Tantric Exploration for Women

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It is a popular misconception that tantra is a path confined to heterosexual couples. The way of Tantra seeks inner divine union of the masculine and feminine, which can be explored by individuals and in couples – same-sex, other-sex, heterosexual – or in groups of any combination or all of the aforementioned. While some techniques involving the yoni or lingam specifically can clearly only be performed with the physical presence of either one (or both), many exercises work with the energies of the masculine and feminine. We embody these energies regardless of our physical sex, sexual orientation or sexual preferences.

A tantric exploration for women begins with an invitation for her to discover her own inner sexual landscape, to rediscover how her energies move in her body and to reconnect. In sacred space, she is free to look at what is, rather than that which she has been told should be. It is safe to probe old wounding, gently nudging blocks and obstacles out of the way. This way is one of experiencing, of feeling into the body.

To you, the reader, this may sound strange . You may believe that you are in touch with what you feel and know what is going on in your body. This may be true, but I invite you to try this: close your eyes and breathe deeply; with each breath travel deeper into your body; see if you can “feel” into your belly, your womb, your feet, your heart; note any contractions, closed spaces, or body parts that you cannot bring your awareness to. Give this exercise at least 5 minutes. When you are done, answer these questions: Is there a body part that I cannot “feel”? Where do I feel contracted, tight? Do I feel pain somewhere? Can I feel my breath into and out of my body? Truthfully, now, did I feel anything – or did my mind tell me what is going on?

Many of us live with the story in our head, telling us how we feel. This story is often not our own story, and it keeps us from what is really going on in our being. We have ideas about how things are supposed to be, years of conditioning, expectation and repression and these modify our responses. What if you could be in a space where you could simply BE, just as you are? A space where there are no rights and no wrongs, no expectations and absolutely no judgements? A space where you can explore your energy and sexuality freely? What if, in this space, you could experience unconditional love and honouring of the goddess within?

This is what I offer: safe, sacred space; guiding you to those inner territories through massage, touch, sound, aromatherapy and more; catalyzing shifts; and working with your own energies. I am available to women, regardless of their sexual orientation or preferences, who prefer to explore tantric massage and EnergyWork with a female. You may be looking for healing, increasing your orgasmic ability, raising your consciousness, or exploring your sexuality and sexual energies – or all of these – whatever it is that brings you before me, know that all is in divine and perfect order. There are no coincidences.

Dakini Shekina conducts explorations (sessions) for individuals, couples and groups. Currently these are offered at Shakti Gardens in Franklin Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg and at her country retreat in the Cradle of Humankind near Krugersdorp and the Sterkfontein Caves. Shekina also does extended explorations (2-3 days) and retreats.