Podcasts on Tantra
Tantra Punk Podcast 24: Sustainable Sexual Liberation with Francesca Gentille: September 26, 2014
In this episode we discuss sacred sexuality's past, present, and future by drawing upon anthropological data, our personal life experiences, and Francesca's wealth of knowledge and wisdom from years of amazing work in the field. She share's her tantra life history of personal growth and development, then we explore many issues that are close to our hearts and minds. Ultimately she bestows as sense of great hope for sustainable sexual liberation, including the interpersonal and professional domains of sexuality.
Sexploration with Monika: Tantra & Pleasure: the Danger Path?: May 10, 2013
Why is Tantra, the "pleasure path" to spirituality, also seen as dangerous? I'm wandering in, around, and above Union Square with Francesca Gentille, founder of the Sacred Courtesan School, the Knights of Eros, and the Temple of Shadows. We'll explore a number of ideas in, around and on top of consciousness and sexuality. Learn about "Intuitive Safe Sex," whether or not it's actually safe, and how to communicate about STI's and manage your risk. Do you talk to your vulva? You could be able to experience a new level of orgasm by loving & being IN your body. Plus, can the tools and techniques of BDSM & kinky sex be used for sacred sexuality and spiritual connection? In relationships, how can you break the cycle of neediness and fear and come to a place of choice? Does playing "hard to get" work or is it dangerous because it communicates that we're not able to be honest in a yes? How do you deal with mixed messages, while being open, authentic, and creating allure with power & clarity? If your body is a temple, how do you adorn it? Plus, what sexy outfits mean and the connection between sex and spiritual power. What is the mysterious and yet so prevalent connection between shoes, feet, & sex? What happens when we suppress sexual expression and desire?
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 1: The Heart & Breath of Tantra with Lori Grace Star founder of The Celebrations of Love Institute
Francesca Gentille interviews Lori Grace Star, director of Celebrations of Love, which has been providing Tantra coaching, classes and workshops for over 30 years. In this episode Francesca and Lori delve into easy "take home tips" for more soulfully intimate lovemaking. Lori reveals how Tantra has changed her life and it's comprehensive nature excerpted from her chapter in The Marriage of Sex & Spirit. Lori simplifies Tantric lingo such as energy, chakra, and ritual. Lori is an amazing speaker, full of soul and compassion. If you wonder how to take your relationship to a deeper level, this show will offer myriad ideas.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 2: The Tantra of Radical Intimacy with Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson. Authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality
Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson, a devoted married couple that have been teaching Tantra and Kriya Yoga together since 1989. Their popular workshops have been featured in several publications including The Village Voice, Now Magazine and Breathe Magazine and they are the authors of a beautiful new book called The Essence of Tantric Sexuality.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 3: The Tantra of Radical Intimacy Part 2 with Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson. Authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality
Francesca Gentille interviews Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson, devoted married couple and adept Tantric practioners. In this episode, Francesca, Mark and Patricia explore the deliciously available opportunities to be your own Tantric Lover. The couple shares engaging examples of Tantric Practices such as eye-gazing, bowing, and ritual. Mark & Patricia are authors of the book The Essence of Tantric Sexuality. Learn how to stay in states of arousal to maintain optimum health and bliss.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 5: Orgasm Into the Light with Dr. Patti Taylor, Expanded Orgasm Queen, author, & Certified Sexological Bodyworker
Francesca, The Diva of Divine Relationships interviews Dr. Patti Taylor, Queen of Expanded Orgasm, best selling author and Certified Sexological Bodyworker. Dr. Patti shares the secret arts of love ignited by her near death experience and kundalini awakening. In this episode Francesca and Patti dive into orgasm as a path of bliss and awakening as well as practical exercises to try at home like "sweet rocking," " transformational touch," and "hot appreciations." Dr. Patti exposes key information from her 21 years of Tantric exploration and her works "Expand Her Orgasm Tonite," "The Enchantment of Opposites," and "Expanded Orgasm Soar to Ecstacy at Your Lover's Every Touch." Learn how to win with blissful lovemaking.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 7: The Erotic Awakening of Venus & Mars with Geralyn Gendreau human potential expert and lifestyle coach
Francesca Gentille interviews Geralyn Gendreau, award winning editor/author of The Marriage of Sex & Spirit, ecstatic poet and the founder of The Devotional Mysteries School. She is also a yoga professional, martial artist and marriage & family therapist. In this episode, you'll come to understand the structure of your lover's brain as well as, how devotion is the key to unlock the power of Divine Relationships. Learn the magic of crafting Pleasure Bonds with intentional focus and passion that arouse Higher Love.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 8: Melting into Sexual Bliss with Carla Tara, physical-emotional rejuvenation expert, internationally acclaimed Tantra teacher, author Lessons From a Tantric Tango Dancer
Francesca Gentille interviews Carla Tara, Italian born, ecstatic dancer, body orientated psychotherapist, and erotically enchanting grandmother. In this episode, you'll develop the ability to merge souls and bodies in lovemaking, and create easy to use rituals at home. Learn when to work with a Tantrika, and how Tantric communication can open the heart to more authentic and intimate sex.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 9: Becoming A Tantrika After 50 with Charla Hathaway author of Erotic Massage: Sensual Touch for Deep Pleasure
Francesca Gentille interviews Charla Hathaway, founding member of The Association for Sexual Energy Professionals, Pleasure Activist, Certified Sexological Body Worker, and eternally youthful, over 50, sex & intimacy coach. www.bodyjoy.org In this episode, you'll discover the steps to become a Sacred Lover and Sexual Healer at any age. Unwrap what it takes to orchestrate deeply joyful and erotic encounters.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 10: Self Esteem, Hot Sex & Peace on the Planet Podcast with Dr. Judy Kuriansky PHD, Clinical Psychologist
Francesca Gentille interviews Dr Judy Kuriansky, internationally renowned sex therapist, author of The Idiot's Guide to Tantric Sex, professor Peking University, China and Columbia University. In this episode Dr Judy shares fun and simple ways to use erotic energy to feel grounded, relaxed when stressed, heal from illness, and raise a low sex drive. She deliciously guides you in how to empower intimacy by releasing the 4 Uglies: shame, embarrassment, fear, and guilt. Dr Judy helps the soul create safety for self and others.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 11: Ecstatic Intimacy through Sexual Healing with Dr. Deborah Anapol, sexuality & relationship coach, and author The Seven Natural Laws of Love
Francesca Gentille interviews Dr. Deborah Anapol, Clinical Psychologist, and provider of intimacy workshops for women, couples, and singles in Hawaii. In this episode, you'll discover impact the "epidemic of sexual wounding" has in your relationship. Learn the tools that heighten pleasurable sensation and nourish sexual healing. Discover the link between "the zone" experience in sports and the "erotic zone" in lovemaking. Become a sacred sexual healer.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 12: Tantra For Sex Abuse Survivors with Stephen Braveman
Francesca Gentille interviews Stephen Braveman, gender specialist, healing from sexual abuse specialist, and outspoken advocate for bringing sacred sexuality into the clinical practice. In this episode, you'll learn what sexual abuse is and how to heal using Tantric methods. Stephen reveals healing practices that turn intimacy Brick Walls into easily navigated Speed Bumps. Steps covered include: When to ask permission and build consent, How to make sex safe and sacred, Invoking the God/dess into your beloved, The foundational empowerment of recognizing that sex abuse has happened, and Resources.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 13: Chakras: Portals to Intimate Energy with Anodea Judith with PHDs in Psychology & Human Health, award winning author Waking the Global Heart, visionary yogini for world healing, and international workshop leader.
Francesca Gentille interviews Anodea Judith, considered the country's foremost expert on the combination of chakras and therapeutic issues and on the interpretation of the Chakra System for the Western lifestyle. In this episode, you'll discover what a chakra is, where it is located in your body, and what to do with it once you find it. Learn the electrical energy system that connects you to your power, your lover, and the world. Switch from "The Love of Power" to "The Power of Love." Turn on the 7 windows to the soul.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 14: Jump Start His or Her Sacred Sex Motor with Alison Armstrong, Creator of "Satisfying Men, Celebrating Women" workshop series.
Francesca Gentille interviews Alison Armstrong, author of Keys to the Kingdom, CEO of PAX Programs Incorporated (Peace, Adoration & Xtacy), passionately married for 14 years with 3 children. In this episode Alison guides us to rediscover MEN & WOMEN - with compassion, understanding and the ability to get what you need from them with less effort and more satisfaction for both of you. She demystifies the common sexual mistakes. Win at initiating sex, deepening connection, reading cues, and avoiding being passed by as a Nice Guy or Good Girl. Learn about pumpkin hours, jump starts, and dessert!
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 15: The Sacred Art of Sex Coaching with Dr. Patti Britton, nationally board certified Clinical Sexologist & Sex Coach.
Francesca Gentille interviews Dr. Patti Britton, creator of a holistic model of sex coaching that includes body, mind, emotions, energy, and spirit. In this episode, you'll learn how to impassion the sexless (or low sex) relationship. Move from profound disappointment to intimate connection. Learn a key practice to regain passion. Reclaim the joy, play and innocence of new relationships. Learn how resolving conflict arouses soulful erotic flow.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 16: Puja: Erotic Worship & Intimate Presence with Evalena Rose MA, creator of "Blissfire Tantra a Women's Erotic Pleasuring Meditation," Tantra Teacher for 14 years, and spiritual therapist.
Francesca Gentille interviews Evalena Rose who was featured on the award winning documentary "Hearts Cracked Open". Evalena offers Metatherapy, energetic healings, and channeled readings. In this episode Evalena exposes key practices in Erotic, Romantic, and Tantric Arts including: 1) How to move energy throughout your lover's body 2) Focusing spirit & intention through Home Altar Building 3) A single's practice to draw in the Divine Beloved. 4) Steps to start a Couples Practice at home. Engage in the power of presence and soul gazing that lead to ecstatic states of consciousness.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 17: Core Pleasures In Ecstatic Relating with Stella Resnick, PhD.
Francesca Gentille interviews Stella Resnick PHD, Author of The Pleasure Zone; Why We Reist Good Feelings, happily married for 22 years, who provides professional training in the body/mind approach to sexuality & relationships. Can be reached at www.drstellaresnick.com or[email protected]. In this episode, you'll deepen into the magic of the body-mind. Learn how to develop and use the 8 Core Pleasures. Become aware of simple daily practices to: - Sync Your Body With Your Lover - Increase Good Feelings & Good Will - Release Stress & Increase Arousal.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 21: Tantric Intention, Attention & Sacred Techniques with Sylvia Brallier, Director of the Tantric Shamanism Institute, Ipsalu Kriya Yoga instructor. Spiritual growth counselor
Francesca Gentille interviews Sylvia Brallier, Author of Dancing in the Eye of Transformation. In this episode, Sylvia shares techniques for greater effectiveness in relationship and in life through the 1-2-3 of intention, attention, and aligned action. Explore what brings the authentic deliciousness of sensation. Uncover your negative triggers and turn them into positive presence. Learn critical practices that will help you have a great sense of connection and be aligned with your own truth. Use sacred techniques to move toward what you really want in your life.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 23: Erotic Talk: Talk Sacred to Me, Baby with Bonnie Gabriel, MA in Counseling Psychology, lecturer inspiring audiences for over 15 years, author of The Fine Art of Erotic Talk; How to Entice & Enchant Your Lover with Words.
Francesca Gentille interviews Bonnie Gabriel, professional speaker, theatre & film critic, and ardent promoter of sexual linguistics. In this episode Bonnie reveals the secrets of sexy talk. Learn how and when to adventure into dark fantasies with a "safety net." Discover how the art of the sensuous story expands the deliciousness of your lovers caress. Hear the 5 most common fantasies men and women have. Become a master of playing along the heart to genital continuum. Learn how to immediately create a sensual bond from the very first encounter and early dates with a potential lover. Spice up your lovemaking with verbal aphrodisiacs.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 25: Shamanic Sacred Union: Unifying Sex, Heart, Body & Mind with Baba Dez, founder of Tantric Temples in Sedona Arizona, and The Big Island of Hawaii
Francesca Gentille interviews Baba Dez, Sexual Shaman, trainer of Sacred Sexual Healers, teacher of Ancient Temple Arts for over 20 years. In this episode explore the positive powers of noticing and witnessing. Polish your link with Divine Inner Knowing. Lose sexual recipes and find sexual flow. Delve into the magic of the erotic emotional body. Learn how and when to use the expertise of a Daka or Dakini to deepen your sexual wisdom.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 26: Mastering the Laws of Sacred Sexual Attraction with Alan Davidson, certified Strategic Attraction Coach, Licensed Massage Therapist and the owner and director of Essential Touch Therapies
Francesca Gentille interviews Alan Davidson, author of Body Brilliance - Mastering your Five Vital Intelligences. Body Brilliance is the Award-Winner in the "Health: Exercise & Fitness" category for the National Best Books 2007 Awards! In this episode Alan shares the secrets of how he went from addict to attraction magnet. Recover how to make your body your best friend. Learn how to use strategic attraction to empower your IQ's. Release body shame and embrace the body sacred. Practice the Valium Breath that guarantees relaxation and centered energy in and out of bed.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 29: Quoduoshka: Ancient Mayan Sacred Sexuality with Ina "Laughing Winds" Mlekush
Francesca Gentille interviews Ina "Laughing Winds" Mlekush, Quodoshka Educator featured on "Sex TV" (Canada) and "The Good Sex Guide Abroad".(UK)
In this episode you'll explore the shamanic healing energy of "Chuluaqui Quodoushka" Ancient secrets of the Mayans and the Toltecs around sexuality. Explore the 8 Lovers Masks. Discover your genitals as a generator and fueled by the Heart Pleasuring Exercise. Learn a powerful tool for Sacred Sexual Transformation. Revel in the joy of Merging Energy Fields.
In this episode you'll explore the shamanic healing energy of "Chuluaqui Quodoushka" Ancient secrets of the Mayans and the Toltecs around sexuality. Explore the 8 Lovers Masks. Discover your genitals as a generator and fueled by the Heart Pleasuring Exercise. Learn a powerful tool for Sacred Sexual Transformation. Revel in the joy of Merging Energy Fields.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 30: YOU CAN BE AN EROTIC ROCKSTAR! with Destin Gerek
Francesca Gentille interviews Destin Gerek, an erotic embodiment coach, a certified massage therapist and an erotic performer and artist.
In this episode Destin will share how he transformed himself from Nerd to Erotic Rock Star and the funtastic steps to becoming one. Learn how to play with your passionate power without being a jerk or a bitch. Explore revealing your body, being seen, and sexy dancing. Flex your erotic edges and develop a fan base. Destin reveals 9 tantalizing touches that juice a 30 minute practice of ESE; Erotic Self Exploration. Revitalize inside and shine irresistibly outside.
In this episode Destin will share how he transformed himself from Nerd to Erotic Rock Star and the funtastic steps to becoming one. Learn how to play with your passionate power without being a jerk or a bitch. Explore revealing your body, being seen, and sexy dancing. Flex your erotic edges and develop a fan base. Destin reveals 9 tantalizing touches that juice a 30 minute practice of ESE; Erotic Self Exploration. Revitalize inside and shine irresistibly outside.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 31: Tantric Lovemaking: Slow Cooking and Heating it Up with Lisa Schrader
In this episode Lisa shows us how to staying in pleasure helps us access more creative power. Learn how preparing for love, savoring the senses, and serving your beloved lead to more filling lovemaking. Learn how and when asking permission blossoms intimacy. Once you experience the ecstasy and deep nourishment of a Tantric feast, you won’t settle for “fast food sex” anymore!
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 32: Sexological Bodywork & Sexual Confidence with Danielle Harel, PHD and Celeste Hirschman, MA
In this episode, Celeste & Danielle talk about Sexological Bodywork (a new hands on - hands in certification program in California), share the healing process of Erotic Trance and expose the keys to boosting your sexual confidence. Discover how breath and touch can help you release sexual shame and embrace the knowledge of your body. Move beyond the lies your mind tells you and experience your body as a portal to pleasure.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 33: Divine Desire: Presence & Compassion with Lasara Firefox
In this episode LaSara will provide practical and personal tips empowering old relationship patterns into new passionate possibilities. Using her skills in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and practices of Mysticism, she guides us to release separation and open to full presence. Deepen your ability to cultivate connective compassion. Create breakthrough states of being everywhere in your life.
Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra, Episode 35: Sex, Death, and Transformation with Jonia Mariechild
In this episode Jonia shares the connection between the Little Death of Orgasm, her own near death experiences, and living an ecstatic life. Learn how to embrace the changes, endings, transitions, and deaths in relationship, and life, with celebration. Discover the power of integrating traumatic experiences to create transformation and soulful meaning. Reclaim the importance of creativity, and the courage to embrace emotions as a pathway to celebrate loss and expand intimacy.