There are many misconceptions about Tantra, even among so-called tantra-practitioners.
The most common is that Tantra is mainly about sexual practice. In my personal work with tantra, I have come to the conclusion that it is more about breath, consciousness, and connection. Sex may be a beautiful and fun part of it, but it is not the main focus, at least for me.
As we use the breath as a bridge between the physical and subtle (non-physical bodies), we open up our energy centers to greater flow. Our sexual energies reside in the lower energy centers of the bodies, commonly known as the chakras, so there will be sensation in this area.
Because our reproductive organs are located near the lower chakras, intense energy flooding in this part is almost automatically associated to sexuality and sexual pleasure.
However, this energy can also be channeled for other non-sexual endeavors such as creativity, non-romantic relations, productivity and even business.
During my event on 13 February, we will be activating all the energy centers in the body, and then connecting to a partner in sharing this life force in a sacred and intimate practice (you get to keep your clothes on). This is why I have decided to tailor this specific event for couples. You may do it with a friend, as I have in the past. But a word of warning: powerful energies will be unleashed, so you must trust your partner fully and have some sort of mutual understanding.
For those of you who are unable to participate physically, I have successfully led this practice online, so that can also be arranged. Either way, you know how to reach me.
Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/136240572219
Yabyum sculpture by Agnes Arellano
Last month I mentioned I was opening a new six-month program for my 1:1 coaching.
I have to say that I really wanted to have a fancy launch and elaborate funnel, but that just didn’t feel authentic for me. I had to contend with this internal conflict that sounded like this: “Why are you being so resistant to structure? You are being lazy!” Yeah, it was not pretty.
All this to say that I am taking in 1:1 clients for my new program, which combines my tried and true classes that I have been teaching for years, together with fresh new content.
I know I should be telling you the precise outcome and problem I would be solving, but I gave up on that completely. Why? Because the results I have seen in my students in clients over the years have just been too diverse. In some cases, they were life-saving; I have had several people come to me to say that they would have taken their own lives if it hadn’t been for our work together. Other, less dramatic, but equally powerful outcomes include: improved relationships, more self-love, better health and sleep, less anxiety and stress.
Those of you who know me, know that part of my vision includes everyone learning to practice energy healing on themselves and others. Now I know the word “healing” is triggering for some, just like the word God is triggering for others! Allow me to clarify.
- Energy Healing happens when you give your full attention to the person sitting in front of you, and practice active listening.
- Energy Healing happens when you comfort a child who was hurt, by placing your hand gently on their boo-boo.
- Energy Healing happens when we sit in silence and hold space for our discomfort to transmute.
Yes, there are aspects of my practice that may appear esoteric, but like I always say: take what resonates and leave the rest.
My guarantee: if you work with me for six months, you will be a completely different person.
This is me without the fancy launch or elaborate funnels.
Message me if you want to find out if my six month online ENERGY ACADEMY program is for you.
As I reflect on the past year, I can’t help but gasp at my own crazy journey. It started in January with a beautiful Wellness Festival I co-organized, Vegan Omfest, which featured some of my favorite teachers and healing modalities all gathered in two amazing, transformative days.
By March, we were in lockdown and I gradually moved my courses online (thank you Zoom). I was in shock, because my schedule till then had me out of the house early and back home late at night EVERY DAY.
April and May ... like an at-home vipassana retreat and Ayahuasca ceremony that lasts for months!
By June, I had done a tremendous amount of letting go from all the time on my hands for introspection and practice. I shaved my head and let go of my old Facebook account, with all the pictures and memories. That was release for me, and a huge energetic shift (hence the Airbender pic I asked my super-talented friend Jason Charles Escalona to do for me).
In October, I launched season one of my podcast (thank you coach Dave Visaya!), which you can catch it on Spotify or here on my website.
Finally, last month, I was reunited with my daughter, whom I had not seen since January.
It was not an easy year, but it was one of the most transformational not only for myself, but also for a lot of people I know. It was a year of deep shadow work for the human race as a whole, where we were asked to question and rethink everything, from institutions and authority figures to our very own core beliefs.
I am excited for 2021.Realistically, the new year will bring just as many challenges, if not more than the past. But those who are doing the inner work are stronger, and can face these new challenges, with an upgraded version of themselves. And those who have not, can still get on board. It’s never too late.
Happy New Year everyone!
