What we’re about
Hello, Men
I just wanted to clarify the new way sessions are being structured at Soma's Garden. The purpose of creating some structure is to let you all know that you are participating in deeply transformational practices. The three Levels are designed in such a way as to meet each of you where you are at in terms of your current understanding of Tantra and comfort level with nudity and touch. Each Level is an event which may be repeated as many times as you wish as there is no graduation but rather a deepening of wisdom with repetition over time.
Level 1 Sessions: Are experiences which focus on being comfortable nude, body acceptance, learning to touch intuitively, learning the difference between sensual and sexual, and exploring the various ways we as men may touch and connect. In many ways we get to not only give touch completely but we also learn to receive fully.
Level 2 Sessions: Are focused on developing sensitivity and learning about the various ways energy is exchanged between Men. These experiences include a great deal of guidance on how we as men can holistically shift our understanding of our own energy and our own bodies for the purpose of bringing about deep states of awareness. This is preparation for the ecstatic Level 3 Sacred Presure session.
The Level 3 "Sacred Pressure" Sessions: Are designed to produce deeply ecstatic experiences while working with sexual energy in a strong and direct way utilizing our sensitive touch. For this session to be truly impactful and to induce the experience it is designed to facilitate we men must give with total Presence and sensitivity to Pace and Pressure so that the sexual energy can be activated most effectively. The correct mix of experienced men is essential because of how sensitive and vulnerable we can be while working through this Tantric approach.
Additional information about the group and Tantra...
As the title of the group clearly states this is a group which endeavors to explore the various aspects of Tantra. Contrary to the beliefs of many, Tantra actually has little to do with sex but is rather concerned with the movement and balancing of spiritual/life force energy. Sex within a Tantric context is simply utilized to shift, move energy and to bring the participants into higher states of consciousness.
The way this all works really boils down to connection and presence. When we connect with another human being consciously, not necessarily sexually, we open ourselves to the exchange of energy which can be felt by those individuals sensitive and present enough to feel. So every event in the group is focused on connection in some manner. We offer sessions in which healing touch is exchanged and informative sessions which help men grow in their understanding of intimacy and their own body. Many of the events which are labeled "Sacred Pressure" deal with sexual energy more directly with the ultimate purpose of utilizing sexual energy to connect the man not only to his or another's body but also as an energy exchange which can facilitate a connect and experience of the bigger picture whether we call it GOD/Infinity/Universe or whatever; this is what Tantra is truly about.
Many of us have a difficult time with connecting intimately and still many more of us do not really understand sexual energy and the reasons for this are varied. There is a distortion of male sexual energy caused primarily by each individual's unwillingness to break from their 'usual' pattern of sexual behavior or sexual understanding. The distortion I mentioned could be connected to...
1. Porn
2. One's Religious background or repressive tendencies
3. Excessive Sex Positivity, or "do anything you want sexually as long as it does not hurt another"
4. Family attitudes toward sex
5. Kink or 'Lifestyle' sexual paths
6. Social phobias or anxieties
7. Trauma
That is not to say that any of these things is inherently 'bad' but rather the engagement of expressive or repressive tendencies towards sex without awareness or consciously exercising choice is what leads to the overall distortion.
The solution is to move toward connecting to sexual energy at its essence. The essence of sexual energy which is simply felt as 'horny' is not attached to anything until the mind determines what it desires or the mind decides it wants to push the feeling away. Once we learn to connect to this most simplified expression of sexual energy we can then come from a very special and authentic place within ourselves which allows us to not be 'Sex Positive' or 'Sex Negative' but rather 'Sex Choice'.
When you decide to attend events you will find the experiences to be overall very meditative in nature. So men who have an interest in Yoga, meditation or other spiritual traditions will thrive at sessions whereas men who are looking for sex, hookups, or superficial connections will be disappointed. Please calibrate your expectations accordingly and I look forward to meeting you all.
Peace and Love,
Akal
- Disclaimer: Events taking place at Soma Garden are not affiliated with Soma's Garden. "Tantra for Men" is a private social group which utilizes Soma Garden space in exchange for space rental fees which also covers supplies.