The Tantra Immersion is a multi-level, holistic course that creates the conditions to reveal our true nature. This immersive course is based on the teachings of Hridaya Yoga which was started by Sahajananda in Mazunte, Mexico. They stem from classical Tantric teachings and help us uncover who we really are.
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New World Dharma Talks with Grace
Hosted by Grace Bryant
5:15-6:15pm
*Free weekly event, Donations welcome
Due to the Covid 19 and our desire to center connection and safety, SEC is now 100% virtual!
Join us on Zoom only – https://zoom.us/j/6143346038
Password – 193027
We’re in a precious moment of pause.
For those of us on the journey of awakening and dismantling, it’s an incredibly powerful time to re-ignite spiritual teachings and intentionally lay the foundation of the New World that has been thrust upon us. Instead of waiting for things to “return to normal,” let’s get courageous and co-create the world emerging around us with the wisdom of the sages.
Join Grace (and guest speakers) for an hour of weekly dharma talk and practice – exploring spiritual teachings and applying them to right now. Connecting to our kula, spiritual family, during this time is so crucial to the new collective shift we so deeply want.
-All level of physical abilities welcome
-Kid and family friendly
-No maximum participants
Donations and payments can be sent to:
– Venmo: @Melissa-SEC
– Paypal: [email protected] (via friends & family)
– Website: www.sacred-embodiment.org/donate
*Please memo the name and date of your event!
About the Host:
Grace Bryant
Grace (they/them, she/her) has been a whole-life educator since 2005, integrating drama, music, movement, meditation and yoga, mindful living, creative play, authentic relating, conscious collaboration, tantra and leadership. Grace is beyond grateful to have received the teachings of Nondual Tantra and the Spiritual Heart. They believe these teachings can transform the consciousness of anyone who practices them sincerely.
Currently, Grace is merging anti-oppression work with the vision of Advaita Tantra and the Spiritual Heart. They are committed to shifting the global culture of Tantra and Yoga teachings and helping end white supremacy culture and colonialist appropriation of these beautiful traditions. Grace draws inspiration from the original Tantra concept of kula (spiritual family) which was open to everyone and where castes, and genders could practice side-by-side. They deeply believe that Tantra is for all bodies, ethnicities, backgrounds, orientations, genders and humans which is reflected in the mission of Sacred Embodiment Community Seattle.
https://bewholebehappy.com
** WHAT/WHO IS SEC? **
Sacred Embodiment Community is an open community dedicated to transformation and connection using our four pillars of spiritual liberation, awakened embodiment, conscious relating and/or social change to create conscious living, conscious loving and freedom.
New to SEC? Please sign our Community Policies before attending this event. https://forms.gle/zos9MWF2wdJv9tTe9
About SEC:
– FINDING US: Join us on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/6143346038
Password – 193027
Zoom now requires a password on all meetings to help keep our events safe. For this week, we’ll be using our room password, 193027. Please watch for more updated security features next week. Thank you for your continued adaptability.
– SECURITY & EVENT ARRIVAL: We’re working on the balance between making our events convenient to access and also as secure and safe as possible. As such, we are asking participants to arrive on time, and no later than 15 minutes after their start time. Unless previously arranged with the facilitator, we will not let people in after that time.
Please know we are working on ways to have more safeguards in place for our facilitators and participants which might mean changing how you access online events in the weeks to come. We encourage you to stay up to date with our communications (via email, meetup and FB) so you are familiar with how to access your events before they begin. Join our mailing list (www.sacred-embodiment.org) for the latest updates
– SECURITY & EVENT ARRIVAL – We’re working on the balance between making our events convenient to access and also as secure and safe as possible. As such, we are asking participants to be in meetings by 15 minutes after their start time. Unless previously arranged with the facilitator, we will not let people into the Zoom Room after that time.
Please know we are working on ways to have more safeguards in place for our facilitators and participants which might mean changing how you access online events in the weeks to come. We encourage you to stay up to date with our communications (via email, meetup and FB) so you are familiar with how to access your events before they begin. Join our mailing list (www.sacred-embodiment.org) for the latest updates.
– ACCESSIBILITY: Accessibility is important to Sacred Embodiment Community. We strive to be as accessible as possible. As we shift into the virtual world, we will continue updating our accessibility information and how we create inclusivity to different needs and bodies via our online platforms. If we can support your accessibility, please email us at [email protected].
– DONATIONS: SEC is a No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds Community. We endeavor to be transparent, open and inclusive around money. Many of our events have suggested donation amounts and we encourage you to give what you can. We are a not-for-profit incorporated organization and currently all of our donations go towards our operating costs, to your facilitators or to Real Rent Duwamish as reparations for living and working on native lands of the Duwamish Tribe. Some events are free and some have fixed registration costs. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have questions about donations.
Donations and payments can be sent to:
– Venmo: @Melissa-SEC
– Paypal: [email protected] (via friends & family)
– Website: www.sacred-embodiment.org/donate
*Please memo the name and date of your event!
– PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY: Everyone participating must agree to 1) confidentiality of identity of community members, 2) privacy regarding participation in events, 3) release SEC from liability. New to SEC? Please sign our Community Policies before attending or when you arrive. https://forms.gle/zos9MWF2wdJv9tTe9
– SUBSTANCES: Please don’t consume alcohol or other substances that would hinder your natural state before attending SEC events.
New World Dharma Talks with Grace
Hosted by Grace Bryant
5:15-6:15pm
*Free weekly event, Donations welcome
Due to the Covid 19 and our desire to center connection and safety, SEC is now 100% virtual!
Join us on Zoom only –https://zoom.us/j/6143346038
Password – 193027
We’re in a precious moment of pause.
For those of us on the journey of awakening and dismantling, it’s an incredibly powerful time to re-ignite spiritual teachings and intentionally lay the foundation of the New World that has been thrust upon us. Instead of waiting for things to “return to normal,” let’s get courageous and co-create the world emerging around us with the wisdom of the sages.
Join Grace (and guest speakers) for an hour of weekly dharma talk and practice – exploring spiritual teachings and applying them to right now. Connecting to our kula, spiritual family, during this time is so crucial to the new collective shift we so deeply want.
-All level of physical abilities welcome
-Kid and family friendly
-No maximum participants
Donations and payments can be sent to:
– Venmo: @Melissa-SEC
– Paypal: [email protected] (via friends & family)
– Website: www.sacred-embodiment.org/donate
*Please memo the name and date of your event!
About the Host:
Grace Bryant
Grace (they/them, she/her) has been a whole-life educator since 2005, integrating drama, music, movement, meditation and yoga, mindful living, creative play, authentic relating, conscious collaboration, tantra and leadership. Grace is beyond grateful to have received the teachings of Nondual Tantra and the Spiritual Heart. They believe these teachings can transform the consciousness of anyone who practices them sincerely.
Currently, Grace is merging anti-oppression work with the vision of Advaita Tantra and the Spiritual Heart. They are committed to shifting the global culture of Tantra and Yoga teachings and helping end white supremacy culture and colonialist appropriation of these beautiful traditions. Grace draws inspiration from the original Tantra concept of kula (spiritual family) which was open to everyone and where castes, and genders could practice side-by-side. They deeply believe that Tantra is for all bodies, ethnicities, backgrounds, orientations, genders and humans which is reflected in the mission of Sacred Embodiment Community Seattle.
https://bewholebehappy.com
New to SEC? Please sign our Community Policies before attending this event. https://forms.gle/zos9MWF2wdJv9tTe9
About SEC:
– FINDING US: Join us on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/6143346038
Password – 193027
Zoom now requires a password on all meetings to help keep our events safe. For this week, we’ll be using our room password, 193027. Please watch for more updated security features next week. Thank you for your continued adaptability.
– SECURITY & EVENT ARRIVAL: We’re working on the balance between making our events convenient to access and also as secure and safe as possible. As such, we are asking participants to arrive on time, and no later than 15 minutes after their start time. Unless previously arranged with the facilitator, we will not let people in after that time.
Please know we are working on ways to have more safeguards in place for our facilitators and participants which might mean changing how you access online events in the weeks to come. We encourage you to stay up to date with our communications (via email, meetup and FB) so you are familiar with how to access your events before they begin. Join our mailing list (www.sacred-embodiment.org) for the latest updates
– SECURITY & EVENT ARRIVAL – We’re working on the balance between making our events convenient to access and also as secure and safe as possible. As such, we are asking participants to be in meetings by 15 minutes after their start time. Unless previously arranged with the facilitator, we will not let people into the Zoom Room after that time.
Please know we are working on ways to have more safeguards in place for our facilitators and participants which might mean changing how you access online events in the weeks to come. We encourage you to stay up to date with our communications (via email, meetup and FB) so you are familiar with how to access your events before they begin. Join our mailing list (www.sacred-embodiment.org) for the latest updates.
– ACCESSIBILITY: Accessibility is important to Sacred Embodiment Community. We strive to be as accessible as possible. As we shift into the virtual world, we will continue updating our accessibility information and how we create inclusivity to different needs and bodies via our online platforms. If we can support your accessibility, please email us at [email protected].
– DONATIONS: SEC is a No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds Community. We endeavor to be transparent, open and inclusive around money. Many of our events have suggested donation amounts and we encourage you to give what you can. We are a not-for-profit incorporated organization and currently all of our donations go towards our operating costs, to your facilitators or to Real Rent Duwamish as reparations for living and working on native lands of the Duwamish Tribe. Some events are free and some have fixed registration costs. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have questions about donations.
Donations and payments can be sent to:
– Venmo: @Melissa-SEC
– Paypal: [email protected] (via friends & family)
– Website: www.sacred-embodiment.org/donate
*Please memo the name and date of your event!
– PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY: Everyone participating must agree to 1) confidentiality of identity of community members, 2) privacy regarding participation in events, 3) release SEC from liability. New to SEC? Please sign our Community Policies before attending or when you arrive. https://forms.gle/zos9MWF2wdJv9tTe9
– SUBSTANCES: Please don’t consume alcohol or other substances that would hinder your natural state before attending SEC events.
Tonglen Compassion Meditation
Hosted by Grace Bryant
12:15-1pm Every Monday and Thursday
$5-10
Due to the Covid 19 and our desire to center connection and safety, SEC is now 100% virtual!
Join us on Zoom only – https://zoom.us/j/6143346038
Tonglen is the Tibetan Tantric practice of giving and receiving compassion and is often said to be one of the most powerful practices of awakening. Compassion is the wish-fulfilling gem which relieves suffering for all.
Join Grace for a bi-weekly online practice of Tonglen Compassion Meditation. Come exactly as you are, prepared to connect with the heart and move through suffering. You’ll leave this lunchtime practice with more peace and groundedness in your body. Side effects include cultivating compassion for yourself, for those around you and for our grieving world.
-Family Friendly
-All level of physical abilities welcome
-cancel at anytime with full refund
About the Host:
Grace Bryant
Grace (they/them, she/her) has been a whole-life educator since 2005, integrating drama, music, movement, meditation and yoga, mindful living, creative play, authentic relating, conscious collaboration, tantra and leadership. Grace is beyond grateful to have received the teachings of Nondual Tantra and the Spiritual Heart. They believe these teachings can transform the consciousness of anyone who practices them sincerely.
Currently, Grace is merging anti-oppression work with the vision of Advaita Tantra and the Spiritual Heart. They are committed to shifting the global culture of Tantra and Yoga teachings and helping end white supremacy culture and colonialist appropriation of these beautiful traditions. Grace draws inspiration from the original Tantra concept of kula (spiritual family) which was open to everyone and where castes, and genders could practice side-by-side. They deeply believe that Tantra is for all bodies, ethnicities, backgrounds, orientations, genders and humans which is reflected in the mission of Sacred Embodiment Community Seattle.
| https://bewholebehappy.com |
New to SEC? Please sign our Community Policies before attending this event. https://forms.gle/zos9MWF2wdJv9tTe9
About SEC:
– FINDING US: Join us on Zoom only – https://zoom.us/j/6143346038
– ACCESSIBILITY: Accessibility is important to Sacred Embodiment Community. We strive to be as accessible as possible. As we shift into the virtual world, we will continue updating our accessibility information and how we create inclusivity to different needs and bodies via our online platforms. If we can support your accessibility, please email us at [email protected].
– DONATIONS: SEC is a No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds Community. We endeavor to be transparent, open and inclusive around money. Many of our events have suggested donation amounts and we encourage you to give what you can. We are a not-for-profit incorporated organization and currently all of our donations go towards our operating costs, to your facilitators or to Real Rent Duwamish as reparations for living and working on native lands of the Duwamish Tribe. Some events are free and some have fixed registration costs. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have questions about donations.
Donations can be sent to:
*Please memo the name and date of your event!
– PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY: We have a privacy and confidentiality policy for our community which you will be asked to sign when you attend your first event. New to SEC? Please sign our Community Policies before attending. https://forms.gle/zos9MWF2wdJv9tTe9
– SUBSTANCES: Please don’t consume alcohol or other substances that would hinder your natural state before attending SEC events.
Yoga & Tantra Philosophy- Theory and Practice
Hosted by Grace Bryant and Three Trees Yoga
*RSVP REQUIRED*
Svadhyaya, self-study, is one of the essential components of yoga. It’s a lifelong path of both learning from the masters and knowing ourselves more deeply. This weekend will be an exploration into Yoga and Tantra philosophy, including looking into the ancient lineages and how it realtes to what we practice now. Not only will we read and discuss, we’ll also connect the in-depth studies of classical texts with on-the-mat practices of asana, pranayama and meditation.
Join Grace Bryant for a three day event inteded for experienced practitioners to deepen the essential connection of raja yoga, the path of study and knowledge, jnana yoga, the path of wisdome and experience, and hatha yoga, the practice of awakening, purifying and expanding the life force in your body. As a yoga teacher, this will give you more awareness about what the essence of yoga can ruly offer: a path to freedom right here and now.
Friday June 5th to Sunday June 7th
Friday 5pm-9:30pm
Saturday 12:30-6:30 pm
Sunday9:30am- 5:30pm
Early bird registration before May 15th 2020 $325
$350 regular
visit threetreesyoga.com for more info
SIGN UP AND REGISTER HERE
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=928&sclassid=3975&sDate=9/11/2020&sLoc=1&sTG=15&sType=1
Ready for a silent retreat but just not sure how to start?
Just for you, take a nibble of silence with the One-Day Silent Retreat.
When was the last time you spent a full day dedicated to being quiet, present and opening the heart?
Join this one-day Silent Retreat and give yourself a unique and profound opportunity to quiet the mind, rejuvenate the body and open the heart.
Come learn and practice silent meditation on the heart, calm and interiorized Tantric hatha yoga and techniques for daily life awareness which can lead to more moments of stillness, surrender, and joy in everyday life. This is the path of the Spiritual Heart.
We will explore The Spiritual Heart and it’s physical, emotional and spiritual implications, which can eventually lead us into the essence of our Being, our True Self. By cultivating an opening to this depth of our very Self and learning how to settle ourselves in this powerful center, we can drastically change our relationship to ourselves and to the world, giving us more space to be present, rooted, trusting and connected.
Using techniques from various esoteric tradition, we′ll learn how to create the best conditions for a life of presence, including cultivating awareness, mental concentration, opening the Heart and applying these techniques in daily life. The Tantric Yoga practice engages not only the physical body, but the entire being. Postures and breathing practices are performed with awareness, turning physical practice into blissful meditation.
No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary as this retreat is designed for beginner and advanced meditators alike. All bodies and abilities are welcome. The day’s atmosphere will be one of love and spiritual growth.
Come for a day of silence and take peek into the deeper dimension of your being. If you’ve yet to experience the intimacy of silence, as a result, you will never forget the gateway it can be to Love, presence and surrender.
Snacks and tea will be provided. Please bring a lunch.
VALUE
Pre-register $55
At the door $60
Scholarships and assistantships available. Please ask.
Registration: https://bpt.me/4302605
Learn more about full silent retreats here
For 21 day meditation series click here
Seven week- nine class course
August 27th- October 8th, 2019
$189
Tuesdays 10am-12:30 pm AND Sunday September 15th + October 6th, 5-8:30pm
OR
Tuesdays 7-9:30pm AND Sunday September 15th + October 6th, 5-8:30pm
Register at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4278611
Fuse the powers of the sacred heart with the energies of the body, and you can transform everything. ~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Tantra Immersion: A Progressive Journey Inward
The Tantra Immersion is a transformative holistic course that creates the conditions to reveal our true nature. This immersive, multi-level course is based on the teachings of Hridaya Hatha Yoga which was started by Sahajananda in Mazunte, Mexico. They stem from classical tantric teachings and are oriented towards uncovering who we really are.
You’ve felt that gnawing that says, Theres more than just work and sleep! Come find out what you’re looking for, what else is possible. The teachings of Tantra give us specific practices, techniques and understandings of how to find the deeper answers from within and how to orient ourselves toward a more holistic life.
Many of us want to go deeper into our Tantric journey and don’t quite know where to start. The Tantra Immersion begins with Module 1 and will deepen into future courses that give you a step-by-step path into the unknown of spiritual awakening.
Tantra Immersion: Module 1
Module 1 begins a life-changing journey where fundamental spiritual topics are introduced in both theory and practice. This includes tantric yoga, meditation and esoteric knowledge of the intimate inner workings of the physical body, energies and chakras (energy centers), emotional patterns and tendencies, mindfulness and exploration of consciousness – including subconscious tendencies and expanding our conscious awareness, as well as the revelation of our ultimate nature.
While practices deeply affect our human development, a contemplative attitude and an awareness of our spiritual essence are foundational to the teachings.
Note: this course is nonsexual. There are no intimate or sexual teachings in the Tantra Immersion.
Hridaya Yoga is a unique practice which teaches us how to open to the limitlessness of energy and consciousness. What we consider to be just our energies are revealed as being universal, unlimited and available all the time. Ultimately, the practice opens our Hearts deeply, bringing the perspective of Advaita, the vision of non-duality into everyday waking life.
This Tantra Immersion offers the gifts of deep relaxation, letting go of daily stresses, creating a whole new set of conditions for personal transformation, and an opening to realize the sacredness of the body itself. Learning to become aware of subtle energies, the chakra system and kundalini allows a profound body-emotion-mind rejuvenation. Module 1 is a transformative program that can jumpstart the process of deep purification on physical, psychological, emotional and energetic levels.
A note on accessibility
The practices in this class are accessible for most bodies and abilities. As our focus is on much more than the physical body, practices can be modified to fit practitioners abilities. Practice duration will increase during the seven weeks of the course. Instructors are happy to offer individual modifications as needed. Please contact us if you have questions about your accessibility.
Accessibility in our space: Our entrance and practice space is wheelchair accessible and students are welcome to sit on chairs, on the floor, or as needed for their physical abilities. However, the bathroom is not ADA and not able to accommodate a wheelchair at this time. (We are intending to remedy this in 2019.) If you are concerned about your accessibility needs in the space, please contact us.
Schedule
The Tantra Immersion is a 7-week course with 9 immersive classes. Each class includes a foundational teaching of Tantra, exploration of our daily life awareness, and one or two techniques. The teachings and practices deepen in future modules, creating us a holistic approach to integrate Tantra into our whole lives – both in our time on-the-mat, away from life’s demands, as well as in the midst of our relationships, work, community and personal growth.
We highly encourage a commitment to a daily practice for everyone in this course.
After you complete Module 1 by attending at least 80% of the course, you’ll be able to attend consecutive modules. You can also take Module 1 again at half the price to deepen your Tantric life.
Tantra Immersion Curriculum
Module 1 begins at the basics with questions like, What is Tantra? What is Yoga? What is Nonduality? What do they mean in my life? We focus each class on a specific value of Seattle Tantra, like love, interconnectedness or play, to bring these teachings to life. All of our techniques are rooted the message of the Consciousness of Oneness, and our highest priority is to offer this message, beyond dogma and biases. Students are encouraged to listen from the heart, to experiment with the teachings and to remember that were always pointing to the depth of uncovering our limitless being.
The teachings of Module 1 include three aspects of Tantra:
The curriculum of the Tantra Immersion Module 1 includes:
– Hridaya Yoga principles and the stages of practice
– A comprehensive explanation and esoteric significance of each technique
– A deep investigation of the Tantric energy systems
– The Self-Enquiry Method
– The intimate power of the Spiritual Heart and how-to guide for living with an open heart
– Purification techniques
– Cultivating a Tantric attitude – the ten values of Seattle Tantra
– Yogic practices for the awareness, control and channeling of energy
– Pranayama the control of the energies using the life-force of breath
– Concentration and meditation techniques
All participants will be given a course book to continue your studies and help support your practice.
There are many mysteries to be unraveled, but the most important is the mystery of our being. – Sahajananda, Hridaya Yoga
FAQs
Is this a yoga course?
Yes, and its not like what you might think of when you think of American yoga. Hridaya Yoga is a deep, internal practice which fuses the power of the sacred heart with the energies of the body. It is a deeply purifying, relaxing and internalizing practice that includes the body, breath, heart and mind.
Is there any sexual touch or nudity?
No, there is no sexual touch or nudity. We will discuss elements of relationships connection in future Modules. The Tantra Immersion is a nonsexual course which teaches a breadth and depth of Tantra practices.
Are there any prerequisites?
No. Module one is the first course and is required for all students wanting to enter the Tantra Immersion.
This says Module 1. Will there be other modules? How many?
Yes. Well offer Module 1 a few times before we offer Module 2 so that dedicated groups of students can move into successive modules. Modules will continue progressively as there is interest. The depth of Tantric teachings is nearly bottomless.
What do I need to bring?
If you have a yoga mat, please bring one with you. We have some for public use at Seattle Tantra. Please bring your course booklet at each teaching and a journal or notebook to take notes.
Please arrive on a relatively empty stomach as some of our practices cannot be done within 2 hours of eating.
Course Dates:
August 27th- October 8th, 2019
Tuesdays 10am-12:30 pm AND Sunday September 15th + October 6th, 5-8:30pm
OR
Tuesdays 7-9:30pm AND Sunday September 15th + October 6th, 5-8:30pm
Students from both offerings will participate together in the two Sunday classes.
Cost:
$189 Early Registration
$239 Regular
Limited scholarships are available. Please ask for details.
Watch a Hridaya yoga exercise here
Ever noticed how you’re completely compatible with some people in bed?
But not at all with others?
Ever wondered why??
Sex on the Chakras offers insight as to why and how this is, and how to connect better with yourself and your partner’s sexual preferences. Using the wisdom and science of Sacred Sexuality, you’ll leave this workshop a more empowered lover with new skills to tap into and channel your innate desires and sexual energy.
All are welcome in this 3.5 hour workshop, which will include theory and practice around:
– Experiencing the full range of human sexuality – from the animalistic wild side, to the sensualist, to the pure cosmic lover
– Understanding and awakening your partner’s sexual style
– Knowing what you want and how to ask for it
– Strategies for how to last longer in bed
– Awakening new, exciting parts of yourself and your sexuality
– Bringing spirituality into the bedroom
– Empowering your life through awakened sex and lovemaking
After this engaging and playful workshop, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of yourself, what you desire and how to expand your sexual comfort zone. Please note: There is NO genital or explicit sexual touch in this workshop.
Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door
Please, register at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4094656
Scholarships and Assistantships welcome. Please inquire at [email protected].
Seven Weeks – Nine Classes
April 16th – May 28th
Morning class:
Tuesdays 10am-12:30 pm AND Sunday April 21st + May 12th, 5-8:30pm
Evening class:
Tuesdays 7-9:30pm AND Sunday April 21st + May 12th, 5-8:30pm
“Fuse the powers of the sacred heart with the energies of the body, and you can transform everything.” ~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
The Tantra Immersion is a holistic course that creates the conditions to reveal our true nature. The immersive, multi-level course is based on the teachings of Hridaya Yoga which was started by Sahajananda in Mazunte, Mexico. They stem from classical tantric teachings and are oriented towards uncovering who we really are.
You’ve felt that gnawing that says, There’s more than just work and sleep! Come find out what you’re looking for, what else is possible. The teachings of Tantra give us specific practices, techniques and understandings of how to find the deeper answers from within and how to orient ourselves toward a more holistic life.
Many of us want to go deeper into our Tantric journey and don’t quite know where to start. The Tantra Immersion begins with Module 1 and will deepen into future courses that give you a step-by-step path into the unknown of spiritual awakening.
Module 1 begins a life-changing journey where fundamental spiritual topics are introduced in both theory and practice. This includes tantric yoga, meditation and esoteric knowledge of the intimate inner workings of the physical body, energies and chakras (energy centers), emotional patterns and tendencies, mindfulness and exploration of consciousness – including subconscious tendencies and expanding our conscious awareness, as well as the revelation of our ultimate nature.
While practices deeply affect our human development, a contemplative attitude and an awareness of our spiritual essence are foundational to the teachings.
Note: this course is nonsexual. There are no intimate or sexual teachings in the Tantra Immersion.
Hridaya Hatha Yoga is a unique practice which teaches us how to open to the limitlessness of energy and consciousness. What we consider to be just our energies are revealed as being universal, unlimited and available all the time. Ultimately, the practice opens our Hearts deeply, bringing the perspective of Advaita, the vision of non-duality into everyday waking life.
The Tantra Immersion offers the gifts of deep relaxation, letting go of daily stresses, creating a whole new set of conditions for personal transformation, and an opening to realize the sacredness of the body itself. Learning to become aware of subtle energies, the chakra system and kundalini allows a profound body-emotion-mind rejuvenation. Module 1 is a transformative program that can jumpstart the process of deep purification on physical, psychological, emotional and energetic levels.
A note on accessibility: The practices in this class are accessible for most bodies and abilities. As our focus is on much more than the physical body, practices can be modified to fit practitioners abilities. Practice duration will increase during the seven weeks of the course. Instructors are happy to offer individual modifications as needed. Please contact us if you have questions about your accessibility.
Accessibility in our space: Our accessibility is currently limited. Our entrance and practice space is wheelchair accessible and students are welcome to sit on chairs, on the floor, or as needed for their physical abilities. However, the bathroom is not ADA and not able to accommodate a wheelchair at this time. If you are concerned about your accessibility needs in the space, please contact us.
The Tantra Immersion is a 7-week course with 9 immersive classes. Each class includes a foundational teaching of Tantra, exploration of our daily life awareness, and one or two techniques. The teachings and practices deepen in future modules, creating us a holistic approach to integrate Tantra into our whole lives – both in our time on-the-mat, away from life’s demands, as well as in the midst of our relationships, work, community and personal growth.
We highly encourage a commitment to a daily practice for everyone in this course.
After you complete Module 1 by attending at least 80% of the course, you’ll be able to attend consecutive modules. You can also take Module 1 again at half the price to deepen your Tantric life.
Module 1 begins at the basics with questions like, What is Tantra? What is Yoga? What is Nonduality? What do they mean in my life? We focus each class on a specific value of Seattle Tantra, like love, interconnectedness or play, to bring these teachings to life. All of our techniques are rooted the message of the Consciousness of Oneness, and our highest priority is to offer this message, beyond dogma and biases. Students are encouraged to listen from the heart, to experiment with the teachings and to remember that were always pointing to the depth of uncovering our limitless being.
Aspect 1 – Exploring the Values of Seattle Tantra
Aspect 2 – Classical Tantra techniques like asana, pranayama, kriyas and mudras
Aspect 3 – Advaita Tantra teachings on the Consciousness of Oneness and the expansion of daily life awareness
The curriculum of the Tantra Immersion Module 1 includes:
– Hridaya Yoga principles and the stages of practice
– A comprehensive explanation and esoteric significance of each technique
– A deep investigation of the Tantric energy systems
– The Self-Enquiry Method
– The intimate power of the Spiritual Heart and how-to guide for living with an open heart
– Purification techniques
– Cultivating a Tantric attitude – the ten values of Seattle Tantra
– Yogic practices for the awareness, control and channeling of energy
– Pranayama the control of the energies using the life-force of breath
– Concentration and meditation techniques
All participants will be given a course book to continue your studies and help support your practice.
“There are many mysteries to be unraveled, but the most important is the mystery of our being.” – Sahajananda, Hridaya Yoga
Is this a yoga course?
Yes, and its not like what you might think of when you think of American yoga. Hridaya Yoga is a deep, internal practice which fuses the power of the sacred heart with the energies of the body. It is a deeply purifying, relaxing and internalizing practice that includes the body, breath, heart and mind.
Is there any sexual touch or nudity?
No, there is no sexual touch or nudity. We will discuss elements of relationships connection in future Modules. The Tantra Immersion is a nonsexual course which teaches a breadth and depth of Tantra practices.
Are there any prerequisites?
No. Module one is the first course and is required for all students wanting to enter the Tantra Immersion.
This says Module 1. Will there be other modules? How many?
Yes. Well offer Module 1 a few times before we offer Module 2 so that dedicated groups of students can move into successive modules. Modules will continue progressively as there is interest. The depth of Tantric teachings is nearly bottomless.
What do I need to bring?
If you have a yoga mat, please bring one with you. We have some for public use at Seattle Tantra. Please bring your course booklet at each teaching and a journal or notebook to take notes.
Please arrive on a relatively empty stomach as some of our practices cannot be done within 2 hours of eating.
April 16th – May 28th, 2019
Tuesdays 10am-12:30 pm AND Sunday April 21 + May 12, 5-8:30pm
OR
Tuesdays 7-9:30pm AND Sunday April 21 + May 12, 5-8:30pm
Students from both offerings will participate together in the two Sunday classes.
Module 2 is anticipated to begin in June 2019. Students enrolled in either the first or second offering are also invited to join our practice classes in March. Details TBD.
Cost:
$189 Early Registration – Before April 1, 2019
$239 Regular – After April 1, 2019
Limited scholarships are available. Please ask for details.
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Come learn and practice silent meditation on the heart, calm and interiorized Tantric hatha yoga and techniques for daily life awareness which can lead to more moments of stillness, surrender, and joy in everyday life. This is the path of the Spiritual Heart.
We will explore The Spiritual Heart and it’s physical, emotional and spiritual implications, which can eventually lead us into the essence of our Being, our True Self. By cultivating an opening to this depth of our very Self and learning how to settle ourselves in this powerful center, we can drastically change our relationship to ourselves and to the world, giving us more space to be present, rooted, trusting and connected.
Using techniques from various esoteric tradition, we′ll learn how to create the best conditions for a life of presence, including cultivating awareness, mental concentration, opening the Heart and applying these techniques in daily life. The Tantric Yoga practice engages not only the physical body, but the entire being. Postures and breathing practices are performed with awareness, turning physical practice into blissful meditation.
No previous meditation or yoga experience is necessary as this retreat is designed for beginner and advanced meditators alike. All bodies and abilities are welcome. The day’s atmosphere will be one of love and spiritual growth.
Come for a day of silence and take peek into the deeper dimension of your being. If you’ve yet to experience the intimacy of silence, you will never forget the gateway it can be to Love, presence and surrender.
Snacks and tea provided. Please bring your own lunch.
VALUE
Pre-register $55
At the door $60
Scholarships and assistantships available. Please ask.