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Welcome to the Happy Place podcast, where we’re going to discover the essence of lasting satisfaction in life. I'm your host, Rina, and, together, we'll explore the elusive concept of happiness.
Professionally I’m known as a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former professional Domme, extreme sports athlete - I call myself a Vulnerability guide - I create safe spaces for healing, self-discovery and spiritual explorations.
I first encountered the term Happy Place while pursuing freediving. Freedivers find peace amidst the ocean's immense pressure by envisioning a tranquil sanctuary. By incorporating our Happy Place into our everyday lives, we too can celebrate the gift of being alive.
What is your happy place? Is it an internal state, a product of external circumstances, or a delicate balance of both? Let’s challenge the status quo and venture beyond the conventional understanding of happiness.
Join me and my guests as we uncover the secrets behind courageously embracing our search for lasting happiness to create extraordinary lives full of experiences and explorations to be proud of!
This is a journey through spirituality, extreme sports, BDSM, and psychedelics, uncovering paths to true happiness.
Get ready to be inspired and transformed as we unravel the mysteries of the Happy Place.
Professionally I’m known as a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former professional Domme, extreme sports athlete - I call myself a Vulnerability guide - I create safe spaces for healing, self-discovery and spiritual explorations.
I first encountered the term Happy Place while pursuing freediving. Freedivers find peace amidst the ocean's immense pressure by envisioning a tranquil sanctuary. By incorporating our Happy Place into our everyday lives, we too can celebrate the gift of being alive.
What is your happy place? Is it an internal state, a product of external circumstances, or a delicate balance of both? Let’s challenge the status quo and venture beyond the conventional understanding of happiness.
Join me and my guests as we uncover the secrets behind courageously embracing our search for lasting happiness to create extraordinary lives full of experiences and explorations to be proud of!
This is a journey through spirituality, extreme sports, BDSM, and psychedelics, uncovering paths to true happiness.
Get ready to be inspired and transformed as we unravel the mysteries of the Happy Place.
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Shibari didn’t start as liberation for either of us.It became one - slowly, painfully, honestly.In this episode with Anastasia (Voudou Ropes) we talk about:– learning Shibari as women in a male-dominated culture– the danger of intensity without attunement– how rope can either traumatize or transform– why some journeys need storms… and others need lakesNo script. No performance. Just truth, rope, and lived experience.Anastasia is a Shibari artist, educator, and performer, and the founder of Voudou Ropes, a brand devoted to making rope art accessible, expressive, and deeply connective.2026 October 8-12th beginners shibari + tantra retreat.https://www.voudouropes.com/shibari-retreat-luxehttps://www.voudouropes.com/https://www.instagram.com/voudou.ropes/Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity.Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryShibari Weekends - intimatelytied.comIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Traininghttps://www.suhai.world/
Do you actually feel at home in your home? In this episode, Rina speaks with architect and author Talor Stewart, creator of Conscious Home Design, about how your space can support your happiness, relationships, and daily rituals. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to turn any apartment or house into a nourishing “happy place” — using light, layout, and intention, not big budgets.Talor Stewart, Architect. Conscious Home Design, Inc.#1 best selling book Conscious Home Design available for instant download on his website: ConsciousHomeDesign.comAlso offering certification for architects and designers in the CHD system and methodology. yes@conscioushomedesign.comhttps://www.instagram.com/conscioushomedesign/Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.comWebsite: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/
In this juicy and transformational episode, Rina sits down with Darshana Avila, Erotic Wholeness Guide, to explore the one skill most people never learn but desperately need: how to receive.Together, they dive into why so many women (and men) struggle to take in the very things they say they want—pleasure, connection, intimacy, desire, emotional safety—and how cultural conditioning, nervous system patterns, and unspoken fears silently block us from receiving the love and pleasure we crave.You’ll hear real examples, practical tools, and vulnerable stories about:– How people-pleasing kills desire– What resentment really reveals– Nervous system capacity & the body’s role in pleasure– How to ask for what you want without shame– How to communicate desires, boundaries, and kinks with clarity and love– Why telling the truth is the gateway to deeper intimacyThis episode is an intimate map for anyone ready to open wider—to pleasure, to truth, to being seen, and to receiving fully.Perfect for listeners longing for more authentic relationships, deeper erotic fulfillment, or simply a more honest connection with themselves.Darshana Avila is a trauma-informed somatic educator, practitioner and international speaker who helps people reconnect with the most essential aspects of themselves — their truth, their desires, and their capacity for profound pleasure and power. Known for her grounded, candid, and relational approach, she bridges the worlds of erotic embodiment, trauma healing and self actualization.Darshana’s work has been featured on Netflix’s Sex, Love & goop, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and numerous leading podcasts.WEBSITEdarshanaavila.com SOCIAL HANDLESinstagram.com/darshana_avilayoutube.com/@darshana-avilalinkedin.com/in/darshana-avilaFREE GIFTskool.com/galgasmGalgasm! is a free online community hub for women and AFAB folks ready to live, love and lead from their deepest pleasure and power. With a library full of resources and live-taught workshops and Q&A sessions with Darshana, it's a wonderful way to begin your journey to Erotic Wholeness.Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryShibari Weekends - intimatelytied.comIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: a...
Most people try to be attractive through looks or confidence, but the real source of magnetism is developing a personal superpower — a skill or presence that allows you to connect, attune, and offer value to others from fullness, not neediness. In this episode, Rina explores how attunement, embodied skills, and conscious practices like touch, Shibari, energy work, and empathic listening can make you irresistible, deepen intimacy, and transform your relationships, community interactions, and love life.Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
One of the greatest discoveries of my life has been realizing that my sacred center is a portal—to pleasure, healing, intimacy, and ultimately, to God.In this episode, I share the journey that began when I was 23, receiving my first sacred massage in Thailand, and how that experience transformed numbness into bliss and redefined my relationship with sexuality.Together, we’ll explore:The stages of awakening from physical numbness to deep pleasureHow sexuality can become a legitimate spiritual pathThe different realms of pleasure—physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritualWhy every woman’s body is capable of ecstasy and connection to the divineHow shame and pain can transform into devotion and expansionThis episode is an invitation to honor your sacred body as a living temple and to discover how conscious pleasure can lead to profound healing and spiritual awakening.If this message resonates with you, I invite you to join the upcoming Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony Practitioner Training (Nov 14–16, Austin, TX) — a transformative immersion into the art of sacred touch, presence, and devotion.Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
In this episode, Rina and Suriya Nikko explore the foundations of female pleasure through the lens of pelvic floor health and sacred intimacy. You’ll learn how the pelvic floor influences arousal and wellbeing, why presence and attunement are essential for deepening intimacy, and how ancient tantric wisdom meets modern understanding of the body.Chapters00:00 Exploring Female Pleasure01:21 Understanding Pelvic Floor Health03:36 The Balance of Relaxation and Tension05:36 Creating Space for Intimacy07:05 Holistic Approaches to Pleasure09:54 The Importance of Authentic Expression14:30 Safety and Vulnerability in Intimacy17:58 Sisterhood and Shared Experiences20:31 Invitation to Healing and TrainingSacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Suriya has extensive background in helping individuals attain inner peace and healing through yoga therapy, tantric bodywork & sex education.Suriya is a practitioner and guide, whose life's work is dedicated to empowering women on their journeys towards self-discovery and fulfillment. Her candid and holistic approach is presented as a beacon of light for those seeking transformative change in their lives.Her studies of Tantra and various healing modalities facilitated the unraveling of her own femininity. Through her personal work, Suriya developed a profound acceptance of herself, a journey she now guides others to undertake.Her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_sacred_yoni_massage/Her online course on yoni massage: https://www.mysacredyonimassage.com/courses/sacred-yoni-massage-course/Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Blossoming-Into-Bliss-Healing-Awakening/dp/099903040XRina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
What does it really take for women to have multiple orgasms?In this intimate solo episode, I open up about my own self-pleasure journey, my path as a Tantric bodyworker, and the wisdom I’ve gathered from guiding women through yoni massage and intimacy coaching for the past 8+ years.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why women are designed for multiple orgasms (and why most don’t realize it).The key mindset shift: why you shouldn’t stop after the first climax.The difference between clitoral and vaginal orgasms—and why blending them matters.The full yoni map (G-spot, A-spot, cervix, K-spot & more) and their orgasmic potential.How emotions like rage, grief, or tears can also be orgasmic releases.Why safety, attunement, and patience are essential for deeper orgasms.How tantric sexuality transforms pleasure into energy, creativity, and even spiritual insight.Multiple orgasms are not just about more pleasure - they are about expansion. Expansion of body, heart, energy, and soul. When we allow ourselves to keep going, we unlock orgasm as a gateway to love, creativity, and even divinity.👉 If you’re ready to experience this firsthand, join me for the Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony—a 3-day retreat & facilitator training where women receive and learn the art of yoni massage as a portal into healing and ecstatic potential.Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
“I didn’t know what it’s like to touch my wife in a devotional way,” a client once confessed after a yoni massage lesson.He and his wife had been trapped in a cycle - his lust clashing with her withdrawal. Moments of release left only fleeting relief but lingering tension.This episode is about that shift - from lustful touch to devotional touch - and why it changes everything.In this episode, you’ll discover:The difference between lustful touch and devotional touch.Why lust alone can overwhelm and even repel intimacy.How devotional touch creates safety, attunement, and deep connection.Why most women thrive on responsive desire - and what that means for intimacy.How tantric massage became a turning point in my own journey with love, sex, and intimacy.The transformative potential of devotional touch: from energy and creativity to wild, ecstatic orgasms.Every woman longs to be touched devotionally - not pressured, not consumed, but seen, adored, and met with presence. When devotion replaces demand, intimacy becomes play, ceremony, and connection.This isn’t just about sex. It’s about healing, empowerment, and reclaiming the sacred potential of pleasure.If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the gap between lust and love - or how to invite deeper intimacy into your life - this episode is for you.Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
The world is full of masks and illusions — so how do we keep our hearts open without being devoured?In this episode, Rina explores the fine line between innocence and naïveté, and how true vulnerability is never about blind surrender. She unpacks the danger of being “too trusting” — recalling Professor William McMorran’s study of Marquis de Sade, who deliberately preyed on the naïve. But just as destructive is the opposite extreme: becoming so cynical and guarded that no one ever gets close.Rina invites you into the art of sacred innocence — a way of opening fully without being exploited, of trusting without losing discernment, of risking intimacy without becoming someone’s prey.Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
In this episode, I open up about what happens when the hustle takes over — when life feels like endless to-do lists and I stop feeling like a human being. Instead of pushing harder, I’ve learned to pause, to listen, and to return to myself through rituals of self-love and self-pleasure.We’ll explore how slowing down, tending to the body, and creating sacred space for pleasure can be the medicine that brings us back to wholeness, radiance, and aliveness.This is an invitation to remember: you are not a machine. You are human. And your pleasure is sacred.Upcoming 2 Week Immersion for women, The Art of Self-Tenderness Aug 25 - Sep 7, 2025 - https://suhai.world/the-art-of-self-tenderness/Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
"When the world is at war, art becomes the battlefield of the soul." Your Rina welcomes Taty Limati, a Ukrainian Shibari artist who is her mentor, to explore the profound role of shibari in times of war and adversity. Tati shares her experiences teaching Shibari in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict, highlighting how art becomes a sanctuary and a powerful form of expression. Through cultural performances and workshops, Tati demonstrates how art can transcend boundaries, foster unity, and provide solace in challenging times. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of rope bondage and its ability to connect us to our roots and each other, even in the face of adversity.Our Aug 2025 teachings and performance in San Diego with The Rope Collective. https://linktr.ee/theropecollective?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafSV4c3V5wXamlBjinAo33-tfNcbCNLoc2U-y_ixIAPYmM_ClaKoQxGW5VT6w_aem_mX3m47H1NkCFH1zk8h-QrwTati Limati is a Ukrainian-born Shibari artist and instructor with over 12 years of dedicated practice in the art of Japanese rope bondage. She trained in Europe and Japan under esteemed masters, including Naka Akira, Ren Yagami, Kinoko Hajime, Nicolas Yoroi, and in Yukimura-style bindings.Her distinctive style fuses martial arts (Aikido), contact improvisation, Tantra, Qi Gong, and Thai massage into each tie and movement, bringing elegance, emotional depth, and improvisational authenticity to her practice. Over her career, she's also organized international events across Ukraine and Poland, and regularly performs in Shibari Theatre productions throughout Asia and beyond. Tati holds a background in psychology and integrates trauma-informed insights into her teaching—inviting participants to explore motivation, identity, and the impact of rope positions on emotional and nervous system states.In her sessions, she guides students to go beyond imitation—to move from choreography to self-expression, using rope as a medium for creative authenticity, emotional release, and embodied presence.Tatiana's IG @tatianalimatiGet Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
In this engaging conversation, Rina and Kinsey delve into the intricate relationship between kink, erotic humiliation, and the societal shame often associated with sexuality. They explore how embracing vulnerability and open communication can transform shame into empowerment, allowing individuals to explore their desires in a safe and loving environment. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the psychological aspects of erotic humiliation and how it can serve as a tool for personal growth and self-acceptance. In this conversation, Rina and Kinsey delve into the complexities of erotic humiliation, exploring how it can serve as a pathway for deep inner work and parts integration. They discuss the healing aspects of humiliation play, the journey of reclaiming identity and overcoming shame, and the powerful intersection of humiliation and affirmation in intimate relationships. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of mindful exploration of taboo desires, encouraging listeners to embrace their sexuality with openness and curiosity.Chapters00:00Exploring the Depths of Kink and Shame09:44Understanding Erotic Humiliation22:52The Taboo and Its Allure27:09Exploring Erotic Humiliation and Inner Work32:13The Healing Power of Humiliation Play36:32Reclaiming Identity and Overcoming Shame41:51The Intersection of Humiliation and Affirmation46:40Mindful Exploration of Taboo DesiresRina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com Kinsey embraces conscious kink as a path to true safety and comfort in the body—using sensation as a gateway to presence. Over the past eight years, he has immersed himself in transformational work, including extensive training in embodiment and psycho-somatic practices, along with two invaluable years of mentorship with a professional domme, Kimi Inch.His approach integrates queerness and fluidity, offering a perspective that challenges heteronormative norms and invites personal exploration. Kinsey shares somatic tools for befriending pain, deepening pleasure, and using every sensation to anchor more fully in the here and...
In this episode, Rina and Monique Darling explore the concept of Sacred Surrender, delving into their personal journeys and the transformative power of surrender in their lives. They discuss the role of Tantra in fostering self-acceptance and vulnerability, the importance of authenticity in relationships, and the challenges of surrendering to one's true self. The conversation highlights the significance of community and shared experiences in retreats, emphasizing the need for safety and connection in the journey of self-discovery and growth.Connect with Monique Darling via https://everyday-tantra.com/Join our Sacred Knots retreat in Cabo May 16-21, 2025https://everyday-tantra.com/events/sacred-knots-alchemizing-tantra-rope-and-energy-w-monique-rina-peter/Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
In this conversation, Rina shares her personal journey of exploring and actualizing her kinky fantasies, emphasizing how these experiences can lead to healing and personal growth. She discusses the importance of understanding and embracing our subconscious desires, the therapeutic nature of kink, and how confronting taboo fantasies can empower individuals. Through case studies and personal reflections, Rina illustrates the transformative power of erotic imagination and encourages listeners to explore their own desires in a safe and consensual manner.Chapters00:00Exploring Kinky Fantasies and Healing02:51The Role of Fantasy in Personal Growth06:11Case Study: Humiliation and Empowerment11:49Personal Reflections on Kinky Desires17:57Actualizing Fantasies: A Personal Journey23:58The Therapeutic Nature of Kinky Play30:13Embracing Sexuality and Self-DiscoveryTantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
In this conversation, Rina Trevi and Gabriel Ortiz delve into the art of Shibari, exploring its emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions. Gabriel shares his journey from curiosity to becoming a Shibari practitioner, highlighting the profound experiences that shaped his path. They discuss the importance of intention in Shibari, the balance between softness and intensity, and the unique styles that practitioners develop. The conversation also touches on the challenges of mastering Shibari, the integration of various modalities, and the transformative power of this practice in fostering deeper connections and leadership skills."Ropes are a container for yourself to be yourself.""You can only take someone as deep as you've gone yourself.""It's not an easy ride, but yet it's so worth it."Chapters00:00Introduction to Shibari and Its Journey03:07Gabriel's Awakening to Shibari06:03Experiencing Shibari: The Power of Connection09:04The Depths of Shibari: Softness vs. Intensity12:12Exploring Intentions in Shibari14:49Gabriel's Unique Style and Superpowers18:11The Role of Leadership in Shibari20:49Integrating the Underworld in Practice23:46Challenges of Becoming a Shibari Practitioner26:53The Continuous Journey of Mastery29:48Final Thoughts and Offerings in ShibariRina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
What if the hottest pleasure came from what you can’t have? 🔥In this episode, we’re teasing the mind and body with the delicious torment of taboo role play & orgasm denial. It’s not just about frustration—it’s about building anticipation, deepening surrender, and unlocking pleasure in ways you never imagined.We’ll dive into:💋 Why holding back can make release so much more explosive🔥 The kinky, tantric, and psychological thrills of taboo role play 🖤 Power dynamics, surrender, and the art of desperate longing⚡ The hidden energetic secrets of edging and controlWhether you love the idea of being kept on the edge or enjoy holding the keys to someone’s pleasure, this episode will leave you aching for more. I share some juicy details about my intimate explorations. 🎧 Ready to play? Listen now.Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
What happens when you remove all external distractions and turn your full attention inward? In this special Valentine’s episode, I share my transformational experience at the Temple of I—a play party where participants were invited to engage only with themselves, cultivating deep self-love and adoration.Skeptical at first, I soon found myself in a profound state of self-worship—seeing my own divine glory, stripping for myself in front of mirrors, whispering sweet compliments, and truly falling in love with me. This experience changed the baseline of how I show up in relationships, filling my cup so completely that I no longer seek love from lack, but from overflow.Join me as I explore the paradox of selfishness leading to wholeness, and discover how you, too, can create a Temple of Ispace in your life—where love begins with you. 💗Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
What is Tantra actually? In this enlightening conversation, Rina and Michael delve into the multifaceted world of Tantra, exploring its true essence beyond common misconceptions. Michael is Rina's former teacher of yoga and on-dual tantra. They discuss the historical context of Tantra, its spiritual practices, and the often misunderstood association with sexuality. Michael shares insights on the differences between traditional and neo-tantric practices, emphasizing the importance of spiritual intention in sexual rituals. The conversation also touches on personal experiences, the evolution of tantric practices, and the significance of maintaining a healthy relationship with one's sexuality. Ultimately, they reflect on their spiritual journeys and the teachings that have shaped their understanding of Tantra.Chapters00:00Introduction to Tantra and Its Misconceptions03:09Understanding the Depth of Tantra06:03The Role of Sexuality in Tantra09:04The Journey of Learning Tantra12:03Neo-Tantra vs Traditional Tantra15:04Personal Experiences and Practices in Tantra17:46The Evolution of Tantric Practices20:58Current Spiritual Practices and Teachings23:55The Intersection of Sexuality and Spirituality27:05Reflections on the Spiritual Journey30:01Conclusion and Future OfferingsAbout Michael Dunn:Since my early 20s, I've immersed myself in the exploration, practice, and dissemination of yoga and non-dual philosophy. Originating from Cape Town, South Africa, my spiritual 'quest' for truth and meaning has taken me across the globe. Over the last two decades, I've had the privilege of instructing a variety of students worldwide, guiding them through advanced Hatha Yoga practices, particularly focused on Kuṇḍalinī, and delving into the intricacies of non-dual Śaiva Tantra, also known as Kashmiri Shaivism.For over a decade, I served as a senior teacher at Agama Yoga, a prominent yoga school in Thailand. However, I chose to part ways with the school following allegations of sexual misconduct against its founder. Since then, I have devoted myself to creating my own system of teachings, blending the profound wisdom of ancient traditions with my creative and artistic expression. My aim is to guide a modern generation of seekers toward truth, beauty, and fulfillment.As an avid learner drawn to authentic wellsprings of wisdom, I've delved into the profound teachings of tantric masters in India under the guidance of the esteemed scholar and meditation teacher Paul Muller Ortega, through his tantric meditation school, Blue Throat Yoga. Additionally, I've pursued personal studies through the writings, lectures and online courses of eminent scholars like Mark Dyczkowski. My journey has also involved several years of Sanskrit study with Dr. Antonia Ruppel through the YogicStudies online platform.Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram
In this insightful episode, Rina Trevi interviews Masha Dugina, a Love and Intimacy Coach and Menstruality Mentor, to explore the art of conscious menstruality and the wisdom of aligning with our natural rhythms. Masha shares her expertise on embracing the seasons of the menstrual cycle and how tuning into these phases can bring harmony, appreciation, and bliss into our lives.For women, Masha offers practical insights on navigating the challenges of honoring the “winter season” of their cycle when life demands don’t allow for complete rest. She also explains how each phase holds unique gifts that, when embraced fully, amplify the richness of the next.Rina reflects on a snippet of Masha’s wisdom during their podcast planning process, when Masha, in her winter phase, requested to reschedule for a more aligned time. This experience highlighted the importance of honoring one's rhythm and opened the door to a deeper understanding of these cycles.And for the men listening—yes, you have cycles too! Masha reveals how men can attune to their own rhythms and support the women in their lives in more meaningful ways.Join this enlightening conversation to uncover the secrets of living in alignment with your inner seasons and creating a life of harmony and flow.✨ Whether you're a woman or a man, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on the beauty and power of conscious menstruality.Masha DuginaInstagram: @duginamashaSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mashoonyaRina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com
Difficult conversations can feel like navigating a minefield, but what if you had tools to approach them with clarity and care? In this episode, Safe Words Aren't Just for Play: Navigating Triggering Topics, we explore the art of consciously choosing when to lean into challenging discussions—and when it’s wiser to pause and protect your peace. Learn how to create consensual, respectful dialogues at the right time and use “safe words” to gracefully step away when the emotional intensity becomes too much. Discover how these practices can deepen connection, build trust, and keep you aligned with your truth.Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com





You have touched on so many aspects of surrender and that was one amazing podcast
Rina thank you for addressing this issue. i believe as you do that is the basis for being able to love another person. when I was working as a substance abuse counselor I used the whitney houston song many, many times. it's a beautiful path to growth in recovery in substance abuse. it also allows for us as family members to teach our children that it is the beginning of love, the love of self. you have done such a great job of explaining everything, thank you Bernie
Rina, you have been a guiding light in helping me embrace both my dark side as well as my light side. You have shown the divine in my humanity and gave permission to be vulnerable. I love your podcasts
Such good advice Rina and thanks for demonstrating how this works using your own life examples.
This episode is so helpful in dealing with people you care about when hot topics are discussed