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Tantric Tribes - Naked Yoga and Erotic Energy for Men
Kirkridge Retreat Center - Bangor, PA
September 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010
This Workshop is for Gay and Bi Men
Cost: $425.00
Only 3 spaces still available! Explore, harness and release your erotic energy

Tantric Tribes comes to the New York metro area! Spend three days of fall color, rejuvenating and reawakening. The fusion of the powerful and complementary practices of Tantra and Yoga allows you to harness your sexual drive and awaken your Kundalini energy. Once harnessed, this energy is channeled into a dynamic and healing force in your life. The practice of Tantra alone is a very energizing experience, but blending the benefits and principles of yoga with tantra sexual practices transforms all aspects of your life.

"THANK YOU for providing us such a powerful, deeply meaningful experience! " - Larry, Atlanta, GA

In this workshop, you learn the basics of yoga and breathing practices.  Using a step by step, practical approach, you integrate the essential elements of Tantric sexual techniques. Channeling your erotic energy helps unlock your creativity, transforming your sexual experiences and significantly altering all other aspects of your life. There will plenty of "down time" just to relax and connect with the others in the group.

Participants work with themselves, with the group as a whole, and with randomly chosen partners.  During experiential work, participants conduct personal (and often playful) "experiments" to observe and gain new insights and methods to awaken a deeply satisfying, revolutionary approach to sexual practices.

"I wasn't sure what to expect, so I tried to go in open. I think that it surpassed my expectations because I wasn't sure what I was going to get. I ended up with an incredibly powerful experience that touched me. I definitely got more than I had even hoped to get out of it." - Eric, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Join Ray Whetstone in an intensive exploration of the impulses and habits that hold us back, and the powerful energies that will feed our creativity, strengthen our relationships, and connect us to the wider universe. Through naked or nude yoga, meditation, breathing techniques, and clothes-free experiential exercises, Ray will provide a safe and fun space for individuals to explore and experiment with their erotic energy.

Always a trail blazer, Ray Whetstone is the founder of the longest running naked yoga class in the country.  He has been featured in local, national and international press for his naked yoga class, in addition to his ordination as an openly gay Elder in the Presbyterian Church and numerous medical mission trips.  Ray brings a unique blend of all of these areas of his life to the yoga mat.  Having studied many different styles of yoga with a diverse array of teachers, Ray has a creative approach to yoga sequencing. He infuses his classes with meditation, visualization and healing, taking any yoga class beyond the simple challenge of asanas/postures.  Ray sees his role not as a yoga teacher but as yoga guide: empowering his students to find their inner voices, inner teachers, and ultimately healing. 

Men of all shapes and sizes are welcome. No previous yoga or tantra experience is required. Everyone will be able to practice at their own level.

"Quality is the word that seems to keep coming back to me as a description of the event-- quality participants; quality coordination; quality eventleadership; and quality outcome. I cannot describe to you the level of positive energy I left the workshop with-- and continue to sustain, even with the incredibly busy "back to reality" week I experienced. Wonderful job Howie & Ray!!!!" - David, Raleigh, NC

The Tantric Tribes New York Workshop begins at 5:00pm on Friday, September 10. Please plan to arrive no later than 4:00pm so that you have time to settle in prior to the start of the workshop. If you are taking a bus to Stroudsberg, please inform us of your expected arrival time so that pick-up at the bus station can be arranged for you. The workshop ends after lunch (around 1:30pm) on Sunday, September 12.

"Just a very positive experience.  The relatively small group was just a perfect number making it easier to getting to know and intereact with everyone. Ray really did a wonderful job facilitating and is an outstanding yoga instructor.  I really look forward to my next Spirit Journey experience." - Tom, Myrtle Beach, SC

Have questions?
Contact us at 800-754-1875 or
info@spiritjourneys.com

 Kirkridge Labrynth

About the Kirkridge Retreat Center
Since 1942, Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center has been providing a place for rest and renewal to pilgrims along life’s journey. It is located on the beautiful Kittatinny Ridge of eastern Pennsylvania near the Delaware Water Gap and the Pocono Mountains region. Their retreats, hospitality, beautiful vistas and sacred ground have blessed and continue to bless countless lives.

Kirkridge’s emphasis from the beginning was the integration of contemplation and action for justice, or "Picket and Pray." Those early pilgrims and seekers who came to Kirkridge understood that the life of faith requires not only action to transform the world toward greater shalom, but also the cultivation of a deep spirituality to sustain that compassionate action. The legacy continues today.

With a wide variety of programming and a growing constituency of folks from many faith traditions, Kirkridge celebrates their presence as a Christian center with an ecumenical spirit and an inter-faith welcome. We hope to welcome you soon to this sacred space called Kirkridge.

  YOUR GUIDE(S):
Ray Whetstone
COST:
$425.00 INCLUDED: 3 days/2 nights lodging, all meals and all workshop activities. NOT INCLUDED: Transportation between home and Kirkridge.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

A deposit of $200.00 is required to reserve space for this Workshop. To register, use the "Register for this Workshop" button at the top or bottom of this page. Payment in full is requested by July 12, 2010. Registrations are gladly accepted after July 12, 2010 based on availability. 

Prefer not to register on-line?
Click here to download and print a registration form.
Simply fill out the form and then mail it to us.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

Cancellations made prior to July 12, 2010 (60 days) are subject to $100 cancellation fee. Reservations cancelled between July 13, 2010 and August 10, 2010 (31-59 days) are subject to a cancellation fee in the amount of 50% of the journey cost. Reservations cancelled on or after August 11, 2010 (30 days) are non-refundable. You may want to consider purchasing a commercial travel insurance policy that would include trip cancellation protection. Please contact Spirit Journeys for additional information about trip insurance or go to our Travel Insurance page. 

Guaranteed Departures:
Departures are guaranteed, subject to a minimum number of participants to operate (excepting only in cases of major world events that adversely affects international travel patterns and other circumstances beyond our control). Should the minimum number of participants not be met we will offer two options:
1. Continuation of the Journey at an increased cost.
2. A full refund of all monies paid.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Tantric Tribes New York Workshop begins at 5:00pm on Friday, September 10. Please plan to arrive no later than 4:00pm so that you have time to settle in prior to the start of the workshop. If you are taking a bus to Stroudsberg, please inform us of your expected arrival time so that pick-up at the bus station can be arranged for you. The workshop ends after lunch (around 1:30pm) on Sunday, September 12.

Directions to Kirkridge:

Kirkridge Retreat Center
2495 Fox Gap Road
Bangor, PA  18013
610-588-1793

BY CAR:
From I-80: Take Pennsylvania exit number 307 (Old Exit 50) in Stroudsburg to Route 191 South. Take Route 191 South approximately 5 miles to the top of the ridge. The first Kirkridge sign will be for the Nelson Lodge, proceed to the second sign and turn left (Fox Gap Road) for the Turning Point, Hermitage, Farmhouse and Van der Bent facilities.

From I-78: From either the east or west, take the Route 22 exit and follow to Route 33 North. Take Route 33 North to the Route 191 exit at Stockertown. Take Route 191 North through Stockertown, Ackermanville and Bangor. Continue approximately 5 miles to the top of the ridge. Turn right at first Kirkridge sign (Fox Gap Road) for the Turning Point, Hermitage, Farmhouse and Vander Bent facilities. Turn right at the second Kirkridge sign for the Nelson Lodge.

BY BUS:
From New York City (port Authority) take Martz Trailways to Stroudsburg/Delaware Water Gap-DWG (not Bangor or Stroudsburg Park and Ride). There are several buses daily (http://www.martztrailways.com/). For information call Trailways @ 800-858-8555 or @ port authority: 212-564-8484. In New Jersey call 800-233-8604.From Philadelphia. Greyhound goes to Stroudsburg twice a day(www.greyhound.com). Call 800-231-2222.
 

   
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