Embracing Eros: Journeying into Tantra's Transcendent Teachings | EP7 | with Valentina Leo

Welcome to a deeply transformative episode of The Psychedelic Podcast. Today, we embark on a journey into the profound teachings of tantra with our insightful guest, Valentina Leo aka Mrslove. 

Valentina begins by unravelling the layers of tantra, drawing from the wisdom of Osho to illuminate the Western world's wounded relationship with eroticism and sexuality. In a society where the spirit and body have been tragically divided by religious dogma, tantra offers a path to healing this rift and accessing a deeper connection with divinity.

But what is tantra really about? Valentina explains that at its core, tantra is an exploration of our erotic relationship with divinity—a practice that goes far beyond mere sexual activity, requiring a deep understanding of its overarching philosophy.

As we delve deeper into the conversation, Valentina challenges the prevailing winner and loser mentality of our society, reminding us of our inherent authority over our own experiences in life. In tantra, every aspect of our being, even our egos, is seen as an expression of the divine, calling us to embrace both freedom and responsibility in equal measure.

We confront the impact of patriarchy and the call for a collective endeavour towards freedom, recognising the true power of the feminine in letting go and embracing inclusion.

Moving beyond the narrative of healing as fixing what's broken, Valentina invites us to embrace practices that acknowledge our inherent wholeness, celebrating every aspect of our existence.

From the intersection of sex and dying to the power of visualisation and imagination, Valentina guides us through the profound journey of entering the body and accessing the depths of the heart. Tears become the lubrication of the heart, leading us to the transformative realisation that grief is not a hindrance but a gateway to expansion and understanding.

In this episode, we confront the core of our being, celebrating every experience as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Join us as we embrace the wisdom of tantra and embark on a journey of profound transformation and celebration.

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Valentina Leo is passionate and extremely well regard Italian born Tantra teacher based in Cape town.  At the core of Valentina's philosophy lies a profound reverence for truth and the marvels of embodied existence. She sees the human body not merely as a vessel but as a sacred gateway to deeper understanding and connection. Her teachings extend beyond the realm of intimate relationships, touching upon every aspect of daily existence.  In essence Valentina encapsulates traditional tantric wisdom for modern living and loving.

Follow Valentina: @tantraschool_fascinatingwonder

www.fascinatingwonderment.com and follow her podcast Erotic Wisdom with MrsLove

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The Psychedelic Couch is hosted by Clare Faulkner, a Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist and Certified Psycho-Sexologist. 

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