One of the most obvious generalizations we can all agree on about men is that we can be very sexually driven. The amount of energy focused on sex is huge and has very real consequences. When men are obsessed about sex they begin to live for sex and essentially become sex; it becomes an integral part of our identity.

So shouldn't men also be skillful sexually? When I say skillful, I am not referring to one's ability to have intercourse for 4 hours, or reach multiple orgasms; these are simply the bonuses we receive when we decide to create a different relationship too our own bodies and when we cultivate a new approach to bonding. 

Tantra is a system which is shrouded in misunderstandings. One, it is not always sexual; two, nor does it necessarily involve squeezing and pushing around energy during the act in order to obtain multiple orgasms. Tantra is simply the Union of the universal masculine and feminine energies, or Yin and Yang. All of us hold these energies within our being, and we all have the power to unite these energies through various practices; sex is simply an opportunity to take a shortcut. 

Just as an example to show just how powerful sexual energy is, consider the "typical" orgasm. Every guy is aware of the major shift in mood after orgasm. Post orgasm we are often more concerned with eating, sleeping, and in the long term perhaps mating with other partners. We have inadvertently created suffering in many of our relationships because we loose the desire to bond with the one we are with. This biological response of wanting to spread our seed around and the low energy associate with regular orgasm is actually due to the brains reward circuitry being over used. The endocrine hormones associate with bonding (which is absolute essential in red Tantra) actually take about a month to normalize after one "typical" orgasm. 

This introduction class will cover the mystical and philosophical foundation of Tantra and sacred sexuality. I will also cover some of the fundamental techniques which allow us to become more whole, ecstatic, and ultimately better men. 

This class is also a lead in to a six week course which will begin on Thursday April 5thwww.somaarts1.com . The six week course will be an opportunity to change our relationship with our bodies, with sex and cultivate a deeper bond with our partners. Six weeks is roughly a 40 day period, this is the amount of time necessary in order to create new behaviors and shift our nervous systems. A clear and developed nervous system is integral for the enhancing our experience of sex and our bodies. When we have a clear nervous system we also create new perceptions; perceptions which are more in line with our authentic selves. This is a profound opportunity for any man who wants to realize his full potential as a human.

Please arrive by 7:10pm,

Donations are accepted to support the space,

Peace,

Joel Etienne M.S.