Breath of Classical Tantra | 21st June, 2024 | Manchester – Micro-meditations on Sound, Touch, & the Senses

This Summer Solstice, inviting you to journey inward & with us exploring the self-ritual & practices (Breath, Sound,  & micro-meditations) from the Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra (VBT), a key “Root Tantra” of the Rich & Vast Tantrik corpus (see more info below). 

Instead of your mind searching for, or another mind intellectually answering the beautiful, perennial question “so what then is Tantra?”, this practical session is an opportunity to support bottom-up listening , i.e body-to-mind listening. 

To gift your body the opportunity to have an experience, and reveal insights, sensations, feelings, messages, or information to you.

There is no prior knowledge you need, or to invest in a belief system. In groups that I have shared this journey with many times over since 2016, both complete beginners and those with experience have reflected powerful journeys, expanded awareness & shifts in emotional states. 

What happens at “Breath of Classical Tantra”?

This journey focusses on micro-meditations offering contemporary humans simple, potent internal technologies to expand awareness and shift emotional states.

Practically, we explore “tracking” the capacity of the body to shift greater degrees of awareness into the present moment. 

Connecting with our subtle sexuality; the refined movements of sexual energy in the body & Kundalini. 

Opening into extended Deep Rhythmic Flow states of Timelessness, Surrender, Fertility & Stillness. 

The English word Somatics is derived “Soma”, meaning “Body” in Greek & also “Mystery Elixir” in Sanskrit. There is much value in understanding & experiencing Classical Tantra through the jiva (meaning aliveness, inhale or soul) & vibration (spanda) of her Source Language/s. 

The sounds in Sanskrit speak directly to the cells of the body. Sometimes, bypassing our conscious mind, & speaking directly to our sub-conscious or our unconscious. The Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra (VBT) is one of the few “Tantras” with a continuous tradition of exploration/practice/study down to present times on the Indian subcontinent.

I will also share share my perspective of the “Her-story of Classical Tantra”, traced through the eyes of Tantrik, Dakini, & Yogini temples in India. Originally written in Sanskrit, probably around a 1000 years ago, the VBT at last count at least 20 (+?) different versions of translations in English. I will be synthesising a few different translations that focus on my key interest, the somatic practices & innovations to  the self-ritual of cultivating Kundalinī, life-force-energy. 

This is an embodied journey with an educational component (approx 75% embodied & 25% educational)

Is this for me? Inclusive & Safe Space

Date

21st June, 7 pm – 9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm

Investment

Early Bird – £ 35 (First 8 places or till May 31th)

Update: May 1st – Fully Booked

Regular – £ 45 (From June 1st)

Location & Getting there

Space at the Mill, nestled in a listed 19th century former haberdashery mill that is steeped in history and surrounded by green space is our sanctuary for this intensive.

Address – 2nd floor, Wellington Mill, Duke Street, Manchester M3 4NF

Directions – From Liverpool Rd turn onto Duke St. Wellington Mill is the building straight ahead and the entrance is the black corner door. INTERCOM: 201 or select SPACE AT THE MILL from the list.

For parking info please visit https://spaceatthemill.co.uk/

How to Book

Please book using the Ticket link at the top of the page. On completing purchase of a ticket, you will receive a confirmation via email.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• For cancellations before June 10th, 2024 –  £25 is due as an admin fee and you will be refunded the rest of your investment within 10 working days. You are welcome to transfer your ticket to another human.
• For cancellations after June 10th, 2024 – £60 is due as an admin fee and you will be refunded the rest of your investment within 10 working days. You are welcome to transfer your ticket to another human.

Bios

About the Developer & Facilitator

Bynoi is a Somatic Educator, a Native Classical Tantrik Educator, Researcher, & Practioner, an Internal Arts Coach & Shamanic BodyWorker, & Faculty at International School of Temple Arts (ISTA).

Diverse embodied fields inform his approach and spiral of enquiry including: 

• Deep Somatics (Nervous System (PolyVagal Informed) & Fluid System Embodiment, Embryology, & NeuroScience) 
• Classical Tantra (Translating root Tantrik sources directly from Sanskrit to Somatics & English) & Neo-Tantra 
• Awareness & Embodiment of the Emotional & Energy Bodies
• Somatic & Embodied Boundary & Consent work
• BreathWork
• VoiceWork & Sounding (the Esoteric Science of placement of Touch through Sound)
• Soul Awareness
• Temple Arts
• Sexual Shamanism
• Dance, especially Argentinian Tango, Movement Improv, & Sacred Dances

Bynoi grew up in India, & has spent the last 19 years living in the UK, Europe (Sweden & Belgium), & South America. He has facilitated, taught at, & produced Somatics, Classical Tantra, Subtle BodyWork, & Spiritual, Sexual & Shamanic week-long journeys & selected festivals since 2015 across Europe (Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic, Croatia, Ireland, & Iceland), UK , India, & Colombia.

Bynoi is passionate about the possibility to resource from our own “Soma” (meaning “Body” in Greek  And “mystery Elixir” in Sanskrit). Bynoi is fascinated by the inter-connections between Deep Somatics (Embodiment of the Nervous System, Fluid System, & Embryology), Classical Tantra (translated from “Root” sources from Sanskrit pointing to Somatic practices), & simple, & effective Trauma-Informed Neuro-Affective Embodiment. 

Bynoi is fascinated by the potential of using specificity of Breath, Movement, Dance, Sound, Awareness, Touch to impact Embodiment (physical, physiological, mental, emotional, energetic, sensual, sexual, spiritual, and soul) 

Bynoi speaks 7 languages including Spanish and Swedish, & is a life-long, long-term student of Sanskrit, the language used in primary Classical “Root Tantras”.

About Nigel Medows – Organizer & Team

Nigel is a dedicated sound therapist and breathwork facilitator, committed to guiding individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being and inner harmony. With a passion for helping others unlock their full potential and reconnect with their authentic selves, Nigel utilises the transformative power of conscious connected breathing and functional breathwork, alongside sound therapy techniques, to facilitate deep healing and self-discovery.

Trained and certified in conscious connected breathing, functional breathwork and sound therapy modalities, Nigel brings a unique blend of expertise and compassion to each session. Drawing from a diverse range of modalities and traditions, Nigel creates a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore and release emotional blockages, reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of relaxation and balance.

Understanding the mind-body connection, Nigel employs sound healing instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, drums, and chimes to create immersive sonic experiences that resonate with the body’s energy centres and biofield. Through conscious connected breathing practices, Nigel guides clients in harnessing the power of their breath to access deep states of consciousness, relaxation, clarity, and inner peace. Functional breathwork techniques are also integrated to optimise breath patterns for improved vitality and well-being.

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