Sexuality and Consciousness Educators Conference

Second Annual African
Sexuality and Consciousness Educators Conference
3 - 5 December 2010
Kalk Bay, Cape Town

Conference aim

This conference is an opportunity for networking, sharing and support amongst African and international participants who are either working in, or interested to work in the fields of sexuality and consciousness. Last year's conference produced some cutting edge, rare presentations and invaluable networking and exchange between professionals and students directly involved with sexuality as a vehicle for consciousness. This year, we are hoping to include a broader range of participants from fields including large group consciousness training programmes, sexual psychology, sexual health counciling, meditation and yoga teaching, African traditional healing and the arts in all their expressions.

The conference is arranged by South African delegates in collaboration with BabaDez from Sedona Temple in Arizona. For details please visit http://sedonatemple.com/2010-africa-conference.php All information on costs and booking procedures can be found on this link.

Call for papers

We are calling for presenters to send paper proposals to the conference organizer (see details below.) As proposals get accepted, they will be reflected on this page. So please visit regularly to get updates on conference news.

Venue: The Forge, 12 Windsor Rd Kalk Bay

This year's conference will be held in the historic and pictoresque fisherman's village of Kalk Bay. Kalk Bay and environs is home to many of Cape Town's bohemians, free intellectuals, dancers, meditators, yogis, etc. The streets are lined with fabulous coffee shops and eateries looking out over a splendid ocean.

Places to Stay

We have reserved the magnificent Ocean's Echo villa in nearby Fish Hoek for the dates of the conference and Dez's training afterward. Preference will be given to participants who also attend the training. Cost is R300 per day. Book early to avoid disappointment


Go have a look at http://kalkbay.org to see all the accommodation options that are within easy walking distance of the conference venue.

For lovely affordable accommodation in nearby Fish Hoek, see
The Berry Basket http://www.sleeping-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-2383.html
Oornag: http://oornag.co.za

Kommetjie, a bit off the beaten track (and not on the railway line): http://www.safarinow.com/go/VillekullaEasyLiving/

Backpackers close to Muizenberg surfer's beach (and 5 minutes from the conference by train) http://www.backpackerinfo.co.za/travel/accommodation/cape-town/muizenberg/abreak-away.html

Last year's conference

Here are some you-tube clips of talks from last year's conference:

Shakti- Releasing Sexual Trauma
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3CABB9EB1AD099E9

Shakti- How Much Bliss Can You Stand
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=53F3F4EE51657A44

Rahasya- About Dakinis
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D92FB66CE7F31147

Shima: Tantra on the seat of your pants
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E30E38264D7C1DC3

Contact

Conference organizer: Dr Shakti Malan shakti.co.za, shakti@shakti.co.za 0833010399
Booking conference attendence: Samadhi one.2.one@mweb.co.za

The Inner Soulmate

Four sessions and two day/night outings
26 April - 31 May

Course objective

In our collective psyches the dream of finding the Soulmate moves strongly - that 'other' who will meet and fulfill me completely. And, as my teacher Rahasya says: “There is a real soulmate for each one of us. But that person is inside.” Inside ourselves we are both masculine and feminine. The lovers and loved ones that cross our paths are our mirrors for where we are in the inner relationship between male and female. They can also be a rich fulfillment - and embodiment - of our inner Soulmate.

The split between masculine and feminine in us is a primary polarity. A central aim of Tantra is the integration of this polarity. With that comes an experience of who you really are, in all your rich diversity. Paradoxically, as we embrace our inner Soulmate, a new fruitfulness becomes possible in our outer relationships.

Aims

Aim 1: Owning projections

The significant men or women in our lives are important mirrors for us of our other halves; our masculine side if we are feminine, and our feminine side if we are masculine. What we have not consciously come to accept in ourselves, we unconsciously project out on to others. Owning projections and accepting their gifts can be one of the most liberating, enlivening experiences of your life.

Aim 2: Meeting your Soulmate

It is possible to get intimately acquainted with your inner Soulmate. In this course we will do so through
• Shamanic journeywork and
• Gestalt role-play

Aim 3: Deepening the inner relationship

Once you have met your inner Soulmate, you can deepen this relationship. We will do so on this course through
• A live, experiential exploration of male/ female ways of being in the world
• Diarizing and sharing ongoing insights about the inner relationship as it unfolds during the course.


Course fee: R1 200

The Art
of Conscious Sexuality
Workshop for men and women
by Shakti and Stephen
Abundance Yoga Center, Claremont

Saturday 20 March 12noon - 4pm

Tantra is an ancient mystery tradition in which sexual energy is used as a force for spiritual awakening. This workshop is a theoretical and practical introduction to the art of conscious sexuality. What we teach, draws on ancient mystery traditions but finds its expression in accessible modern idiom.

Some topics we will introduce:

• Understanding the power of sexual energy/kundalini
• How our sexuality helps us integrate what is in the unconscious
• How to build sexual energy
• How to turn sexual energy into a force for the awakening of the undivided heart

Methods:
input and discussion
breath work
movement
demonstration

This workshop is accessible for all sincere seekers of truth. Single people and couples are welcome.

Cost: R450pp
Bookings: Please book with Ahrian, ahrian@shakti.co.za and send proof of payment to her address. Receipt of proof of payment secures your place. Please book by Thursday. Banking details:

Dr. S. Malan
Standard Bank current account
Merriman Square branch (02-11-09-00)
Account number: 073152811

Tantric Orgasm: Building sexual energy



Shakti and Stephen
Thursday 11 March
7 - 10/11pm
Cost R350 pp
St James, Cape Town

This workshop is an introduction to the sexual meditation of Tantra. Tantric practitioners are interested in building sexual energy and supporting the flow of this energy through the whole body as a force for awakening and pure, blissful presence. The workshop will give you a taste of some of the basic techniques and approaches we use. Some themes to be covered:

• Genital sex versus spiritual sex
• Sex up the chakras
• Techniques for raising sexual energy

Bookings: Respond to this email or sms me on 0833010399. These workshop is introductory, though I will be discussing and exploring new information that old-time students can benefit from.

For more on us, see shakti.co.za and stephentredrea.com

Tantric Practice for Men and Women
Saturday 20 February
3pm - 6/7pm
Noordhoek
Facilitated by Shakti and Stephen

This workshop provides you with a practical experience of Tantra, the art of sacred sexuality. Tantra sees sexual energy as vital life force, as an energy that can support your awakening into the truth of who you are, beyond personality and story. In this workshop, we will be a) activating vital life force or kundalini through breath work, movement and meditation and then b) guiding this raw energy up our bodies to enable its refinement through the chakras. This workshop is an introduction to a central theme in Tantra which I discuss in more details at http://totalitytherapy.com/blog/2009/10/inner-and-outer-heat-in-tantra-in.html

No partner needed, all welcome.
Cost: R350pp
Bookings: Shakti@shakti.co.za or call me on 0833010399
For more on the presenters see shakti.co.za and stephentredrea.com

Tantric Practice for Men and Women
Saturday 20 February
3pm - 9/10pm
Noordhoek
Facilitated by Shakti and Stephen

This workshop provides you with a practical experience of Tantra, the art of sacred sexuality. Tantra sees sexual energy as vital life force, as an energy that can support your awakening into the truth of who you are, beyond personality and story. In this workshop, we will be a) activating vital life force or kundalini through breath work, movement and meditation and then b) guiding this raw energy up our bodies to enable its refinement through the chakras. This workshop is an introduction to a central theme in Tantra which I discuss in more details at http://totalitytherapy.com/blog/2009/10/inner-and-outer-heat-in-tantra-in.html

No partner needed, all welcome.
Cost: R700pp
Bookings: Shakti@shakti.co.za or call me on 0833010399
For more on the presenters see shakti.co.za and stephentredrea.com

Tantra for lovers of life
14 February 2010
10 am - 5 pm
Good Vibrations Rivonia Johannesburg

TANTRA is a practice of awareness that uses sexual energy. Tantric practice can take you to an experience of ecstatic, unconditional love for yourself and all of existence. It can take relationships to another level. I invite you, on this year's Valentine's Day, to be a Lover of Life through the practice of Tantra. The workshop is suitable for both couples and single people who are on a path of consciousness. I will make sure that numbers are even so that single people can practice with each other.


Tantric meditations

The morning is an introduction and practice of Tantric meditation techniques. We use breath, movement and sound to circulate sexual energy and move it up the chakras. These meditations are done fully clothed, and with limited body contact. The focus is no experiencing the flow of energy through your own body, and between partners.

Tantric touch

The afternoon is an introduction to and practice of Tantric touch – how to use sensual, present touch to open up the energy flow of a partner. For this exercise, more skin exposure and contact will be helpful. Bring: Blanket and sheet.


Cost: R1000pp, which includes a sensual Valentine's lunch

Facilitator

Dr Shakti Malan is an experienced Tantrika and group facilitator with a fulltime practice in Cape Town. She runs retreats across the country and is a member of the Advait Tantraschool (tantraschool.co.za). For more on Shakti, see shakti.co.za and totalitytherapy.com

Bookings and Inquiries:
Shakti@shakti.co.za
0833010399