Whether you primarily identify in your masculine or in your feminine, at some point in your life, you likely have experienced closure—of your heart, mind, attitude, or spirit. Closure often comes as a source of protection, but its barriers can cut us off from our deep connection to love and consciousness. You can work with closure in various ways, such as exploring its causes, bringing mindfulness to it, and opening through it.

This practice led by Nicholette Routhier is inspired by the structure of the 3 Stages taught by David Deida and guides you to practice opening through closure in an embodied way by moving in and out of closure to sacred practice. You will do this in both the masculine and feminine energetics. Begin standing and prepare to be in a place in which you can fully express yourself without interruption.

If you would like to expand your capacity for love by opening through closure, this 20-minute embodiment practice will offer you a way to stretch that muscle.

Disclaimer: Although anyone may find this practice to be useful, it is made available with the understanding that we are not engaged in presenting specific medical, psychological, emotional, sexual or spiritual advice. Nor is anything in this practice intended to be a diagnosis, prescription, recommendation or cure for any specific kind of medical, psychological, emotional, sexual or spiritual problem. Each individual has unique needs and this practice cannot take these individual differences into account. Each person should engage in a program of treatment, prevention, cure, or general health only in consultation with a licensed, qualified physician, therapist or other competent professional. Any person suffering from a sexually transmitted disease or any local illness of his or her sexual organs should consult a medical doctor and a qualified instructor of sexual yoga before practicing the sexual methods described in this practice.