I started studying Shamanism 18 months ago. I was looking for an expression for my spirituality and intrigued by the universal connection of shamanic practice across cultures and time. I started taking classes at a local community center, then had the opportunity to ...
Read MoreEight men gathered at Easton Mountain for my second weekend workshop in “Exploring Conscious Touch”. As I planned the workshop, I
Read Moreby Tony Allicino
The idea of a retreat for gay men who practice shamanism came from a shamanic journey I had during the New York City Gay Men’s Shamanic Circle’s (NYCGMSC) annual visioning circle in 2007.
Read MoreEaston Mountain's Mission Statement describes us as "a force for positive change in the world." Rudy Ballentine's Kali Rising describes the body of Eastern teachings and practices known as tantra and shows how tantra can help us in the West navigate through the changes, positive and negative, that are all around us.
Read More“Sitting, reminiscing after a truly beautiful Edge of 17 retreat, full of gratitude for the amazing generosity and community support, and hope for the future! Thank you to all who make Easton Mountain possible!”
Read MoreAt Easton, I’ve experienced authenticity, love, connection, depth of exploration, and healing.
Read MoreStress: we carry it with us like that favorite blanket we had when we were kids.
Read MoreAlong the road leading south from the Lodge there are six staff cabins and the Energy Healing Cabin. Tim Cooley's Cabin is the tallest cabin and the only one on the east side of the road.
Read MoreIn this video Jason Tantra has an exercise for you; something for you to try out at home.
Read MoreThe mind; it is our greatest source of inspiration, knowledge, insight and bullshit! Yes, that’s right - BULLSHIT!
Read MoreI first started coming to Easton Mountain in 2003. That was after two years where many volunteers helped clean up and restore the derelict buildings and grounds.
Read MoreAs the community of Easton Mountain has changed over the years, so to have our holidays and rituals. When some of the community members represented Pagan, Wiccan and Radical Faerie traditions, Beltane, the Galic May Day festival, became an important event on our calendar.
Read More"To The Edge"
Hello boys I'm here to say
That it's time for a Holiday
Our tenth-year celebration was a stellar event...., and many of the guests, volunteers and staff were sporting the brightly colored anniversary t-shirts.
Read MoreIf you've studied yoga, you've probably done the Sun Salutation. If you've studied with a number of instructors, you've probably done it several different ways.
Read MoreThis year, Gay Spirit Camp is one of our six-day summer programs, but in the early days of Easton Mountain "Gay Spirit Camp' referred to our entire series of summer programs. In 2002 it included ten programs that stretched from July 12 through September 2.
Read MoreYou might think that tantrics would disapprove of porn, that porn has no place in a spiritual life.
Read More“Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Makes a Man Healthy, Wealthy and Wise" - and it can be the best diet you’ve ever been on!
Read More"Isn't tantra just about sex?" That's a question Jason is often asked, and he gives a surprising answer in this video.
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