The evolution of Tantra Man
These days there is such a sense of rapid change – sometimes unsettling, often inspiring, that calls for us to pay attention to the balance of activity and rest.
September brought an ‘Indian summer’ of some great beauty. I had a beautiful time on a six day silent retreat. It was so wonderful to slooow down, spend time without noise and be immersed in meditation – simply being with the breath, the senses.
After that I was at a Chateau in France for a week with Sarita and the Tantra team from the School of Awakening. We were held among the wooded hills with an impressive vista. It was exciting, hard work and fun to get together. The time was focused on learning and developing a little known method of Tantric massage from Kashmir, and also crafting a transformational new group process Tantra Man-Tantra Woman, which will be unveiled at Croydon Hall this week.
After many years as a massage professional with experience in dozens of methods, it was a very pleasant surprise to experience something new and really quite wonderful. The massage techniques were a joy to share and practice – they are very sensual and powerful – I will certainly be adding them to my menu of individual sessions and look forward to teaching them to others.
I also particularly enjoyed working with Shiva and Sangeet to create the part of the group where the men will all be together away from the women. After choosing Tantric precepts that we felt are essential, we developed the key practices and some dynamic rituals that will really help foster key qualities in a ‘Tantric Man’.
Working with these themes has really fired me up for the upcoming series of Tantra evenings for men in Bristol. I feel that this kind of gathering – where men can offer each other support and inspiration, move and express themselves in an authentic, conscious way and learn with and from each other – is what many men (and the women in their lives!) are really hungry for. I am really looking forward to stepping into a ‘space’ with men and the distinct flavour, the particular atmosphere that emerges there.
Recently I have noticed a subtle change in some of the men’s events – a greater ease and willingness in connecting with other men. It will be interesting to see how widespread these shifts become through the wider society (and not just those who have been ‘working on themselves’). It could be that the times are calling for such an evolution. Who will be a part of the wave?
Namaste,
Suta
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Hey sounds good I wish we had something like that in Birmingham, have you ever heard of Barry Long. I used to enjoy being in his teaching and he was an amazing teacher.
I am a single man, living in Liverpool, with a genuine interest in all aspects of Tantra but with no experience in what it really involves. I would appreciate some advice on what course would be suitable for me as an absolute beginner.
Best regards
Steve
Hi Stephen,
Well, with Tantra, the best thing is to jump in and experience it! You could read a book to get some general overview, but the best thing is to have an experience. If there’s no teachers in your local area, you could try Sarita’s online Vigyan Bhairav Tantra meditation course (see http://www.schoolofawakening.com/vigyan-bhairav-tantra-webinar.php). Sarita gives a discourse on various meditations (which are very simple and can be done by anyone), and then offers four different practices in each class for people to try. You can then contact her by live chat or email to discuss your experience. We have teachers working in Bristol and London regularly (check our calendar and links page) if you’d like to get a taste via an evening, day or weekend group and its possible for you to get there, or, you could talk to one of our teachers about doing an event in your area, many of them are willing to travel.
Perhaps you would feel more comfortable starting with just men? Both Leigh and Suta run regular men’s groups, and this can be a good way in if you are a little nervous of jumping right into a mixed setting! Another good way to have your first taste is a one-to-one Tantra session. Again, check our links page for a list of therapists affiliated to the School.
If there’s anything else you’d like to know, get in touch!
Much love,
Malika xxxxx