Part 1
Part One provides the "foundation" (the lower four gates) -- grounding with the Earth and Self, building trust and community, working with subtle healing energies, exploring the ego and individual will, and opening the heart center of compassion.
Gate 1
Using the energy centers of the feet, knees, and base of the spine, you learn to release fear and meet survival issues with renewed confidence.
Gate 2
By engaging the belly center (which governs inner balance, movement, sexuality, and creativity), you learn to use your sexual energy through Tantric practices, and experience the healing power of community in African ritual.
Gate 3
The power of individual will resides in the solar plexus. You will learn to recognize "feelings" as allies, and release limiting beliefs and emotions. Through Native American ceremony, you will journey into sacred time and personal empowerment.
Gate 4
You will learn to celebrate the ecstasy of the heart and open to the realms of unconditional love through Sufi ceremony and healing practices