Asheville Tantra Circle

ASHEVILLE TANTRA CIRCLE

In Asheville, please email me for location elainecaban@gmail.com

$10 per person

Join us for a weekly gathering of light beings! The intention of this circle is to create a safe, sacred space for for people to learn or further explore Tantra. Whether you have never heard of Tantra, or have been practicing for decades, this circle will contribute to your sexual and spiritual consciousness. We will explore topics like:

Sacred sexuality
Sexual healing and programming
Sexual empowerment
Awakening the sexual energy channels
Tantric breath work
Kundalini awakening techniques
Tantra yoga
Intimacy techniques
Taoist techniques for sexuality
Healing the emotional body
Spiritual consciousness
Divine love and Oneness

This circle may include breath work, energy work, Tantra yoga, experiential exercises, guided meditations, body movement/dance, chanting, and discussions. There will be NO sensual or sexual engaging, or nudity.

This is an ongoing event. Every Monday might .
ALL are welcome – singles, couples, gay or straight.

Space is limited, RSVP is required.
Contact Elaine at (678) 813-3720 or elainecaban@gmail.com

If you feel a call to come, but honestly can not afford it, please let me know, in advance, and we can work something out.

Please read the guidelines for the circle (scroll down, they are at the boots of the page ) before making an RSVP

WHAT EXACTLY IS A TANTRA CIRCLE? 

I have been getting this questions lot lately, so I thought I would give specifics.
The intention of the Circle – to bring participants into a safe and sacred space, where they can explore Tantra, scared sexuality, sexual awakening, healing, and divine consciousness.
7:00 pm – Circle opening, introductions, and space to set an intention for the evening
7:15 pm – Tantric Breathwork, Tantra Yoga and/or Kundalini awakening techniques, Taoist techniques to open the sexual channels in the body
7:45 pm – discussion/lecture on a specific topic relating to above mentioned topics. Experiential exercises that correspond to the topic
9:00 pm – body movement, dance and/or singing/chanting/drumming with the intention of awakening the body, expressing sexual energy, healing and uniting with others.
9:25 pm – closing circle and announcements
WE RESPECT BOUNDARIES- There will be no nudity, nor will you be asked to engage with another participant in a sensual or sexual manner. I believe you can learn even the most intimate and erotic aspects of Tantra without having to place yourself in uncomfortable situations or cross boundaries.
There WILL be exercises that ask you to make contact with other participants from time to time, depending on what the exercise is. This contact will not be sexual, but people may be in your personal space. All exercises are optional, see paragraph below:

CHOOSING TO BE AN OBSERVER: I highly encourage all participants to learn how to check in with themselves just before each and every exercise, and ask their inner being and their inner child a few important questions:
1) do I feel comfortable doing this exercise? Does my inner child feel safe enough to be vulnerable, or in contact with a stranger right now? Do I want to do this exercise with this particular person I am paired up with?   There could be a million reasons why you don’t want to; maybe you are not feeling well, and don’t want to get someone else sick, maybe you got in an argument with your partner earlier and are still feeling hurt, maybe the other person has really bad breath or body odor and you don’t want to be that close, maybe you are just getting a creepy energy from them, use your intuition. Regardless of WHY, you do not have to give a reason, in fact I encourage you NOT to give a reason- instead, namaste to them, and say ‘I think I am just going to be an observer this time.’ I have found that you can get just as much from observing an exercise or participating partially, just with yourself, then from placing yourself in an uncomfortable situation that is going to keep you from being PRESENT with the exercise. You also have the right to STOP doing an exercise mid-way and move into observer role.
STAND IN WITNESS- Tantra has a wonderful, magical, terrifying way of exposing all our ‘stuff.’ The shadows, the vulnerabilities, old wounds, programming, etc. As a result, you may find some of the circle activity brings out stuff that needs to be healed. Some of this stuff you may be able to process right in the moment. You are welcome to cry and scream – right in front of us, or excuse yourself and step into the private room and continue processing. You may also find that, as your stuff comes up, it keeps you from being present, or focusing on the exercise you are doing. This is perfectly fine, and quite normal. Do not judge yourself or compare yourself to the others around you as that will only keep you further away from being present. Instead, stand in witness. So instead of thinking ‘wow, everyone seems to be really getting this exercise and really into, but I am just annoyed, maybe I am not as spiritual as them,’ – allow yourself to note it, like an observation ‘hmmm, I notice I am not really enjoying, getting, or understanding this exercise, something in me might just be triggered by it, I will look at it later’ and continue with the exercise, or stop and go into processing for a few minutes. If something triggers you significantly or brings up emotions, you may benefit more from taking a few minutes to go within, and process it, rather than finish the full exercise.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CIRCLE, STAYS IN THE CIRCLE. This is the only way to create a safe container for people to let go in. I encourage you to open up, ask questions, and share vulnerable information and processes. The only way that people will be able to do this, if if they know they won’t be judged or have others speak about their experience outside the circle. This includes speaking directly to the person about it later, without consent. Just because someone shared something in the circle, where they felt safe an open, does not mean that they are wanting to share it with you in private, later on. So always ask permission first by saying “there is something you mentioned in the circle that I wanted to talk to you about, are you open to discussing it again?”
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT – the Facebook group Asheville Tantra Circle was created so that people would have a safe space to continue their learning, ask questions, share experiences they had in the week, share questions or feedback about some of the exercises done in the circle. It is a closed, private group, so only the people in the group can read what you post. Also, I will post all the exercises we did in the circle on the group wall, as well as additional exercises, blogs, articles, quotes and anything else I think that might relate to the topic we covered in that weeks circle. I am also available for private sessions, both in person and phone/skype.

TANTRA CIRCLE GUIDELINES

Hi beautiful people, if you are intending on going to the Tantra circle, please read the guidelines and details below:
– please be on time, we will start promptly at 7 pm- if you are running a few knits Kate, please shoot me a text and I will try to wait.
– Bring a pillow or folded blanket to sit on, unless you are okay sitting directly on the wooden floor
– dress in comfortable clothing you can move around in, there will be some body movement
-please refrain from consuming any alcohol or drugs within the few hours prior to the event – we want your ENEGRY and your mind clear. If you want to bring a bottle of wine or some beer for AFTER, we are open to some casual socializing after the circle.

– PLEASE PRACTICE EXCELLENT HYGIENE – no exceptions. Shower right beforehand, and wear fresh clothing, and if you are a hippie who doesn’t believe in deodorant, consider having an honest friend smell you beforehand. There will be no engaging in this event, but you may be in each others personal space and I have a low tolerance for people who can’t respect this.
– eat something light beforehand, but stay clear of garlic or raw onion, and anything too heavy. The lighter your tummy, the more you will be able to tap into your blissful, sexual energy and heart space. There will be no snacks allowed during the circle.

Parking, my driveway is very long and curves behind the house, so pull in and park as close to the back of the house as possible. If you think you might need to leave early, park on the side of the street, by the mailbox.
The address is 111 Windsor road North Asheville, 28804
Text or email me if you have further questions, (678) 8133720 elainecaban@gmail.com
Soooooooo looking forward to seeing you all there!!!!