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Amara Charles: New Zealand ISTA & Touch for Two
Symposium Schedule:NZ SymposiumSchedule
Symposium Schedule:NZ SymposiumSchedule
TOUCH FOR TWO
One of the Keynote Speakers Amara Charles (USA) will also be leading a “Touch for Two” Evening at “The Temple” 15 Landscape Road, Mount Eden on April 2nd, 7-10pm. Cost is $50/$40 concession, and her latest book “Sexual Practices of Quodoshka” will be on sale.
The self-healing tips for HANGOVER
The self-healing tips for HANGOVER are finally here!
Re-posted from Cedric Sun
from his blog: New (but old) ways to stay healthy
There are often 2 major kinds of hangover symptoms:
1: Headache being the main symptom, with eye swollen or/and echo in the head from talking. This is usually caused by acetaldehyde accumulation.
2: Bad emotion being the main symptom, with nauseous or vomiting. This is usually caused by acute gastritis.
If you went hardcore the night before then you may have both. If you have swollen fingers or even losing conscious, then it’s probably alcohol intoxication and you better have someone call 911 for you.
To save you from symptom 1, find the following points:
No.1 Bai Hui: midpoint of the line between the two ears, very top point of the head. Method: press. (Picture above)
No.2 Tian Zhu: on the neck, level with C2, in the depression at the lateral border of trapezius. Method: rub.
No.3 Gan Shu: level with T9, 2 fingers away from the spine. Method: tap, hit or rub (Don’t worry if you can’t find the exact locations, even you are just working the area it will still work.)
To Save you from symptom 2, simply rub the up, down, left and right, 4 points that are about 3cm from the bellybutton, then press them down, hold about 6 seconds then release. Repeat about 10 times or simply till you feel better.
Hope this helps! (Although I have not yet got a chance to test them myself )
Cedric Sun
Announcing Our New Women’s Retreat
Voices of the Divine Feminine – New Zealand Women’s Retreat
March 22-26
Sing. Pray. Love.
Travel to the enchanting ‘Land of the Long White Cloud‘, New Zealand, for our special Women’s Retreat where we will delve deeply into the mystery of our Divine Feminine Nature. In the exquisite sanctuary of the Mana Retreat Center we will nourish, heal and rejuvenate our bodies, minds and souls. Together, we will embody the beauty and grace of our natural feminine power.
Find Your Voice
Through ancient matriarchal teachings that explain how you can use the cyclical flow of your feminine fluidity, you will untangle blockages and learn to access the reservoir of your hidden resources. Through chanting, meditation and feminine spiritual practices, we will invoke our true voices so we can listen, clarify and strengthen our path with heart.
Join Amara Charles, Shyena Venice and special guest Sharman Okan for a delightful journey you will never forget. Enjoy the spirit of this gorgeous land as well as premier accommodations, spa treatments, fine food and remarkably friendly people. If you have always wanted to visit New Zealand, or long to bathe in the tranquility of your feminine beauty, this is the way to do it.
This Voices of the Divine Feminine Retreat has come about through many years of dreaming together with Sharman Okan, and a number of elegant adventures with Shyena to New Zealand. We did our first and only retreat together many years ago in Wirunii, Australia. It was called Mystic Rapture, which is precisely what it was. It was a fully spontaneous event where we co created from our different traditions from the deep affinity of our spirits. It was a full immersion into feminine ceremonies of initiation from the Shamanic, Taoist, Tantric and Buddhist lineages we carry. Voices of the Divine Feminine will thus be a reunion continuing what we began seven years ago. It’s going to be a sublime experience of ceremonial chant, meditation, deep reflection and joy opening the space to discover the true vibrations of your natural voice.
YOUR FACILITATORS
AMARA CHARLES is a Master Quodoushka Teacher and has been an apprentice of the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path of Turtle Island since 1987. She has traveled teaching Spiritual Sexuality workshops internationally for over twenty years. She is the author of the best selling book ‘The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka’ as well as ‘Sexual Agreements’’, ‘Aching to Open’ and ‘Touch for Two’ Amara welcomes you to find your voice at the her Voices of the Divine Feminine Retreat in New Zealand.
www.amaracharles.com
SHYENA VENICE Golden Eagle is an intuitive spiritual healer and teacher. Master Bodyworker and gifted musician, Her teachings are based on 20 years of practice in the ancient Taoist White Tigress and Shamanic traditions of spiritual sexuality. She is also the Musical Director of Touch for Two’ and CEO of SYLK, the Natural Premium Lubricant for women.
www.shyenavenice.com
SPECIAL GUEST: Sharman Okan (Swami Shishyananda Saraswati), has been chanting for 35 years. She lived as a sannyasin in a yoga ashram for twelve years where she learned to chant sacred mantras as a path to healing, enlightenment and ecstasy.
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Feature Article: Why I Wrote the Book
I believe happiness in our intimate life can change the world – one relationship at a time. I also believe sexual intimacy is the most challenging part of any relationship.
I wrote this book because I know great intimate relationships don’t just ‘happen’. Those who share emotional trust, who help bring each others’ dreams into reality and who enjoy sexual intimacy work to have these things.
I wrote this book because I believe such skills, especially the skill of balancing intimacy and sex with everything else in your life can and must be learned. I love the Quodoushka teachings, because everyone is included, anyone can share them and, once you get a taste of just how much there is to learn, everything in your relationships gets better.
No one I know lives, toils or dreams of success all by themselves. We all want to generate abundance for one purpose: to share it. What’s the use of all our efforts if we’re not creating the kind of intimate relationships where we can’t wait to go home and share?
We Hit #1 Best Seller on Amazon!
Yes! We did it! Our Worldwide request to buy on Amazon Worked! Thank you everyone who bought a copy, bought tons of copies on Amazon, and gifts for friends. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! From now on, we can say that ‘The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka’ is a Best Seller!. Woo Hoo!
We are #1 Best Selling on Amazon in Shamanism! More …
Virtual Book Launch: Free Webinar
Join Us September 27, 9am, Phoenix Time for a Live Webinar celebrating the Release of my new book, ‘The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka’- with my guests, Thunder Strikes, Steven Barnes, Kamala Devi, Kristin Viken and Peter Thomas,
It will be worth your time! We will be posting this webinar as soon as it is edited.
www.gotoit.com
Help us Hit #1 on Amazon. Buy a copy on the Magic Day. September 27.
Reviews for ‘The sexual Practices of Quodoushka’ are Coming In
Thank You Richard!
“Amara Charles is the perfect writer to put on paper, in clearly written and illustrated form, the beautiful body of information found in the practices of what is called “Quodoushka”. Having been an active participant in the ceremonies and teachings of these workshops for the past 30 years, I can speak with some authority.
Amara’s book has achieved what we have been waiting for — a concise statement in prose that captures the poetic magick of what is learned and experienced with master teachers during the layered series of Quodoushka sessions . Human sexuality is both very simple and most complex.
In the book, Amara’s skillful use of language clarifies the sexual/spiritual circuity of women and men with deep insight and, thankfully, much delight.” Richard Beck Peacock More …
The Softening
Hello,
Ive been involved with my Bf for three years now.
In the beginning the sex was erotic, and then we didnt have sex for months, and Im a sexual person being scorpio, then I caught him looking at porn which I dont mind but share!!! and be open…I then left him because of the coldness, and he jumped into bed with another women, and at the same time he was begging me to come back. Due to circaumstances we are back together again, but my sexual confidence has taken a knock.
What do I do to make him want me more and I want him, at the moment I dont really want to have sex with him, because of what I went thru with him, but at the same time, if Im going to make this marriage work what do I do sexually? I love sex and do want to make it more exciting for both of us.I read your articles etc, and thank you for your webite.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
From Amara
Sarah, I am really busy right now with several deadlines. Your questions are so beautiful and I wish you the very best. Here is something I wrote a while back about increasing our feminine attractiveness- from inside out. I hope it will inspire you to let go of the past, and help you you discover and express your natural beauty. Enjoy, and let me know how it goes. — Amara
The Softening
At first, I thought I might scare away new readers with this title. After all, who wants inspiration about being receptive, gentle or ‘soft’ in times like these?
Why is gentleness, softness, tranquility and rest so important when it comes to restoring your health and vitality?
Think of it this way: when you go to a typical ‘workout’ what’s the vibe? It’s full of action: pressing to meet agendas, pushing limits, counting, pumping, sweating and ‘working’ out. Plus, to take your mind off this pressing, pushing, and all the resistance to more ‘work’, exercisers often blast something in their ears, listen to books-on-tape or read magazines to distract their minds from the whole process. More …
Feature Article: The Erotic Diamond Mind
Dedicated to Razel Wolf and the Next Generation of Bodhisattvas
Returning from a sublime time, sharing ceremony with exquisite people who gathered from around the world to celebrate the raw power beauty of being alive. On the last day, as our prayers for the healing of Grandmother Earth and all her people began, our beloved Dance Chief Elder shared a vision she had of many Bodhisattvas floating in our midst. Each Deity was encased in a diamond. Earlier, the two people sitting by her side saw something shiny hiding deep in the red dirt by her feet. Needless to say, we all shivered in the early morning sun to hear that a Herkimer diamond was dug out and lifted from the sand, in front of where she sat. It is impossible to express the feeling of utter joy when such things happen. Clearly, it was a testimony of raw power manifestation, that quickly, quickly appears, when hearts are pure, devoted and sincerely focused on the ascension of all humans. Her vision reminds us the impossible is merely an illusion, and that our prayers, hopes and dreams are indeed heard by the Bodhisattvas.
I want to share one sliver of my own experience of this great gathering, where, for ten days a year people travel from around the world to dance and pray in one of the oldest ceremonies on the planet. In the midst of this truly extraordinary constant stream of preparation, along with a small team, I took care of eight teenagers so their parents could participate in the collective gathering for several days.
These teenagers are from rather exceptional families (After all, what kind of parents would send their kids off to the hot June desert to stay in tents surrounded by people they barely know)? For the teens, It is shall I say, totally out of whatever box they live in, and believe me the things we introduce them to are not what’s typically happening at home.
As I share this story, please keep in mind that these 8 brave young souls have been immersed in this new community of strangers, working through their many many grumbles, fumbles and resistances. The land is harsh in a way. The sun and wind relentlessly beat, and it perfectly mirrors their heat, dry humor and at times their indifference to whatever everyone is intent upon doing.
As the ceremony pulses and pulses from the day into the night, an invisible deepening creeps in to permeate even their ever distracted, thrashing teen minds. We catch one of their peaks of boredom, when they are itching to leave (but there’s no where to go), no Internet escape, and no parents to bump against. We climb high above on a high mesa overlooking the whole scenario.
Now, as you might imagine this was no ordinary smores-night campfire. You see, the tension, the questions, the CONSTANT bantering around the only subject that truly, utterly and completely captures their attention flares to the surface; sex. Surely, you’ve heard that sex is on a man’s brain every few seconds. Well, for the teen boy multiply that times ten. The girls, although far more demure in their expressions, are thinking about it too.
What’s different about our night on the mesa however More …
