Expanding their conversation on embodied sexuality, Spring Washam and Lama Rod Owens offer fresh perspectives on liberating ourselves from the bonds of shame and reclaiming pleasure. Be sure to listen to Ep. 6 of The Spirit Underground Podcast for the first part of this conversation! “We think that exploring and investigating and having these experiences with others is the goal, but really it begins with ourselves. Like I have to figure out who I am; I have to figure out what I find pleasurable. For me, pleasure is just this really awakening energy and experiencing of space.” – Lama Rod Owens Learn more about Lama Rod's newest book, The New Saints, and pre-order your copy today: The New Saints In part two of this liberating series on sexuality, Spring and Lama Rod talk about: - Understanding what it means to embody sexuality - The capacity to talk about sexuality in our culture - Power and the doctrine of do no harm - Self-discovery and authenticity - Collaborating to experience pleasure - Wholeness and healing in the realm of sexuality - Balance, dharma, and tantric practice - Negotiating our bodies and boundaries - Meeting needs and helping others - Monogamy and different types of relationships - Using meditation and intuitive tools to understand the self - Reclaiming the word pleasure - Removing shame and resting in liberation - Finding freedom to be open about our identities - How friendships help us move out of contraction and be ourselves - Celibacy and evaluating where we put our energy “It’s heavy stuff cutting through the societal baggage with our bodies, with queerness, with identity, and then going back to that word pleasure. How can pleasure be in service of awakening?” – Spring Washam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.