Sex Shamans: True Stories of Sacred Sexuality and Awakening
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Dive into the transformative world of sacred sexuality through the intimate narratives of twenty pioneering sex shamans. This compelling collection unveils their personal triumphs over heartache, societal stigma, and inner turmoil, guiding them to embrace their roles as conduits of erotic healing. Accompanying these powerful stories are twenty hands-on embodiment practices, designed to facilitate your own journey of self-discovery, from soul gazing and energetic sex to moon blood rituals. It's an invitation to explore the divine potential within your own sexuality, as taught by leading voices from the International School of Temple Arts.
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“A fascinating and informative look at the lives of the sex shamans of the International School of Temple Arts tribe. As you pore over these pages, you will be entertained, educated, and have your mind blown open to new possibilities.”
📝 Description: Sex Shamans: True Stories of Sacred Sexuality and Awakening
📑 What's inside
- FOREWORD ALL OUR SUBTLE BODIES
- Bruce Lyon
- INTRODUCTION
- HOW TO BEGIN A STORY THAT NEVER ENDS
- KamalaDevi McClure
- 1 INITIATION INTO THE ART OF LOVE
- Lin Holmquist
- 2 TALES OF A JUICY CRONE
- Laurie Handlers
- 3 WELCOME TO MY WORLD
- Deborah Taj Anapol, PhD
- 4 THE SECRET PORTAL
- Ohad Pele Ezrahi
- 5 QUEEN OF THE UNDERWORLD
- Dawn Cherie Ezrahi
- 6 FULLY EXPRESSED IN THE BODY
- Stephanie Phillips
- 7 LOSING RELIGION AND FINDING GOD
- Patrik Olterman
- 8 DANCING BETWEEN DIMENSIONS
- KamalaDevi McClure
- 9 FROM FROZEN TO FLOWING
- Sean O'Faolain
- 10 MY SECOND PUBERTY
- Ria Bloom
- 11 IF YOU WANT, YOU CAN
- Raffaello Manacorda
- 12 BLISS OR BUST Ellie Wilde
- 13 CONNECTION WITH PROFOUND MAGIC
- Stephen Soulove
- 14 BIRTHING A NEW REALITY
- Crystal Dawn Morris
- 15 KINKY QUEER WITCH IN LOVE
- Matooka MoonBear
- 16 EMBODIED ENDARKENMENT
- Janine Ma-Ree
- 17 IT'S ALL STORY
- Baba Dez Nichols
- 18 BEYOND LABELS AND CREDENTIALS
- Komala Lyra
- 19 BOLT
- Bruce Lyon
- EPILOGUE: MY FUCKING GOD
- Mia Mor
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE COVER ARTIST TEMPLE ARTS TERMS RECOMMENDED READING WANT MORE?
- Embodiment Exercises
- Soul Gazing
- Latihan: Moving into the Unknown
- Contacting Your Spirit Guides
- Self-Pleasuring Meditation
- Sexual Divination
- Sensate Focusing
- Ecstatic Dance
- Shakti Shake
- Sex Chakra Sound Bath
- Death Meditation
- Yoni Mudra
- Merging into Oneness
- Cord-Cutting Ceremony
- Energetic Sex
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💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers seeking to reclaim their erotic power as a spiritual tool will find profound value in this collection. It is ideal for those willing to confront societal stigma and inner turmoil to achieve healing through sacred sexuality. The book offers practical guidance via embodiment practices, making it accessible for individuals ready to explore soul gazing or energetic sex. Those interested in the teachings of the International School of Temple Arts will appreciate the direct connection to pioneering figures who have mastered this path.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
This anthology serves as a vital resource for practitioners of sacred sexuality, offering tangible hope through the triumphs of twenty pioneers. However, it may not suit readers seeking purely academic analysis or those uncomfortable with explicit discussions of erotic healing and moon blood rituals. The narrative style is intimate and personal, which might feel overwhelming to those preferring detached philosophical discourse. It is best for open-minded seekers ready to engage in hands-on spiritual work rather than passive observation.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you are ready to explore the profound healing potential of your erotic energy, integrate your sexuality with your spiritual path, or transcend past shame and trauma, this book offers inspiring narratives and practical guidance for your journey toward sacred awakening.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Personal Transformation Narratives
The book features deeply personal accounts of individuals who confronted significant life challenges, including emotional pain, societal judgment, and mental health struggles. These stories illustrate how each shaman transmuted their suffering into a powerful, sacred calling, demonstrating a profound path to self-acceptance and spiritual purpose through their unique sexual awakening.
Embodied Healing Practices
Beyond narrative, the text provides a comprehensive toolkit of twenty practical exercises. These range from meditative techniques like soul gazing to more dynamic methods such as trance dance and tantric practices. Each is designed to help readers connect with their bodies, heal past traumas, and cultivate a deeper, more conscious relationship with their erotic energy.
Community and Lineage
Highlighting the collective wisdom of the sexual shamanism movement, the book draws contributions from diverse practitioners associated with ISTA (International School of Temple Arts). This emphasis underscores the supportive community and shared lineage that underpins these teachings, offering a sense of belonging and a broader context for the individual journeys presented.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Sacred Sexuality
- Sexual Shamanism
- ISTA
📔 Questions to reflect on
- Reflect on a time you experienced shame or judgment related to your sexuality. How might re-framing that experience as a path to power change your narrative?
- Consider the concept of 'erotic energy as healing medicine.' How might you consciously invite this energy into your life for personal growth or well-being?
- Which of the mentioned embodiment practices (e.g., soul gazing, moon blood rituals, energetic sex) resonates most with you, and what might it reveal about your unacknowledged desires or needs?
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