Soma's Garden, Tantra for Men

Hello, Men

As the title of the group clearly states this is a group which endeavors to explore the various aspects of Tantra. Contrary to the beliefs of many, Tantra actually has little to do with sex but is rather concerned with the movement and balancing of spiritual/life force energy. Sex within a Tantric context is simply utilized to shift, move energy and to bring the participants into higher states of consciousness.

The way this all works really boils down to connection and presence. When we connect with another human being consciously, not necessarily sexually, we open ourselves to the exchange of energy which can be felt by those individuals sensitive and present enough to feel. So every event in the group is focused on connection in some manner. We offer sessions in which healing touch is exchanged and informative sessions which help men grow in their understanding of intimacy and their own body. Many of the events which are labeled "Sacred Pressure" deal with sexual energy more directly with the ultimate purpose of utilizing sexual energy to connect the man not only to his or another's body but also as an energy exchange which can facilitate a connect and experience of the bigger picture whether we call it GOD/Infinity/Universe or whatever; this is what Tantra is truly about.

Many of us have a difficult time with connecting intimately and still many more of us do not really understand sexual energy and the reasons for this are varied. There is a distortion of male sexual energy caused primarily by each individual's unwillingness to break from their 'usual' pattern of sexual behavior or sexual understanding. The distortion I mentioned could be connected to...

1. Porn
2. One's Religious background or repressive tendencies
3. Excessive Sex Positivity, or "do anything you want sexually as long as it does not hurt another"
4. Family attitudes toward sex
5. Kink or 'Lifestyle' sexual paths
6. Social phobias or anxieties
7. Trauma

That is not to say that any of these things is inherently 'bad' but rather the engagement of expressive or repressive tendencies towards sex without awareness or consciously exercising choice is what leads to the overall distortion.

The solution is to move toward connecting to sexual energy at its essence. The essence of sexual energy which is simply felt as 'horny' is not attached to anything until the mind determines what it desires or the mind decides it wants to push the feeling away. Once we learn to connect to this most simplified expression of sexual energy we can then come from a very special and authentic place within ourselves which allows us to not be 'Sex Positive' or 'Sex Negative' but rather 'Sex Choice'.

When you decide to attend events you will find the experiences to be overall very meditative in nature. So men who have an interest in Yoga, meditation or other spiritual traditions will thrive at sessions whereas men who are looking for sex, hookups, or superficial connections will be disappointed. Please calibrate your expectations accordingly and I look forward to meeting you all.

Peace and Love,
Akal

- Disclaimer: Events taking place at Soma Garden are not affiliated with Soma's Garden. "Tantra for Men" is a private social group which utilizes Soma Garden space in exchange for space rental fees which also covers supplies.