The Sacred Sensual Self, Putting the BODY back into Mind, Body and Spirit !

Newsletter - September, 2010  -  Rev. Stephen DeMatteis, PhD, Author & Program Director

 

Open House - Sept. 8th

Free Information Night

In our Orlando Studio - 6:30 - 8:00p.m. Creating an energy environment that serves to put the body, back in mind, body and spirit. Join us for a free seminar, Wed. Sept. 8th,at 6:30 p.m.

For individual men and committed male couples Learn more about our work and how you might benefit from a deeper more intimate relationship with yourself and with an intimate life partner. Our information seminar will be conducted by the author of

"The Sacred Sensual Self"

and the soon to be released

"Mind, Body & Spirit Of A Male Couple"

Rev. Stephen DeMatteis, PhD

for more information or to make a reservation for the seminar please click the photo to the left. Reservations are required - Space is limited

Men's Basic: Our Men's Basic or intro workshop is the foundation for meeting and working to discover you own Sacred Sensual Self. A personal reality of a deep and intimate nature.  This is a workshop for men who are looking to create a new intimate reality. To explore a new sensual self.

 

It is for the man who feels that his sexual and intimate life has for to long been based on a societal image of what is right or wrong, what is and is not acceptable.  For the man who is now questioning what have been in the past taboos.  Our basic workshop addresses issues of human sexuality and the intimate nature of your relationship with self.  The Ancient Celtic people had what they called the "Anim Cara" the "Soul Friend" it is the deepest of intimate relationships without which you will never be able to form any other relationships. The "Anim Cara" or Soul Friend is yourself. This workshop and the skill we teach help you on the journey to living an intimate life with your Soul Friend and in time with others in a passionate, radical honest reality.

Sept. 14th - 6:30p - Orlando

TBA - 6:30p - Tampa

Toy's, toy's & more toy's

This is a creative and very interactive workshop designed to help you enjoy the pleasure of adult toys to understand their proper use and to care for them  in a safe and healthy way. This is a great chance to create your own  adult toy chest. In this age of safe sex and in our learning to become more responsible for our intimate pleasure the use of and enjoyment of adult toys has become more and more apart of our sexual reality.  This workshop has been designed to help you to make the most of these toys on your own or as an enhancement when with a partner. 

 

This is a hands on and highly proactive workshop experience. You are invited to bring your favorite current toy, and share with the group the pleasures it has brought you over the years.  Your active verbal participation will insure a positive and informative workshop experience for all involved. Check the website calendar and our newsletters for the Next TOYS workshop Make you reservations early - this workshop tends to fill up fast.

Sept. 22nd - 6:30p - Orlando

TBA - 6:30p - Tampa

Workshops, Seminars & Special Events are for men over the age of 21. Space is limited. Reservations are required.

We are often asked if nudity is a part of our workshop experience,  and the answer  is YES. Nudity is an option for men when they reach a point of comfort - a point that we hope will be reached by all men at some point during the experience. Nudity when on the healing table of the practitioner / facilitator.  I can not however stress enough that  it is nudity by way of freeing the human form not by way of sexual ogling. Nudity by way of honoring the human form and celebrating its divinity. Participation in the Men's basic or intro workshop or active participation in individual sessions is required for all other workshops unless expressly stated.

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Watch For Our 2011 Calendar

It should be available by the first of October watch for the announcement

 

 

A new season of workshops and self awareness is about to begin

 

We hope you had a restful summer. We are back in the office and looking forward to another exciting year of workshops and sessions of self-awareness for men and male couples.

We have been busy redesigning our website and had hoped to do the re-launch in September but it looking like it will be closer to December or January before we can present the new site.

 

We are excited about the fall and winter schedule and hope that we will see some new faces at the open house on September 8th and at some of our workshops.  The basic workshops set for mid September is a requirement for any of our other workshops.

Being actively involved in individual or couple sessions also qualifies you for our more advanced workshops ( active does not mean one session)  We are looking forward to our TOY'S, TOY'S and more TOY'S workshop, last year this was our most popular workshop and was well received by everyone.

 

Our Pleasure through Submission workshops continues to sell out and we continue to be pleased and amazed at the powerful response for the men who have attended.  This workshop seems to cause some men to pause and reflect on just how much this new found reality give them freedom and pleasure.

The Art Of Anal Pleasure for men was offered in the fall of last year for the first time and it was a sell out workshop we are glad to have it back on the schedule for this season. But remember, space is again limited and reservations are required. We do expect it to sell out again.

 

FUN, FANTASY AND FETISH is our newest workshop offering and if the early buzz is any indication we are looking for a good strong response. This is a chance for men to look at, examine and explore all of their fantasies and fetishes.  From feet to food, this workshop is the place to talk about and live out, in a safe environment all of those FUN FANTASIES AND FETISHISTS.

 

All in all we are looking forward to meeting new guys and re-connecting with some familiar faces. we hope you will join us for as many of our program events as you can.

 

Quote Of The Month; Does It Matter
My Father asked me: Are you gay?
I asked him: Does it matter?
He said: No, not really
I said: Yes I am gay
He said: Out of my life
I guess it did matter.

My boss asked me: Are you gay
I asked him: Does it matter?
He said: No not really
I said: Yes I am gay
He said: You are fired
I guess it does matter

My friend asked me: Are you gay?
I asked: Does it matter?
She said: NO not really
I said: Yes I am gay
She said: Don't call me your friend!
I guess it did matter

My Partner asked me: Do you love me?
I asked: Does it matter
He said: yes it does
I said: Yes I do love you
He responded: By hugging me
First time in my life, something mattered.

God asked me: Do you love yourself?
I asked: Does it matter
He said: Yes it does
I said: How can I love myself I am gay?
He responded: That is how I created you,
Ever since then nothing has mattered again.

- Author Unknown -

 

Looking ahead to October & November:

The following is a schedule of workshops and events for the fall of 2010.

Couples Workshop

 

3 pt course - 6:30 - 9p.m.

The program is limited to not more than 5 couples per group.  The cost for the whole course is only $150 per couple and includes workbook handouts. Click the link below for a full description of the course. This course is suggested for committed male couples and it is designed to open the Mind, Body and Spirit of a male relationship. It is an opportunity to explore the intimate nature of your relationship and to expand your pleasure comfort zone.

 

Oct. 5th,  7th & 12th, Orlando

Pleasure Through Submission - $75.

This is a workshop for ....

Men Who Want A Deeper Sense Of Trust For Self   and Others, Men seeking to answer a deeper call for personal pleasure, Men who long for time when they do not have to make all of the decisions - all of the choices.  Men who know that the only way to experience true power, true control is to chose to give it away.  Men who already know that on some levels they have longed to trust their pleasure to another man

Oct. 13th,  Orlando, 6:30p

TBA,  Tampa, Fl, 6:30p

This workshop is open to  men having completed at least the Basic  workshops.

The Art Of Anal Pleasure For Men  $75.  - This is often a freighting and taboo step for many men. The fear of pain or the stigma of what others might think have kept many men from exploring this powerful human pleasure.  Whether through the use of toys, for self stimulation or with a male or female partner,  or the pleasure of penetration from another male the reality of anal stimulation and pleasure can bring many men to place of unparalleled sexual heights.  

The workshop will address issues of how and why anal pleasure is so powerful for many men.  This workshop is not about orientation - rather it is about men seeking a depth of pleasure they can not find in any other way. 

Nov.3rd - Orlando, Fl.  6:30p

This workshop is open to  men having completed at least the Basic  workshops.

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Fun, Fantasy and Fetishes -$75.

Mark your calendar for the first new workshop event of the new season. FUN, FANTASY & FETISHES,  Orlando - Oct. 17th

From feet to leather and lace, from diapers to Daddies, from shaved balls to hairy backs. Everyone had a special turn on -

a fun little fetish that heightens the sensual, sexual reality.

Join us for this new workshop to explore the world of fantasy and fetishes. Learn to explore your own deepest desires and get the most out of your Sacred Sensual Reality.

 

Orlando, Fl. Nov. 17th, 6:30p

This workshop is open to  men having completed at least the Basic  workshops.

Orlando Discussion Group

For the past few years we have been offering a monthly discussion group here in Orlando.  We meet in the east Orlando studio on the first Monday of each month. Or doors open at 6:p.m. and are closed as we begin our gathering at 6:30p. During the time we have been meeting our format has taken many turns in it's evolution.  The current format is one that offers information and relaxation in the form of male bonding and personal freedom. Our gatherings go something like this...

  • 6:p.m. Our doors open for you to come and relax after work and before we begin. It is a time to ask any questions of the facilitator or to make any workshop arrangements.

  • 6:30p.m.  We close the doors (that is why it is important to be on time) Our member are now free to be clothing optional (we do offer sarongs)

  • There is now a call to order and our discussion or event may begin. Sometimes the discussion has a set topic - or a guest speaker. Sometimes it is recreational like naked movie night or game night.  Whatever the agenda it is a safe and comfortable place for male bonding.

  • 7:30p.m. Refreshment break (doors can be opened for a short time for anyone wanting to leave at this time.)

  • 8:p.m. This is a chance for the men gathered to share some personal interaction.

  • 8:30p.m. A call to closure, A time to end our interactions.

  • 9:00p.m. Doors open and the gathering ends.

We ask an offering from each man in the amount of $10.  However this should not keep anyone from attending a gathering. RESERVATIONS need to be made in advance, if we do not have at least three men registered by noon the day of the meeting I will cxl it and notify the men who are resisted via email. The men attending our discussion group must have attended at least our basic or intro workshop, a couples workshop or be active in individual or couples sessions.

Our Next Gathering with be Monday Sept 13th (not change due to the holiday schedule)

If you have questions about our gathering feel free to email us at

contact@sacredsensualself.org

 

The Couples Program - Individual sessions for committed male couples

Couples Sessions

Often a couple may require some assistance defining the issues of their relationship or negotiating and clarifying their roles within the relationship. Male couples are no different. In fact often male couples need an objective ear more than many others since in some cases the traditional couple role definitions are not applicable to their lives.  It is also a reality that male couples have fewer venues for counseling and support - especially when it comes to addressing and enhancing the intimate nature of their relationship.

With a combination of cognitive and alternative counseling we are able to assess the strengths and possible weaknesses of your relationship. With this information in the forefront of our understanding we will guide you through an agreeable and realistic process for highlighting the positive realities of your relationship. In the same way we will look at ways to re-write the less than positive realities so as to minimizes their effects on your relationship.

We also work with individuals and couples to address the intimate and sensual nature of your lives and relationship. This may vary based on the needs of the individual or couple. The process will however blend together cognitive counseling, alternative or life force energy work as well as education and practical experience with the ancient art of Tantra.

Individuals and Couples seeking to schedule an appointment need to address the following questions. 

  • Why am I seeking this counseling, and what do I expect from it.

  • If a couple, you need to ask, "Do both men agree to the session",  and are they both seeking the same response from the session.

  • Am I willing to make changes in my approach to my relationship tangibly, emotionally and sensually.

  • Am I willing to experience myself and my partner on a deeper more intimate level, and grow together in the responsibility of that intimate environment.

If this speaks to that intimate - Sacred Sensual nature in you, and in your relationship, then you are ready to experience the work we offer.


E-mail is for an appointment. All sessions must begin with a cognitive intake session - Couples sessions ($150 Apx - one and one half hours )

 

http://www.SacredSensualSelf.org - contact@sacredsensualself.org