Its a roadmap for experiencing ecstasy in love and life, she says.

Thai massage is based on Nuad Bo-Rarn, the ancient medical massage style of Northern Thailand.

Seely developed Tantric Thai massage as a means of rekindling the connection between partners.

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Stress and tension are the number one passion killers in a relationship, she says.

Together, Tantra and Thai massage, take couples out of their heads and more into their bodies.

In the moments of safety, we can truly relax, release, and rejuvenate the body.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

What do you notice?

Listen carefully, Seely said.

The Yab-Yum Embrace

We then moved into a Yab-Yum embrace.

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My partner remained seated while I moved into their lap allowing them to cradle me, monkey-like almost.

It was then my turn to be the giver.

You will become tired as the giver, if you force too much with the body, advised Seely.

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Ask each other how it feels.

On a scale of 1-10, how is the pressure, sensation and comfort.

double-check you say to one another, how can I be better, how can I be a 10?

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This idea that the giver was open to feedback and remaining humble throughout the massage was beautiful to me.

Feel free to push up into a downward dog from here and hold.

A bit odd, for sure.

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My partner pushed up into downward dog and held.

At the top of the head is where we sealed the practice.

By the end of the workshop and even now, I see what Seely had attempted to explain.

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Tantric Thai, including these four poses, are more about connection rather than sex.

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