This event is limited to 15 people.

Welcome to the first Sweat Lodge Tantra Retreat for Men who love Men 2023: "Living Gay Spirit."

Each Sweat Lodge Tantra Retreat is unique and open to both newcomers and returning retreat participants. This Sweat Lodge Tantra Retreat offers Tantric practices and rituals to support our exploration of embodiment: unifying sexuality and spirituality for men who love men. Conscious Sexuality and Intimacy Facilitator Grant Shepherd will guide us on a journey of tantric exploration, with practices and teachings designed to deepen our connection to our own natural, joyful essence, our "Living Gay Spirit."

The Sweat Lodge Ceremony is a traditional Native American purification ceremony. A ceremony of renewal that brings deep spiritual and physical purification, it is known by the Native American Lakota people as the Inipi ceremony. This sacred ceremony brings healing and new beginnings into our lives.

Our ceremonial facilitators for the sweat lodge are TeRangimarie and Rob Carter, who spent many years participating and leading purification ceremonies under the guidance of respected elders and teachers from North America, Canada, Alaska, and here in New Zealand. TeRangimarie and Rob have a personal commitment to honouring their elders and teachers. They received blessings from their elders and teachers to continue taking on the responsibility of offering these ceremonies in a nurturing and safe place, Manu Wairua retreat. This ceremony is a very enriching and powerful experience that has touched many people in very deep, meaningful ways. TeRangimarie and Rob will skilfully guide us on each step of the sweat lodge journey.

The entire event will be safe space. The exercises will be clothed, consent based, and respectful.

Ceremony and Etiquette: Please try to arrive on time – if you can’t make the 6 pm start time please let Grant know – You are welcome to come earlier. This will allow us time to make introductions and offer preparatory teachings before we go into the sweat lodge. Ceremonial medicines: Tobacco is one of the traditional plant medicines used in the purification sweat lodge. Tobacco is the plant medicine traditionally offered to the Elder running the ceremony. It is used by the Elder as an offering to the Creator and the Spirit Helpers asking for healing and protection for themselves and those attending the ceremony. Tobacco holds a spiritual energy and is known by some Native Elders as “The Grandmother who brings ‘the honouring to the ceremony’”. It is customary to gift a pouch of tobacco to the Lodge Elder as an honouring for hosting the ceremony. If coming as a group one pouch is acceptable, handed to the Elder before the ceremony on behalf of those attending. This will be taken care of by Grant.

About Manu Wairua : Created as a spiritual retreat 22 years ago, the accommodation space is a renovated and comfortable woolshed with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, outdoor outhouse toilets, and a large outdoor deck with BBQ. It sleeps up to 15 with a combination of beds, couches, and air mattresses on the floor, or you are welcome to bring a tent and camp on the land—please note if camping you will still be charged the accommodation fee.

Things to know:

· The property is alcohol and drug free. Please refrain from drugs or alcohol at least 48hrs before and after the ceremony. · What to wear into the lodge. Our teachings are from traditional ways. Men wear shorts or sarong, a t-shirt is optional; please refrain from nudity.

· Please bring your own bedding (we supply bottom sheet, pillow with pillowcase.)

· Bring a towel for a shower after the lodge. ·Bring shared snacks for the time you are here.

Financial contribution: $375:00 per person (all inclusive of tuition, wood and resources for ceremonies, accommodation, and food. Please note accommodation includes tents and lodge (kura) beds.)

· Please note that at times retreat registration may rise slightly due to increases in food, tobacco, fuel, accommodation etc. These events will always be fairly priced to help people attend, observing the guideline of "right livelihood" in service to the gay community. In alignment with the values of classical tantra, these events are created in the spirit of service rather than commercial gain.

Please contact Grant directly for registration payment details.

If you wish to attend, but the registration fee at this time is an issue for you, you are most welcome to contact him directly to discuss other options:

Email: newconsciouspathways@gmail.com

https://www.consciouspathways.net

You are warmly invited to join us for this Sweat Lodge Tantra Retreat: "Living Gay Spirit."

Watch this space…

Welcome to the Conscious Sexuality Tantra Sweat Lodge Retreat for Men who love Men:

Living With Heart

· Do you desire true intimacy and self-acceptance?
· Does the mystery and wisdom of tantra excite you?
· Do you want to know what Living with Heart could mean for you and your life?

In this residential retreat for single and partnered men who love men, you will discover:
· Kundalini, the tantric Heart energy, and how it can deepen your experience of intimate expression.
· Classical tantric teachings on pleasure, joy, wisdom and play.
· Authentic and practical tantric practices to work with, both at the retreat and at home, to deepen your experience of true intimacy and self-acceptance.

Tantric Teachings:
In this interactive and fun retreat, Conscious Sexuality teacher Grant Shepherd will guide us in a shared exploration of Living with Heart and what it might mean for us as men who love men. Together we’ll explore Heart-centred classical Tantric technology to deepen our intimate connection with ourselves and others. The entire retreat is sacred safe space; all exercises will be consent based and respectful at all times. Bring your curiosity, willingness to share, and sense of fun and play!

The Sweat Lodge:
The retreat will culminate in us entering the Heart in a traditional Sweat Lodge, a ceremony of purification and renewal. This sacred ceremony brings healing, blessings, and new beginnings into our lives. Our ceremonial facilitators are TeRangimarie and Rob Carter, who spent many years participating and leading purification ceremonies under the guidance of respected elders and teachers from North America, Canada, Alaska, and here in New Zealand.
TeRangimarie and Rob have a personal commitment to honouring their elders and teachers and received blessings from them to offer these ceremonies at Manu Wairua, a nurturing, peaceful place of retreat. TeRangimarie and Rob will skilfully guide us on each step of the sweat lodge journey.

About Manu Wairua Retreat :
TeRangimarie and Rob created their property as a spiritual retreat 22 years ago. The accommodation space is a renovated and comfortable woolshed with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, outdoor outhouse toilets, and a large outdoor deck with BBQ. It sleeps up to 15 with a combination of beds, couches, and air mattresses on the floor, or you are welcome to bring a tent and camp on the land—please note if camping you will still be charged the accommodation fee.

Things to know:
The property is alcohol and drug free. Please refrain from drugs or alcohol at least 48hrs before and after the retreat and ceremony. This will ensure you mind and body are clear so you can receive maximum benefit from your time on retreat.
What to wear into the lodge:
Our teachings are from traditional ways. Men wear shorts or sarong; a t-shirt is optional. Please refrain from nudity.

What to bring:
· A sacred item for our altar co-creation.
· A white sage bundle for your own personal sweat lodge offering.
· Anything you need for your personal wellbeing: toiletries, medication, earplugs, bug repellent, etc.
· Your own bedding (we supply bottom sheet, pillow with pillowcase.)
· A towel for a shower after the lodge.
· Shared snacks for the time you are here.

Sweat Lodge Tobacco Offering:
Ceremonial medicines: Tobacco is one of the traditional plant medicines used in the sweat lodge and is traditionally offered to the Elder running the ceremony. The Elder offers it on all our behalf, asking for healing and protection, as an offering to the Creator and the Spirit Helpers. Tobacco holds a spiritual energy and is known by some Native Elders as “The Grandmother who brings ‘the honouring to the ceremony’”. It is customary to gift a pouch of tobacco to the Lodge Elder as an honouring for hosting the ceremony. Grant will offer this on behalf of all attending the retreat.

Registration Fee (all inclusive: accommodation, meals, tuition, tobacco offering, pipe ceremony, and sweat lodge:)
$300.00

Please contact Grant directly for registration payment details.
If you wish to attend, but registration at this time is an issue for you, you are most welcome to contact him directly to discuss other options:
Email: newconsciouspathways@gmail.com
https://www.consciouspathways.net

We warmly invite you to join us on this sacred Tantric journey to Living with Heart.

Welcome to the first Sweat Lodge Tantra Retreat for Gay Men 2021: "The Body Sacred."

This Sweat Lodge Tantra Retreat offers Tantric practices and rituals to support our exploration of The Body Sacred: exploring the mysteries of the tantric approach to the body and embodiment.

Each Sweat Lodge Tantra Retreat is unique and open to both newcomers and returning retreat participants. The Sweat Lodge Ceremony is a traditional Native American purification ceremony. A ceremony of renewal that brings deep spiritual and physical purification, it is known by the Native American Lakota people as the Inipi ceremony. This sacred ceremony brings healing and new beginnings into our lives.

Our ceremonial facilitators for the sweat lodge are TeRangimarie and Rob Carter, who spent many years participating and leading purification ceremonies under the guidance of respected elders and teachers from North America, Canada, Alaska, and here in New Zealand. TeRangimarie and Rob have a personal commitment to honouring their elders and teachers. They received blessings from their elders and teachers to continue taking on the responsibility of offering these ceremonies in a nurturing and safe place, Manu Wairua retreat. This ceremony is a very enriching and powerful experience that has touched many people in very deep, meaningful ways. TeRangimarie and Rob will skilfully guide us on each step of the sweat lodge journey.

Grant Shepherd and Tony Thorn join TeRangimarie and Rob as co-creators of this event. Grant and Tony offer a specific focus and intention for this Sweat Lodge Tantra Retreat: "The Body Sacred." Over the course of the weekend we will explore what this means to us as men who love men.

Grant and Tony have much experience in the field of tantra, and will teach time-honoured tantric techniques to deepen your connection to your body and sacred embodiment. The entire event will be safe space. The exercises will be clothed, consent based, and respectful.

Ceremony and Etiquette: Please try to arrive on time – if you can’t make the 6 pm registrations please let us know – You are welcome to come earlier. This will allow us time to make introductions and offer preparatory teachings before we go into the sweat lodge. Ceremonial medicines: Tobacco is one of the traditional plant medicines used in the purification sweat lodge. Tobacco is the plant medicine traditionally offered to the Elder running the ceremony. It is used by the Elder as an offering to the Creator and the Spirit Helpers asking for healing and protection for themselves and those attending the ceremony. Tobacco holds a spiritual energy and is known by some Native Elders as “The Grandmother who brings ‘the honouring to the ceremony’”. It is customary to gift a pouch of tobacco to the Lodge Elder as an honouring for hosting the ceremony. If coming as a group one pouch is acceptable, handed to the Elder before the ceremony on behalf of those attending. This will be taken care of by Grant and Tony.

About Manu Wairua : TeRangimarie and Rob created their property as a spiritual retreat 22 years ago. The accommodation space is a renovated and comfortable woolshed with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, outdoor outhouse toilets, and a large outdoor deck with BBQ. It sleeps up to 15 with a combination of beds, couches, and air mattresses on the floor, or you are welcome to bring a tent and camp on the land—please note if camping you will still be charged the accommodation fee. Things to know: · The property is alcohol and drug free. Please refrain from drugs or alcohol at least 48hrs before and after the ceremony. · What to wear into the lodge. Our teachings are from traditional ways. Men wear shorts or sarong, a t-shirt is optional; please refrain from nudity. If staying over: · Please bring your own bedding (we supply bottom sheet, pillow with pillowcase.) · Bring a towel for a shower after the lodge. ·Bring shared snacks for the time you are here.

We invite you to join us on this sacred Sweat Lodge Tantra Retreat: "The Body Sacred."

Financial contribution: Total: $250:00 per person – this includes all rituals and teachings, the sweat lodge, accommodation, and food. Please note accommodation includes tents and lodge (kura) beds.

Please contact Grant or Tony for account details for registration. When: Friday 7th May 2021 at 6pm Where: Manu Wairua Retreat, 2197 Waingaro Rd, Ngaruawahia (before Waingaro Hot Springs).

For any other information, please contact either Grant newconsciouspathways@gmail.com 027-2233777 Tony Thornt02@hotmail.com 0210480358

Welcome to the first Sweat Lodge Retreat for Gay Men 2021: Vision Quest

The passage of time and demands of daily life can result in a sense of loss… loss of the sense of wonder experienced as a child… loss of dreams once so important… lapsing of a commitment to a path, purpose, or practice.
In a vision quest, the rules, roles, and routines of normal life are left behind, and — in both simple and profound ways — we experience a resetting of our compass, a renewal of the core truths and commitments that serve to guide us through life.

This retreat combines shamanic rituals to support your vision quest, combined with a powerful sweat lodge and tantric teachings to explore the mysteries of resetting one’s self.
Each Sweat Lodge Retreat is unique and open to both newcomers and returning retreat participants. The Sweat Lodge Ceremony is a traditional Native American purification ceremony. A ceremony of renewal that brings deep spiritual and physical purification, it is known by the Native American Lakota people as the Inipi ceremony. This sacred ceremony brings healing and new beginnings into our lives. Our ceremonial facilitators for the sweat lodge are TeRangimarie and Rob Carter, who spent many years participating and leading purification ceremonies under the guidance of respected elders and teachers from North America, Canada, Alaska, and here in New Zealand. TeRangimarie and Rob have a personal commitment to honouring their elders and teachers. They received blessings from their elders and teachers to continue taking on the responsibility of offering these ceremonies in a nurturing and safe place, Manu Wairua retreat. This ceremony is a very enriching and powerful experience that has touched many people in very deep, meaningful ways. TeRangimarie and Rob will skilfully guide us on each step of the sweat lodge journey.

Grant Shepherd and Tony Thorn join TeRangimarie and Rob as co-creators of this event.
Grant and Tony offer a specific focus and intention for this sweat lodge: Vision quest for Gay Men: Over the course of the weekend we will explore the experience of your vision and what this means to us as gay men. Grant and Tony have much experience in the field of shamanic and tantra and will teach time-honoured techniques to deepen our connection to your vision quest. The entire event will be safe space. The exercises will be clothed, consent based, and respectful.

Ceremony and Etiquette: Please try to arrive on time – if you can’t make the 6 pm registrations please let us know – You are welcome to come earlier. This will allow us time to make introductions and offer preparatory teachings before we go into the sweat lodge.
Ceremonial medicines: Tobacco is one of the traditional plant medicines used in the purification sweat lodge. Tobacco is the plant medicine traditionally offered to the Elder running the ceremony. It is used by the Elder as an offering to the Creator and the Spirit Helpers asking for healing and protection for themselves and those attending the ceremony. Tobacco holds a spiritual energy and is known by some Native Elders as “The Grandmother who brings ‘the honouring to the ceremony’”. It is customary to gift a pouch of tobacco to the Lodge Elder as an honouring for hosting the ceremony. If coming as a group one pouch is acceptable, handed to the Elder before the ceremony on behalf of those attending. This will be taken care of by Grant and Tony.

About Manu Wairua : TeRangimarie and Rob created their property as a spiritual retreat 22 years ago. The accommodation space is a renovated and comfortable woolshed with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, outdoor outhouse toilets, and a large outdoor deck with BBQ. It sleeps up to 15 with a combination of beds, couches, and air mattresses on the floor, or you are welcome to bring a tent and camp on the land—please note if camping you will still be charged the accommodation fee. Things to know: · The property is alcohol and drug free. Please refrain from drugs or alcohol at least 48hrs before and after the ceremony. · What to wear into the lodge. Our teachings are from traditional ways. Men wear shorts or sarong, a t-shirt is optional; please refrain from nudity. If staying over: · Please bring your own bedding (we supply bottom sheet, pillow with pillowcase.) · Bring a towel for a shower after the lodge. ·Bring shared snacks for the time you are here.

We invite you to join us on this sacred Vision Quest.

Financial contribution:
Total: $250:00 per person – this includes all rituals and teachings, the sweat lodge, accommodation, and food.
Please note accommodation includes tents and lodge beds – first in first served for the lodge.

Please contact Grant or Tony for account details for registration.
When: Friday 5th February 2021 at 6pm
Where: Manu Wairua Retreat,
2197 Waingaro Rd, Ngaruawahia (before Waingaro Hot Springs).

For any other information, please contact either
Grant
newconsciouspathways@gmail.com
027-2233777
Tony
Thornt02@hotmail.com
0210480358

Conscious Sexuality Retreat for Gay Men: Entering the Heart

This event is limited to 22 people.

Welcome to our second Sweat Lodge Conscious Sexuality Retreat for Gay Men: Entering the Heart. This retreat combines the powerful ritual of the sweat lodge with profound tantric teachings to explore the mysteries of the Heart.

Each Sweat Lodge Conscious Sexuality Retreat is unique and open both to newcomers and returning retreat participants.

The Sweat Lodge Ceremony is a traditional Native American purification ceremony. A ceremony of renewal that brings deep spiritual and physical purification, it is known by the Native American Lakota people as the Inipi ceremony. This sacred ceremony brings healing and new beginnings into our lives. Our ceremonial facilitators for the sweat lodge are TeRangimarie and Rob Carter, who spent many years participating and leading purification ceremonies under the guidance of respected elders and teachers from North America, Canada, Alaska, and here in New Zealand. TeRangimarie and Rob have a personal commitment to honouring their elders and teachers. They received blessings from their elders and teachers to continue taking on the responsibility of offering these ceremonies in a nurturing and safe place, Manu Wairua retreat. This ceremony is a very enriching and powerful experience that has touched many people in very deep, meaningful ways. TeRangimarie and Rob will skilfully guide us on each step of the sweat lodge journey. Grant Shepherd and Tony Thorn join TeRangimarie and Rob as co-creators of this event. Grant and Tony offer a specific focus for this sweat lodge: Conscious Sexuality for Gay Men: Entering the Heart. Over the course of the weekend we will explore the experience of the Heart and what this means to us as gay men. Grant and Tony have much experience in the field of tantra and will teach time-honoured tantric techniques to deepen our connection to our Heart Space. The entire event will be safe space. The exercises will be clothed, consent based, and respectful.

Ceremony and Etiquette: Please try to arrive for the ceremony at least 3 hours before the start time if coming on the day of the lodge. You are welcome to come earlier. This will allow us time to make introductions and offer preparatory teachings before we go into the sweat lodge. Ceremonial medicines: Tobacco is one of the traditional plant medicines used in the purification sweat lodge. Tobacco is the plant medicine traditionally offered to the Elder running the ceremony. It is used by the Elder as an offering to the Creator and the Spirit Helpers asking for healing and protection for themselves and those attending the ceremony. Tobacco holds a spiritual energy and is known by some Native Elders as “The Grandmother who brings ‘the honouring to the ceremony’”. It is customary to gift a pouch of tobacco to the Lodge Elder as an honouring for hosting the ceremony. If coming as a group one pouch is acceptable, handed to the Elder before the ceremony on behalf of those attending. This will be taken care of by Grant and Tony. About Manu Wairua : TeRangimarie and Rob created their property as a spiritual retreat 22 years ago. The accommodation space is a renovated and comfortable woolshed with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, outdoor outhouse toilets, and a large outdoor deck with BBQ. It sleeps up to 15 with a combination of beds, couches, and air mattresses on the floor, or you are welcome to bring a tent and camp on the land—please note if camping you will still be charged the accommodation fee. Things to know: · The property is alcohol and drug free. Please refrain from drugs or alcohol at least 48hrs before and after the ceremony. · What to wear into the lodge. Our teachings are from traditional ways. Men wear shorts or sarong, a t-shirt is optional; please refrain from nudity. Please bring your own bedding (we supply bottom sheet, pillow with pillowcase.) · Bring a towel for a shower after the lodge. ·Bring shared snacks for the time you are here.

We invite you to join us on this sacred journey.

Financial contribution:
$40.00 for the sweat lodge to cover firewood and preparation
$50.00 for the shared accommodation
$40.00 for food
$90 for tuition
Total: $220:00
Please contact Grant for account details for registration.

When: Friday 4 December at 6pm
Where: Manu Wairua Retreat,
2197 Waingaro Rd, Ngaruawahia (before Waingaro Hot Springs).

For any other information, please contact Grant:

newconsciouspathways@gmail.com

0272233777

This event is limited to 18 people.

Beautiful Fae! Great News! Due to the improvement in the Covid 19 situation, the new date for the Sweat Lodge: Focus on Conscious Sexuality and Tantra For Gay Men is now November 6-8. Having checked in personally with a lot of you over the past couple of days, this is the date that is the most workable.

It won’t be long until we meet at Manu Wairua: a group of fabulously conscious gay men ready to connect sexually and spiritually on deeper, more fulfilling levels. Through Conscious Sexuality and tantra teachings and the powerful ritual of the Sweat Lodge, we will explore together the ecstatic potential of true intimacy and our natural sexuality. Looking forward to being with you together on retreat very soon!

Big Love,

Shiva

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The Sweat Lodge Ceremony is a traditional Native American purification ceremony. A ceremony of renewal that brings deep spiritual and physical purification, it is known by the Native American Lakota people as the Inipi ceremony. This sacred ceremony brings healing and new beginnings into our lives.

Our ceremonial facilitators for the sweat lodge are Te Rangimarie and Rob Carter, who spent many years participating and leading purification ceremonies under the guidance of respected elders and teachers from North America, Canada, Alaska, and here in New Zealand. Te Rangimarie and Rob have a personal commitment to honouring their elders and teachers. They received blessings from their elders and teachers to continue taking on the responsibility of offering these ceremonies in a nurturing and safe place, Manu Wairua retreat. This ceremony is a very enriching and powerful experience that has touched many people in very deep, meaningful ways. Te Rangimarie and Rob will skillfully guide us on each step of the sweat lodge journey.

Grant Shepherd and Tony Thorn join Te Rangimarie and Rob as co-creators of this event. Grant and Tony offer a specific focus for this sweat lodge: Conscious Sexuality and Tantra for Gay Men. Over the course of the weekend, we will explore intimacy and what this means to us as gay men. Grant and Tony have much experience in the field of tantra and will teach time-honoured tantric techniques to deepen intimate connection with ourselves and others. The entire event will be safe space. The exercises will be clothed, consent based, and respectful.

This is the first event in New Zealand to combine the powerful ritual of the sweat lodge with profound tantric teachings to deepen intimacy. It is an initiation into the realm of Conscious Sexuality and Tantra for Gay Men. We invite you to join us on this sacred journey.

Ceremony and Etiquette:
Please try to arrive for the ceremony at least 3 hours before the start time if coming on the day of the lodge. You are welcome to come earlier. This will allow us time to make introductions and offer preparatory teachings before we go into the sweat lodge.

Ceremonial Medicines:
Tobacco is one of the traditional plant medicines used in the purification sweat lodge. Tobacco is the plant medicine traditionally offered to the Elder running the ceremony. It is used by the Elder as an offering to the Creator and the Spirit Helpers asking for healing and protection for themselves and those attending the ceremony. Tobacco holds a spiritual energy and is known by some Native Elders as “The Grandmother who brings ‘the honouring to the ceremony’”.
It is customary to gift a pouch of tobacco to the Lodge Elder as an honouring for hosting the ceremony. If coming as a group one pouch is acceptable, handed to the Elder before the ceremony on behalf of those attending. This will be taken care of by Grant and Tony.

About Manu Wairua
Te Rangimarie and Rob created their property as a spiritual retreat 22 years ago. The accommodation space is a renovated and comfortable wool shed with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, outdoor outhouse toilets, and a large outdoor deck with BBQ. It sleeps up to 15 with a combination of beds, couches, and air mattresses on the floor, or you are welcome to bring a tent and camp on the land—please note if camping you will still be charged the accommodation fee.

Things to know:
The property is alcohol and drug free. Please refrain from drugs or alcohol at least 48 hrs before and after the ceremony.
What to wear into the lodge. Our teachings are from traditional ways. Men wear shorts or sarong, a t-shirt is optional; please refrain from nudity.

If staying over:
Please bring your own bedding (we supply bottom sheet, pillow with pillowcase.)
Bring a towel for a shower after the lodge.

Bring shared food for the time you are here.

Financial contribution:
$40.00 for the sweat lodge to cover firewood and preparation
$40.00 for the shared accommodation
$40.00 for food

$80 for tuition
Total: $200:00
Please make payment and deposit into the following account with “Sweatlodge” as a reference.
ANZ 01-0186-0410824-46

When: Friday 28th August 2020 6pm
Where: Manu Wairua Retreat,
2197 Waingaro Rd, Ngaruawahia (before Waingaro Hot Springs).

For any other information, please contact Grant:

newconsciouspathways@gmail.com.
027-2233777

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