Sunday, July 10, 2016

Wake up Now a One Minute Meditation


I am excited to share this practice from my forth coming book, Making Love to Life. It only takes 1 minute to drop in and notice the infinite bliss that is always already here. Do this 12-20 times a day.

The five lines are:
Looking Outward, I Experience the World.
Looking Inward, I Discover Emptiness.
Emptiness Recognizes Awareness.
Awareness Realizes Unity-Consciousness.
Unity-Consciousness Radiates Infinite Bliss


Try and Insight Timer App as a way to remember to practice.

Friday, July 1, 2016

Open the Central Pleasure Channel Video




Opening the Central Energy Channel

The purpose of this practice is to access and expand your awareness of the life-force energy that moves naturally throughout the body.  This practice supports you in having a relaxed body-mind, an open heart and more awareness of the Now.  Another benefit is that it helps to amplify and redistribute sexual energy throughout the body. 

 Four Keys of Tantra
1.      Breath
2.      Sound
3.      Movement
4.      Awareness

You are born knowing the essence of tantra. The four keys are natural and fundamental to the human condition. The first independent act we take at birth is to breathe. After our first breath, we cry (sound) which expands our lungs.  These two important acts are crucial for infants to make the shift from living in their mother’s womb to being able to live and breathe on their own.  Next, the infant begins to move its arms and legs and explore the space around him/her. All of this arises within awareness.

Standing or Lying Down
The following practices can be done either standing with legs hip-width apart and knees slightly bent or lying comfortably on your back with the knees bent and feet flat on the floor.  I recommend trying it both ways. 

The Sipping Breath and “AHHH” Sound
The Sipping Breath amplifies awareness of the inhalation and allows you to draw the air deep into the abdomen.  This type of breathing increases the amount of oxygen circulating in the body, which increases the sense of vitality and pleasure we can feel.
1.      Begin by placing your hands just below the navel area and puckering your lips as if you are sipping through a straw. Leave a slight gap between the lips and inhale deeply through the mouth. Feel your abdomen expanding. 

2.      Then, relax the mouth, drop the shoulders and let the air flow out effortlessly, while making the sound “AHHH” throughout the exhalation.

 Pelvic Rocking
Now, we add external movement, called, “pelvic rocking.” This practice opens the sacral area (2nd chakra) and helps to activate the sexual energy stored in the pelvic bowl.   
1.      In this practice you will visualize a channel of energy running up the center of the body, just in front of the spine, from the perineum (the area between the genitals and the anal area) up to the top of the head.  

2.      Focus your attention on rotating your pelvis by moving it forward and backward.  As you inhale, arch the lower back, the buttocks will naturally stick out slightly. As you exhale, tuck the tailbone under, flattening the lower back and rounding the shoulders.  As the pelvis rotates, the whole spinal column is naturally engaged. This causes the head to fall back slightly (as you arch the lower back) and fall forward slightly (as you round the shoulders).

3.      Once you have this movement established, you can add the “Sipping Breath.”  Inhale deeply and see if you can feel the breath activating the energy in the perineum as you arch the lower back. Exhale with an “Ahhh,” as you tuck your tailbone and round the shoulders.  

4.      This time, as you inhale visualize sipping the energy up from the perineum towards the heart and as you exhale with an “Ahhh” feel the energy moving back towards the perineum.
5.      Go at a rate that feels right for you. You may begin to notice an increased awareness of your sexual/life force energy as it begins to move up and down the central channel.
6.       As you feel ready, try quickening and then slowing the pace.  Relax and enjoy the sensations that arise as you explore the central channel. 

The PC Pump
Next, we add the internal movement, called the PC Pump or Kegel Exercise.  This practice strengthens and tones the pelvic floor/PC (pubococcygeul) muscles. Becoming more aware of how to consciously engage these muscles will allow you to more effectively channel your sexual energy. This practice supports both men and women in having multiple full-body orgasms. It can help men to develop the ability to choose when, and if, they ejaculate. 

1.      Begin by bringing the focus of attention to the pelvic floor. Squeeze the PC muscles, as if you were stopping the flow of urine. See if you can isolate the various muscles around the urethra and anus. 
2.      Allow your arms to rest at your sides.  As you inhale, contract your PC muscles.  At the same time, squeeze your hands into fists as a reminder to contract the pelvic floor muscles.
3.      As you exhale, relax your hands and your PC muscles.  Do this several times until it begins to feel more natural.

4.      Next, add the Sipping Breath on the inhale and “Ahhh” on the exhale.
5.      Once that is established, add the Pelvic Rock. On the inhale, sip in the breath as you arch the back and squeeze the PC and fists.  On the exhale, make the “Ahhh” sound as you flatten the lower back and relax the PC and hands. 

6.      Once that is established, continue with all the steps and, on the inhale, visualize energy moving up the central channel from the pelvic floor toward the crown of the head. On the exhale, visualize the energy moving back down the central channel to the pelvic floor. As you do this practice, you will become aware of increased energy and vitality circulating throughout the body. 
 
Awareness
1.      Look within the notice the empty space that exists before thoughts arise.
2.      Be curious about this empty space. Ask, “What is present prior to all experience? “
3.      Notice that this fundamental space of awareness never changes. It is infinite and eternal. This is Awareness, it is your fundamental nature.

“When I look within and realize I am emptiness, that is freedom. When I look outward and realize I am everything, that is love. Creation is simply the dance of love and freedom infinitely and eternally unfolding.” Crystal Dawn Morris

Opening the central channel increases awareness, well-being and vitality. When done regularly it supports you in experiencing more ease and joy in life. It also helps you tap into the orgasmic energy of Source Consciousness that underlies all of creation.

Opening the central channel increases awareness, vitality and, when done regularly, supports you in experiencing increased orgasmic energy- both inside and outside a sexual context!

©2013-2016 Crystal Dawn Morris, The Love and Freedom Coach™

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Love, Freedom and Transformation with ISTA



ISTA Level One
SPIRITUAL SEXUAL SHAMANIC EXPERIENCE
In beautiful Parker, CO.
August 14-21, 2016

The time for transformation is now!
This retreat is a deep-dive into the True Self:
Let go. Be present. Discover well-being.
Consciously, manifest a life of love, joy, freedom and abundance.
To reserve your space today go to: http://www.istasssex.com/registration.html
 

If you are ready to transform your life, this experiential 8-day event is for you. Thousands of
people on 5 continents have attended the ISTA training over the past 14 years and have been
radically changed for the better by uncovering reactive patterns and transforming them into
conscious ways of being. 
This retreat focuses on clearing the physical and emotional body of shame, guilt and fear
related to sexuality and authenticity. This is done through multiple pathways of healing: guided
visualization, emotional release, shamanic initiations, energy tracking and conscious touch are
just a few of the practices used to dive deep into the inner realms. The inner masculine and
inner feminine archetypes are explored because when they are fully integrated a door opens to
a deeper knowing of the Self as whole and complete.

This event unfolds within a powerful group process based on unconditional love, intimacy and
acceptance of what is arising.  By the end of this event, you will feel more open, relaxed and
present and be more in touch with effortless flow of life, no matter what it looks like.
No prior knowledge of shamanism or sacred sexuality is necessary to attend this retreat. This
event is about expanding beyond your comfort zone, while honoring your healthy boundaries.

Nudity and intimate touch are a part of this training, however, you are always at choice and the
facilitators will help you navigate what is authentic for you. Individuals and couples of any
sexual preference are welcome to attend. 
To reserve your space today go to: http://www.istasssex.com/registration.html


Sunday, October 18, 2015

Mastering the Power of Pleasure Retreat



Master the Power of Pleasure
A 7-day Body-Mind-Spirit Retreat in the Canary Islands
 March 5-12, 2016 at a Lovely Retreat Center in Lanzarote

 In this week-long retreat you will learn how pleasure can enhance your sense of well-being and bring more ease and bliss into your life and relationships.
Contact Elaine Young: tantraey@gmail.com

Why should I attend and what will I gain?
  • At the end of this week your relationship to your pleasure and your capacity to experience pleasure will be formed, reformed or reconnected.
  • The week will take you to meet your current pleasure limit or pleasure ceiling, it will then support you to expand your capacity to hold and experience pleasure in al its forms.
  • You will have the new experience of holding pleasure at a heightened state for a prolonged experience of time and you will know how to effectively reconnect to pleasure when you move away from it, when something external in life takes you out of it, when you forget, shut down or feel fear.
  • You will then take this new reality back into your everyday life.  You will have gained a deep reference point in your being and body as to what pleasure is for you.
  • You will understand and appreciate how crucial this is to your wellbeing and therefore you will give it attention and priority.
  • You will be confident in understanding and speaking out your boundaries and therefore you will be more willing to allow it.
  • You will have learned a number of techniques and skills to masterfully reconnect yourself to pleasure whenever you choose to. 

Is this simply a week of pleasure & fun?

Sure this week will offer you the opportunity to have fun and pleasure, but the purpose of this week is much deeper and more powerful than that alone.

What experience are we offering you?
  • This retreat is an opportunity to immerse yourself in, to be held and guided in a strong safe container for 7 days.
  • This container will move you through the many different forms and intensities of pleasure so that your mind, body and soul can reset, rewire, learn or re learn what pleasure is for you and how it feels.
  • In the process your relationship to pleasure will be changed, reset and will have expanded on a neurological, cellular, somatic and mind level.
  • You will have increased and heightened your pleasure limit or pleasure ceiling.
Why Pleasure?

Certain things in life are really important to our quality of life and our physical and emotional wellbeing.  Our nutrition, our physical fitness and our ability to experience, feel and receive pleasure are all essential nurturing aspects of living life as a human being.
Pleasure can be gained from our intimate and casual relationships with others, our work, food, sports, hobbies, passions in life, dancing, music, singing, touch, sexuality and relaxation.  Pleasure keeps us engaged in life, it keeps us young and healthy and it changes the state of our mental and physical wellbeing. Pleasure  floods our systems with happy and healing hormones and other substances. Pleasure is medicine for the body, mind and soul.
  
Why this Retreat?

If you want to explore your relationship to food and nutrition you may choose to go on a healthy eating or detox retreat or you may explore fasting. If you want to improve your physical health you might attend a wellbeing retreat or a fitness bootcamp. This is week long is the pleasure equivalent your very own ‘Pleasure Bootcamp’ or ‘Pleasure Retox Retreat’.
 
This sounds exciting or scary, or both?

Yes, the idea of plentiful pleasure is both exciting and scary for many of us. Our fears and desires in life are so closely related and interlinked that we often desire what we fear and fear what we desire…. so yes it can bring up fear and doubt to of step forward and commit to really allowing and exploring your own pleasure. It can also bring up feelings or thoughts of shame, guilt, selfishness and unworthiness. It can feel scary to take full responsibility for our own pleasure.
We understand that to feel this fear and excitement in around pleasure is ‘normal’ for many of us and we are able to offer you full support as and when you may need it. If difficulties arise for you we invite this as a part of the process and both of us have the skills and knowledge to coach and hold you in a way that allows you to move forward at your own pace.  We commit to holding you with love, admiration for your courage and compassion for all of our humanness 
So whether this scares or excites you, this week is for you.

Why do I need to learn how to feel pleasure, shouldn’t that come naturally to me?

Amazingly in life, most if not all, of us are born with a wonderful natural sense of innocence and pleasure. For many of us sadly the experiences we have in life move us away from pleasure.
We may judge it as wrong, we are afraid of it, others judge or disapprove when we express pleasure, my church, family or culture tells me its wrong, we are punished for feeling pleasure, because of particular life experiences we sometimes are dramatically disconnected from or forget/block out how to feel pleasure. For all or any of these reasons we move away from pleasure, choose not to allow it or disconnect from it. We therefore need to learn or relearn how to allow, invite and welcome pleasure back into our life.

 Who is the week long suitable for?
  • You find it difficult or impossible to experience pleasure with some external stimulus, another person, toys, imagery.
  • You have a desire for more pleasure in your life.
  • Your life may be good, great even, but you are missing pleasure in certain parts of your life, for example your mind may be a place that has plenty of pleasure but you may be lacking it in your body or vice versa.
  • You are aware of addictive patterns around how you experience pleasure.
  • You have a knowing that you do not allow yourself to experience pleasure.
  • You have knowing that there is more pleasure possible .
  • You have a good level of pleasure but you want to experience the maximum pleasure possible for yourself in this life, in this body.
  • You are afraid of pleasure or you feel guilty about experiencing pleasure.
  • You are great at giving pleasure to others but struggle to allow yourself to receive pleasure.
  • You are a curious adventurer.
  • You have always put the needs of others above your own needs.
  • You have healed and moved on from many of your life challenges, you are no longer in pain or suffering but you are still a long way away from pleasure.
  • You are trapped in pain and suffering and learning to experience pleasure could be very healing for you.
 Is this week for singles or couples? 

This week is suitable for singles, couples including those of all genders and all sexual orientations. Couples if you wish to attend you can work with your partner only or choose to work with others. This is great container for couples to regain the relationship with pleasure as individuals and as part of your relationship. You can choose not to interact with others at all. 

What will we do? 

We will have group sessions during the day and sometimes in the evenings.  We will take this journey with pleasure using a different number of exercises, rituals and meditations based on some modern day specialities like sexological bodywork, conscious communication and consent and we will dive into a number of ancient wise temple arts including Tantra, Meditation and Shamanism.

Techniques & Rituals
  • Mindfulness/Presence/Embodiment Exercises
  • Conscious Communication, Boundaries & Consent
  • Self love Meditations
  • Orgasmic Yoga
  • Core Erotic Theme Analysis
  • Body Energy Orgasm
  • Shamanic Breathwork Journeying
  • Masculine/Feminine Integration Exercises
  • Shadow Exploration
  • Tantric Puga Ritual
  • Sensory Awakening Ritual
  • Divinity Meditations
  • Sex Magic Rituals
  • Healthy Relationship Modelling
  • (exploring attachment, longing & neediness)
 Will there be opportunity to interact with others?

This week will other valuable opportunities to learn from and interact with others in the group. However, you do not need to engage with anyone to take part fully and gain the core gifts and learning of this intensive. You are always at choice. 

 What will I have to do ?

There is nothing you need to do, during this week you will be invited to exercise your self empowerment and sovereignty to the fullest. We will make offerings and invite you to explore, but you will always in at choice. There may be optional nudity at times, but you can choose to remained clothed for the whole week if that is our truth. 

What do I need to know?

You do not need any previous experience of similar or related work to attend this retreat.  All the information, skills and knowledge you require will be taught during this week. If you have attended other trainings based on meditation, sacred/conscious sexuality, tantra or shamanism this retreat will compliment and work well to build on those skills.
To register contact Elaine Young  Email: tantraey@gmail.com

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