For Writers Only: Audio Recording of Top 10 Tips...

Kamala Devi offers 10 of her most powerful writing practices in this fun introduction to her upcoming class: How to write a book in 90 days. Her teachings are based on successful coaching strategies, proven writing technologies, and spiritual principle!

"I've done it for two of my own books, and helped dozens of students become authors within record time and minimal cost."
Dear soon to be Authors- Tired of talking about a great book idea that never actually makes it onto paper? Do you want to experience the excitement, accomplishment and prestige of completing a book? Even if you're a complete novice and have no formal writing training, Kamala Devi will coach you through her proven formula.

Join me for this FREE tele-class to see if you have what it takes to finish your book before the Holidays 2010!"

Dear Writer,
No matter what type of book you want to create, whether it's fiction or non-fiction, I'll guide you step-by-step to turn your dream into a reality. My students learn to tap into their spiritual inspiration and channel more in three month than most authors do in a whole year... all while working from the comfort of home!
What makes me so sure I can show you how to write a book in 90 days?
Because I've not only done it for my own books: Don't Drink the Punch and Sacred Sexual Healing, but I've helped dozens of other authors -- many of them first-timers -- turn their ideas into books (read on for proof.)
In college I learned to write quickly because I was a playwright. Like Shakespeare in Love, I had a whole team of actors and directors breathing down my neck to get my pages finished. Then, I went to India and got clear calling to write a novel. But I didn't know the first thing about how to write a book.
Yet I knew I had a message I wanted to share with others, so I went to every crash course I could on how to write, edit and publish a book. The classes were depressing and discouraging. The process seemed arduous and hopeless.

I was desperate to learn a NEW way to write, so I began combining technical writing tools, with tantric principles and quantum physics...

Almost immediately my book was born! And as I told my friends and lovers about my discoveries, they started using my methods and they experienced nearly overnight success.
Essentially, the formula involves dedicating yourself to write the book in the shortest amount of time. First we begin by visioning and structuring, channeling and downloading then refining and polishing.
To motivate yourself to write book, you restructure your time management, tell everyone you know that you're doing it, and show up to bi-weekly accountability calls. All I ask is that you devote no more than 10 hours per week.

I've been testing and tweaking this 90 day (3 month) class for the last five years and have had amazing results! In just three months, We will cram everything you need to know to Write, Edit, Publish, and Sell, your book in the shortest possible time, be it fiction or non-fiction. One of the biggest benefit of this course is simply surrounding yourself in a like-minded community of talented writers who all want to see you succeed!

Reserve your space now by writing kamala@blisscoach.com
This Course is offered by phone to anywhere in the world!

NEXT How to Write your book in 90 days Telecourse
Thursdays: 1pm on Course runs: Sept. 9, 16, 30, Oct. 7, 14,21,Nov. 4,11,18 Graduation on Nov. 25th . .
NEW How to FINISH your book in 90 days (REWRITING) Telecourse Tuesdays: TBA!
Write On,
Kamala Devi
www.BlissCoach.com

Cliff Cliff Notes for Tantra Theater's "What's Your Story?" show

Aug. 21,22, 2010 Tantra Theater Presents: What's your Story.

This was our final performance at the Red Lotus Society downtown. We had 108 friends and lovers in the house (again!)

We opened the ritual with a homage to master Shakespeare. "All the World's a Stage."

Keith starts with the story of how a corporate Nascar fan leaves his secure job, has an existential crisis and comes to find deeper intimacy in the world of Tantra. Brande anchors the scene with an original song "Hello, welcome to tantra, Sacred circles, incense, consciousness fully present..."

Shawn Roop shares how he got the "Gift of Jealousy" at a Love-in (Sex Party) with his tantric girlfriend. At first he thought he'd be OK watching his lover be with someone else, then he discovered he was not, and then with the help of a dakini he moved into an even deeper place of love and trust. The experience of compersion that he got that night, is eternal.

Akasha Rose explores the deep, complex and nontraditional love relationships between client and provider. The love she explores is universal and unconditional.

Rita Mooney performs an original monologue about Monogamy in Shakespearean style. She goes on to coin the term: Poly-thespian. Where a performance artist is monogamous in relationship but is allowed to have many lovers onstage or onscreen.

Rae NewWoman has a gift for turning her pain into song. This is the story of how she divorced her cheating husband and found a new empowering lover to support her while she raised her kids.

Swami Maha Lingam is a tantric avatar who is able to lay eggs and produce lingerie from his talented penis. This piece was originally inspired by Steve Martin and played by Michael McClure.

Brande Faris sings "Let's Talk about Sex" as she gives sex ed. lectures at kids camps. As a tantrika she is able to raise the vibration for the next generation of lovers.

In "Reclaiming my voice," Viraja PreMa tells the deep intimate story of how her family supported her (or not) in becoming an empowered sexual healer. The final scene is a touching farewell to her Father who passed this February. In this photo Shawn anchors the Divine Masculine Archtype to hold space for Viraja's healing.

By sharing his personal narrative of how he broadened his own sexual identity, Wayne gives voice to a silent minority of bisexuals in the military. Here we watch him self pleasure to a virtual reality recording of gay sex.

In "Sitting Buddha, Standing Buddha, Lying Buddha" Kamala Devi embodies Shakti to share tantric insights about the holy trinity. In this photo Kamala plays Mary Magdalene to her lover's Christ's consciousness.

Keith Davis anchors the show with an original rap entitled "Tantric Journey" in the tune of "Ice, Ice, baby."  "Check out the junk you need to be solving, while the earth's revolving."

Afterwards, we got a standing ovation!  As an Encore, we offered an improvisational encore called "Audience Awakening" This is where we interview an audience member about a sacred sexual story and then, without any preparation the troupe will improvise the scene onstage.

Goddess Joy Phoenix shared a story about a hot tantric affair in Puerto Rico which actually changed her hair color from Red to Blond. On Sunday, We offered a Sweet Matinee to over 30 people at the the Emerald Temple and we did two new awakeings: Shawn shared a story about the ever-changing nature of love, and Mikey talked about the healing power of touch at a cuddle party. For details about upcoming Tantra Theater performances go to: www.tantratheater.tv

Thank you Electric Rick and Tracey Lontos for these beautiful photographs!

The Buddha Rap

Hot, hot, hot! Michael, Shawn Roop and Wayne doing "Tantric Journey" to the Tune of "Ice, Ice, Baby" by Keith Davis.

Burning Man- Workshop and Performance Schedule

This year at Burning Man, a small but dedicated band of Tantra Theater players will be performing and Kamala Devi will be leading a powerful tantric meditation workshop called: Dynamic Dyads. Kamala and Michael will be free dancing in tents with friends and lovers,and planning to camp nearby 6:30 & D. And they can also be found doing performance art or tantra at the Man at sunset each evening. 

Tantra Theater will be at Bhakti Garden Stage @ Sacred Spaces Village: SATURDAY SEPT. 4th, 2010

from 11-11.30am: Performers: Kamala Devi, Janos, Sarah Wayne & Michael (Swami Maha Lingamanda.)

Dynamic Dyads will be at the 5th Chakra Temple @ Sacred Spaces Village: FRIDAY Sept. 3rd, 2010 from 2-4pm The mindclearing nature of this meditation must be experienced to be understood, but in a nutshell: Start with two people sitting facing each other. Focus together on a question such as "what is Love" or "who am I" for approx. one hour.

SACRED SPACES VILLAGE ~ a MYSTIC METROPOLIS in a SACRED TRIANGLE near Center Camp @ BURNING MAN 2010

Sacred Spaces Village will be located in a special village triangle, next to our sister camps, Entheon Village & Red Lightning, and sharing resources like solar power between the camps.
In this Soul of the City in the Mystic Metropolis, we will offer an astonishing array of consciousness raising and spirited content within a sacred geometric crystalline grid. Wabi Sabi Collective will return to create a magnificent bamboo entrance to the temple.
Sacred Spaces will have 8 performance spaces and art galleries, ranging from 20 ft yurts to a 60 x 60 tent, and a large Mystic Garden Bhakti stage with sound by Rob Rayle/Outersect, and professional stage management from three well known Event/Festival producers.
The 5th Blue Throat Chakra Temple – (Communication Center) a temple exploring communication, language, and the healing properties of sound. Sound workshops, singing, chanting, and verbal self expression can be offered in this space. The decor explores music and sound, winged creatures (birds, butterflies, fairies), clouds, the sky, and various shades of turquoise and light blue.

"Can't wait to meet you, greet you, seat you there!"
Love,
KD

Rumi says it all...

It’s rigged — everything, in your favor.
So there is nothing to worry about.

Is there some position you want,
some office, some acclaim, some award, some con, some lover,
maybe two, maybe three, maybe four — all at once,

maybe a relationship
with
God?

I know there is a gold mine in you, when you find it
the wonderment of the earth’s gifts
you will lay aside
as naturally as does
a child a
doll.

But, dear, how sweet you look to me kissing the unreal:
comfort, fulfill yourself,
in any way possible — do that until
you ache, until you ache,

then come to me
again.

~Rumi

Bisexual Womens Circle for Ritual and Magic

As women who straddle two worlds, Bisexual goddesses need a place to belong, relate, share and heal. Last night we created a sacred circle with our dancing bodies and hand-picked flowers. We invoked the Goddess with prayer and sound. We cried and laughed when we recognized ourselves in each others reflections.  In essence, it was a magical Friday the 13th!  Our next gathering: Tantra for Women is scheduled for Sat. the 28th from 10am-2pm. Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered women are welcome. The focus will be Sexual Healing and we will be doing more adept practices where clothing is optional. Space is limited to 12 women. The requested donation is $39  For details write Kamala@blisscoach.com

Taste a Tantra Puja in 7 min.

This is NEW video footage of a deep intimate ritual Francois's Puja at Tantra-Palooza last year.
This is a monumental moment for me. This video is my imperfect attempt to share a sacred ritual that is the foundation of my spiritual path: My mentor and friend, Francoise facilitated this puja to about 60 people at the opening ceremony of Tantra Palooza last year.
I wrestled with my demons about whether or not to "put it out there," but decided I am willing to be judged, misunderstood and even misrepresented in the name of education and enlightenment.

Ultimately, there is no way to know the potential of puja until one experiences it first hand, however, many people don't get the information they need to make their own decisions, because there is so much mystic and mis-information about what Tantra actually is.
Imagine an opulent tantra tent was brimming with beautiful friends and lovers who were dancing in the sacred geometry of a large circle or "chakra" for several timeless hours. However, since only 5 of those tantrikas including me, were comfortable on camera, the video is a very narrow slice of the evening. Thank you to Allen, SaRina Daly-Goode, Robert Silber, and Monique Darling for representing so authentically. Click Here to see the Video.

This is how Francoise describes a puja: In the west, a puja is a celebration of the interplay between Divine male and Divine female energy. Men and women rotate at each exercise. The focus is on honoring and recognizing the highest aspect of each individual. Love, respect and reverence are essential in creating the puja atmosphere. Exercises will vary from eye gazing to nurturing touch, they will include movement, dancing, laughing and sensual moments. A puja is a fun, safe and sensual way to connect, touch and be touched from the heart space. It is the perfect ritual to begin a journey of self discovery with a group of like minded people. For more info. Contact Francoise at TantraFG.com

Let me know how you like it,

Kamala Devi
http://www.blisscoach.com/

Sacred Snuggle Party in Aug.

     This photo shows about half the attendance of last nights sweet summer snuggle party. I want to know, do you think it's possible that every one of these events could be "the best ever?" Or is that just a function of it's participants living in the moment? It is not uncommon for me to receive glowing emails the day after these gatherings from newbies who want to share with me about the "first" time they got to eye gaze with someone of the same sex, or a massage from the six handed goddess, or had a whole body orgasm while fully clothed. However, it is extraordinary to have so many veteran attendees and even fellow teachers agree that event was the best yet.
     Traditionally, at the end of every Snuggle Party, we do a closing circle wherein we share the evening's highs and lows. My personal high-light was the intensity and depth with which I connected with several amazing snugglers, yet my low-light was that I missed connecting with all the other beautiful beings. In the spirit of "leave 'em wanting more" this just means I look forward to future connections.  Unfortunately, (due to Burning Man) we wont be hosting a Sacred Snuggle Party in September, so my dance card will just have to wait until Oct. 2nd. If you can't wait to connect before then, I hope you'll join me for these upcoming events:
Aug. 12 Tantra Talk: Sexual Creativity 6:45
Aug. 13 Bisexual Women's Circle 6:45
Aug. 26 How to write a book Tele-class 1pm
Aug. 21 Tantra Theater Show: What's your Story? Downtown 7:30
Aug. 22nd Tantra Theater Matinee at the Emerald Temple 2pm
10-10-10 Tantra Palooza: 10 Teachers share on Shamanism
For details go to: http://www.partnerplayshop.com/event_calendar.html

Costume concept for Final TT Show

Since the theme for Tantra Theater is: What's your Story? And the performers prime directive is to say what they have not been saying, we will be exploring a wide range of topics. To help weave the show together, it's valuable to have a unifying artistic concept. We are a modern troupe of storytellers, reminiscent of the Renaissance storytellers, complete with a court jester, minstrel, muse, wench, knight, belly dancer... The hope is to do a modern, non linear interpretation of this theme. Here are some images to spark your inspiration:

For writers only. Free intro to: How to Write a Book in 90 days

Thurs. Aug. 26th 1pm Free 75 min. intro to "How to Write a Book in 90 days" Telecourse.

No charge for the Intro tele-class. Listen and participate to see if you have what it takes to do the entire course.

In just three months, Kamala Devi will cram everything you need to know to Write, Edit, Publish,and Sell,your book in the shortest possible time, be it fiction or non-fiction. My teachings are based on successful coaching strategies, proven writing technologies, and tantric spiritual principle! Course Runs:TBA. Schedule is subject to change. Imagine Finishing your book by the Holidays! Course fee is only $397. Click for Details.
Congratulations to graduates from last season: "Live Beyond Ecstasy" by Jeanne Lupypciw. "Cougar Season, Now Open" by Amie Lorraine. "How To Reach Your Full Ecstatic and Orgasmic Potential" by Amber St. Germain. and "Self Love, Sacred Relationship and Holy Sex" by Karly Loveling

Sacred Sexual Storytellers share EVERYTHING in the Final Show

     Do you stalk your essential self? Are you in the practice of observing your ego? Do you listen to the stories you tell yourself and others? What affect do these narratives have on your identity and your world view?
      Imagine what you say if you were asked to share your most formative sexual or spiritual story onstage to over 100 people. This is what we do in uncertainty Theater which results in a whole lot of humor, healing and liberation!
     This is our final performance at our downtown location. "Is it really over? What will you do next?"... Inquiring minds want to know. The creative process usually involves periods of gestation, visioning, and a great deal of uncertainty.
      We are looking for new locations and alternative sources of funding to continue a regular show in the new year. Meanwhile we will continue working our craft at upcoming events, festivals and conferences such as Burning Man, Tantra Palooza, New York, Seattle, LA and Sedona.

Here's the Scoop:
Tantra Theater: What's your Story?!

TWO SHOWS: Sat. Aug. 21 7:Aug. downtown and a Matinee on Sun Aug. 22 at the Emerald Temple Backyard Theater.

We will be using song, dance, comedy movement and poetry to explore sacred sexual themes such as: Orgasm, alchemy, devotion, co-dependence, bisexuality, fidelity, free love, motherhood, and embodied enlightenment.

Featuring original work by Shawn Roop, Rita Mooney, Michael McClure, Akasha Rose, Brandé Faris, Keith Davis, Rae NeWoman, Wayne Acciacca, and Viraja Prema. Directed by Kamala Devi. Join our juicy tantra community to celebrate the biggest and best show of the year!

Aug. 21 Show starts at 7:30pm Location: Red Lotus Society/ Ideal Hotel 542 Third St. Downtown San Diego, 3 hour Free Parking with validation at Horton Plaza (Be sure to Validate before the show!!!) Join us at the Brian's Restaurant in Hillcrest for a Cast party afterwards!
Aug. 22 Matinee Show starts at 2pm Location: Emerald Temple. Directions will be sent upon registration.

Tickets are only $20 at the door. For $15 advanced ticket to Sat. Night show go to: http://tantratheaterstory.eventbrite.com/ For Sunday Matinee go to: http://finalmatinee.eventbrite.com/
http://www.tantratheater.tv/

Big Schedule Changes for Summer and beyond...

I'm shifting time and space around to accomodate the massive storm of creative energy that's been moving through. Please Color your Calendar:
THIS Sat. Aug. 7 Sacred Snuggle Party 6:45

Thurs. Aug. 12 Tantra Talk: Sexual Creativity 6:45

Fri. Aug. 13 Bisexual Women's Circle 6:45

Sat. Aug. 21 Tantra Theater Show: What's your Story? Downtown 7:30

NEW! SUNDAY. Aug. 22nd Tantra Theater Matinee at the Emerald Temple 2pm NEW!

Thurs. Aug. 26th Poly Potluck 6:45

Thurs. Aug. 26th How to write a book Tele-class Free Open House 1pmCourse runs: Sept. 9, 16, 30, Oct. 7, 14,21,Nov. 4,11,18 Graduation on Nov. 25th

Aug. 30- Sept.6th Burning Man

Sept. 9th Tantra Talk: Sexual Healing

NEW! Thurs. Sept. 16th Poly Potluck with Kelly Bryson NEW!

Sept. 23rd Tantra RoundUp in New York
Oct. 2nd Sacred Snuggle Party 6:45

10-10-10 Tantra Palooza: 10 Teachers share on Shamanism Oct. 8-11th
NEW! Nov. 4th Tantra Talk with TJ Bartel 6:45 NEW!

Sat. Nov. 6th Advanced Training for Sacred Sexual practitioners with TJ Bartel 1-6pm

Sat. Nov. 6th Sacred Snuggle Party 6:45

Thurs. Nov. 18th Poly Potluck 6:45

Sat. Dec. 4th Sacred Snuggle Party (Last event of the year) 6:45

Happy Holidays!!!!

NOTE: The following events were CANCELLED or POSTPONED:

Aug. 19 Advanced Sacred Play Party has been Postponed date: TBA

Aug. 19 How to write a book Tele-class has been moved to Aug. 26th at 1pm

Sept. 9th How to write a book Tele-class has been moved to Sept. 30th at 1pm

Sept. 4th Sacred Snuggle Party has been cancelled due to burning Man.

Sept. 11th Advanced Training for Sacred Sexual practitioners with TJ Bartel has been moved to Sat. Nov. 6th from 1-6pm

Sept. 23rd Poly Potluck has been moved to Sept. 16th.

Looking forward to warm hugs when I see you soon,
Kamala Devi

(All events take place in San Diego, unless otherwise noted)
http://www.blisscoach.com/ or call 858-272-2254
For details go to: http://www.partnerplayshop.com/event_calendar.html
For erotic edu-tainment go to: http://www.TantraTheater.tv

Sweet Suchness

I sit before the absolute

receiving her most glorious gift:

pure permission

Divine will is not separate from my own

as such, She doesn't give a shit

how I live or die

God simply is

And for the first time,

I flood with sweet compassion

for the atheist.

--Kamala Devi

Motherhood is near to divinity (or so they say)

Have you ever felt torn between work and prayer?

Should I do my dharma or my devotional practice?

My new lover recently introduced me to an ancient story that shed a new light on one of my deepest dilemmas.

This story is from the Vishnu Purana:
"Once Narada who always chants 'Narayana' wanted to be sure from the Lord himself that he is the number one disciple. Hence he asked: 'Lord Vishnu, who is your best and dearest disciple'?
'Come Narad, I will show you'. Vishnu took Narad to a small village on earth where a farmer was living. The Lord asked Narad to watch what the farmer was doing for a day. The farmer remembered the Lord thrice in a day - immediately after waking up, before lunch and before going to bed. Mahavishnu said the farmer is his dearest disciple.
Surprised, Narad said, Lord, I have been chanting your name always and this farmer thought of you only thrice a day. In reply, Mahavishnu took Narad to a nearby hill. He put a pot full of oil on the head of Narad and told him to go around the hill once but the oil should not be spilled. With great difficulty Narad went around the hill and was in front of the Lord after accomplishing the job allotted to him.
 Then Mahavishnu asked Narad, while going round the hill how many times did you chant my name? Not even once, replied Narad honestly.
Now that is the difference between you and the farmer. Your duty is to chant my name only. When I gave you something else to do, you forgot me. While farming was the duty allotted to the farmer. Even during his strenuous job he remembers me thrice in a day. That is why I said he is my dearest disciple.
Ashamed, Narad bowed before the Lord and sought his forgiveness.
(Souce: Posted on the Open forum Central Chronical by jiv Nair)

On a personal note, this story shed a new light on my experience of postpartum depression.

After many months of blissful pregnancy where my only job was to be in communion with the growing spirit within me, taking care of a new human being felt like the lord had handed me a pot asked me to walk around without spilling a drop. I was devastated by my inability to maintain Her presence. The awesome responsibility of motherhood often felt like a distraction to my devotion.

The healing gift within this metaphor is that I remember that God hasn't gone anywhere. My attention may be fully focused on my son and family, but as long as I manage to stop, pray and listen few times throughout the day, my deep devotion flows through. Here's the prayer that is in my heart, right now:

Dear God/Goddess and all that is,
Gratitude for this life, and the miracle of  birthing another through me. Please help to see beyond the duality of service vs. sadhana in motherhood. Clearly my work as a mom is deeply devotional, but something about potty training and tripping on plastic toys, maintains a convincing illusion that the mundane is still somehow separate from the sacred. I know many women who treat their children as their spiritual gurus, God, forgive me for envying them.
As a Tantra teacher I've been blessed to experience the divinity in every client that comes to my temple. Please help me accept all parts of parenting which, like my Tantra practice, truly is Gods work.
In your service,
Kamala Devi

Without longing...

I closed my eyes
and opened my heart
and within that instant
we were no longer separate
your essence exploded
in my chest
through my veins
and pulsed in my ear
against my pillow
I heard Love
LOVE
only Love
without
you
or
I
attached

within that instant
we were no longer separate
there was no longing
no separation
not even a we

Until I awoke
I opened my eyes
and grasped for that Love
too distant now to recall
I was back
and so were you
but we were apart
each of us
a part
of a larger
dream
K.D.

7.24.2010

Enlightenment is a Bitch by Dana Cervine

At first it isn't so bad- a taste of ecstasy,
the world covered in honey. Even snails
scrawl the names of buddhas with their silvery trails.

But then, too much. Pears become unbearable,
wet white flesh so tender one could perish
contemplating the first taste.

Meditation becomes oddly redundant,
attention now like water, absorbed in tree root,
plumbing; even fire hydrants with their red

stubby arms become mandalas, and, worse,
the police siren revving its wail behind
my slow moving car sounds like a mantra.

Even my wife's complaints about me finally
sound true. I just bow. Kiss her slender hands.
Carry the garbage outside, but, damn! The moon!

Dana Cervine

Ready for the Final Round? 2010

Tantra Theater Presents:
What's Your Story?
Featuring original work by Shawn Roop, Rita Mooney, Michael McClure, Akasha Rose, Brande Faris, Keith Davis, Rae NeWoman, Wayne Acciacca, and Viraja Prema. Directed by Kamala Devi.
This will be our final show of the year at our downtown location!
We will be using song, dance, comedy movement and poetry to explore sacred sexual themes such as: Orgasm, alchemy, devotion, co-dependence, fidelity, free love, motherhood, and embodied enlightenment.
Our mission is to transmute sexual guilt shame and fear into art, healing and liberation. Join our juicy tantra community to celebrate the biggest and best show of the year!
Tickets are only $20 at the door. Or $15 if you pre-purchase on event brite http://tantratheaterstory.eventbrite.com/
or from an Tantra Theater cast or crew member.
Location: Red Lotus Society/ Ideal Hotel 542 Third St. Downtown San Diego, 3 hour Free Parking with validation at Horton Plaza (Be sure to Validate before the show!!!) Join us at Brian's in Hillcrest for a Cast party afterwards!
http://www.tantratheater.tv/
For registration questions email Kali Das ॐ at TantrikaKaliDas@gmail.com

$50 Off Coupon for Couples

You are invited to a historic spiritual event. We will be creating intentional community for 4 days in a garden paradise in San Diego on Oct. 8-11th. This Year's theme is "SACRED SEXUAL SHAMANISM." You will receive transmissions from 10 powerful tantra teachers from San Diego, Hawaii, Seattle, LA and New York. We'll kick off on Friday night with a sensual puja led by master Francoise, and then will continue all day on Saturday, Sunday and Monday afternoon with this powerful line up of teachers: Dave Cates, Jaiya Ma, Kirin Khalsa, Liquid Bowls, Reid Mihalko, Robert Silber, and Shawn Roop Kamala Devi will be your coach and Mistress of Ceremonies. Each teacher will be living in resident community for the duration of the retreat.
The weekend is an immerse intentional community experience in an 11 acre natural healing estate (clothing optional) with 2 spas, a pool, trails, fountains, orchards and an outdoor amphitheater where Tantra Theater will perform under the stars. In the evenings, we'll have a transformative Tantra Theater Performances followed by sacred sensual play parties and shamanic journeys!
REGISTRATION: Admission for this retreat is very limited (only 64 participants) The entire three nights and four days is only $397...That's right. Tuition includes all ten classes, parties, and basic accommodations which are dormitory sleeping or camping at a beautiful healing retreat center. You must be CRAZY to not take advantage of this offer. Best accommodations are awarded on a first come, first serve basis…We are about half full. Early Bird Discount: Register together and get $50 off each!
For details go to: http://www.partnerplayshop.com/9_9_09.html

The Self Love Show & Book Release Party Review with Photos

      At the beginning of every show, the cast gathers in sacred circle to call in muses and dedicate the show to a higher power. This month we called in the self. It's a pretty standard practice to call on ones "higher self" and intend to align with our divine expression...we've all done this before. The challenge is to embrace the small self.  To honor and trust that whatever we say or do is in fact perfect and though we may be able to do better in the future, we are always doing the best we can in the moment.

 

     This is the spirit with which we began the SELF LOVE SHOW on July 17th, 2010. With over 108 people in the house, we set a new record for Audience attendance.
     Here Kamala Devi introduced the cast of Tantra Theater: From Left to Right: Michael McClure, Keith Davis, Wayne Acciacca, Rae NewWoman, Viraja PreMa, Brande Feris, Akasha Rose, Rita Mooney, Keith Davis and our recently published author, Shawn Roop.

     We began by interviewing and spoofing the new Author of "Pathways to Love: 28 days to Self Love."
     In this photo you see that we gave away 28 books to the first people who bought tickets for the show. Kamala also interviewed Shawn's beautiful roommates Tracey and Beth, asking them what it was like to live with Shawn while he was writing the book.

     

     This evening was also unique because it was an initiation for six new Tantra Theater players to do public performance alongside our professional troupe. Here is a picture of Kamala Introducing the newbies:

     We then called on audience members to select a series of improvisational theater games. And we asked for tantric suggestions and had to work themes like: Virgins, videography, Kama Sutra, Editor, Zimbabwe.

     Since we do not censor ourselves in this practice many of our scenes break cultural taboos and speak the unspeakable as you can see in this homoerotic scene between two brothers.

     Alexandra from the audience came up to share a story about Self Love so that we could act it out onstage. Nobody in the cast had ever heard the marvelous story of how Alexandra had an unassisted home birth.

 
      Rita then stepped onstage to portray her like a caged cougar pacing a new apartment while the father of the baby slept by the tub. Her Brother then showed up to photograph while neighbors peeped in through missing curtains. Within 5 hours, Michael slipped right out from between Rita's legs and Her higher self showed up for spiritual support. Alexandra said afterwards that it was a very healing experience to watch and she said she never felt so heard!

     During the second act, we shared three scripted personal narratives. Rae NeWoman wrote and performed a hilarious original song about a massage therapist who is unsatisfied with the traditional ending of the healing and uses tantra to create lasting satisfaction for herself and her clients.

     Viraja PreMa shares a different type of healing session in which she shape shifts into a man and explores the need to have one's seed seen, celebrated and accepted.

     Finally the show closes with a sensual  Tori Amos inspired song written with tantric lyrics and sung by the stunning priestess Brande Feris.

      We hope you'll join us for our next Big show, the last official Tantra Theater Show for the Season: What's Your Story? on Aug. 21st go to http://www.tantratheater.tv/ for details.