Cultivating Aliveness, Vitality, Consciousness and Embodiment

An intro to tantra class sets the foundation for understanding tantra as a practice of awareness, connection, and presence. It usually begins with a simple explanation of what tantra is and what it is not. The focus stays on mindfulness, the breath, and learning to tune in to your own body.

Participants are guided through gentle exercises that build trust and comfort. This can include breathwork, grounding meditations, easy movement, and partner practices that center on eye contact, consent, and clear communication. Nothing is rushed. The goal is to slow down enough to notice what you feel and how you relate to yourself and others.

The class also touches on core principles like intention, energy awareness, and boundaries. Facilitators emphasize safety and choice so everyone can engage at the level that feels right. By the end, participants usually leave with a sense of calm, more awareness of their inner space, and a basic understanding of how tantra can support connection, intimacy, and personal growth.

· Warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental

· Structured with clear boundaries

· Suitable for singles and couples alike

The goal is to introduce participants to Tantric principles in a safe, respectful, and experiential way — focusing on:

· Reconnecting body, heart, and mind

· Cultivating presence and energy awareness

· Enhancing intimacy and communication (with self and others)

· Exploring sacred sensuality in a non-sexual, conscious context

· Guided meditations and breathwork (to open energetic flow)

· Partner and solo exercises (focused on eye-gazing, touch, or movement, always with consent)

· Movement and dance (to release tension and awaken life energy)

· Teachings on Tantric philosophy — presence, polarity, and sacred connection

· Sharing circles for integration and reflection

Anyone curious about Tantra as a path of personal growth, emotional healing, or spiritual awakening — no previous experience needed.

*This is a non-sexual space for exploring aliveness, vitality, consciousness and embodiment

Practical Details:

*When: Saturday Feb 7th 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

*Where: The Hidden Temple. A spacious loft sanctuary with beautiful cozy rugs, 6 minutes from Northampton, MA

*Cost: $50

*What to Bring/Wear: Comfortable clothing you can mive in, a water bottle, openness and curiosity

We are keeping the group smaller to keep it intimate

Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivating-aliveness-vitality-consciousness-and-embodiment-tickets-1976948125060?aff=oddtdtcreator

Your Facilitators:

Jana Lussier has been practicing Chinese Medicine for over 25 years. She found her way to Tantra ( another aspect of Asian philosophy) 6 years ago when she studied with and received her 650 hour Coaching Certificate from Layla Martin, founder of the VITA method of Sex, Love & Relationship coaching. From there she continued her path of Tantra through Margot Anand’s Skydancing school where she is currently in the International Teaching Training. She is also a trauma informed Sex, Love & Relationship coach.

Indra Raj has been practicing, yoga, meditation and tantra for thirty years. After completing yoga teacher training in Goa he was introduced to the practices of neo-Tantra in Pune India. He continued his path studying tantra through Margot Anand’s SkyDancing School, Barbara Carrellas’ Urban Tantra, The Body Electric School, and over the last several years through the teachings of Hareesh in the Tantra Illuminated School he has been studying traditional non-dualistic Shaivist Tantra. Indra also is certified in Sex Therapy through the California Institute of Integral Studies.

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