
"This is a society that fundamentally demands of people that they be other than who they are."
(Gabor Mate)
From an early age most of use are domesticated - we learn what is acceptable, what is too much, what risks love being withdrawn. Our need for attachment overwhelms our need for authentic expression and, over time, we repress our true nature until repression feels normal.
Tantric massage offers a space of unconditional acceptance; a space to soften; to de-armour; to lay down our masks. Not just to be yourself but to know the radiant being within.
Michael has spent over two decades as a movement teacher with the goal of helping his clients to feel empowered by the fortitude and grace they find inside themselves. He has learned that the components of a Tantric massage session - conscious and non-judgemental presence, a safe and sacred space, unconditional love and care - can lead to more immediate and profound self-discovery than months or years of mindful exercise.
All sessions begin with talking - about your needs and desires, any parts of your story you may want to share and any concerns you may have. Boundaries for the session will be set. After a shower there will be some active meditation and guided breathing, together with any connection rituals that feel helpful to create a space where you can feel comfortable and at ease.
During the massage time may well seem to stand still. Michael will be guided by your wishes and the length of session you have booked, and will be entirely at your service. There is no judgement - laughter, tears, joy, sadness, stillness, motion will all be welcomed and honoured. Michael doesn’t bring a fixed agenda — he works intuitively and allows the session to flow around your needs, ensuring the experience is personal, respectful, and unhurried.
Michael offers Introductory sessions, full body massage, and full body with yoni massage. Sessions range from 2 hours to 7 hours.
Michael felt called to Tantric massage not long after his wife of 20 years passed away very suddenly, and after receiving this kind of massage himself as a part of his grieving process. He is certified in Massage for Emotional Detox and Tantric massage, and Raynor massage. He is on a journey of continued learning and self discovery.
Michael’s 20+ years as a Pilates teacher have given him a deep understanding of the body and the subtle barriers that can make change difficult. This experience forms the foundation of his massage, supporting an approach that is both knowledgeable and intuitively guided.
Michael and Atka, his partner in love and life (and an experienced Tantric massage practitioner) offer couples massage and four hands massage in their dedicated temple space. Based north of Cardiff, their temple is in easy reach of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and North Somerset. A discounted overnight stay in a local cottage may be possible in case you are travelling further.