13: Beyond the Myths: Tantra As A Path To Personal Development & Spiritual Healing With Mattias Franzén

Welcome to the Anfisa Shimkevich Podcast.

Today, I'm excited to be joined by Mattias Franzén. Recently I travelled solo to Sweden where I continued my journey of self-exploration, this time broadening my understanding of Tantra. On this retreat, I had the joy of meeting the inspiring human being, Mattias. I was mesmerised by his multi diverse nature, as a father of two children, pianist and singer, published author, public speaker, and business growth strategist. Mattias has spent years studying and working on personal development and in this enlightening conversation he shares all of his knowledge and embodied wisdom.

In this episode:

• The truth about Tantra; the common misconceptions about Tantra and why it’s actually a path to spiritual liberation that transcends purely sex and physical intimacy.

• The power and integrity and divinity of tantra can transform your life; how to use it as a tool for self development to set boundaries, develop self-respect and self-awareness, and learn to say "yes" or "no" authentically.

• We share our findings from the Tantra workshop; how practises like eye-gazing build vulnerability and self-connection, creating deep, transformative experiences.

• Have you ever heard of a spiritual makeover? You can use pleasure as a powerful tool for emotional healing. Sexual energy breeds and births life but it doesn’t have to stop there! We’re conscious beings can direct this energy toward personal development.

• How The ManKind Project and The New Warrior Training helps men, including Mattias, confront anger, face inner darkness, and transform it into light.

• Mattias’s experience with fatigue and depression helped him recognize that his old ways weren’t working; a Tony Robbins event shifted his mindset.

• How Tantra promotes self-love by encouraging you to listen to your pain and befriending your shadows as part of a journey toward self-acceptance.

• How to use unconventional holistic practices like breathwork, KAP (Kundalini Activation Process), anger workshops and yoni massage to shift and release blocked energy.

• Practical exercises to do with your partner that will help process emotions, improve communication and strengthen your relationship.

• How to create a structured container of safety and respect for open communication where both parties are heard.

• Why an imbalance of masculine and feminine energy in relationships can cause people to lose passion which can be detrimental.

• Question prompts to ask your partner in order to enhance your relationship, ensure both your needs are being met, and that you're both seen, heard and validated without judgement.

Thank you for joining me on this journey to self-mastery!

Host: Anfisa Shimkevich

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