Methods of Masculinity: From toxic masculinity to healthy masculine narratives

October 23, 2020
Hosted by Christi Anne Bela

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With a unique take on the concept of toxic masculinity and both its use and misuse, Guru Orpheus Black, part spiritual therapist, part bedroom sorcerer, and all badass, will help us to explore methods of developing pathways to healthy masculine narratives. There is nothing sexier then a Man who knows what he wants, but it can be a slippery slide from confidence to aggression. A Los Angeles-based public speaker, he specializes in the application of ancient wisdom in modern day settings aims to propel the intellectual and sensual evolution of masculinity both by challenging men to reconnect with its roots and by inviting them to embrace manhood in its fullness, the way. In his most recent book, The Enso: A Philosophy of Submission, which is an esoteric approach to awakening and acknowledging the repressed human animal within. Not by taming and domesticating it, but by employing rituals, psychology, and a few handy life skills to create the space for it to be free.

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Christi Anne Bela

Christi Anne Bela, published author, keynote speaker, radio personality and Intimacy Architect. Her expertise is helping people discover the power of intimacy and how to harness it, opening themselves to living passionately.

Christi Anne began her work as a sexuality educator in 2008. She has an extensive background in Tantra, Yoga and wellness, including training at the Autism Center of America and the Kundalini Research Institute.

She is the founder of Intimacy Architecture, which combines self-growth and community building to create safer ways to enjoy and honor the power of our sexuality. The acronym she created, C.A.T.C.H., to teach boundaries to people of all ages and abilities is featured in the “Consent Guidebook” and was part of the talk she did at TEDx Lenox Village Women in 2020.

Christi Anne has spoken on the subject of consent and boundaries at the Sex Down South Conference, Mega Disability Conference and the Arc Conference for the last 3 years. She has run workshops for Sex Positive World, body positive Burlesque series, fundraisers for LGBTQ youth and outreach with the Nashville Pride.


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