao Tantric Arts trained facilitator and teaching assistant. She is the founder of Sensual Speed Dating, based in Switzerland. She has led over 190 dating events, both live and online. She fuses dating with tantric tools for intimacy, opening up the heart and meaningful connection.

The Secrets of Tantric Dating

This is an unusual episode, because I am interviewing my own partner! I wanted him to share how he chose me. Because this man has impressed me deeply since I met him, and the process of being "wooed" by him was extraordinary.  I know that I can be intimidating to men, purely because I am a well-known Tantra teacher. That in itself can be enticing, but also intimidating. In the past I had men approach me to get something from me, or there was a power struggle there. But with Shahid, he stood solidly in his own power, in his own center, whilst choosing me fully. In this chat, we talk about our story. How a garden designer from North Netherlands came about choosing a powerful tantrika who lived in Asia. How he overcame his fears. How he moved from polyamory to going deep with one, and why. The journey from the first kiss to a full surrender of the heart. We made this to inspire others. Our path is not for everyone. But we hope that there is something there for others like us, who wish to find  way to be empowered and yet in love. Find us together at www.thetantriccouple.com where we run retreats for couples. For women: joi us this weekend for the Call in Your King Symposium https://livetantra.kartra.com/page/callinyourking

How I Chose a Powerful Woman - Shahid van Helden

How is a man to find a healthy way to be in his masculine in today's world? When we hear so much about the "toxic masculine", the backlash of the #metoo movement paints a very dismal picture of men and masculine energy. So what is a man to do? Ignore the feedback and label it all as projection? Crumple in guilt and give up all trance of masculinity? How is a man to date in a post-#metoo era? Can a man still approach a woman and ask her for a drink without being the "toxic masculine"? Is it actually safe for men to try dating as they used to? What does the world of Tantra and Men's work have to offer men struggling to find their way in current times? I chat with Paal Christian Buntz, creator of the Wildman Project, to find out what men are going through and what ways they can move forward. We chat about #metoo, boundaries, tantra and polyamory, porn addiction and relationships. Want more? Join one of Paal's courses for men: Multiorgasmic Man Program: https://www.liberatewildman.com/multi-orgasmic/welcome Use the code LIVETANTRA for a 10% discount` The Wildman Challenge: https://www.liberatewildman.com/join  Use the code LIVETANTRA for a 10% discount` 

What is the Role of Men in a Post-#metoo Era? ~ Paal Buntz

Many women find that their libido diminishes after they have a baby, and it can be a struggle to get it back. As well, a partner may have various struggles with knowing how to relate intimately with her once they become parents. Of course, there are hormonal changes, there are late nights with crying babies, but it IS also possible to bring the intimacy back. Amanda Ananda is a Tantra Facilitator who is also a mum of two. She realized that there is a lot from the tantric wisdom that could help mums to find their sexy again.  In this podcast episode (for mum's AND their partners!), you will find out: * What happens to the body and sexuality after childbirth * How a woman can find her sensuality again * How a partner can learn to touch her again * the shifts is sexuality that happen after childbirth * The importance of fantasy and the mind * a simple trick for new parents to do after work to boost sexiness * How to deal with roles...and work with new models of motherhood that include sexuality And so much more. This podcast is essential for any parents who want to stay as a tantric couple! Watch more of Amanda's videos and guided practices on www.livetantra.com 

How to get your Libido Back as a Mum ~ Amanda Ananda

Power dynamics can be one of the biggest causes of conflict and harm in a relationship. Commonly, women give their power away to men in various ways, although this can also be the other way around. In this podcast, I talk with Sonja Shradha Devi about unhealthy power dynamics that result in a woman devaluing her own experience. This might be a personal relationship but is also seen in student-guru relationships. We will talk about: - physical abuse, emotional abuse and even spiritual abuse - how to spot that you are in a disempowered relationship - steps to start to heal within - steps to start to short the relationship or leave - watching not to fall into victim mentality - moving from blame to responsibility - finding your own values, needs and truth - the qualities of empowered relationships and how to attract them Watch videos of Sonja Shradha Devi on her channel at https://livetantra.com/authors/sonja-shradha-devi www.sonjashradhadevi.com 

How to Get Out of a Disempowered Relationship ~ Sonja Shradha Devi

Something that I feel we all need to learn about if we want to have harmonious relationships is trauma healing. Most of us have had more trauma than we realize, and right now we are in times of mass collective trauma (trauma is defined as anything that is overwhelming for our system to process). It affects our emotions, our nervous system our ability to relate with others...and this all comes out in our interpersonal relationships. Add to that the amount of sexual trauma and abuse that many have suffered. You may feel as if you have got over it, and yet in an intimate relationship you get triggered and find yourself shutting down. This is because often our unresolved trauma resurfaces in intimate relationships. For that reason, as I have worked with couples for many years to teach them about Tantra, I have come to the realization that we also need to understand at least the basics of trauma healing if we are to have a harmonious relationship. In fact, this needs to be the precursor to learning Tantra practices (otherwise some of the practices will trigger you and you won't know why). I have made this podcast to help couples understand the basics of trauma healing and the importance of integrating this into your relationship tool kit. If you want to follow my entire course on Trauma Healing (you can join as an individual or as a couple), please go to: Live Tantra Academy 

Trauma Healing as a Couple ~ Shashi Solluna

So many men carry shame around issues such as premature ejaculation and impotence. And to make matters worse, many carry this shame alone as they do not know where to go for guidance and support. Meet Taylor. He is offering support for men in the form of articles, videos and courses to guide them through a process that he himself went through. With his experience of Tantra, Taoist Sexual Arts and his own explorations, he has been putting together a toolkit for men to shift their sexuality. In this interview, we cover a number of issues including: * How to overcome porn addiction, and re-direct your energy back into your life. * Getting over premature ejaculation. * Discovering what ejaculatory choice is. * Healing your relationship with non-erection. * How self-pleasure can become a tantric practice. * Discovering sexual pleasure beyond the genitals. * How to have psychedelic experiences just from love-making! * Full body orgasm for men, ...and so much more. About Taylor Taylor is a sex educator and coach who helps men master their sexual energy so they can use it to supercharge their entire life. He combines tantric and taoist sexuality with western practicality in ways that make this work practical, grounded and real. He runs in-person workshops, and... He runs two online courses for men: Orgasmic Mastery - a 5-week course that helps men overcome premature ejaculation so they can make love for hours and have multiple non-ejaculatory orgasms Semen Retention Challenge - a 21-day course that helps men build and harness their sexual energy so they can create the life they truly desire In addition to the courses above, you can also connect with Taylor on Instagram at @taylorclarkjohnson and via his website: www.taylorjohnson.life

Ejaculatory Mastery ~ Taylor Johnson

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Many religions teach that in order to be truly spiritual, you must suppress sexuality and destroy your sexual urges. Tantra is one rare exception, that instead invites you to enter sexuality but with full awareness and consciousness.   Ohad Ezrahi is part of the lead faculty of ISTA, leading conscious sexuality trainings around the world. However, in his early days he was immersed into Orthodox Judaism and was even ordained as a Rabbi. This came from his deep yearnings to find more to life than just the surface level. Yet, the split between sex and spirituality always caused him pain. In this episode, Ohad shares his incredible story, and his findings along the way. Find out how he went from looking for ascension, to turning it around and bringing spirit and consciousness deeply into the physical and sexual realms. I often say, let us journey from Sex to Spirit. But in this case, I definitely will say: Let us journey from Spirit to Sex! See more videos of Ohad at www.livetantra.com onnhis channel: https://livetantra.com/authors/ohad-pele-ezrahi And read his book Kedesha here..... Access more of podcasts, meditations and courses at www.livetantra.com

The Rabbi who turned Tantric ~ Ohad Pele Ezrahi

For centuries mankind has been struggling with the differential between the spiritual desire for non-attachment and the human desire for building relationships.  Many have felt forced to choose...those who took the spiritual path renounced all worldly desires with celibacy, monkhood and other austere practices, giving up all the basic human desires (at least on the surface, as we now know many failed and just pushed their desires into shadowy behaviours).. Those who chose humanity may have chosen hedonism, bit many fell into attachment, addiction and cycles of emotionality. Author John Amodeo has been exploring for several decades how to reconcile these two aspects. A trained therapist and marriage guidance counselor, he was also a Buddhist and spiritual seeker. Though these two worlds were mostly kept separate, John set out to find out how to find the meeting point....very much the core essence of Tantra. The result is that he has found that relationship CAN be a valid part of our spiritual growth, if we apply the right tools and attitudes. In this podcast episode, he explains what that looks like. This includes: * An explanation of the different needs of our spiritual aspect and our human aspect * Exploring where these two meet * How relationship can become our spiritual vehicle * taking a look "attachment" and what that really means * How to avoid spiritual bypassing, but also not get stuck in the human experience To find out more about John and his work, please refer to: www.johnamodeo.com   

How can we Reconcile our Spirituality and our Humanity? ~ John Amodeo

Ma Ananda Sarita is one of the world's leading authorities on Tantra. She lived for 26 years in the Osho community, and 16 years in Osho's presence, receiving teachings and transmissions on the teachings and meditations of Tantra. We chat together about how sex can become a spiritual experience, and how a couple can transform an ordinary relationship into a tantric relationship. At the end of this podcast, Sarita shares step-by-step guidance for a couple's practice in spiritual sex.   In this audio:  * Find out what Osho taught to Sarita about Tantra  * Hear how to unite our hedonistic nature with our spiritual path.  * Learn how a couple can surrender their egos to Love.  * Discover how sex can actually accelerate our enlightenment and awakening.  * Find out how a couple need to integrate meditation into their relationship.  * Hear about "Love Appointments" and how a couple can schedule in their tantric experiences.  * Discover how to recognize good chemistry with a partner.  * Find out some of Sarita's secrets of Tantra!  * Hear a step-by-step practice that you and your partner can try out at home!  To see more videos of Sarita, go to https://livetantra.com/authors/ananda-sarita NB: The music Sarita referred to is Deuter. 

How can a Couple Transform their Sex Life into Tantra? ~ Ananda Sarita

How to deal with conflict in your relationship? For many people, arguing takes the fun out of being in a relationship, and can even be the cause for the whole relationship to fail. Marriage Meditator, Max Rivers, explains that although conflict can ruin relationships, it also can actually take your relationship deeper. You simply need to know how to transform it. His explanation is that we argue on one level, but resolve on another. Trying to resolve an issue at the level at which is causes conflict is actually not going to work. Because we need to get underneath into the underlying issues. Once a couple know how to navigate to the underlying layers, then the exact same issue can actually open both of your hearts to deeper levels of compassion and understanding. Together you can start to build trust instead of torment. In this interview, Max shares the steps to take to make this shift. * How arguments can be retreated over and over again because we are at the wrong level for resolving it. * How to access that deeper level and communicate from there. * Non Violent Communication taken a step farther, into understanding the mystery of forbidden needs. * How we attract the very person who can trigger us, and why. How to let those triggers take us deeper into self-understanding. * The secret of how never to be "wrong" in your relationship. * How to build a relationship that fulfills both people. NOTE: There are a couple of small audio delays due to failing internet, however the information is still clear. For more information on Max Rivers and what he offers, please go to http://maxrivers.net/ Download my free guide to building a relationship agreement field together to use together wit this information, and start building the relatonship you want. https://www.shashisolluna.com/tantric-tools.html

Loving Conflict: Tools for Conscious Couples ~ Max Rivers

How can sex create a spiritual experience? How can we create the ideal relationship? International Tantra Teacher and Hay House author, Shashi Solluna, shares Tantric wisdom and interviews some of the world experts on this topic.

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