Rediscovering Your Feminine Self

The spirit of femininity is generous, graceful, nurturing, supportive, sensitive, intuitive, and oriented towards love and care.  Despite all of these wonderful attributes, feminine energy, especially as it pertains to sexuality, has been suppressed, condemned, and vilified on a global scale for thousands of years. It is no wonder, then, that so often we associate shame, fear, and guilt with sex and sexuality.  Through reawakening our feminine energy, we can learn to celebrate our femininity in all its forms and bring greater joy and intimacy into our lives and with ourselves.

Reintegrating our spiritual and sexual selves is an important first step in rediscovering our feminine self.  Our culture’s separation of these two aspects may be an ill-conceived view and therefore counter to fostering well-being, health, and joy in our bodies, hearts, and spirits. When we bring conscious awareness to the integration of the sexual with the spiritual and the spiritual with the sexual, we return to a sense of wholeness within.

In order to allow healing to occur, we at TantraNova have developed a particular healing practice for the woman that provides her with a rediscovery of her sexual-spiritual connection by teaching her to clear blocks, residual memories, and views that no longer serve her. The word healing is used here in terms of letting go of what keeps her from being fully integrated and whole. She might get in touch with experiences from earlier times in her life that might trigger an emotional process. Energetic blocks, memories, or unpleasant feelings that may have been stored as residual memories on the cellular level of the yoni or vaginal walls may be released so healing can occur and the experience of unity, joy, and harmony within herself can show up. 

When Kristy came to TantraNova, she had been afflicted by gynecological complications such as recurring yeast infections for many years, which made intercourse extremely painful. She shared that she felt like a “broken” woman and wanted to explore ways in which she could express her sexual self despite her physical concerns. She entered the TantraNova woman’s healing workshop feeling nervous, uptight, scared to open up, and afraid to trust. When it came to choosing a partner for the homework healing practice, she partnered with a most supportive and attentive man. She experienced him as patient and felt that she could slowly open up and begin to trust.

The most impactful experience of the healing ritual was that for the first time Kristy felt her male partner was simply present with and for her, absent of any agenda of his own or expectations of her. Being in this space of acceptance and presence, she could let go of the guilt and shame connected with her yoni and release her sadness and frustration with the pain she had been experiencing. Following the workshop, Kristy felt a sense of aliveness, an inner groundedness, and a new found confidence she had not had before. To her great surprise, a lot of her physical pelvic pain subsided along with the frequent headaches that had plagued her.

Learn more about the rediscovery of your feminine and more at www.tantranova.com.

About Dr. Elsbeth Meuth
Dr. Elsbeth Meuth is the co-founder and director of the TantraNova Institute in Chicago. She is an internationally renowned workshop leader, relationship and intimacy coach, and a certified Tantra yoga teacher. She is the co-author of Sexual Enlightenment: How to Create Lasting Fulfillment in Life, Love and Intimacy (January 2014) and co-produced with her partner, Freddy Zental Weaver, the bestselling DVD series Creating Intimacy & Love. They were featured on Showtime’s documentary series Sexual Healing and the Emmy award-winning NBC show Starting Over.

TantraNova in California

Join Dr. E and Freddy Z in California:

Secrets to Lasting Intimacy: Tantra for Couples

Esalen, Big Sur, CA  October 20-25

In this workshop, open to couples of any sexual orientation, you will be shown how to expand joy, pleasure, and creativity in your life and your relationship. In a safe, respectful, and joyous environment, you will be introduced to foundational and advanced principles and practices of the “yoga of love,” as developed by the TantraNova approach. Through a step-by-step process that includes meditation, conscious breathing, energy awareness, tantric bodywork, communication exercises, and sexual healing practices for the couple, you will be taught how to unleash your full capacity for intimate connection and bliss, both within yourself and in your relationship.

Sexual Enlightenment: A One-Man Show

Esalen, Big Sur, CA   October 23  8pm

Belmont, CA  October 26  7pm

Take a truly entertaining and often hilarious journey through Freddy Zental’s life experiences concerning intimacy, sex and love. The show is packed with storytelling, drumming, singing and comedy. All are used in service of demystifying those intimate, personally impacting moments that so often go unexamined or trivialized, like your first exposure to sexual energy, your first orgasm or your first true love.

Make it Better ....

Better Sex? Breathe Deep and Do Your Kegels ....that's the title of an article in "Make it Better" Magazine featuring Freddy Z and Dr E in its April issue.

If you have read any of our emails, newsletters, blog posts or daily Facebook entries you know how much we speak about conscious breath. This article, written by writer, wife and mother Marjie Killeen, makes this crystal clear in mainstream terms how to connect the breath with the pelvic floor and get great results in and outside of the bedroom. Read on at Better Sex? Breathe Deep and Do Your Kegels

To receive daily inspirations on the secrets to lasting intimacy, love & fulfillment: LIKE us on Facebook or FOLLOW us on Twitter

In anticipation of spring here in the Northern hemisphere and particularly in Chicago ...

Elsbeth and Freddy Zental
773-525-5006

---

Upcoming TantraNova Workshops and Programs

MARCH

SECRETS TO LASTING INTIMACY: Re-awakening Feminine Energy March 15-17

WORKSHOP FOR MEN: THE POWER OF COMPASSION IN THE MASCULINE March 23

TANTRIC MASSAGE WORKSHOP  March 24

SEUAL ENLIGHTENMENTA One-Man Show  March 30 8-9:30pm

APRIL

INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP April 4
ADVANCED TANTRIC MASSAGE CLASS SERIES  April 14 

WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN Feminine Essence: Level II   April 6/7

CREATING INTIMACY & LOVE: Beginner Seminar April 27

TANTRIC MASSAGE WORKSHOP  April 28

MAY

INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP May 7

BREAKTHROUGH TO YOUR FULL SELF-EXPRESSION: TantraNova Theatre Workshop May 11

FULFILLMENT, VITALITY & PLEASURE: Sustaining Masculine Energy May 17-19

TANTRIC MASSAGE WORKSHOP  May 26

Summer 2013 Empowerment Camp for Teens

We are thrilled to announce our Summer 2013 Empowerment Camp for Teens. If you have a teenager at the ages 12-14 or 15-18 and live in the Chicagoland area, then you may want to consider this summer program for him or her.

The objective of the program is for teens to learn to create authentic self-expression and leadership in their life, experience peace and love within themselves and build enjoyable relationships with others.

To Teens 12-14 years old:

The BringForth Youth Program is a fun and interactive way to explore the different twists and turns of the roller coaster and learn skills to help you enjoy the ride! Meditation and breathing exercises used in the program will let you relax and feel good in your body and mind. You will use them again throughout your life to help you when you get ready for a big test, dealing with disappointing news, or going on a first date. In the workshop, you will play games, act out role plays, listen to music, make your own collage, and make new friends.

The camp will let you discover and share your own unique passions and interests that make you who you are! Knowing who you are and how you feel is an important step to how you interact with friends, parents, and teachers.  Teen life can be challenging, but through BringForthYouth's summer camp you can discover your own strengths that will allow you to enjoy each moment and have as much fun as possible! More at 2013 Summer Empowerment Camp for Ages 12-14"

To Teens 15-18 years old: 

In this youth program you can explore and focus your ambitions and talents. You will have the chance to make meaningful connections with others through partner and group exercises and guided discussion. The skills learned through the BringForthYouth program can become important tools to help with challenges, stress, relationships, and problem solving. The program aims to empower teens to unlock the potential of who they wish to be and help them start to create their vision.

"Raging Hormones" is a term that many adults use to describe the teenage reaction to feelings of anger, depression, and sexual feelings. The term can sound like the hormones and feelings are out of control and take over your body during your teenage years. But you can as a teen learn to manage your reaction to the changes in your mind and body. This summer camp can help give you empowerment and mastery of choice and freedom over body, mind, and emotions. Learn to tap into your own being and get a sense of who you are and where you want to go because you have the power to do so. More at "2013 Summer Empowerment & Leadership Program for Teens Ages 15-18"

Looking forward to hearing from you and your teenage child!

Elsbeth & Freddy Zental

BringForthYouth

773-525-5006

www.BringForthYouth.com

info@bringforthyouth.com

 

Freddy Zental and I returned from a most enchanting and inspiring workshop retreat that we lead at Kripalu Yoga Retreat Center in Western Massachusetts over the New Year's holiday. A dream come true working with over 50 participants, couples and singles. We felt like on a beautiful smooth ride through the exploration into deeper intimate connection with oneself and partner through foundational TantraNova principles and practices.

Overlooking the lake and snowy hills from the veranda of Kripalu's main building that used to be a Jesuit monastery in one of its former lifetimes was a treat in itself. A destination worth traveling to if you are so inclined.

Entering 2013 you may be considering a renewal in your relationship, creating a new relationship or opening deeper avenues in the relationship with yourself, then this may be a great moment to explore the different offerings we have at TantraNova to be supported in your pursuit. And not to forget - Valentine's is around the corner.

For daily inspiration, recommendations and guidance in the realm of love, intimacy and fulfillment go to TantraNova's Facebook page - like us if you haven't done so yet and take further part in the TantraNova community.

With providence,
Elsbeth
773-525-5006
www.TantraNova.com

---

2013 First Quarter at TantraNova

JANUARY
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP 
January 8
THEATRE WORKSHOP: BREAKTHROUGH TO YOUR FULL SELF-EXPRESSION  
January 12, 2013
VISIONING WORKSHOP 2013 
January 13   2:00pm-5:00pm
FULFILLMENT, VITALITY & PLEASURE: Sustaining Masculine Energy & Pleasure  
January 18-20   

FEBRUARY - Valentine's Month
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP 
February 6
TANTRANOVA AT ESALEN, BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA  
February 10-15 Valentine's Retreat for Couples
CREATING INTIMACY & LOVE: Beginner Level For Couples & Singles  
February 23
TANTRIC MASSAGE WORKSHOP 
February 24

MARCH
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP 
March 4
WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN Explore the Power of the Divine Feminine 
March 9/10
SECRETS TO LASTING INTIMACY: Re-awakening Feminine Energy y & Joy  
March 15-17
WORKSHOP FOR MEN THE POWER OF COMPASSION IN THE MASCULINE  
March 23
SEXUAL ENLIGHTENMENT - A One-Man Show
March 30 8-9:30pm with reception following the performance

The Dance of Feminine & Masculine

Last weekend was the Air & Water Show in Chicago. It's Elsbeth speaking: On my walk by Lake Michigan last Sunday I arrived just in time for getting a "front row seat" near Belmont Harbor to watch the acrobatic and exhilarating configurations the Blue Angels were performing.

Focused and channeled energy – in terms of the engineering capacity of the jet planes as well as the pilots who fly them! Masculine energy at its best! Flow and attuned coordination – in terms of flying together superbly as a team! Feminine energy at its best!

I am always in awe when watching this Air Force team. I am reminded of the beauty of the integration and dance of the feminine and masculine, the Yin and the Yang, both within oneself as well as between people.

When I find myself befallen by anger, blame, disappointment, feeling sorry for myself, etc., I remember to return myself to coming into balance of the feminine and masculine by ruminating on the polarities of Yin and Yang such as:

Soft / Strong
Creative / Intentional
Receiving / Giving
Playful / Grounded
Listening / Speaking
Circular / Linear
Sensitive and intuitive / Self-disciplined
ETC.

This brings me back to my peaceful, centered and joyous Self. Go try this practice. It will work for you as well!!!

Enjoy the ruminating!
 

P.S. Freddy Zental sends his greetings from his motor cycle freedom ride in Wisconsin this weekend. 
------------------------------------------------------------------
UPCOMING TantraNova WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS

PRIVATE PROGRAMS AND RETREATS
For Couples
For Singles

Be Optimal: INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
August 20 7:00-9:00pm     Glenview, IL  
http://beoptimal.com/secrets-to-lasting-intimacy/   
 
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS at TantraNova
Introductory Workshops September 6 / October 2 / November 7  
http://www.tantranova.com/intimacy-tantra-programs/intimacy-workshop-introductions.html

CREATING INTIMACY & LOVE: Beginner Level For Couples & Singles
August 25 / October 20
http://www.tantranova.com/intimacy-tantra-programs/intimacy-workshops-beginner.html

TANTRIC MASSAGE WORKSHOP
August 26 / September 29
http://www.tantranova.com/intimacy-tantra-programs/tantric-massage-workshops.html

WORKSHOP FOR MEN
THE POWER OF COMPASSION IN THE MASCULINE
September 15
http://www.tantranova.com/intimacy-tantra-programs/workshops-for-men.html

CREATION YOGA CLASS with Michelle Fiore
September 20 7-8:30pm
A fusion of traditional posture practice (asana) with elements of Hatha and Tantric Yoga. Please call 773-525-5006 to register.

SEXUAL ENLIGHTENMENT - A One-Man Show
September 30  8-9:30pm with reception following the performance
http://www.tantranova.com/tantranova-theatre.html

WORKSHOP RETREATS FOR COUPLES & SINGLES: Beginner/Intermediate
FULFILLMENT, VITALITY & PLEASURE: Sustaining Masculine Energy & Pleasure
September 21-23   
SECRETS TO LASTING INTIMACY: Re-awakening Feminine Energ y & Joy   
November 2-4
http://www.tantranova.com/intimacy-tantra-programs/intimacy-workshops-beginner-intermediate.html

WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN
Feminine Essence: Explore the Power of the Divine Feminine
Level I   October 6/7
Level II  December 1/2
http://www.tantranova.com/intimacy-tantra-programs/workshops-for-women.html

THEATRE WORKSHOP: BREAKTHROUGH TO YOUR FULL SELF-EXPRESSION
January 12, 2013
http://www.tantranova.com/intimacy-tantra-programs/breakthrough-workshop.html

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
TantraNova at the WEST COAST of the United States
TANTRANOVA AT ESALEN, BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA
November 11-16
February 10-15
http://webapp.esalen.org/workshops/11450

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
TantraNova at the EAST COAST of the United States
TANTRANOVA AT KRIPALU, Western Massachusetts
New Year's Eve - Workshop and Ecstatic Puja
December 30-January 1
http://kripalu.org/program/view/TYRP-121/tantra_yoga_new_years_retreat_and_puja_experience