Divine Play—a tantric journey of expression

Journey into the magic of Divine Play with this dynamic and immersive workshop where Tantra meets the art of theater. Through breath, movement, voice, and playful expression, you'll step into archetypal energies and embody them in a safe, exploratory space. Blending tantric presence practices with theatrical improv, this experience invites you to awaken hidden aspects of yourself, release inhibitions, and channel your primal, divine, and mythical nature. Whether you're new to Tantra, theater, or both, this is a journey of liberation, creativity, and deep self-discovery–all through the alchemy of play.

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Unleash your wild, authentic essence on this tantric journey of expression, embodiment, and archetypal play.

Step into a transformative space where your body, voice, and energy become the gateway to profound self-discovery and liberation. This immersive experience invites you to awaken your senses, embody primal and divine energies, and step fully into your authentic expression through Tantra, movement, and theatrical play.

You are not just one thing—you are multitudes. Inside you lives many archetypes–the fierce warrior, the tender lover, the wild one, the wise mystic, among others. Yet, in the flow of daily life, so many of these facets remain unseen, waiting for permission to emerge. This gathering is your invitation to break free from old patterns, surrender to spontaneity, and explore every untamed, sacred, and unfiltered part of yourself.

Guided by the wisdom of Tantra, Shamanic ritual, and the power of embodied play, you will move, breathe, and express beyond limitation. Through deep presence and shared experience, you’ll feel the energetic pulse of the group, amplifying your connection to self and others. This is not a performance—it’s a homecoming to the fullness of who you are.

In this sacred space, every sound, movement, and breath is a prayer. Every step, a reclaiming. Every expression, a celebration of your true essence.

This is a sacred invitation to let go, play, and uncover the multitudes within you. No experience necessary—just an open heart and a willingness to explore.

Are you ready to express, awaken, and embody your fullest self?

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What to Expect

🔹 Tantric Grounding & Connection—Arrive into sacred presence with breath, movement, and sensory awakening.
🔹 Emotional & Elemental Embodiment—Explore the raw power of your emotions and the elements through expressive movement and sound.
🔹 Theatrical Archetypal Play—Shape-shift between archetypes in a playful, high-energy improv experience.
🔹 Ritual Performance & Deep Expression—Step into the circle to embody hidden parts of yourself and be fully witnessed in your truth.
🔹 Integration & Reflection—Anchor your experience with shared insights, integration, and collective gratitude.

Why Join?

🔥 Feel wildly alive and deeply embodied.
💃 Free yourself from self-consciousness and embrace authentic expression.
🌊 Surrender to your emotions and tap into raw, primal power.
💫 Magnetize your energy and connect with others in a space of deep presence.

Evening Flow

6pm: Arrive & Mingle. Please arrive on time.
6:30pm: Doors Close, Container Closed
6:30-7pm: Opening Circle
7-9pm: Archetypal Play & Hidden Jewel Ritual
9-9:15pm: Closing Circle
9:15-9:30pm: Connection & Tea

What to bring

• Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to wear

• Water bottle

• Optional: A meaningful object for the alter

Registration

This experience is for all bodies over 18 years. Space is limited to ensure an intimate and supportive container. Early registration is encouraged.

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Your Facilitators

Elana Stern is a devoted guide in Tantra Yoga, walking the path of love and supporting individuals, couples, and groups in cultivating sacred connection, embodied presence, and lasting transformation. She was drawn to meditation as a teenager, studied Eastern Philosophy and Religion academically, trained with celebrity fitness icons in NYC, and earned Yoga Teacher certifications in both Vinyasa Yoga (Cindy Lee lineage) and Restorative Yoga. Her foundation is further enriched by training in Tibetan Buddhist, Transcendental, Vipassana, Mindfulness, and Sonic Meditation modalities, as well as Pranayama breathwork and Reiki techniques. Her journey expanded through advanced certification with Yoga Chitta—a Black-owned yoga school serving the BIPOC community-where she mentors yoga teacher trainees. After a life-altering kundalini awakening opened the portal to deeper energetic and tantric realms, she became a certified facilitator of Tao Tantra Arts (Mantak Chia and Osho lineages) and a graduate of the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA). With a vision for evolving consciousness in Philadelphia, Elana founded the Tantra Collective—producing curated offerings for embodied spiritual connection—and ONE LOVE HUB, the city's co-created community for conscious events. With decades of practice in movement, meditation, and energy healing, Elana's teaching bridges the physical and the spiritual. She invites you into a deeper relationship with your body, your breath, your heart, and each other—where love becomes the path home to your divine nature.

Aaron Mandelbaum has been researching, studying, practicing, and working in philosophy, transformation, and shamanism since the late 1900s. He holds a BA in Philosophy with a concentration in ontology, death, and sexual ethics and an MBA in business strategy. He has participated in assisted, and/or facilitated Landmark Education, The Sterling Institute of Relationship, Highden Temple, Francesca Gentile’s Shamanic Kink, ISTA, and Seani Wild’s Conscious Kink Training, Aura Institute (trauma training), and Temple Somatics. In 2020 Aaron created Marketing for Conscious Creators. This online marketing course helps people create and grow authentic expressions of their magic. He has designed experiences, programs, courses, and trainings worldwide and continues to coach individuals, groups, and businesses. Aaron also holds two Guinness World Records.

Corey Pugliese is an Artist, Performer, Dancer, and Tantric Practitioner. After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts with a minor in Theatre, Corey pursued Tantric studies around the world with various teachers and relationship experts through the International School of Temple Arts, Emergence Brotherhood, and Sofiya School of Living Arts. He currently works as a sacred intimacy coach, hosts a weekly men’s circle, and facilitates artistic embodiment experiences. Corey's mission in life is to help others get into their bodies, come alive, and claim their passions.

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FAQs

Do I need to have prior Tantra or theater experience?
No experience is necessary; this experience is open to all curious adults! First-time as well as seasoned participants are invited to join.

What type of people participate?
All are welcome here! Whether single or partnered, all sexual orientations and backgrounds are invited to come together to co-create this field in an open, supportive, and nurturing container. This journey is sovereign in nature, and participants will be in small groups as well as together as a collective.

Is there an age restriction?
There is a certain level of self-awareness and maturity required to create a safe container in which we can express ourselves freely within this space. For the comfort and safety of all, participants are required to be over 18 years old.

What do I bring? And how should I dress?

• Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing in which you can move freely.

• Please prepare to be barefoot or in socks.

• Please bring a water bottle.

• Optional: Feel free to bring a meaningful object for the alter.

Is the start time important?
Yes! Please arrive on time to help ensure that our container is well held, secure, and safe for all. Come at 6pm to settle into the space. Doors will close promptly at 6:30pm.

Will there be nudity or intimacy in this experience?
While Tantra practices are eclectic from White to Red Tantra, this experience is a clothed, nonsexual, nonsenual, no-touch, sovereign journey. In the safety of our container, you may desire to move more freely in your own body, and we welcome your fullest expression. We will discuss the boundaries of our practices in the circle.

Are intoxicants or altering medicines permitted?
This is a sober event, and no intoxicating substances are allowed. We will invite energy to move naturally to connect with the divinity within. After closing our circle, we'll integrate and connect over warm tea and sweet fruit.

Is there parking available?
There's street parking in the neighborhood, and a nearby parking garage at 1061 S 15th Street. If parking on the street, please observe the parking regulation signs, and do not leave any valuables in your car nor any items in view. Consider ride share, SEPTA, or bicycle if you're inclined.

Where do I enter the studio?
Please enter through the Center City Breathe studio door just to the right of the Benjamin Franklin mural. The door will be locked at 6pm when we close the container. 

Do I need to provide my contact information when registering?
Yes, we need your true name, address, email, and phone number when registering whether online or at the door. For important contact reasons and for the safety of all, we do not allow any anonymous participants. For these reasons, any tickets purchased under a false name or contact information may be canceled.

Will there be tickets available at the door?
Space is limited to ensure an intimate and supportive container. Early registration is encouraged as we cannot guarantee tickets at the door.

What is the COVID protocol?
While there's no mask requirement, we ask that you take mindful health and cleanliness precautions, and please wash hands upon entry. If you’re feeling unwell, please rest at home and take care of yourself.

Event artwork adapted from The Mask by Rozzi Roomier.