NEWSLETTER - January/February 2011 - VALENTINE DELIGHTS
Inner Love and Sensual Surprises
Dear Tantrikas,
Hello and Namaste!
In this Newsletter we are adding an extra spark. To celebrate the day of Love fast approaching we have decided to include 2 Tantric Tips by Leora! The Inner Love Meditation will start us off, and by the end of this letter we will lead onto the Sensual Surprise....
Valentine's Day can mean a number of things for different people as the word love means such a wide range of feelings, states and attitudes. Pleasure, attraction, passion, intimacy, friendship, and oneness – these are just a small list of how deep and far love can take us on our journeys in life. But, what does this day mean for you? If you find that you have lots of thoughts bubbling inside of you, we would love to hear about them. If you're on Facebook – we have a discussion page. Search: Diamond Light Tantra Discussion Page.
A link to it is here - http://tinyurl.com/6d5tzej
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As always at Diamond Light, we have a number of workshops coming up – including, Level 2 'Opening To Love', Level 3 – 'Opening To Pleasure' and Valentines Special Level 1, 'Opening To Bliss.' If you have a view to go onto our DEEP DIVING course starting in September, it is important that you have completed these preliminary workshops so that you have a grounding in our Tantra work. Deep Diving takes place in the beautiful haven of EarthSpirit. It is a wonderful centre in a converted farm in the village of Dundon in the Vale of Avalon near Glastonbury. You could say, it's Diamond Light Tantra's 'home-away-from-home!' For more details on DEEP DIVING and to look at the structure – use this link - http://diamondlighttantra.com/
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Level 1, Valentines Special 'OPENING TO BLISS' is on FEBRUARY 11-13th. We only have 5 more places left for individuals and 1 place for another couple! It's filling up fast so call 0845 388 2231 to book today, or visit the website to book - http://diamondlighttantra.com/
Here's what a previous participant from the Level 1 had to say – ''(In the 'streamings' exercise) the sounds, emotions and movements that came through me took me by surprise. When it came to lying down, I was with the most amazing partner, who was incredibly supportive and encouraging. It felt as if it went on forever, with ripples of energy, feelings and pleasure coursing through my body. I had never before experienced this. After the workshop, it continued to happen by itself. Some days later, I was sitting in the kitchen, and I felt these waves of energy again, rippling through me. I felt so connected to everything - the trees, the sky, the house itself. Utter bliss.''
INDIVIDUALS – This workshop is all about celebrating the gorgeous YOU! Come and bask in abundance, and honour love romance, intimacy and beauty. Release and forgive the past. Open to new love.
COUPLES - Spend a day with your beloved and deepen your relationship. Reawaken a spark and find bliss in your sexual-loving connection!
* Enhance sensitivity and fulfilment in all 5 senses
* Increase your whole-body orgasmic and ecstatic potential
* Awaken your chakras
* A joyful, fun, informative, transformational weekend!
* Held in Angel, North London – Angelspace.
* £435 per person for 3 days
After the February date, the next Level 1 will take May 13-15th.
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Oscar Wilde once said – ''To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.''
Why not try out one of Leora's Tantric tips for yourself and get in touch with the love that's inside of us as individuals.
INNER LOVE MEDITATION - Solo meditation
If you are single on Valentine's Day, you may wonder how to honour the spirit of love, romance and beauty for yourself. For sure, this lives in you just as strongly, whatever your relationship status. This meditation is a welcoming of self-love which, whether you are single or in a relationship, can enhance your attractiveness and vitality. It can lift your spirits and free up your joi de vivre. It takes from 15 – 45 minutes.
Find a private, comfortable, calm, warm and inviting place where you will not be disturbed. Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Remember back to the last time you felt loved. This might be in the context of an intimate sexual relationship, or in the context of friendship or family, or even spiritual practice. What did the other person (or you, or God) appreciate and love in you? How did you feel, knowing that? Taking yourself back to that sense of being loved and appreciated, allow the feelings to permeate your body. Either with that same person, or another one, remember next another time or place, or another quality that this person loved in you. Could you allow yourself to acknowledge this quality in you? And to welcome once again the experience of being loved and appreciated? Whatever else went on in that relationship, could you welcome the reality of that moment, that love was truly present? Allow your heart and mind to travel back in time to one more occasion when you were loved, once more allowing this experience in, to whatever degree you are able to.
Then lie down, and if you wish, undress, either fully or partially. Caress your body. Notice the sensations of touching your body, your skin. The warmth, the breath in you. With your touch, welcome yourself in your physicality, in your body. Don't try to do anything, to turn yourself on. Just touching with the attitude of love, of welcoming, as a lover might. Welcome whatever thoughts, feelings, sensations or emotions this brings up. Tears are welcome, numbness is welcome, pleasure is welcome.
Becoming aware now, of your body, your skin that is being touched. Feeling the touch, the caress, the care, the love. Repeat to yourself one thing, however small, you love and appreciate in yourself. Don't struggle to believe it, just be with it. (This stage can take 10 minutes upwards)
Give yourself a big hug. You may wish to dress, or remain undressed, and come to your feet. Put on some music of your choice, and begin to dance. Let the dance express however you are feeling. As you dance, notice your pelvis, your sexual centre, and notice also your heart. Let your dance be a prayer, an invitation for the love in your life that you choose to manifest. (5 – 15 minutes)
Finish with a namaste with your eyes closed, to yourself.
After such a ritual, you may like to continue the celebration by doing something yummy for yourself, like taking a long bath, or visiting a friend, or doing something you enjoy.
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If you are a complete beginner to Tantra and wish to try a 'Taster' first – why not come along to our 'TANTRA TASTER EVENING' 6.45pm-9.45pm MARCH 18th? These evenings are for complete beginners to Tantra, as well as for those with more experience who would like a gentle 'refresher', and for Tantrikas who have worked with other teachers and would like to discover the unique benefits of Diamond Light Tantra. Both couples and individuals are welcome. Prices are £35 per person.
A link to book this online is - http://diamondlighttantra.com/
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You may wish to attend a one day Taster instead so that you have longer time to process the work. 'A TASTE OF BLISS' runs from 10am-6pm – APRIL 16th and is a Joyful Day of Tantra to Connect, Deepen and Celebrate.
* Delight in the innocence of your body, heart, sexuality and spirit.
* Find blissful expansion through movement, breathing, relating and dialogue.
* Meet like-minded people and share love and connection.
* Tantric meditations, exercises and more...
prices are £95... but essentially FREE if you plan to book a Level 1 with us as the £95 is deductible from your May Level 1 booking price!
a link to book is here - http://diamondlighttantra.com/
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We have a special COMBO offer on Levels 2 and 3. If you book them together, you receive a 10% on both workshops!
LEVEL 2 'OPENING TO LOVE'
The Lightwoman Tantra Centre, London N6
March 11th 2011 - March 13th 2011.
* explore your capacity to love and receive love
* learn to love yourself exactly as you are
* let go and surrender into love
* learn verbal, physical and energetic ways towards greater intimacy and harmony between love and sexuality.
LEVEL 3 'OPENING TO PLEASURE'
London, Moving Arts Base.
March 25th 2011- March 27th 2011
* Learn how to enjoy more pleasure and fulfilment.
* Learn what pleasure means for you in any given moment.
* Learn to choose what pleasures really nourish you.
* Explore and expand limitations to your pleasure.
* Connect with your natural spontaneity and playfulness.
* Learn traditional Tantric practices for expanding pleasure into love, bliss and consciousness
Book both and Save £83. The price for both workshops together - £747
A link to this deal is here - http://diamondlighttantra.com/
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We will soon have some audio clips available from Leora Lightwoman’s talk at the Moishe House that took place back in January. In these she will be addressing many questions that come up about Tantra as well as giving an informative and beautiful perspective on how Tantra can be used in relation to many things we come across in life. To get regular updates on Leora – follow her on Twitter! @leoralightwoman.
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Tantra workshops can be a transformational experience and can make wonderful gifts to a loved one. Why not give someone a Diamond Light Tantra gift voucher, made out to an amount of your choice along with a bookmark, glitter and Diamond Light Tantra love heart sweets! This unique gift will open up the doors of bliss!
To take a look at our gifts, go to this link - http://diamondlighttantra.com/
To get regular updates on our promotions and workshops – follow the Diamond Light Team on Twitter - @tantracourses.
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I recently read a beautiful quote by the famous poet Rumi which caught my eyes - ''Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.'' This resonated with me in so many ways as it reminded me of my fascinating experience when I first began Tantra and discovered things about me on a much deeper level. Often coming along to a workshop proves to be enlightening so if you are 'interested' and have thought about Tantra for a while now, I'd recommend taking the plunge and going for it. After all, seeing is believing and who knows, something incredible may be waiting for you...
I look forward to hearing from you all in the near future and will now leave you with Leora's final Tantric Tip.
If you have any further questions about any of our workshops or Tantra as a whole, feel free to email me on office@diamondlighttantra.com or call in 0845 388 2231.
Warm Wishes and Love,
Annem
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THE SENSUAL SURPRISE - for lovers or friends
This is a beautiful Valentine's gift to offer to your beloved, or a special friend. It honours the God or Goddess, the Divine in them, and gives them the opportunity to simply relax and receive deliciousness, with nothing required of them. They will be treated like a King or Queen.
It requires a little preparation. Some soft fruits – strawberries, grapes, mango are ideal – and some chocolate. A drink that your lover enjoys, some flowers, candles, incense, a musical instrument if you have one, and a feather. A blindfold, and, most importantly.... you!
Prepare a comfortable and opulent seat for your beloved, and in front of it, but with space in between for you, place the flowers and some candles. You may also like to light some incense, or burn an essential oil. Prepare the fruit beautifully in a bowl, with the mango or other large fruit cut into small pieces. Pour the drink into a glass, and add a straw. Have the musical instrument and the feather close by. Keep all of this secret from your beloved.
In another room, lovingly greet your partner with a 'Namaste'. Let them know that you have prepared a special Valentine's treat for them, and that they can just relax and enjoy, and that they will receive a feast of the senses. Lovingly blindfold them and slowly and attentively, lead them into the room you have prepared, to their 'throne'.
When they are sitting comfortably, you can light the incense or the oil burner, and waft the scent in the air. If you have scented flowers, you can waft these by their nose first. Then, one by one, slowly and sensually offer them pieces of fruit, one at a time. You can stroke their lips with it first, or give it to them from your lips.
If you have some chimes, that ring a pure note, or a singing bowl, or another musical instrument, or your voice, you can play or sing some sweet notes to your beloved. Musical excellence is not required, just your love. Whisper their name and tell them what you love and adore about them.
With the feather, gently stroke their face and any other accessible parts of their body (you can do this naked if you like). Keep the stroking slow, continuous and very fine. After this, if you like, you can stroke them gently with your fingertips, and cover their face and body with a thousand delicate kisses.
Light the candles, and delicately remove your beloved's blindfold and sit beside them. Let them receive the beauty and simplicity of the candles and flowers. After a few minutes, come to face each other, and simply gaze into each other's eyes (see 'Eye Gazing'). Then finish with a Namaste.
This tip, and the one at the top of the newsletter, appear in this month's edition of Om Yoga Magazine. To order a copy go to www.ommagazine.com
