San Diego has one of the most abundant, heartfelt tantra communities in the world. We are a vast group of beautiful beings who come together to learn, practice and share in the teachings of Tantra and sacred sex. We welcome singles, couples, celebates, GLTB, beginners, and tantric masters! We Gathering on the SECOND SATURDAY of each month for a deep 5 hour Playshop on various Tantra related topics by a variety of tantra teachers. These emersive teachings are followed by a Large Community Potluck and Safe Sacred Play Party.      Tantra is afterall, experiential.  And there is only so much one can learn from a lecture.  One can only go so far when their experience is dictated by a facilitator. The Sacred Play-Party allows us to listen to our spontaneous sexual intuition.  It empowers us to follow our YES, and gives us permission to express our NOs.  This is what you've been asking for. "How can I learn about Tantra beyond intellectualizing what's been written in books?"

    I've been collaborating with REiD Mihalko, one of the founders of Cuddle PartyTM and Speed Flirting. We've been trying to answer the basic question: How can we create a SAFE environment to explore and express our unique Sacred Sexual Energy?  And this inquiry has lead us to launch a Monthly series of Sacred Sensual Play Parties.

     WHAT IS A SACRED PLAY PARTY?  It's a sweet sensual event where we gather to flirt, touch, massage, run tantric energy, play, laugh, cry, and share intimacy, vulnerability or whatever else spontaneously arises.  It's a drug and alcohol-free party where we can relax and connect with like-minded
people. Singles, married couples, celibates of any race, experience and sexual orientation are welcome.  Most importantly, this is a laboratory to practice expressing what feels good and what doesn't, asking to get your needs met, and perhaps even overcoming rejection!

    HOW TO PREPARE: Start by RSVPing to Kamala@blisscoach.com because space is limited. And then ask yourself: What would your inner god/goddess wear? Is she soft, silky, sexy or would she wear a black fishnet tank top?  Dress in Layers and wear whatever makes you feel beautiful and confident. Clothing is optional. Bring a pillow, blanket, towel and vegetarian nibblets to share at the optional potluck. (No red meat, garlic and onions discouraged.)

    THE AGREEMENTS (AKA RULES): Please arrive on time. The doors will be  closed once the "Sacred Circle" Begins.  We will facilitate an invocation, ice breakers and introductions.  You will be asked to introduce yourself, your highest intentions and your bottom lines.  All participation is completely optional and confidential.  Verbal permission is required before engaging in any touch.  Everyone is given permission to say No at any time for any reason, and if they say yes they are encouraged to change their minds, at any time for any reason. The hosts are available to intervene or mediate if anyone feels unsafe in any way. Everyone is encouraged to take 100% responsibility for their own experience. Sacred sensual energy exchange is encouraged!

The first Sacred Play Party will be held on Sat. July 12th from 6pm until midnight.  Only $10 per person. It will be held in the beautiful new back yard at the Emerald Temple. For pictures click Here. The Potluck starts at 6pm. No admission will be allowed after 7:30pm. Everything is optional. There is no expectation that you have to participate...come check it out!   The Emerald Temple is in Pacific Beach. Please Pre-register for directions. Space is limited and we often fill up, so email kamala@blisscoach.com

Calendar of Sacred Sensual Play Parties in 2008:

• July 12th 7-9pm Kamala Devi & Michel host a safe sacred sensual play party
• Aug. 9th 7-9pm  Safe Sacred Sensual Play Party in Conjunction with Tantra-Palooza
• Sept--No Tantra Potluck--Join us in Idyllwild for the Whole Being Weekend!
• Oct. 11th 7-9pm  Safe Sacred Sensual Play Party  In conjunction with TANTRA CIRCUS
• Nov. 8th 7-9pm  Safe Sacred Sensual Play Party
• Happy Holidays! 

Community Guidelines:

• Our intention is to provide a safe space for you to connect, learn and grow with like minded individuals using theory and practice of Tantra and sacred sexuality.
  
  
  Following is a list of Guidelines to support this vision:
  
  (1) First and foremost: Honor yourself and your own boundaries. You are responsible for your own emotions, thoughts, body and spiritual practice. (You are a divine incarnation of Love, don't let anyone treat you otherwise.)
  
  (2) Treat other members with love, honor and respect, this includes emails as well as MeetUps and Playshops. Tantra is an umbrella for a wide variety of spiritual and sexual practices, we celebrate diversity and do not expect you to conform to any single idea or philosophy.
  
  (3) Hugging is a customary greeting (but not necessary) at MeetUps and Playshops. Touching, cuddling, and other forms of connecting are 100% optional, consensual and voluntary. We implore that you ask someone (verbally or nonverbally) before engaging in any kind of touch, if they decline, please honor their boundaries and give them as much space as they need.
  
  (4) This is not a singles or polyamorous dating group. There are a number of single members who may decide to date people they meet in this group but there are also a number of coupled and/or married members who are not looking to date anyone else. Your lifestyle is up to you. We do not advocate monogamy or polyamory. We do however, insist that all of our members observe a practice of honesty, respect and integrity about their romantic relations.
  
  (5) If you feel you have not be treated with respect, or have any concern about your safety, please communicate with your organizers. Call or email with questions and concerns. Kamala (at) blisscoach.com
  
  (6) If you do not respect the boundaries of other members, or if the organizer receives complaints about your behavior, you will be removed from the group.
  
  (7) We expect you to attend one Meetup within 90 days of joining, or provide up-to-date RSVP information as to why you were unable to attend. We'd love for you to stay active on the site by posting pictures, comments, and messages to the message board.

• Thank you  to Guest Speakers: Anastas & Steven, Kypris, William Van Vechten, TES and the God Squad, Baba Dez Nichols, Ariel & Shawn Roop...Who will be our next guest speakers?