Left-Hand Path Tantra

Using meditative practices, energy yoga and mantra, Julian Vayne will lead participants through the theory and practice of contemporary Vama Marga (left-hand) tantra to discover pleasure, freedom and power. This session will include a short presentation and discussion on tantra and the left-hand path to help orientate participants in the style. Ritual practices will include inner restriction breaking techniques, as well as methods to cultivate internal transformative energy and induce ecstatic illumination. Previous experience of meditation would be beneficial for participants. Preparatory practices and instructions will be sent in advance of the session. Expect clear techniques presented in modern language but rooted in the lineage of the Uttarakaula and Adinath Sampradaya. 

Julian Vayne is an occultist and author of numerous books, essays, journals and articles in both the academic and esoteric press. A regular speaker at events, and facilitator of retreats and workshops, his work is informed by chaos magic and lineages within Wicca and Tantra. Julian is a co-organizer of the psychedelic conference Breaking Convention, and sits on the academic board of The Journal of Psychedelic Studies. Julian facilitates psychedelic ceremony, as well as providing one-to-one psychedelic integration sessions and support. He is the author of the celebrated Getting Higher: The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony. Since 2011 he has been sharing his work through The Blog of Baphomet.