Hello and welcome to another exciting month at the Sanctuary.
As I sit down at my computer to start writing the November issue of the Sanctuary's Newsletter, I am struck with the reality that Christmas is just around the corner and another year has gone by in the blink of an eye.
The challenges, events and misperceptions of Tantra in 2011 have inspired me to go deeper into the practices I embody and teach. 2012 will bring in the dawn of a brand new consciousness within the teachings of the Sanctuary. For the past 6 years I have been focused on the ancient KAULA Tantra which concentrates on external rituals and practices only, for example Tantra Massage. Kaula Tantra is known as the left and right hand path of Tantra but within this path there is another school of Tantra which is known as MISHRA, meaning external and internal in other words 'mixed'.
Mishra Tantra focuses more on energy from the heart centre known as 'Anahata' purifying the body, breath and mind for awakening of the spiritual energy called kundalini. For those of you familiar with the Hindu Tantra, the principles of Shiva (masculine) and Shakti (feminine) have a big part to play in our entire cosmos.
Shiva is a static FIXED aspect of consciousness, meaning the UNIVERSE in TOTALITY. Shakti is the active, fluid or CONSTANT CHANGING of consciousness. For example she manifests outwardly as kundalini, chakras, the mind, senses, personality and body.
In 2012 we will be embarking more on the teachings of Mishra Tantra in classroom type settings as the vibration of the new energy is catapulting many people into an awakening or realization that not only is life incredibly fast paced but for many very stressful and confusing. Mishra Tantra will bring a sense of calmness and oneness to the spirit, a sense or belonging, more balance and equilibrium within self, rejuvenation and healing and a higher connection with source (the light).
I am extremely humble and grateful to my new profound spiritual teacher that has come into my life to show me this very exciting new path and I look forward very much to sharing this new found wisdom and knowledge with you all when the time is right.
So stay tuned for the dawn of the New Sanctuary including our New Name, Building and Healing Modalities. It's going to be massive!
'Come! Let the way of the mystic lover awaken the queendom of your soul. Be swept away in this great love!' - Jon Marc (Jayem)
In other news, the Sanctuary girls or should I call them 'Tantra Angels' have been very busy organizing a fabulous Christmas Party for you to all enjoy and help celebrate the trials and tribulations of 2011. There will be so many fantastic Tantra games (only for those brave enough to participate), fabulous prizes, entertainment and Perth's Biggest Legendary Party Cover Band EASY TIGERS rocking our souls with rhythm and sound. There is no charge but we ask that you bring a plate of food for all to share and BYO alcohol. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are provided. Bring a friend or two and if you would like more details of this event please contact Donna at the Sanctuary. Please remember to RSVP and we look forward to seeing you all there.
Have a wonderful month.
In love and gratitude,

Catherine Jane xox
Wisdom to live by and share with others:
- There is only one highest reality and many teachers.
- All humans and life arise from the same one source.
- All countries, religions and institutions arise from that.
- There are many books of wisdom from many ages.
- Thinking there is only one way comes from ignorance.
- Coercive conversion is violence against other peoples.
- The goal of life is found within, not in institutions.
- Wisdom joy and freedom come from inner stillness.
- Love all, as we are all waves of the one ocean.
IT'S PARTY TIME!

WHAT'S NEW
Interview with ONE TANTRA - Catherine Wood: Tantra Down under.
Moses Ma from ONE TANTRA interviewed yours truly and has really given the Sanctuary of Tantra the validation it deserves. The title of the 'Hottest Tantrika from Down under' has made me blush but it was an honor to participate in this interview to share my very intimate and personal journey of Tantra with others.
I hope you enjoy the read. Just click on the link below.
http://www.tantricnews.com/catherine-wood-tantra-down-under.html
BRAND NEW LOOK TANTRA DVD
Christmas Special just $24.99 (valid until the 1st January 2012)

The Sanctuary has recently designed a new cover for our sensational 'Tantra for Couple's' DVD to coincide with the new logo and theme for all the products now produced at the Sanctuary. This exceptional DVD was created to help couple's explore the foundation practices of Tantra in the comfort and privacy of their own home. It is a first in the series of DVD's produced by the Sanctuary to help you create a more fulfilling and loving relationship through the awareness of conscious sexuality. This DVD would make a great stocking filler and is available ONLINE or at Ambrosium Kalamunda.
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
WOMEN'S CD AND JADE EGG
Christmas Special just $59.99 for both (valid until the 1st January 2012)


"Women's Sacred Tantra Practices" for Vitality and Beauty
This unique audio program comprises of a 100 minutes of content with 8 profound audio tracks including a 40 minute guided meditation for using the famous Jade Egg.
Purchase both the Women's Sacred Tantra Practices CD valued at $29.99 and a Beautiful Jade Egg valued at $50.00 for only $59.99 (NORMALLY $79.99) plus $5.00 postage and handling within Australia.
Now available ONLINE or at Ambrosium Kalamunda and The Blue Buddha Fremantle.
To listen to a sample from one of the tracks CLICK HERE
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
NEW CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS OVER THE PHONE
The Sanctuary has now available to their customers and client's easy credit card payments over the phone.
- PHONE: 02 9045 9210
- BILLER CODE: 261859
- REFERENCE NUMBER: Please contact the Sanctuary for your reference number
- AMOUNT: Any amount up to $999,999.00
- CARD DETAILS: Any live credit card number, expiry date and CVN
COMING IN 2012
Women's Sacred Practices
Classes are commencing at the Sanctuary for women who wish to deepen and or awaken their Succulent, Radiant, and Luscious Goddess. These classes will be an ongoing program that will guide you through the instructions and practices from the Sanctuary's new CD for women including deep exploration of sacred meditation and advanced practices using the Jade Egg. No experience in Tantra is necessary. This is a beautiful space conducted within safe and healthy boundaries for women to connect to their feminine spirit.
2 Hour weekly morning and or evening classes commencing in early January. (More details to follow).
Pregnancy and Post Pregnancy Workshop
Including spiritual practices such as the 'Lotus Birth' which is the process of leaving the baby and their umbilical cord and placenta still attached for gentle and peaceful transition. (More details to follow).
MISHRA MEDITATION CLASSES
Fortnightly meditation classes resume again at The Sanctuary.
WEDNESDAY 11th January
ALL NEW PROGRAMS
Why Meditation is a Profound and Beneficial Practice:
- It dissolves Stress
- It dissolves Fear
- It dissolves Confusion and Energetic Blocks
- It Promotes Good Health
- It Promotes Calmness and Clarity
- It Promotes Love
- It Promotes Balanced Sexual Energy
Cost: $20 (Pay for 5 classes and get 2 classes free) Duration: 7.15pm to 9pm
LAST WORKSHOPS FOR 2011
Women's Level 1 Tantra Workshop - 6th November
Sexual energy is the consciousness that permeates our very being, our vital life force, energising, empowering and healing body, mind and spirit. This workshop is a MUST for any woman who is on the path to spiritual awakening, encouraging every woman to live their life as Sensual, Succulent and Powerful Women! This workshop covers all of the foundation pracitces of women's sacred sexuality.
Cost: $100 Duration: 12pm to 5pm (Includes Lunch, Tantra Gift and Tantra Manual )
To register your place please email cathy@sanctuaryoftantra.com.au or BOOK ONLINE
Couple's Tantra Workshop - 12th November
Whether you want to re-ignite the passion back into your relationship, learn techniques to enhance lovemaking or simply build closer intimacy with your partner then this workshop is for you. Tantric Workshops are a fun filled, dynamic and profound way to experience more love, joy and pleasure within our relationships whilst at the same time meeting like minded couples and enjoying an atmosphere of freedom within our own sexuality. These workshops are a holistic approach to relationship harmony and there is no nudity or intrusiveness of any form during the workshop.
Cost: $200 (per couple) Duration: 12pm to 5pm (Includes Lunch and Tantra Manual)
To register please email cathy@sanctuaryoftantra.com.au or BOOK ONLINE
Do you know what men really want - 13th November
(The Sequel to: Do you know what women really want?)
This workshop is not just another typical 'workshop' but an empowering temenos (sacred space) of knowledge and wisdom to understand the deepest physical, emotional and spiritual attraction of the masculine/feminine.
Energy permeates are entire being, infact our entire universe and what makes a woman irresistible to a man is simply the energy she permeates, the deep and full embodiment of her YIN (light). When this light fully ignites in a woman, she steps into the path of the Sacred Goddess.
This workshop was created with a passion for women to learn what men really want from a woman on all levels and you may very well be surprised at their true desires. Contents of this workshop have been taken from 7 years of research working professionally in the field of Tantra. Over 2,500 documented private sessions with men has led me on a journey of self discovery to the very core of the masculine and what he really desires and seeks in a woman.
Cost: $150 Duration: 11.30am to 5.30pm (Includes afternoon tea and Manual)
For Bookings and enquiries please email cathy@sanctuaryoftantra.com.au
Do you know what women really want? - 20th November
'An informative workshop including skills and techniques to Master your Sexuality in becoming an Extraordinary Lover'
Every woman has a longing, a deep desire to be truly loved, understood and sexually satisfied by her lover. It is the nature of Yin (the feminine energy) to feel, so this workshop has been designed for you to learn, enjoy, have fun and explore what women really want emotionally and sexually in a safe and confidential space.
The content of this workshop has been taken from years and years of research collected from my Women's Tantra Workshops as well as the thousands of private sessions I have shared with men. Dyane and myself are really excited and looking forward to meeting you and sharing an amazing afternoon that will be sure to not only change your life but help empower you as a man to become an extraordinary lover.
Cost: $100 per person (Includes Lunch and Tantra Manual)
To register please email cathy@sanctuaryoftantra.com.au or BOOK ONLINE
All welcome 18 years and over. Maximum 20 participants. Minimum 6.
(Please note: All participants are fully clothed at all times during this workshop).
Couple's Tantra Massage Playshop - 27th November
This workshop has been designed by the Sanctuary to give couples the opportunity to explore the ancient tantric practice of TOUCH to connect pleasure, through play letting go of sexual inhibitions and surrendering into SEXUAL FREEDOM.
Tantric Massage is an erotic, sensual experience creating pleasure for pleasure's sake and learning to be totally immersed in deep states of relaxation whilst building sexual energy (peaks or waves) through the body.
Tantric massage is a wonderful tool to bring more pleasure, depth and intimacy into love-making, to be used as part of foreplay or simply as a time-out experience with no expectations other than to be indulged, nurtured and loved. When we learn to surrender to pleasure, we also heal and energise and reach new heights of sensitivity to orgasmic energy. Sensual touch is one of the most beautiful experiences we can give to our beloved.
This workshop will also focus on the foundation practices of Tantra through breathing practices - to move sexual energy through the body, grounding - to become centred in the moment and strong in your core energy, heart connection- to connect physically, emotionally and spiritually in other words to really MAKE LOVE and Yab Yum Karma Sutra - Sexual Asanas.
Cost: $379 per couple (all inclusive)
Includes lunch consisting of an delicious Aphrodisiac Platter, Tantra Massage Manual, Tantric Massage Oil and Gourmet Chocolates compliments from the Sanctuary.
Please note: There is no need to have had any prior experience in massage or tantra to participate in this workshop. Discreet screens are placed between each couple for maximum privacy. Minimum of 5 couples.
To register your place please email cathy@sanctuaryoftantra.com.au or BOOK ONLINE
Women's Level 2 Tantra Workshop
Advanced Women's Sacred Practices focusing on MISHRA Tantra (Heart Chakra Anahata). Also includes the art of Tantric Massage.
Cost: $200 Duration: (Includes Lunch, Tantra Manual and Tantra Massage Oil)
To register please email cathy@sanctuaryoftantra.com.au or BOOK ONLINE
JOIN THE TANTRA LOUNGE - THE 'IN' PLACE TO BE
Australia's first Tantra Forum/Meeting & Dating Site
The Lounge offers members a unique opportunity to privately meet like minded people interested in following the path of Sacred Sexuality/Tantra and Kama Sutra as well as an open forum discussion on all topics related to Tantric Sex.
The Lounge has something different to offer everyone, whether you are single and seeking to meet that special someone in your life, already in a relationship and wish to gain more experience and knowledge in Tantric Practice and Sacred Sex, or as a couple to meet other couples for friendship following a similar path.
New members joining daily! Choose from 3 months ($19.95) or 12 months at the special price of ($49.95).
Click here to JOIN NOW
DATES FOR 2012
Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide Tour - 13th February
Couple's Tantra Retreat - 19th and 11th March
Women's Tantra Retreat - 23rd, 24th and 25th March
African Retreat -10th May
Couple's Tantra Retreat - 7th and 8th July
Women's Tantra Retreat - 27th, 28th and 29th July
CONGRATULATIONS!

To my very special friends Alice and Phil, a very big heartfelt congratulations from all of us at the Sanctuary on the birth of your beautiful healthy baby girl.

Welcome to the world 'Goddess GEMMA QI'
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