TANTRA FESTIVALThe Sutras of Love

Discover the transformative power of the Tantric game between embodied practice and meditative awareness. In this immersive workshop, the focus will be on experiencing awareness in the present moment through the body, as a support for deepening into an intimate connection with yourself and others. Through guided relaxation, working with the breath, slow mindful movement and intimate connection exercises, you will be invited to reconnect with your innate sensuality and authentic presence, and to experience how your body becomes a gateway to self-awareness, deeper intimacy with others, and even to profound, sacred connection.

Every woman holds a treasure within, a treasure that will blossom in the right conditions. With all its stresses, modern life does not make it easy to flourish as a woman: we rely too much on the mind and forget the wisdom of our bodies and emotions, and we no longer notice the goddess that resides within. Enjoy some precious moments together in this workshop, honouring our feminine hearts and (re)discovering the goddess in each of us, with the sacred power of love and Eros she holds. Open to all women.

Within every man there is a dormant power, a force of love, a courageous verticality and a liveliness of spirit. This workshop is dedicated to bringing this hidden potential forth and awakening the power of the heart, so that we can fully shine as men, as pillars of light, and radiant forces of love and goodness. Open to all men.

All of us long, deep inside, to be met beyond roles, beyond performance, beyond judgment. To be seen as we are by another, and to meet another from that same honest place. When we allow this kind of connection to happen, we experience a fulfilment and sense of homecoming. Walls drop, presence deepens, and what emerges is often surprisingly simple, candid and deeply nourishing. In this workshop, we explore what it means to meet from the soul, and how dating could look in a way that our heart truly longs for. We will discover how to come back to our own hearts at will, and not allow history or future projections to stand in the way of our ability to connect to another soul. You will be guided through simple exercises and relational practices that shift you out of your head and into presence, learning how to tune in to another in a genuine way and discovering how connection can become less about effort and more about allowing.

Since it was rediscovered in the 60s, the Kama Sutra has become one of the bestselling books of all time, and paradoxically both the best known and least read book in history. It offers an inspiring array of lovemaking postures, each with a specific nuance of resonances of pleasure. In this playful workshop we will discover more of the significance of these amorous postures, and how they can bring lasting fulfilment in the act of love. Clothes stay on!

Conscious touch is how a tantric massage travels to the very depths of the soul, bringing about the most profound healing and awakening. In this workshop we will talk about tantric massage and how to train in it, and then guide you into a profound experience of genuine connection through conscious touch, to feel the polarising effect of each other’s soul as we meet in the present moment, where the mind ceases to interfere and deep fulfilment is to be found. Please sign up at reception with your partner or someone you feel comfortable with, because places are limited. Although not obligatory, this workshop can contain partial nudity as touch is best received on the skin, but this will not include the intimate areas (genitals or breasts), so underwear will be a minimum requirement.

Lingam and Yoni are Sanskrit words for the male and female sexual organs, but their meanings extend far beyond their anatomical references. In Eastern spiritual traditions, lingam and yoni are revered as profound symbols of divine creative energy. The lingam, representing the masculine principle, and the yoni, embodying the feminine, reflect the cosmic dance of creation, of transformation, regeneration and ultimate unity. Join this session to explore the mystical significance of these symbols, their role in Tantra, and how they resonate within our own bodies. Please note: explicit projected images will form part of the presentation.

So much of what we learn about sex today comes from porn, and many of us carry its images and expectations into our own intimate lives. In this workshop we will look at the myths porn has created about pleasure and lovemaking, and at what Tantra reveals about the real nature of erotic intimacy. Come and discover how to free your love life from these myths and open to a more authentic and fulfilling experience of Eros.

Tantric massage teaches us to touch and be touched in a most elevated way. Ben and Iulia will show the magical way in which Tantric massage is done. This is a highly educational demonstration, and both teachers will answer questions at the end and share from their own experiences with Tantric massage. Please be aware that the massage demonstration will be done without clothing; participants in this session stay dressed, and contemplate and learn from the demonstration.

After a whole weekend of insights and inspiration, you may already be seeing how you want to live differently from now on. This workshop will support you in carrying all the gifts you have received forward into your life. It is an opportunity to keep these fruits from slipping away, and to bring them tangibly into your daily life in some simple ways.