Carla Tara has taught classes at the New York Open Center for over a decade. She offers both full-day Tantra and evening workshops twice a year. Her upcoming class dates appear in her workshop schedule. For more information on dates and registration, please visit the Open Center website at OpenCenter.org
Tantra: Sexuality, Sacredness, Spiritual Vision
Tantra is a path that uses sexual energy and deep intimacy to reach profound spiritual states. In a safe, supportive space, we will use meditation, breathwork, sound and movement to open our hearts, relax our minds, and discover the healing of communication through intimacy. This workshop is particularly valuable for those new to tantra and is for both hetero- and homosexual couples and singles. Singles can pair up for the experiential portions of the class if they feel comfortable doing so.
Note: Wear comfortable clothing. Sexual activity is not part of the program, but survivors of childhood sexual abuse may find some of the methods emotionally challenging. Please indicate if you are in a couple when registering (give partner’s name).
AN EVENING WORKSHOP
Tantra to Heal the Soul
In a safe, supportive space, we will discover how to take sublime ancient Tantric techniques that use sexual energy and deep intimacy to reach profound spiritual states and adapt them to contemporary life, exploring how to use simple rituals to shift seamlessly from stress and survival/work mode to a “soul-nourishing” frame of mind. We will use meditation, breathwork, sound and movement to open our hearts, relax our minds, and discover the healing of communication through intimacy. We will practice tantric breathing techniques, special movements and sounds designed to unblock the body’s subtle energy (chakra) network, as well as powerful “soul gazing” and “energy transmission” techniques.
Note: This workshop is particularly valuable for those new to tantra and is for both hetero and homosexual couples and singles. Singles can pair up for the experiential portions of the class if they feel comfortable doing so. Wear comfortable clothing. Sexual activity is not part of the program, but survivors of childhood sexual abuse may find some of the methods emotionally challenging. Please indicate if you are in a couple when registering and give your partner’s name.
Offered as an evening workshop or full-day workshop