Befriending Your Kundalini

At the most basic level, Kundalini is the primordial aliveness of life.

Tantric and yogic traditions describe Kundalini as a dormant energy of immense power that lies coiled as the base of the spine. When activated, it rises like a serpent upward through the body toward the crown of the head. Kundalini can lead to experiences of bliss and spiritual realization. When held with skill and respect, Kundalini can be among the most profound and precious of our inheritances as humans. Drawing on decades of practice with Kundalini, Mara and Matt are teaming up to share their wisdom to befriend your kundalini.

Who this is for:

• You are brand new to Kundalini and are curious to learn and experience it first-hand
• You have played with Kundalini practices and are looking for a grounded, trauma-aware approach to go deeper
• You have had a Kundalini awakening and could use support and guidance to work with this energy

What to expect:

• An orientation and framework to understand Kundalini
• Tantric breathwork practices to open your channels and develop your capacity with subtle energy
• A guided Kundalini activation through the Source Embodiment modality. Learn more at mattsturm.com/source-embodiment/
• Meditation and somatic tools for grounding and centering
• A community of open-hearted explorers on the spiritual path
• You will leave with a direct, embodied experience of Kundalini and tools to work with it moving forward

Our Approach:

• We trust in the wisdom of each body and mind to open to the degree it is ready.
• We utilize somatic, trauma-aware tools to support the safe befriending of Kundalini.
• On a topic that is often mis-characterized as mental illness, we provide an inclusive, welcoming space.
• Our goal is to provide the tools to integrate Kundalini into your life to support your wellbeing.

Meet The Facilitators:

Mara Roy is a relationship and intimacy coach, educator and facilitator who has practiced and taught integrative body and breath work, movement, meditation, tantra, yoga and conscious touch for over 20 years. As a champion for overcoming shame and deepening fulfillment, she helps her clients and students explore and express themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Her work is trauma informed and focused on creating self-awareness, self-love, mindfulness and increased pleasure.

Mara was trained at The Body Electric School (where she is currently a faculty member), The Somatica Institute, is a certified Compassionate Inquiry (CI) Practitioner, and holds a CPCC certification from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). Mara continues education in the areas of attachment theory, nervous system regulation, Compassionate Inquiry (as taught by Gabor Mate), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing.Mara works with individuals, couples and groups of all backgrounds, orientations and relationship styles. Learn more at www.revolationships.com

Matt Sturm is a guide for transformational experiences and an author. He works with people to slow down, to come into their bodies, and to connect to their innate inner wisdom. Matt holds a strong, clear container for healing, intimacy, and spiritual awakening within a variety of contexts. These include psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, sacred sexuality, breathwork journeys, and men’s retreats. He runs the Living Kosmos integral mystery school based on his deck, the Living Kosmos tarot. He is the author of two books The Organic Masculine, and Primal Drives – both are integral and archetypal workbooks on masculinity.

Matt draws on his training in the Hakomi method of somatic psychotherapy, Source Embodiment, Kundalini Awakening Process, sexual neo-tantra, Hatha yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism. He has been guiding groups and leading courses including subtle energy practices, breathwork, and kundalini for over a decade. Learn more at mattsturm.com

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Disclaimers: Working with Kundalini carries some known risks. These practices are contra-indicated for anyone with active, unresolved trauma, with epilepsy, or those experiencing paranoia, delusions, or mania. This is not a replacement or substitute for medical treatment, psychotherapy, or treatment for addiction or trauma. This workshop is not offered as psychotherapy nor is any advice or knowledge presented here offered as professional mental health advice. This workshop is for those 18+.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Piedmont Avenue, Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, United States