Tao Tantric Darkness Retreat
With Shashi Solluna & Prem Luca De Santis
To enter darkness for extended periods of time has been a practice used in many traditions. In Tao Tantra it is seen as a time to sink into the deep yin, or mysterious feminine aspect of life. Like returning to the womb, we let go of the activities and stimulations of normal daily life and rest in the deep peace from whence we came. When we see in daylight, the concept of separateness is continually enhanced. "you" and "me" look separate. When we are in darkness, these boundaries disappear and we shift perception into our energy body. Instead of feeling like a particle, a separate entity we feel like more a wave of energy, part of the whole of existence.
After extended time in darkness, is known that the brain releases DMT. This is a chemical that is also released in birth and death or after ingesting powerful substances such as ayhuasca (a shamanic power plant). Darkness can create this chemical naturally and thus we shift perception. We are enabled to enter our depths and the depths of life. t is also deeply restorative, as we have a break from stimulation and sink back into the world of non-doing.
This retreat will be a series of guided meditations and practices all conducted in darkness. The rooms will also be in darkness. Participants will be guided from the practice hall to their accommodation whilst blindfolded and at night time.
Practices includes:
1. Inner Alchemy Taoist Meditations
2. Bone Breathing
3. Restorative Practices
4. Breath Meditations
5. Sound Healing
6. Osho Nadabrahma Meditation
7. Osho Kundalini Meditation
8. Osho Chakra Sounds Meditation
9. Meditations from the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra (Kashmiri Shaivism)
With Shashi Solluna & Prem Luca De Santis
To enter darkness for extended periods of time has been a practice used in many traditions. In Tao Tantra it is seen as a time to sink into the deep yin, or mysterious feminine aspect of life. Like returning to the womb, we let go of the activities and stimulations of normal daily life and rest in the deep peace from whence we came. When we see in daylight, the concept of separateness is continually enhanced. "you" and "me" look separate. When we are in darkness, these boundaries disappear and we shift perception into our energy body. Instead of feeling like a particle, a separate entity we feel like more a wave of energy, part of the whole of existence.
After extended time in darkness, is known that the brain releases DMT. This is a chemical that is also released in birth and death or after ingesting powerful substances such as ayhuasca (a shamanic power plant). Darkness can create this chemical naturally and thus we shift perception. We are enabled to enter our depths and the depths of life. t is also deeply restorative, as we have a break from stimulation and sink back into the world of non-doing.
This retreat will be a series of guided meditations and practices all conducted in darkness. The rooms will also be in darkness. Participants will be guided from the practice hall to their accommodation whilst blindfolded and at night time.
Practices includes:
1. Inner Alchemy Taoist Meditations
2. Bone Breathing
3. Restorative Practices
4. Breath Meditations
5. Sound Healing
6. Osho Nadabrahma Meditation
7. Osho Kundalini Meditation
8. Osho Chakra Sounds Meditation
9. Meditations from the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra (Kashmiri Shaivism)
About the Facilitators
Shashi Solluna is an International Facilitator for Tao Tantric Arts having trained in NeoTantra, Classical Tantra and Taoist Sexual Arts. As a resident at Mantak Chia's centre, Tao Garden, she co-authored a book with him, and also worked at running retreats, workshops, festivals, classes and managed a healing centre. Shashi teaches Qigong, Breathwork, Nutrition, Healing and Sexual Practices, apart from being a Film-maker of "Sex to Spirit" documentary, and the founder of LiveTantra.com, an online platform.
Prem Luca De Santis traveled to India for the first time in 1980, when he met Osho and became his sannyasin. From 1987 he has lived for long periods in Thailand where he came closer to Taoist philosophy and the practice of Tai Chi Chuan. In the 90s he started traveling in South and Central America, getting close to Shamanism and the traditions of Native American people. Since then he's working with Manitonquat-Medicine Story, leading Sweat Lodges and Vision Quests. He has been trained in HolotropicBreathwork and Rebirthing by the founders of these powerful healing techniques. PremLuca also received a Counselor training. He leads shamanic and spiritual retreats, sweat lodges, Vision Quests and Awareness Breathwork.In all his works are alive Osho’s teachings, the incredible shaman’s experiences and loving awareness
Retreat Details
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Start at 2:00 PM & Ends at 1 PM
Followed by Lunch
Participation by Contribution
Prior Registration Required
Contact: Sangeeta
07859906101
bliss@zorbathebuddha.org
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