Events - Introduction to Tantra Retreat

I will be joining my teachers Rahasya and Shakti on this Introduction to Tantra Retreat at Gecko Creek in the Cedarberg.

This retreat is an ideal opportunity to get introduced to the approach, method and practice of Tantra, the art of sacred sexuality. If you are already familiar with Tantra and want to come soak up more - or bring a friend along - you are most welcome.

Imagine a weekend of sitting in a circle around a fire or in a cool lapa, of lazing in the sun around a pool overlooking the endless mountains of the Cederberg, of coming to touch the mysteries of your sacred sexuality through discussion and gentle practice while being held by two experienced practitioners and the fresh, welcoming breath of nature.

Themes that will be covered on this retreat are:

• The history, purpose and intent of Tantra. Tantra is an ancient mystery practice involving the use of sexuality for awakening. It has taken many forms in different traditions, and today has become accessible to sincere seekers in a new way.

• Sexuality, magic(k)al practice and spirituality. There is power in sexual energy that can greatly support us in our spiritual quest, if we know how to tap into it.

• Understanding eroticism. We work with Plato's dictum that "Eros leads to Gnosis." Our eroticism can reveal deeper knowledge to us, in that it is an excellent guide to help uncover what is in the unconscious.

• Advaita and the Yoga of mind-training. Advaita means non-duality. Tantra as taught in our school, is a practice that takes you beyond the dualistic thinking that keeps our existing ego identities in place.

• The Heart meditation of Atisha. This meditation is a primary tool to assist us in moving into the practice of unconditional love.

Methods that will be used are:

• Discourse and discussion

• Active meditations

• Breath work

• Dancing and movement

• Interaction with nature

Tantra is a path for seekers or truth who want to live their lives with totality, and who wish to include their sexuality in a journey of conscious exploration. Our sexuality is a phenomenally powerful vehicle for transformation and awakening. The retreat is open to all who share this intention. No previous experience is needed. Singles and couples are welcome. Our style as teachers is to be guided by where you are at.

Rahasya is the founding director of the Advait Tantraschool; see tantraschool.co.za. To be introduced to Tantra by a master like him is a very rare priviledge. But beware, he does not act or present as you would expect. He has what Alan Watts calls an "irredeemable rascality" - which contributes to his rare gift of being able to translate the ancient mysteries of Tantra into modern life. Shakti is a Dakini or female Tantrika with an extensive and well established practice; see shakti.co.za and totalitytherapy.com