Yanni Voices Live In Concert!!

I had the wonderful opportunity to see Yanni Voices live in concert Saturday night, it was an experience that I’ll never forget!!!!

Yanni (for those of you who may not know) is a is a self-taught pianist, keyboardist, and composer who started hearing musical pieces in his head from the age of two. Born in Greece and then making his way to the states at the age of 18 decided after being here for sometime he would pursue his musical calling. After being out of the scene for a few years, in 2008, in collaboration with producer Ric Wake, Yanni showcases vocal artists singing to his classic songs, Yanni Voices!!! On March 24, 2009, Disney Pearl Imprint released Yanni Voices and the touring began this month. This will be the first time we’ve seen Yanni in six years.

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From the moment I heard the roar of the 1st note, I was on the edge of my seat, filled with anticipation. I was so excited to be experiencing this incredible Master work his magic, and through the night I would not be disappointed. I couldn’t believe that I was sitting in the Gwinnett Arena with my darling husband watching Yanni Voices Live In Concert, and I was absolutely thrilled. I remember when I was first introduced to the jaw dropping performance of Yanni. We were relaxing at home on a Saturday morning watching public television with the kids, and they were previewing a concert Yanni had performed in Vegas (i think). We were all so amazed at what this man could do with music! So having this opportunity to see him for myself was a treat beyond words.

This particular performance was the launch of the Yanni Voices Live North American tour. And this is not your typical Yanni concert either. All through the night we were blown away by the amazing voices that accompanied this great musician. Nathan, Chloe, Ender, & Leslie are the "Voices" of Yanni Voices Live, and they absolutely made a memorable event unforgettable. I could not believe the incredible range of vocal ability these 4 possess! They made me want to take my performance from the shower to the stage...I was ready to sing my heart out!

I can't begin to tell you of the plethora of emotions that filled the auditorium that evening. At moments I felt my heart racing to the rhythm of the music, and at others I was simply filled with a peace...almost as though it were just me, Yanni and the Voices in the room. Even though many of the songs were performed in a language I could not comprehend the passion, and the music delivered the message clearly and powerfully. I was in heaven!

If you've never been to a Yanni concert, or seen him perform, let me help you understand what makes this such an awesome experience. The musicians who play with him are some of the best, most talented, passionate, and energetic people in the craft. I saw people do things with the instruments that were absolutely phenomenal. Rock and roll on a harp! Are you kidding?? This guy (who I had the privilege of taking a picture with) did things with a harp that I never new were possible. The violinists, the drummer, the guitarist....oh I could go on and on about how incredible these folks were. You just had to be there!

Oh, and let me not forget to mention...The Voices, well they also danced their assets off! Chloe and Leslie, did things on a piano that were so elegant, yet so sensual. Trust me, I took notes! I'm getting a baby grand for the house and get to practicing! And towards the end of the show the show stopper was the awesome dancing they put down. Much love to Chloe and Ender who kept it all the way live and all the way sexy. Loved every minute of it!

Now as if it weren't enough to have been treated to this amazing experience, it would only get more amazing just after the show. We had backstage passes which allowed us to meet and greet the voices! We were told by a not so little birdie (shout out to Steve, you know you were wrong for teasing us like that!) that we would get to meet the man himself, Yanni. But unfortunately that wasn't to be. Nonetheless, we had a great time getting to take pictures, hug, kiss and congratulate the 4 beautiful people who make up Yanni Voices. I also had the privilege of being interviewed to give my thoughts and opinion on the show which will be featured on Yanni. com!!

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Thanks to OnetoOne Network for giving me and several other Mom Bloggers a chance at this wonderful opportunity!!!

Check out the other Mom bloggers who got the opportunity to be there as well. In order from left to right: Jill, Mishelle, Gina, Dawn, Me, Bridget, and Monica!

Spring Cleaning Mother Daughter Style!

We had a beautiful night! My oldest daughter and I bonded, cried and allowed love to flow freely. This girl is amazing! She continues to teach me and inspire me to keep doing my BEST!

Our night started with a very simple conversation about online social networks. David D. (hubby) and I have been thinking about helping her to get started online. She talked to us about her likes and dislikes about the idea and at the end realized that she wanted / needed to begin. She’s in the process of writing her second book and we’re thinking that this would be a good avenue for her to introduce herself. She told us that she’s ready and that she realizes that she needs our help. After our talk she started sharing some of her fears with me and immediately without thinking about it I opened my heart and shared with her some of my fears and how she’s not alone. We all have fears and emotions that need to be dealt with. It’s a process, and if you’re willing you can overcome them. I thought this was a perfect opportunity to have one on one time with her.

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We started off with an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) session, where the healing began! It was beautiful! I’ve been studying EFT for about four months now and I am an absolute believer of it’s powers to heal. When I first tried it on myself I was open and willing to whatever the results would be. Well, actually I was bit uncertain of it really working. I wasn’t sure that by simply taping on certain places of the body and saying certain key words repeatedly could actually release and bring about emotional healing. The wonderful thing about it is you don’t have to believe it’s going to work, it just does. Then we went into a meditation session that begin with an OM Mantra we learned in our Yoga class. We’ve been taking Yoga since last year and have benefited so much from the practice. It’s a great way to center yourself, find peace and release. We then went in to a state of trance where we said out loud things we want to attract/manifest in our lives coupled with positive affirmations. David started playing the song Ima A Diva, by Beyonce…lol. We giggled, laughed, hugged and loved on each other. At one point she grabbed her belly and said, OMG, this feels so good! This came after we started inhaling and exhaling, letting it all out. On the exhale we let out very feminine sounds/moans, that of course made her giggle even more. We said YES! last night! Yes to embracing our fears and allowing them to come and GO. Allowing ourselves to let the fear go and not own it! I teach my daughters how to embrace their femininity. Yes, even my 7 and 4 year old girls! I’m teaching them from young be proud of who they are as females and to understand the power of feminine energy. I teach them to be sweet! Not sour. I teach them to be gentle and soft, feminine!

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I didn’t always know about this. I mean I knew about being gentle, loving, submissive, kind, and sweet to my Man. I’ve intuitively known how to be like this ever since I got married, however I’m just learning about feminine energy and the power it holds. So naturally as I learn I teach them. My girls have always seen their Mother be gentle and feminine with their Daddy, that’s a given, but to KNOW that I can manifest as a Woman anything and everything my heart desires is mind blowing, true, and indeed attainable. I’m ready for it and I’m preparing my daughters to do the same.

There is nothing like being able to hold your daughter, cry with your daughter (tears of joy) and connect with your TEENAGE daughter! I talk to so many Mother’s who are simply heart broken about their teenage daughters not opening up and sharing what’s going on with them. It’s an epidemic! With so many ways to communicate through technology and keep up with “friends” our children are no longer coming to us. They are going to others and that’s not what we want.

My daughter told me she slept better last night than she’s slept in a very long time. Do you know how many times she told me thank you? Thank you Mommy for giving me…YOU! Thank you Mommy for taking the time to connect with me. Thank you Mommy for LOVING ME! It was like music to my ears. She said she is looking forward to our next night of feminine bliss. I looked at her and said, it’s all my pleasure. It really is my pleasure to even have the opportunity to be her mother. That’s the pleasure that I have! This girl is incredible! And because she’s my mirror I understand that what she experiences I too have the same experiences. Her fears, doubts and even insecurities are my own and I understand how I can help her to release those things by releasing those things in me.

This morning I woke up a little heavy. I was dreaming all night and felt many emotions flowing through me and so I called on her to hug and hold me. You see that’s her now being able to give back to me the things I’ve put in to her. We have a dynamic relationship, one that I treasure deeply. This evening she came running back to me and said, Mommy, those feelings are coming back again what do I do? And, so I had the pleasure of giving to her, filling her with love and bliss and helping her to overcome, again. It’s the power of feminine energy and mother daughter love ~

Be Blessed ~

Starting Over

So many of us go through life unfulfilled in our relationships; be it friends, lovers, co-workers and even the relationship that we have with ourselves. The reasons vary from not having close relationships with our parents to being hurt by someone we cared deeply about to pretending to be someone we’re not just for the sake others. Completely untrue to who we really are.

One of the biggest reasons is fear. Tell the truth, isn’t it fear that keeps you from living your true authentic life? Isn’t it fear that keeps you in that unfulfilling relationship? Isn’t it fear that keeps you hiding who you really are? Let me ask you a few questions? - What if you found the courage to be the person you know in your heart you desire to be? What if you found the courage to journey down a road less traveled but knew you had to go because you were being pulled in that direction? What if the universe was sending you signs and putting people in your life that encouraged that freedom and growth?

Here’s some more questions for you. What if you decide not to go? Where would you be? Is it where you are right now? Stuck, living in fear. Living an inauthentic life? Have you lost your passion for life because of it? If this is you it’s not too late to begin again. Breathe in new life. Move towards your destiny instead of away from it. Be the person you want to be. Be with the person/people who you truly want to be with. Love like you know you can. Allow life to flow like it wants to. Enjoy a new life like your heart, mind and soul depend on it. Open up to receiving all that the universe has for you. If you do you will be free ~

Peace n Love ~

Open To Orgasm

As quite as a whisper in the distance I feel you coming near. I can only hear it through my heart but it becomes more and more clear. As the sound begins to rumble in my being I open myself up to receiving….true, deep and Expanded Orgasm. 

~Lisa C

Sorry to keep you waiting….As promised here’s part - 2 on what we learned at the Tantric Sex event that I blogged about here. There is still more to come, part - 3 on it’s way!

During the event Kenya helped the female participants learn how to open to Orgasm. She taught us what she calls the five stages to Orgasm.

I will share with you what she taught us and after each stage I’ll expound to give you a clearer, more vivid visualization on how to progress one step at a time. (My thoughts are in italics). Understand that It takes practice and patience with yourself to begin completely letting go and receiving the ultimate experience of bliss!

Stage One: Grow ~ Begin to see your man as a mirror. Nothing he says or does is personal. Nothing that happens is against you. Enjoy the world of your relationship without confrontation, worry, sadness or want. See your reflection in him and become tolerant. Action = Open to love!

 ~ As we begin to move in and through our relationships remember to become open to all that your lover has and is. We are not perfect just perfectly ourselves, perfectly who we are. When we look upon this specimen of a Man know that he is you and you are him; mentally, emotionally, as well as physically.

 

Stage Two: Flow ~ Allow his energy to direct your flow. Begin to get under him. Allow him to take the lead in love. Men say they want an aggressive woman, what they mean is that they want a receptive woman. Action = Create a Sacred Love Sanctuary!

~ Submission is truly the essence of beauty that we women posses. Life is birthed out of submission. Growth is allowed because of submission. Healing takes place through submission. Submission sets you up to receiving. Receive from your Man. Open up for your Man. Allow your Man to love you.

  Stage Three: Show ~ Allow body breath. Allow body movement and sound. Practice this on your own. You must show your man that you are ready for his love. You are ready to receive. Action = As he moves to you, take your breath and breath out the AH. This will signal your openness!

~ Now that you’re open allow yourself to be heard. Moan, groan, say AH. Breathe deeply and allow yourself to feel. Move your body, touch your body show him that you’re ready.

Stage Four: Know ~ Know what is happening within. Be in touch with spirit. Once love is in the making, decide to know what is going on within. Do not focus on pleasing him. Focus, instead, on knowing what he is giving and knowing how you feel inside. Action = Eye gazing –visualization – speaking what you are feeling – share your visualization. This will bring purpose to the act.

~ It’s time to put aside your insecurities, inhibitions and allow yourself to be his; fully and completely. You have shown him that you are ready now open your mouth as say so. He’ll take that as a clue to do what he does best, which is give. Seeing you, smelling you, tasting you, feeling you and hearing you will set him on fire to give you everything he’s got. With everything in him he’s is going to go after pleasing you. (This my ladies is what you want!)

 

Stage Five: Bestow ~Show your man appreciation. Compliment your partner; find the good parts of his love. Bestow your respect and appreciation. In this way, Woman becomes Goddess and Man becomes a God. When you boost him up in love, even if it feels ‘fake’; someday it will be real. When you tell him how fantastic you feel and how wonderful love is with him and how you yearn for more, he will not only be made more readily available to you, but trust will be born in the relationship. Action = Bestow positive feelings about your man often. List the ways you respect him. Express WHY you respect him, share WHY you enjoy his love.

~ Thank you! You are Amazing! You are my King! You make me feel good! I am so proud of you! I appreciate all that you do, all the you are and all that you are helping me to become! I need you! I’m happy that we are one! I want to spend the rest of my live with you! Give him some love, especially when you don’t feel like it. Respect him, especially when it’s hard to do.

Now I would love to hear from some men on this subject. What are your thoughts? Do you think that by taking these steps it would help your woman to be more in tuned and in touch with her sensuality and sexuality? How would it help you?

Women, what do you think? Would these steps help you become more ready and open to receiving all that is available to you from you Man?

Love is in the air!! Breath in Breath out….can’t you smell it?

There’s plenty more to come including what kept us out ‘til 7 am the next morning. Stay tuned for the rest of the story…

Tantric Sex In Atlanta – A Gentleman’s Perspective

If you have not yet read Lisa’s previous post STOP right now scroll down and read it first – you’ll be glad you did. And this will make much more sense to you. So as you know Lisa and I attended an incredible Tantric event in Atlanta hosted by our new friends Kenya K and Rakhem Seku. To say our experience was incredible would be a major understatement! Lisa asked me to share my perspective on the event and our experience, and well…how could I say no?

Let me start with a little background first. For years Lisa has wanted us to look into the art of Tantra, insisting that we would benefit from what we might learn. I however was resistant to the idea. Something about Tantra sounded more weird than I could bear. Not to mention, my strict Christian upbringing (even though I don't consider myself one any longer) just wouldn’t allow me to entertain such questionable practices. I don’t know what I thought was so questionable to be honest, but it just didn’t seem kosher. Needless to say, I’ve come a long way in a short time and I was as eager as Lisa to attend this event on Saturday.

So on to the night’s proceedings. The night begins with Kenya asking all of the men to find a lady to partner with that we did not know. Talk about jumping into the fire. Honestly, considering that we were at a Tantric Sex event, I was a bit nervous about what her next instruction might have been. Kenya instructs the men to begin complimenting their new partner. We are told to observe her and tell her everything good that we see about her. Wow! After about a minute of intense scrutiny and an onslaught of praise we are stopped and questioned. How many of the women allowed the men to speak without interrupting them? How many women said thank you at the end? How many women would not let the man say anything complimentary about them? What was thought provoking to me were not the replies so much as the questions. You see the women were given no instructions, and inevitably did what they would normally do in a discourse with a man. Some listened with appreciation, others interrupted with their own thoughts or opinions, and some totally missed everything and never said a kind word. In a one minute exercise the ladies were made aware of a communication strength and/or weakness they practice in their relationships. Certainly you can imagine that when we were instructed to find a new partner and repeat the exercise, hardly a lady spoke a word except a thank you when the gentlemen were done speaking. Remarkable! Immediately I began to understand Tantra as much more than just an exercise for the bedroom. And this was just the beginning. I was ready for the main event! But not so soon.

Next, we set the atmosphere with an incredible guided Tantra meditation by a beautiful spirit of a sister, Brownlyn. (Sorry I can’t remember her last name. If someone can hit us up with it and her link info we’d be glad to update). Again, Lisa has been wonderful at leading our family into an awesome appreciation for meditation, but this is still new to me. This meditation however seemed so simple, and relaxing….I was definitely ready!

Ok, bring on brother Rakhem Seku! We were about to witness how to bring a woman to Expanded Orgasm and Orgasmic Bliss without even touching her. Without Even Touching Her! WITHOUT Touching Her!! Ok, I’m sorry…where was I? Oh yeah, so let me tell you before attending the event, Lisa and I prepped ourselves by watching the video of a previous similar event. We had some idea of what to expect as we saw Rakhem Seku appear to bring a woman to full body orgasm without laying a hand on her.

I can’t tell you how grateful I was for the way Kenya and Rakhem Seku introduced this part of the event, it was so impressive. In the back of my mind, after witnessing the video, I thought we were going to come to watch some guy show us how awesome He is by demonstrating a neat trick that only few men who became Tantra masters would be able to perform. Not at all! We begun with a simple demonstration of how we ALL have the ability to feel another persons Ora or energy. All the guests sat facing their partner with hands up and palms facing each other about 1 inch apart. After holding them in this position for just under a minute we could begin to feel the heat or energy radiating from our partner. We were encouraged to look into each others eyes and feel that energy penetrate us deeply. Wicked!! I can’t say I felt a bolt of lightning strike through me or anything, but the energy was definitely real. Rakhem Seku explains that it is the same energy that he will be using to affect the volunteer’s Ora, and ultimately bring her to a state of orgasmic bliss. More importantly he assured us that we could all do this at home with our own partner. Totally Awesome!!

The model (who is clothed and wrapped in a thick cloth) lays down on a large bed used for the demonstration. Rakhem Seku begins to move his hand over her body. As he does so he is explaining that women are magnetic and men are electric. Our electricity increases the woman’s magnetism and her receptivity. The only instruction the model was given was to relax, and allow whatever sound she wanted to make to freely come out of her. The room came to a very loud hush as we all watched in anticipation. It was only a matter of minutes before there was an evident response from our model. Her breathing was much more rapid, her moaning much more audible, and her movements much more noticeable. Amazingly Rakhem Seku was speaking periodically through this session, confident that this lady was in such a state of bliss that his conversation with us would not interrupt. In fact, after about 15 minutes or so of this Non Touch session, she was in an obvious full body orgasm and he was able to stand up and leave her side without affecting her intensity at all. He even commented that she no longer needed him. She was in a state of bliss, having an obvious expanded orgasm in a room full of people, having been guided to this state by a gracious gentleman who never laid a hand on her! I had seen enough! I could have packed up and left right then!! But not so quick. As Lisa mentioned Kenya walked through the room helping the ladies who were observing to become more open to receiving their own sense of bliss from what Rakhem Seku was doing with the model. What?? They were saying that even the women who were sitting and watching could feel the same sense of orgasm right in their seat!

I immediately turned my attention to Lisa, who was sitting in the front row at this point. I was certain that if she wasn’t careful we’d begin to hear her moans and watching her gyrations too! She is an avid receiver, I knew that she was soaking this up and enjoying herself. Meanwhile I was in the back taking extensive mental notes, determined to try this at my first opportunity.

What I found incredibly amazing about all of this, is that at no time did it seem like I was watching a sexual act or experience. Granted there was an undeniable sense of sensuality, but there was nothing indiscreet about it. And though I’ve used the term orgasm many times over in my account of this experience, it is because I now have a new appreciation of what it means. My paradigm has been expanded. And my understanding shifted. Orgasm should be as much a part of our life (especially if you are a woman!) as it has been a part of my conversation in this post. I look forward to sharing more insight on the importance of sensuality, sexuality and how we have confused and misused the two.

I’ll return soon with the low down on our own experimenting with Non Touch Tantra….you know we had to do it, right!!

Guest Post by D. (Lisa’s Hubby)