Aghora Tantra Workshop with Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson
Nov 7th, 2007 by Viviane
“By that which one falls, by that shall one rise.” Aghora means “without fear.” In this workshop we will discuss some of the more extreme Tantric practices in which social and personal boundaries are consciously crossed for the purpose of spiritual evolution. Tantra recognizes that one pathway to opening up higher consciousness is through shocking the system. Practices such as piercing, meditation in cremation grounds, and imbibing of mind altering substances are traditionally practiced. Along with these traditional rituals, we will discuss ways in which the Aghoric approach can adapted and employed in modern, Western society. We will also discuss the often misunderstood fierce aspects of the deities Kali and Shiva.
Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson are co-authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality (Llewellyn Worldwide). They have been teaching Tantra and Kriya yoga together since 1999 and have been featured in many publications, including The Village Voice, Now, Jane, Rockstar, Breathe and Redbook.
Date: Fri. November 9th, 2007
Time: 8:45 -10:45 PM
Location: 250 West 26th St. (7th & 8th Ave)
Cost: $8 per person ($4 for DSF & affiliate members)