ALCHEMY:
Partner Yoga, Kundalini Kriya, & Tantric Shastra
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The Dakini Temple in San Francisco specializes in sharing the most sacred of the yogic arts with the general public, Tantra. And, their Alchemy Tantra Partner Yoga teaching presents a unique perspective on an ancient practice, offering an authentic way for couples to connect.
The bliss-filled Dakini Temple is tucked away in the hills of San Francisco with a private address only given out once you’ve scheduled your class, workshop or retreat. This discretion provides a true sanctuary for participants, students and staff.
Bast and Tyler Neilson have been offering the teaching of partner yoga for about 3 years to the public. In Tantra, the path to deepening your practice and getting to know yourself is through a shared practice. Learning to breath together, move together and synchronize your focus together, creates a synergistic and simultaneous process of enlightenment.
In speaking with Bast, I understand just how much she’s dedicated to the authentic practice of Tantra. Some people practice Tantra to have a better relationship, and some practice to have better sex; however Bast, is one that stays true to the integral nature of the practice. “In traditional Tantra, having "better relationships" is never the main goal. Liberation and devotion to the Divine are the primary aims and these are to be the pure motives that make all the bliss and relational harmony possible,” say Bast. She continues, “Still, better relationships are certainly a lovely side-effect or secondary aim.”
In the teaching, participants are guided through yoga practices as partners. Asanas (moving Hatha Yoga postures), tantric meditation, pranayama (breath practice), kundalini yoga (internal tantric yoga for channeling passionate/ creative/ sexual energy), Thai massage inspired touch, and assisted yoga are just some of the components you’ll experience as a couple. You, as partners, will enhance all your senses, cultivate passionate energy, and refine your relationship within this integrated yogic path.
The next Alchemy Tantra Partner Yoga teaching will be held on Sunday, February 24th, 2013. This class if for those who’ve already have some experience with yoga and want to deepen their practice with a partner.
