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Coming Soon Events
Eros
April 23,2010 to April 25, 2010
Kirkridge Retreat Center
Bangor, Pennsylvania
 
In this very special workshop, Kevin Kortan combines his passions for life and erotic exploration, as he guides you into ever-deepening experiences of intimacy, body, breath, Eros and Spirit.
 
Together
April 24, 2010 to May 01, 2010
Thatch Caye
Belize
 
Our first retreat dedicated to couples! We join together on island off the coast of Belize for eight days of celebrating our togetherness. There are only enough rooms on the island for ten couples, so register early.
 
Egypt
May 2, 2010 to May 15, 2010
Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Nile Cruise
Egypt
 
Come experience Egypt as few people ever will as we make special arrangements to be allowed inside the Great Pyramid and to get up close and personal with the Sphinx, things that are off limits to the public and have been for many years. These are just two of the many opportunities that wait for you on this special journey.
 
Happy 
July 23, 2010 to July 25, 2010
Kirkridge Retreat Center
Bangor, Pennsylvania
 
Awaken to happiness - it's here in each moment. Re-attune your ways of thinking and being in the world towards joy - a deeper-felt, peace-inducing, long-lasting sense of aliveness. In essence, welcome happiness into your life rather than try to find it.
 
Tantric Tribes
June 17, 2010 to June 20, 2010
Bend of Ivy Lodge
Asheville, North Carolina
 
...four days of rejuvenation and reawakening...Channeling your erotic energy helps unlock your creativity, transforming your sexual experiences and significantly altering all other aspects of your life...observe and gain new insights and methods to awaken a deeply satisfying, revolutionary approach to sexual practices.

Dear Spirit Journeyers,

Even though the downturn in the economy has hit us pretty hard, I am not giving up. I still believe too strongly in the importance of what Spirit Journeys offers our community.
 
So, I'm starting the year off with lots of new offerings. There are new facilitators joining Spirit Journeys offering new topics for our expanded Workshop Calendar.
There will also be new locations on both the Retreat Calendar and the Journey Calendar.
 
Here's just a little info on how Spirit Journeys works. When I schedule an event I have to pay upfront non-refundable deposits to hotels, retreat centers, etc. Also, most contracts state that the balance is due 90-60 days prior to the event start date. In addition, I am responsible for the entire amount contracted for. So, if I reserve space for 15 people and only 10 register, I still have to pay for 15 people. Some contracts even require payment in full if I cancel an event altogether. As you can see, this can get pretty expensive.
 
You can help keep Spirit Journeys going by registering early for events. If you can't register early, at least let me know that you are interested in attending. This will help me a great deal. Thanks!
 
Much Love and Many Hugs to all of you,
 
Howie   
 
Calendar Updates 
We now have three events scheduled at the Kirkridge Retreat Center. First, Kevin Kortan brings us Intimacy and Eros For Men. Next, Bob Pileggi leads the Welcoming Happiness workshop and Ray Whetstone finishes our first year at Kirkridge with Tantric Tribes - Naked Yoga for Men - New York.
 
Both the Couples Retreat and our very special Egypt Journey are coming up soon. Please register early!
 
This Month's Special Focus
This month Kevin Kortan offers us a poem about Tantra. 
 
SpiritFund Information
No matter how you choose to support SpiritFund, with either direct donations or by buying items at SpiritWear, know that your donations and efforts are making a difference in people's lives. 
  
Donations and applications for scholarships can be made online at the SpiritFund page. On the SpiritFund page you will also find a list of Frequently Asked Questions that should explain everything about the scholarship program.

Total Donations Last Month: $0.00
Profits from SpiritWear Sales Last Month: $0
Total Income to Date: $2502.00
Total Expenses to Date: -$108.00
Total Net SpiritFund Income to Date: $2394.00
Number of Scholarship Applications: 28
Total Number of Scholarships Accepted: 5
Total Amount Awarded: $1950.00
SpiritFund Balance: $444.00
 
 Tantric Hug
photo by Tom Castele
 
TENDER TANTRIC TOUCH
 
Tender Touch
 
     The touch of your eyes to mine,
     Mine to yours,
     Blushing I shyly turn away
     Momentarily
 
 
The Touch Turns to
 
     Fingers anointing my
     Third Eye Center, oil nourishing
     Like viscous love
 
 
The Touch of My Breath
 
     In my throat, my whole
     Body Billowing with the
     Buoyant Blessing of Breath
 
 
I Touch the Front of My
 
     Body to Yours, Your Back to My Front
     Spooning
 
 
Pure Presence
 
     We are freed from
     The Tyranny of Expectation
 
 
We lie together
 
     Embracing, Embraced
 
 
Breath
 
     Rising and Falling
 
 
Desire
 
     Ebbing and Flowing
 
 
The Jade Stalk
 
     Rising and Falling
 
 
Visible and Invisible
 
     I know you, You are a Mystery
 
 
No Performing
 
     Transforming
 
 
The Inner Dance of the Divine Androgyne
 
     Swirls in Enstasy
 
 
Kevin Kortan
October 25, 2004, CopyrightŪ
 
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Thanks for reading and we look forward to hearing from you,
 
Howie Holben