Intimacy, Tantra, Sacred Connection and Spiritual Experiences

In this conversation, Greg Riley and Jen Hamilton discuss the importance of intimacy in relationships. 

They emphasize that intimacy goes beyond sexual encounters and is about deep connection, communication, and understanding. 

They highlight the need for self-intimacy and self-love as a foundation for intimacy with a partner. 

They also discuss the challenges of being awake and deeply connected in a relationship, as well as the importance of creating a safe space for vulnerability and emotional expression. 

They touch on the misconceptions about Tantra and the power of energetic connection in sexual experiences. 

Overall, they emphasize the need for open communication, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of intimacy in order to create fulfilling and meaningful relationships. 

The conversation explores the importance of building a strong foundation in a relationship before diving into tantra. 

It emphasizes the need for open communication, exploration, and trust in order to create a safe and fulfilling sexual experience. 

They discuss the role of ego, shame, and guilt in sexual exploration and highlight the power of tapping into one's pleasure and spirituality. 

They encourage listeners to release expectations and embrace the messy, transformative journey of self-discovery and intimacy.

Takeaways

• Intimacy goes beyond sexual encounters and is about deep connection, communication, and understanding.
• Self-intimacy and self-love are essential for building intimacy with a partner.
• Creating a safe space for vulnerability and emotional expression is crucial in a relationship.
• Misconceptions about Tantra should be addressed, as it is about energetic connection and spiritual experiences.
• Open communication, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of intimacy are key to creating fulfilling relationships. Building a strong foundation in a relationship is crucial before exploring tantra.
• Open communication, exploration, and trust are key elements of a fulfilling sexual experience.
• Releasing expectations and embracing the messy journey of self-discovery and intimacy is empowering.
• Tapping into pleasure and spirituality can enhance connection and fulfilment in relationships.
• "Intimacy is energy. It's energetics. It's getting into someone's soul in their heart."
• "Self-intimacy is about self-love, self-communication, self-acceptance."
• "True intimacy is about being deeply aligned with yourself and being in relation with someone who's also awake."
• "You got to rebuild that first, right? But you can't go straight into the tantra."
• "You're gonna have some of the worst sexual experiences you've ever had in your whole life, but it's about having fun with it."
• "Releasing expectations for a certain outcome is setting yourself up for failure."

Sound Bites

Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview

03:59The Foundation of Intimacy: Self-Intimacy and Self-Love

09:39Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerability

17:01Open Communication and Understanding Desires

23:58The Role of Energetics in Intimacy

27:10Tantra: Sacred Connection and Spiritual Experiences

35:48Exploration, Communication, and Trust

38:05Embracing Curiosity and Fun

42:57Addressing Shame, Guilt, and Societal Conditioning

46:41Embracing Desires and Fantasies

54:27The Ongoing Journey of Sexual Exploration

01:05:42Intuition and Orgasms Podcast Outro.mp3

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www.gregriley.com.au

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