Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century (48 page)

The Best of Vulva Massage
. This is a video anthology of erotic touch, featuring world-class sex educators, Tantra teachers, erotic bodyworkers, and orgasm coaches. Available from Erospirit at (800) 432-3767 or
www.eroticmassage.com
.

Fire in the Valley: Female Genital Massage
. Annie Sprinkle and Joseph Kramer teach the genital massage strokes featured in
chapter 17
of this book, “The Erotic Awakening Massage for People with Pussies.” Available from Erospirit at (800) 432-3767 or
www.eroticmassage.com
.

Fire on the Mountain: Male Genital Massage
. Joseph Kramer teaches the joys of giving and receiving the massage featured in
chapter 18
of this book, “The Erotic Awakening Massage for People with Penises.” Available from Erospirit at (800) 432-3767 or
www.eroticmassage.com
.

Rosebud Massage
. This video features a tutorial in anal massage by the brilliant Chester Mainard, the most well-known teacher of anal massage in the world. Available from Erospirit at (800) 432-3767 or
www.eroticmassage.com
.

Tantric Massage
. This video teaches you how to give a full-body, warm oil, Swedish-Esalen style massage. Available from Erospirit at (800) 432-3767 or
www.eroticmassage.com
.

Music

DRAMATIC MUSIC

Blade Runner
, by Vangelis (Warner Music, 1994).

Odyssey: The Definitive Collection
, by Vangelis (Hip-O Records, 2003).

Themes
, by Vangelis (Polygram Records, 1989).

ENERGY-BUILDING MUSIC

Aye
, by Angelique Kidjo (Island Records, 1994).

Black Ivory Soul
, by Angelique Kidjo (Sony, 2002).

Drums of Passion
, by Babatunde Olatunji (Sony, 2002).

The Empresses of Africa
, by various artists (featuring Angelique Kidjo, Miriam Makeba, and Cesaria Evora and the Mahotella Queens) (Wrasse Records, 2000).

Fifa
, by Angelique Kidjo (Island Records, 1996).

Freedom
, by Yothu Yindi (Mushroom Records, Australia, 1993).

Lam Toro
, by Baaba Mal (Island Records, 1993).

Nomad
, by Nomad (Australia Music International, 1994).

Thunderdrums
, by Scott Fitzgerald (World Disc Music, 1990).

Tribal Voice
, by Yothu Yindi (Mushroom Records, Australia, 1992).

INSPIRATIONAL AND HEART-CENTERED MUSIC

By Heart: Piano Solos
, by Jim Brickman (Windham Hill Records, 1995).

Songs from a Secret Garden
, by Secret Garden (Polygram, 1996).

Spirited Away
(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by Joe Hisaishi (Nibariki / TGNDDTM, 2001).

A Taste of Tao
, by various artists (Tao Music/New Earth Records, 1992).

Whale Rider
(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by Lisa Gerrard (4AD Records, 2003).

LATIN BEAT

The Best of the Gipsy Kings
, by Gipsy Kings (Nonesuch, 1995).

The Gipsy Kings
, by Gipsy Kings (Nonesuch, 1990).

Supernatural
, by Santana (BMG/Arista, 1999).

Verve Jazz Masters
13, by Antonio Carlos Jobim (Polygram 1994).

LUSCIOUS LOUNGE MUSIC

Impala Lounge: A Pure Selection of Afro Beats and Electro Tunes
, by various artists (Wagaam Music, 2001).

More of Other Worlds, Other Sounds
, by Esquivel (Warner Bros., 1995).

Space Age Bachelor Pad Music
, by Esquivel (Bar None Records, 1994).

Ultra Lounge
, by various artists (Capitol Records, 1996).

MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC

Any recordings by Sheila Chandra.

Mystic Groove
, by various artists (Palm Pictures, 2001;
www.quango.com
).

Shakti Dancing
, by Prem Joshua (White Swan Music, 2001).

Voice of Silence
, by Djur Djura (Luaka Bop, 1993).

MUSIC FOR ACTIVE MEDITATIONS

The Osho Dynamic Meditation
, (New Earth Records, 1995).

The Osho Kundalini Meditation
, with music by Deuter (New Earth Records, 1995).

MUSIC FOR KEGELS, UNDULATIONS, AND THE WAVE

The Calling
, by Kutira and Raphael (Kahua Hawaiian Institute, 1995;
www.kahuarecords.com
).

Escape
, by Mars Lasar (Real Music, 1995).

The Essence of Oceanic Tantra, vol. 2
, by Kutira (Kahua Hawaiian Institute, 2003;
www.kahuarecords.com
).

The Wave
, by Kutira (Kahua Hawaiian Institute, 2003;
www.kahuarecords.com
).

PASSIONATE POP

The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert
(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by various artists (Polydor, 1994).

Erotica
, by Madonna (Maverick, 1992).

The Essential Recordings
, by Marilyn Monroe (Music Collection International, 1992).

The Language of Life
, by Everything But the Girl (Atlantic Records, 1990).

Live & Sleazy
, by Village People (Polygram Records, 1979).

PRIMAL/EXOTIC MUSIC

Afro-Desia
, by Martin Denny (Liberty Records/Caroline Records, 1995).

Boheme
, by Deep Forest (550 Music/Epic/Sony, 1995).

Deep Forest
, by Deep Forest (Celine Music/550 Music/Epic, 1992).

The Exciting Sounds of Martin Denny: Exotica/Exotica, vols. 1 and 2
, by Martin Denny (Scamp, 1996).

RELAXING MUSIC

Angels of the Deep
, by Raphael (Hearts of Space, 1995).

Like an Endless River
, by Kutira and Raphael (Kahua Hawaiian Institute,
1995;
www.kahuarecords.com
).

Shepherd Moons
, by Enya (Reprise/Warner, 1992).

The Spirit of Global Chill Out
, by various artists (Flute, 2003).

SEXY SAXOPHONES

Any recordings by Stanley Turrentine.

Late Night Jazz
, by various artists (featuring Oscar Peterson, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan, and Wes Montgomery) (Rebound Records/Polygram, 1995).

Late Night Sax
, by various artists (featuring Stan Getz, Gato Barbieri, Charlie Parker, Lester Young, and others) (Polygram, 1996).

SOULFULLY SEXY SOUNDS

Any recordings by Aretha Franklin or Tina Turner.

Barry White’s Greatest Hits
, by Barry White (Casablanca Records, 1975).

Every Great Motown Hit of Marvin Gaye
, by Marvin Gaye (Motown, 1983).

Real Love
, by Lisa Stansfield (Arista, 1991).

SOUND COLLAGES/ELECTRONICA

The Cross of Changes
, by Enigma (Charisma Records, 1993).

The Eleventh Hour
, by Mars Lasar (Real Music, 1993).

MCMXC A.D.
, by Enigma (Virgin Records, 1990).

Moodfood
, by Moodswings (Arista, 1992).

Voyageur
, by Enigma (Virgin Music, 2003).

SOUNDS OF SPACE

Galaxies
, by Kevin Braheny (Hearts of Space, 1988).

Star Trek: The Voyage Home
(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by Leonard Rosenman (Paramount Pictures, 1986).

SPOKEN WORD

Aural Seductions: Erotic Stories, vol. 1
, by Dr. Carol Queen and Fetish Diva Midori (Fire Horse Productions,
2002
).

Workshops and Private Sessions

Tantra and sacred sex workshops and their facilitators vary greatly in substance and style. The only way to be sure that a workshop offers what you’re looking for
and
welcomes your particular gender, sexual preference, or sexual style is to do your homework. Contact the workshop leader in advance. Ask for references and speak to past participants. When you find the right one, sign up and have a transcendental time!

Barbara Carrellas/Urban Tantra (
www.barbaracarrellas.com
;
www.urbantantra.org
)

This book grew out of my Urban Tantra workshops. In turn, writing it all down has helped me create a new line of fun, practical, entertaining, and holistic approaches to conscious sexuality. In my workshops as in this book, I hope to give attendees the benefit of my life experience in Tantra, Tao, metaphysics, performance, ritual, Reiki, rebirthing, commercial sex work, body work, and erotic massage. And like this book, the aim of my workshops is to give participants the experience of conscious and sacred sex, bringing joy and growth to their personal, sexual, and spiritual journeys. All genders and sexual orientations are welcome, but gender-specific workshops are, of course, available.

Margot Anand/SkyDancing Tantra (
www.margotanand.com
)

Margot Anand, author of
The Art of Sexual Ecstasy
and
The Art of Sexual Magic
, teaches Tantra workshops worldwide. Her SkyDancing Tantra methods combine Tantric, Taoist, and American Indian traditions with the modern techniques of bioenergetics, NLP, sacred ritual, sexual magic, massage, and meditation.

Art of Being (
www.artofbeing.com
)

Founded by Alan Lowen, Art of Being offers personal growth workshops and seminars that promote awareness, conscious living, and spiritual and emotional wellness. Alan
Lowen is a wise, creative, experienced facilitator. His Tantra workshops, called Body, Heart & Soul, are highly recommended.

Body Electric (
www.bodyelectric.org
)

Body Electric is a school of holistic healing arts committed to exploring the healing potential of erotic energy. All sexual orientations are celebrated and all spiritual paths are honored. There are classes for men and women, retreats, special events, and workshops in conscious S/M.

Butterfly Workshops (
www.butterflyworkshops.com
)

Laurie Handler and other teachers offer workshops, private sessions, and seminars on how to develop a new relationship to sexual energy that accesses a life of love, abundance, and “having it all.”

Catherine Carter (email: [email protected])

Catherine Carter, a Transpersonal Counselor and sex therapist in Melbourne, Australia, uses Tantric and Taoist techniques in her private sessions and workshops with women and couples. Workshops include Creating Intimacy and Sensual Harmony Therapy.

Hayley Caspers (email: [email protected])

Hayley’s workshops for women focus on “getting what you want.” She uses Tantric and Taoist techniques to invite and encourage new ways of experiencing sexuality. Hayley also offers one-on-one coaching sessions to help women get what they want out of a relationship. Hayley is based in Australia, but she travels internationally.

Celebrations of Love (
www.celebrationsoflove.com
)

This site lists Tantra workshops lead by a variety of instructors.

Cléo Dubois Academy of SM Arts (
www.sm-arts.com
)

Cléo Dubois and her experienced, highly-trained staff offer Erotic Dominance workshops for men and women, as well as personalized instruction and private coaching in the BDSM arts for adventurous couples and singles of all sexual persuasions.

Dark Odyssey (
www.darkodyssey.com
)

Dark Odyssey is a weekend convention that brings together sexuality, spirituality, education, and play in a fun, supportive, diverse environment.

Domina Reform School (
www.dominareformschool.com
)

Mistress J, a delightful and highly entertaining dominatrix, gives workshops on sex and conscious S/M in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. She is also the author of
Private Theatre: Personal Observations and Revelations of a Dominatrix
.

LaSara Firefox (
www.lasara.us
)