Transformational Festivals – What are they? My definition is that the purpose of the festival is not just to entertain, or party, but also to have a transformative effect on participants. If there are workshops like yoga, meditation, personal development, growth-orientated, green-focused, breathwork or education-focused, then it’s likely a transformational festival. If the organisers share …
What is Traditional Tantra and Where Do I Learn It?
There is a resurgence of interest arising in traditional Tantra in large propelled by the work of scholar-practitioners such as Christopher Wallis and Christopher Tompkins, and informed by the publication of books like Tantra Illuminated and The Recognition Sutras. This resurgence was possibly seeded by the stratospheric rise — and burnout — of Anusara Yoga. It was founded …
Everything You Need to Know About Kundalini Awakening (But Didn’t Know to Ask)
Kundalini Awakening, the activation and rising of Kundalini energy in the body, can be a frightening and even dangerous experience. This is especially the case if you experienced a spontaneous Kundalini Awakening before doing the work to prepare yourself for it. That’s when a Kundalini Awakening can lead to horror stories of out-of-control “crazy” behaviour …
24 Hour Kirtan with the Hare Krishnas and the Unexpected Benefits
It was an irresistible invitation. Would I like to come to a 24 hour Kirtan with the Hare Krishnas who were at ProFestNZ?? Would I? Hell yes! I am a practice junkie, and whilst I’m dedicated to Tantra as my ‘path’, one of the beauties of Tantra is that it encompasses ALL practices, all paths, all religions, all …
Can all triggers be healed (digested and dissolved)?
When I say that, given the right conditions, all triggers can be devoured, digested and dissolved, some people get upset and respond by saying that no, they can’t. They outline and explain their experience, stating how and why their trigger can not be devoured, digested and dissolved. This is attachment to triggers. This is identification …
Can you feel the love tonight? How about now?
It’s November. That means mid to late spring here in Aotearoa – the lambs have already been and gone, and so have the daffodils. But the trees are still greening up, and the mostly-steady heat of summer has yet to arrive. Can you feel the love? It’s also 2021. That means Covid-19, Lockdowns, vaccines and …
