Men's Magical Mystical Massage

"One of the healthiest, most delectibly fulfilling concoctions of sensuality and spirituality I’ve tasted ... "
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Learn Massage!
Mmmmm!
Men's Magical Mystical Massage
with Sequoia Thom Lundy, M.A.

Friday evening through Sunday evening

April 2-4, 2010 [long Easter weekend]
Downtown* Vancouver, Canada

also:
Individual Massage Sessions

Learn Massage 2-on-1 with a Friend/Partner

Where to stay *workshop is 1/2 block from Hotel Vancouver

Add more touch to your life!
Too many people only share caring touch with their primary partner, (or maybe only with their pet!) Learn how to widen your circle of loving touch and discover how much richer life can be!
--- Connect more deeply with friends, family, even co-workers, and help them relax. Discover how relaxing it is to give massage as well as to receive.
--- Learn how fulfilling it can be to share touch even when it is not sexual.
---Become a better lover by learning to slow down and delight in the whole body.
---Learn the sensuous delights of living more fully in your body, going "out of your mind," to "come to your senses."
--- Explore new levels of intimacy with yourself and other conscious men.
(Option: Last for hours by learning Tantric Erotic Massage, the ancient sacred erotic touch--to connect the genitals, heart and soul.)

$25 Introductory evening: Friday 7:30-10 PM
$265* for all 7 sessions [Fri-Sun]; includes catered hot lunch Saturday and Sunday

Note: partial registration available. [For example, if you are not interested in the erotic aspects of massage, you can skip the evenings; if you time/money is limited, skip Sunday.] Note: Space is limited; priority will be given to men who register for the entire weekend.
See the schedule below for prerequisites.

WHAT: Why "Mystical"?

Conscious touch can lead both giver and receiver into a deep connection with the heart and soul. This is a weekend of guided relaxation to deepen your connection with yourself and other men. It is based on the understanding (from Yoga and Tantra) that the body is the temple of the spirit. Our ordinary "computer mind" operates by analysis: by creating distinctions and separations [up/down, black/white, good/bad, me/you, us/them]. This leads to erroneous and painful feelings of isolation. We will spend the weekend sharing pleasurable practices that use the senses to take us out of our "computer mind" and into our body and into our heart, which is the place of connection and unity. You will be able to use these practices in your daily life to renew your connection with your own heart and soul, and enrich your intimacy with others.

"In the garden of the senses lies a pathway to the spirit."

SCHEDULE: You will have the deepest experience if you do the entire weekend. You may also choose to participate in just the parts that are most appealing to you, depending on your time, budget, and interest.

The mornings will consist of easy movement drawn from yoga, tai chi and dance, as well as guided imagery/meditation and toning/chant. These tools will help you manage stress, and prepare you to share healing touch.
The afternoons will encompass touch rituals which focus on nurturing and creating safety and trust. You will learn ways of using touch to care for people with whom you do not have an erotic relationship. This massage is done on tables, covered.
The [optional] evening sessions are the most intimate: you will learn how to honour a man's entire body in a sacred, caring way [clothing is optional, and your boundaries are totally respected].

Please note the "prerequisites" below; the later sessions are built on earlier ones, and the Sunday sessions require taking the corresponding Saturday session.

Session	Day	Time	Content	Prerequisites
`	Fri	7:00-7:30 pm	Arrival/Registration
#1 see "Handy Guide"		7:30-10 pm	overview/get acquainted	required for all
	Sat	10-10:30 am	Arrival/Registration
#2		10:30-1	guided moving, meditation	#1
		1-3 pm	catered hot lunch and rest
#3		3-6	massage [draped]	#1
		6-7	*shared light* potluck**
#4		7-10	erotic massage [nude]	#1 and #3
#5	Sun	10:30-1	guided moving, meditation	#1 and #2
		1-3 pm	catered hot lunch and rest
#6		3-6	massage [draped]	#1 and #3
		6-7	shared *light* potluck
#7		7-10	erotic massage [nude]	#1,3,4,and 6

Note:

please come during the "arrival time"---the door will be LOCKED after the start time.

Costs: $25 for Friday evening, and
$40/45* for each of the six other sessions = $265/295*

*Discount: The lower price is for sessions pre-paid by March 21. Visa/MC/cheque.
Either $Cdn or $US at par.
Refunds: up to 1 week before less 20% service charge. No refunds after March 26.

To pay now please see below.

Pre-registration for at least Friday evening is required; if you wish, you may wait until then to decide and pay for subsequent sessions. Where to stay.

Comments from Earlier Retreats

You can register
for all or part of Fri/Sat/Sun
with Visa/MasterCard or cheque.

To register, or for further information, please call

778-786-3677 Ext. 3
or toll-free
1-877-786-3677 Ext. 3
OR e-mail: MenInTouch @ growinghealthier.com

OR mail cheque payable to: Growing Healthier,
Suite 442, 1755 Robson St, Vancouver, Canada V6G 3B7

Note: this is not the workshop venue, which will be given to you upon registration. Be sure to include your email address and phone so we can send you the details.

“Touch is the language of the heart.”

updated 5 March 2010