Tantra therapist, tantra massage, london, north london

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Intro

Tantra4Tigers

Come to your senses

London tantra therapist - Cathryn Jiggens

I offer a safe and respectful environment, with clear communication and boundaries, for you to creatively explore your spiritual sensual nature. For men, women and couples seeking an authentic tantric experience, sessions offered in North London.

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Come to your senses

In the West we tend to concentrate energy up in the mind, often prioritising logic and reason over feeling or intuition. Through Tantra we can learn to access an expanded whole body wisdom. Become like a tiger and feel more powerfully embodied, comfortable in your beingness, alive and fully in your senses.

Further reading

Living Tantra >>

An essential 'how to' guide on living tantra!

Tantra an Ecosexual Revolution >>

How tantra supports environmentally aware living

Parallels in Censorship >>

A published article on my own personal journey into tantra and naturism

Tantra helps us discover what is essential,

and to embody this in our lives.

Background

Why Tantra4Tigers?

I understand Tantra as a spiritual path uniquely suited to the challenges of our times.

Current extinction rates on planet Earth far exceed any previous averages as reconstructed through fossil records. Tigers in the wild have dropped from an estimated 100,000 at the beginning of the 20th century to less than 7,000 today.

Central to our destructiveness as a species is our tendency to see ourselves as separate to or 'other' than that which we destroy. Tantra unites, opening us to the unity beyond this and all other dualities.

Tantra teaches this not as an abstract concept, but as a deeply embodied experience to be felt and lived.

Focusing attention exclusively up into the mind has cut many off from a healthy embodied experience of their sexuality. To experience the full potential of sex, we need to know how to let go, be creative and play.

Centuries of conditioning have taught us that this is dangerous, and that the wilderness within should be tamed. However when acting with conscious awareness and intent, we can create a safe space to find our inner tiger.

A deep and meditative awareness of our senses can bring us into a direct realisation of the nature from which we were never separate anyway. We no longer SEE the existence of a tiger, but FEEL it with every fibre of our being.

"If we allow ourselves to merge completely, to become for even a second the

beauty that is this planet, then our perspective changes forever."

Sessions

Tantra for transformation

Exploring and transforming any barriers to feeling fully alive and in your senses such as...

shyness or low self esteem

reduced sexual pleasure

difficulties in relationship

isolation or loneliness

emotional blockages

Practical tools and teachings, exploring relationship and sexuality, with a view to transforming or enhancing your current experience.

£100 per hour, sessions 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 hours

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Tantra for pleasure and relaxation

Working with a genuine tantric practitioner, you will be guided and learn how to...

expand your pleasure

come fully into the moment

come fully into your senses

breathing and meditation for bliss

relaxation and letting go

Enjoy a sensual experience in a safe and respectful environment, with an intention to create pleasure and relaxation.

£100 per hour, sessions 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 hours

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Testimonials Cathryn is totally inspirational and unique. She uses her power of intuition to create magical scenarios which have enabled me to expand and develop as a person. She seems to have the ability to focus in on those aspects of vulnerability and concern with amazing sensitivity, so that you leave her session feeling healed and strengthened. Her profound insight into my psyche means that she is able to tailor each of our sessions to lead me to discover deeply buried feelings and new heights of awareness and emotion.Frankly I am astounded by her abillity to work so closely with me and at such a deep level of intimacy, whatever and wherever those sessions take us. She seems totally accepting of me as a person with whatever faults and traits I might have, and yet she knows well how to stimulate and encourage those strengths and positives that lay beneath the surface. There is so much more that I would like to say about her work, but in truth I am overwhelmed and should allow you to discover her many talents yourself.Visit her soon and be amazed!NR, Marketing DirectorFebruary 2011
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Cathryn is genuine, honest, truthful and enthusiastic. In her work she is dedicated, creative and inspired. Although Cathryn needs to earn a living, she is guided by a vocation. She is inspired by Tantra but also draws on many other sources and practices. She firmly believes that we live in our bodies and that our bodies are the living frame for our emotions, memories, intentions, motives and character structure. Any significant change can only be achieved by working with our bodies.Cathryn develops her work through her experience of being at the receiving end of psychotherapy, Tantra practice, yoga, meditation, dance, spiritual search and shamanism. Although firmly rooted in tantra, she expands her horizons to embrace anything she considers valuable to increase and improve her insights and skills. The end result is that her practice is a fine combination of healing, spiritual growth and hedonistic enjoyment.Any person who may decide to embark on a course of sessions with Cathryn should expect to be treated with respect, empathy, affection and intelligence. Cathryn would endeavour to meet individual needs and begin a session where the client is emotionally at that point in time.Personally, I have had years of verbal therapy. I do not regret having gone through such experience. However, I was left with some areas of vulnerability and conflict that I wanted to resolve. I chose Cathryn as the practitioner who could accompany me on this journey. I found my experience rewarding.You should not expect - as some Tantra practitioners say in their publicity - miraculous changes or dramatic and instant transformation. What you should do is engage in a process, see Cathryn regularly over a period of time and give yourself time to explore and assimilate what you can gain. In the meanwhile, enjoy the flow of energy, the sensual touch and the release of tension that you are going to feel.Dr Mario Marrone Medical doctor, BCP registered psychoanalyst and psychotherapist

"I felt that I could be open and vulnerable in front of you,

more so than most others."

Anonymous 2010

"My whole body felt energised in a way I hadn't experienced for a long time, if ever!"

Anonymous 2010

Bio

I have been studying and practicing Tantra with many different teachers since 2003. I came to Tantra for healing: to learn how to experience my sexuality more fully, how to relate more consciously and deeply with others and life itself. After a time my path evolved into a spiritually focused, experiential enquiry into sacred sexuality, and the nature of existence itself.The transformations I have undergone on my own personal journey, inspire me to take these teachings forward in ways tailored to serve a range individual needs: from personal growth, theraputic needs, overcoming shyness and building confidence through to spiritual enquiry. The offerings of my sessions come from a place of deep experiential learning and commitment. I am able to offer clients a warm and personal connection, whilst respecting professional and personal boundaries. I meet each client in a unique and bespoke way and the great joy of my work is that no two sessions are ever the same! At the heart of my work lie the following core beliefs, evolved through my experience as a Tantra practitioner:feeling deeply connected to our body and senses is essential to a feeling of wellbeing.through harmonising sex and spirit, we help manifest in our lives that which has value and meaninga sense of ease, expansion and harmony in our bodies and sexuality is essential to Earth-centred, conscious livingThe Tantra4Tigers mission is to work at the level of the individual, teaching empowerment philosophies and emancipatory practices for sex, spirit and relationship. I understand myself to be one of a growing collective of individuals engaged in consciousness-raising activities, seeking to embody new paradigms of living.I see my role as a "Sex and Consciousness Educator" and am motivated by contributing to the co-creation of a sustainable earth centered humanity for future generations. Along with others I term this as an Ecosexual Revolution....Tantra is a path for our time. One that coincidentally addresses root causes of over consumption driving consumer society. As we seek to evolve new ways of being together, what part does Tantra have to play in developing sustainable community paradigms?Read my article for more on the core motivating philosophy of my work Tantra: an ecosexual revolution >>

Professional training, personal growth, teachers and inspirations

"This body, the chalice from which I drink so deeply of my soul, intoxicating wine pour forth, spirit endlessly renewing."

2010 -11: member of shamanic lodge and assistant to John Hawken2010 - 11: energy and character types: Bioenergetics training for practitioners, John Hawken2010: 1 year practitioner / teacher training, myth-a-drama Making Moves2010: 1 year individual Tantra sessions with Shivahaum2009 -11: regular participant in Enlightenment For All Zen retreats2010: 'Anger All Angles' and other trainings with Guy Gladstone2009: Baba Dez sacred sexual healer practitioner training2009: Tantra Massage training with Transcendence2007-11: Committed (weekly) 5Rhythms dance practice with Sue Rickards2005: Complete Deep Diving programme Diamond Light Tantra2004: 1 year weekly transpersonal psychotherapy2002: MFA (with distinctions) fine art2000: BA Hons (first class) fine art1997: Certificate in person-centred counselling

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Newly published article and images in British Naturism, about my parallel journeys in Tantra and Naturism...

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FAQs

Frequent enquiries and questions...

Can you teach me advanced techniques, expanded orgasm, ejaculatory choice?

I feel shy about sex / relationship / my body...

What isTantra?

I am already doing Tantra workshops, how can I further this work with you?

I am interested in Tantra as an authentic spiritual path. Can you teach me?

I have had no sexual experience and am terrified... can you help?

I am seeking a genuine tantric massage, what should I look for in a practitioner?

Confidentiality policy?

I can't seem to find a relationship and am looking for help...

I have problems with impotency / premature ejaculation...

I am interested in the theraputic aspects, can you tell me how this works?

Do you work with disabilities?

Wheelchair access?

I have problems in my relationship / marriage...

I am not really sure what I want, something is just missing?

I would like to learn how to pleasure a woman....

I am not looking for therapy.

I am looking for pleasure and relaxation... Ok?

I feel depressed, isolated, in need of something....

Can I ejaculate during a session?

I am desperate to learn more, but don't have much money. Can you help?

Can I touch you during a massage?

Do you offer body to body massage?

Do you offer BDSM or other services?

Will I / you be naked during a session?

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Single session pricing1.5 hours - £1502 hours - £2002.5 hours - £250Payable at start of session in cash, or in advance by bank transfer, cheques not accepted.DiscountsFor clients accepted into a longer term theraputic programme, special rates apply for block bookings. Please enquire for details.

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FAQ What happens in a session An introductory session is 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours long (please specify your preference when you book) and will generally include:an opening meditation to help you relax and arrivediscussion end enquiry establishing your reasons for comingsometimes a secondary meditation or tantric process (usually in sessions with a therapeutic slant)full body sensual and intimate touch, including massage, body work, supporting breath and meditation processesFAQsthe massage will be conducted naturist where I am confident the seeker displays sufficient maturity and respect there is no reciprocal touch permitted in an introductory sessionintroductory sessions do not include body to body massagethe massage is sensual and often orgasmic, ejaculation is completely welcome though not the absolute focus or goalejaculatory choice training can begin in an introductory session where requested
Introductory session exceptions Please note that where there are unique and strictly therapeutic needs - e.g. fear, overcoming shyness - then the introductory session may follow a very different format according to the needs of the seeker. Please call me to discuss any specific concerns that you may have.Continuing sessionsThe introductory session is also an interview process through which both you and I can establish whether further sessions are appropriate. Acceptance onto a longer-term programme with me may open up further possibilities such asreciprocal massage including intimacy training (i.e. yoni massage)prostate massagecreative and role playing techniques for therapeutic endsbody to body work exploration of a wide range of tantric practices, tools and techniques appropriate to the unique needs of the seekerPlease note that in all circumstances, whether approaching Tantra for therapeutic reasons or purely for pleasure, Tantra is always a path towards greater awareness. A certain degree of spiritual, emotional and conceptual intelligence is required to even begin to approach Tantra in a way that honours the profound depth of these teachings.The levels of engagement I share with a client directly correspond to the levels of maturity and integrity already present, or the willingness and capacity to learn. I will make enquiries in a session about your motivations for coming, including personal and relationship history, to help me establish an appropriate course. More intimate practices as outlined above are offered entirely on a discretionary basis and according to therapeutic need.If you come with a genuine interest to receive teaching and insight into a profound spiritual system that honours us as sexual and spiritual beings, you will not be disappointed!

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FAQ Tantra massage is

What to look for to find a genuine tantric massage practitioner.

There is a whole industry of tantric, sensual and erotic massage. To help you find what you are seeking, it is useful to understand some distinctions.

* Tantric massage is not a sweedish / ITEC / theraputic massage with a "happy ending". An experience like this may feel disjointed, however well intentioned the practitioner. The

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FAQ tantrikas

Sessions for experienced Tantrikas....

what I offer them.

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FAQ Path

Tantra as your spiritual path....

What they need to think about and how I can help them.

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FAQ Prem Ejac

Premature ejaculation and impotency....

First, check with doctor. Having done that, how I can help them.

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FAQ Shyness

Opening up....

How I work with shyness.

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FAQ Tantra is Introduction to TantraTantra is a Sanskrit word meaning 'to weave' or 'a loom'. It is understood as indicating the principle of unity underlying everything, of which the universe in its entirety is a concrete manifestation. The warp and weft of the loom points to 'Maya' - the duality or weaving of illusion that is the material world as perceived through the screen of habit and the conditioning that is the unenlightened mind. Tantric practitioners utilise practices cultivating energy and consciousness, in order to penetrate the illusion in emancipatory ways.Ancient Asian tantric teachings would be practised under strict guidance of a guru, involving complex rituals and meditations. Contemporary neo-tantric teachings bear little resemblance to the Asian historical monastic path, and have evolved in way appropriate to the westernised seeker. Tantra has different branchings sometimes known as Red and White Tantra, Left- and Right-Hand Path Tantra. My own grounding is primarily in the philosophies of Red / Left-Hand / Shakti / Neo-Tantra: therefore I always speak of Tantra from this perspective.Of everything we see in the world, we can say, "and I am that too". This is the basic principle of an underlying unity. Except that through a process of conditioning and ego formation we have come to identify ourselves with a limited number of forms that we understand to be 'who we are'. Often our adherence to these forms happens at an unconscious level, so that we are no longer free to choose who we are - but instead are chosen by the constructs of our societies, families and personal histories.This delusion of who we are is primarily maintained by unconscious and habitual thought processes. Tantra meditation practices, including - but not limited to - working with sexual energy, can have the following consequences:dropping into the body and senses draws our focus away from the stream of unconscious thought processes and we evolve a new 'centre of gravity' located in the bodyfrom this new centre we tend to be more able to directly experience the truth of the present moment, rather than seeing things through the screen of our habitual thought processesdelving deeply into orgasm requires us to surrender mentally, physically and in our energy body, causing the armouring of past experience to fall away opening us to a new experience of lifeLeft-Hand Path Tantra in particular teaches us that we transcend our limited view of the nature of reality through ritualistically and consciously breaking whatever taboos are relevant to our age. In ancient Asia this would have involved the ritual consumption of prohibited meat and wine. In our age sexuality is commonly shrouded in taboo, guilt and shame - so is prime material for a conemporary left-hand path tantrika.In summary, Tantra is a system of teachings and tools that may enable us to see through the screen of illusion created by conditioning, to the underlying unity of consciousness of which all things in the universe are a concrete manifestation. Through this process we can liberate ourselves from karmic patterns and conditioning to become the creators of our own destiny. Even a single encounter with a genuine tantric practitioner may awaken one to hitherto unknown experiences. Through extended interaction and with committed practice, a whole new conception and emancipatory experience may result.If you have specific questions about Tantra not answered here then do email me and I will attempt to answer them or refer you to relevant resources.Contact me >>
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FAQ Single man

Manifesting loving relationship....

HowTantra can help him.

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FAQ Virgin

No sexual experience....

Taking things slowly.

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FAQ Confidentiality

Confidentiality Policy....

Statement about this.

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FAQ Therapy

Tantra sessions for transformation and growth.

How does this work?

There are many practices I can employ which I detail in the FAQ Jargon buster >> However by far the most powerful tools I work with are energy and awareness.

Energy: the shakti or feminine polarity

You will already experience the effects of energy in your life, but may not term or understand it as such. Put basically, we contract when in fear, muscles, jaw, breath. When joyful we expand, feel more open and may even stand taller. How we are in our bodies has a huge impact on how others view and interact with us.

This all happens at a physical level. However like a radio mast there is also a message being broadcast to the universe about the state of your consciousness at the level of energy. If you seek evidence you can try authors such as physicist Fritjof Capra. However Tantra is concerned with the experience of your whole beingness and ultimately this necessitates a stepping out of (for a time) the constructs of the mind.

In a session I create a safe place for you to expand and open at all levels of your being. Uniquely over talking and other therapies, this will include (but is not limited to) opening your sexual energy. Sexual energy is a power house for transformation and growth. As you release - fears, traumas from childhood, past lives even - my capacity to offer awareness, witnessing presence or consiousness provides the still point at the centre of that storm.

Awareness: the shiva or masculine presence of witnessing consciousness

In simple terms, you can think of awareness as a kind of detachment that allows the practitioner to safely hold space

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FAQ Disability

Disability....

Experience and accessibility.

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FAQ Yoni Massage

Yoni massage....

When and how I will teach yoni massage.

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FAQ Something missing

Something missing in life....

Talk about coming into the body, how that helps us to feel more alive and know what we want.

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FAQ Relate

Problems in relationship, how to help....

Sort of things people come to see me about, and what I do to help.

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FAQ Depression

Depression, isolation....

What I can do to help.

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FAQ No therapy

Pleasure only....

Welcome, what I do and don't do.

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FAQ Ejac in sesh

Can I ejaculate?....

Tantra is, all about what tantra massage is, definition, description of what tantra massage is.

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FAQ No money

I have no money....

How to help people who are skint.

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FAQ BDSM

Tantra massage is....

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FAQ Touch you

Can I touch you?....

Explaination of this.

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FAQ Naturist

Naturist....

Naturist massage yes.

Creative play no.

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