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What Is Tantra?Tantra views the physical body's capacity for heightened sensation as a positive experience that can greatly increase the quality of our lives. The definition of energy is a source of usable power, the ability to act, vitality. Science is now proving what spiritual teachers have known for thousands of years, that everything is energy. In Tantric practice, the intention is to refine and amplify our awareness of this power, both in our bodies, and in the body of our partner. When all of this vitality is opened up we can experience a profound increase in well-being on all levels, a relaxed, alert mind and robust health.
Sensuality is experiencing this energy through the senses, appreciating the joys of this energy making itself known through sensation. Joy is a feeling of delight so deep and so lasting that one radiates, and spontaneously expresses, happiness and fulfillment during the journey, not just at the destination. Experiencing that level of fulfillment on a regular basis can be tremendously valuable for the health of your body, mind and spirit. It is also a gift you give to yourself and everyone around you.
This is the essence of the numerous sacred sensuality paths around the world - from Shiva Tantra to Taoist Tantra to Celtic Sacred Sexuality Practices to Native American Tantra to Western Neo-Tantra, to name a few. My techniques are drawn from a wide variety of these incredible lineages because we are such beautifully dynamic beings, I love having a rich abundance of practices to offer what is just right for whomever I am fortunate to meet on the path.
I am also including a beautiful quote on the meaning of Tantra by a teacher named Kavinda Rei:
"Central to Tantra is the belief that the human body should be celebrated and honored as a source of sensual pleasure as well as for it's role in divine enlightenment. The tantric path teaches that everything is a gift that you can learn from. Tantra encourages you to enjoy your sensual self fully, to cherish your body, and make the most of every moment, especially those you spend with your partner. When you reach bliss, Tantra encourages you to bring full awareness into that state of being and to stay in it for as long as possible. During this stage, you transcend into an experience of blissful awareness, free of desire, yet remaining fully conscious of everything that is happening."
How is a Blissful Bodywork Session different from a regular sensual massage?
Trust me, I love a great sensual massage. It is a deeply rejuvenating and healing modality. I wanted to take it deeper though. I wanted to blend in principles and simple practices I was learning in Tantra into sensual bodywork that kept all it's sensual goodness while adding the benefits of the meditative arts of mindful breathing, energy circulation and full body blissful awareness. These practices are simple, safe, and fun.
It is an art form of which I have perfected over the last 9 years. During an hour long Blissful Bodywork session, you will be very gently guided in these meditative practices during a delicious high quality sensual bodywork session. The benefit of this over just straight sensual bodywork is deeper relaxation, a greatly extended ecstatic sensation that you feel throughout your entire body, and a greater feeling of replenishment and revitalization. What I also love about the Blissful Bodywork is because it is based on Tantric principles, the giver (that's me) is also practicing the mindful breathing, the energy circulation, and blissful awareness at the same time that I am giving you the bodywork. So, I am experiencing everything that you are - we are meeting each other in the same place while the boundary of giver and receiver remains clear. It is a warm, revitalizing, replenishing experience.
What Should I Know About the 90 minute to 2 hour Tantra Session?
We first converse over email and/or on the phone about what kind of experience you would like to have during the session. My sessions range to very educational to mainly experiential. Sometimes you may really be in the mood to take in a lot of great information during the practices and other times you just want to be lead. And, that can change from session to session. The reason that I don't outline exactly what a session looks like is simply that it's different for everyone. As I stated above, what is great for one person isn't right for another person. That's why I've studied so many different Tantric Paths. When we do speak, if you'd like, I will outline exactly what will happen in your particular session or I can leave it as a surprise if you'd like.
Expect to be gently guided and corrected throughout any session. We'll work a lot with stepping out of habitual ways of being around your sensuality in every session so it's important to always be open to guidance and feedback. I understand it can be a very vulnerable place - I always keep it light and positive.
Do You Offer A Series of Sessions?
Yes, I do. My series offering is a bit unique though. You can enjoy a series of sessions one of two ways. You can either have a series of educational sessions that build from one to the next. Or, like going to a favorite spa, you can have your favorite mainly experiential session each time. The benefit of the first is obvious. The benefit of the second choice is you receive the benefit of enjoying a Tantra session with someone you are comfortable with, knows everything that you enjoy, and will help you to explore new things as well.
What Sort of Gifts Do You Like?
Gifts are never required or expected. I do receive them quite often. I will help take the guesswork out for you about what I really enjoy if you feel inspired.
Favorite Designers: Coach, Calypso, Chanel, Cusco Barecelona, Alexander McQueen
Favorite Scents: YSL Paris
Favorite Flowers: Lilly, Pink Roses, Orchids, Boquets
Favorite Treats: Artisian Chocolates
Favorite Gift Certficates: Bookstores, William-Sonoma
Favorite Jewerly: Any necklaces made from real gemstones
How Can I See You?
Visit the Booking page. I really look forward to speaking with you.
Have a Beautiful Day,
Christina.
