In this episode, Blake and Briana discuss their callings as intimacy coaches, facilitators, healers, and teachers of the art of tantric bodywork. They share insights into transformative rituals that have helped them on their journeys in the realm of sacred sexuality. They emphasize the spiritual practices of emotional currency, accountability, and honesty. And their mastery of these shines blissfully through their relationship as well as their service to others. 

Join us as we delve deep into this conversation with Blake and Briana, who bring a wealth of knowledge and fiery passion to the LilaCastATX themes of healing and play.

Amaya Shiva is an astrology-informed life coach and an ayurvedic practitioner. Specifically, Amaya works with Jyotish, which is Vedic astrology. Amaya is one of the wisest people that we know. She lives with so much integrity, and she is able to transmit not only her own truth, her own Dharma but a truth that speaks to a lot of us. 

Amaya talks about finding her Guru and her practice. She talks about some of the keys to amazing, clear communication and sexual liberation, and of course, the connection between healing and play. 

Julia Vieau is an intimacy coach who will inspire + guide you to feel hot in your own body, connect to your deepest desires and cultivate real intimacy with partners and community. This episode dives into her calling as a coach, sacred bodyworker, stripper, facilitator of Latihan, and more.

Julia is an angel in service of melting away shame around sexuality and teaching the healing powers of pleasure, flirtation, and clear communication. Listen to the episode to experience her vulnerable, playful, and mysterious essence while she takes you on a journey through her past, her business, and most importantly, how she views the world through sacred sexuality. 

Santi co-creates gatherings and retreats in Austin, bringing together a blend of cacao ceremony, meditations and of course, ecstatic dance. All of this helps people feel more connected to each other and the cosmos. She is a magical woman, wild and free, and dedicated to a life in service. Today, in this dialogue, we discover the world of Santi. Who was she before she became Santi? Who is she today? 

In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Hagemister, a somatic therapist and coach. In her work, she helps clients find their way home to their bodies, playfully open up connection to the present moment, and build tolerance for intense sensation and emotion. In this dialogue, we explore embodied liberation, curiosity, and the many ways we can play while we heal. Stephanie discusses her writing practice, the importance of physical movement, and the joy of not taking ourselves too seriously. We hope you also enjoy this glimpse into Stephanie's rich past and the joy she finds in sharing embodiment practices with clients and the community.

LilaCastATX presents a series of guided meditations at the intersection of healing and play. We hope these journeys will brighten your awareness and give you tools for a more beautiful, connected liberated day. Our first guided session is brought to you by Adam Ortman, a meditation teacher, writer, and coach. DM us on Instagram @lilacastatx if you want to get in touch with him. And in the meantime, we hope you enjoy listening and practicing along with Adam.

In this podcast, we’ll go on a journey hearing about Summer Astrea and Erik’s pasts, their own healing, and their lives now as a couple and co-founders, as well as facilitators. We will explore the intriguing and complex dynamics that can be healed through Shibari and the space of surrender and clarity, and empowerment it opens. We hope that the stories and insights shared by Summer Astrea and Erik will leave you with some new perspectives on your own life, relationships, play, and healing.

LilaCastATX podcast explores the healing renaissance happening right here in Austin, Texas. In Season One, we talk to a new generation of community leaders, facilitators of healing, and practitioners who are playful, edgy, embodied, and insightful. Our interviewees include healers sharing modalities like somatic experiencing, Shibari, ecstatic dance and contact improv, psychedelic therapy, and more. LilaCastATX is hosted and produced by Grace Ortman and Mansi Parikh with original music by David Schaefer.