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In conjunction with the On Being Man workshops is an event for the women: The Secrets of the Jade Egg. This two-day workshop is an opportunity for women to discover the secret practices that Taoist Masters previously taught to a select few women in Ancient China’s royal courts. These techniques facilitate Health, Energy, Longevity and Extraordinary Skills as Lovers.

Registration: http://stephentredrea.com/events/secrets_of_the_jade_egg/registration.html

Almost the eve of Shakti's departure for her UK/America trip and she asks if I would facilitate her dance class. An instinctual body reflex drags in a lungful of air as though I've just met with a bucket of ice-cold water. I have no training in facilitating a dance class. Absolutely nothing. And, for many who attend this weekly event, it is a sustenance almost as vital as the air they breath. This would be a Huge Responsibility and so of course, I say YES!

My one-year process of bringing awareness and focus to the life I live has begun. There is a small group of us doing this, scattered around the globe, and we were asked to do something to mark the beginning of our journey together. I felt moved to take a walk alone in what is effectively my back yard. This is its story...

There are different aspects to masculinity. This work is focused on the narrow slice about how we relate to and express our masculine in sexuality. It's an important slice, if not the crucial basis from which all other relating is infused. Osho is quoted as saying, "Sex is the seed, love is the flower, compassion is the fragrance.". If we are to rise to an authentic, honouring and empowered expression of the masculine it would be good to nurture and feed the roots of this possibility.