GRIOTS REPUBLIC - An Urban Black Travel Mag - April 2016

with energy that mends broken relationships,
promotes positive thinking about coexisting in
peace and if lived to the fullest, will bring forth
a life that enhances a system of longevity. The
essence of a healing sexual union depends on
openness. You must develop an honest trust that
is free of fear and deceit.
On a physical level, holistic sexuality brings
awareness to the individual and the couple on
the sacredness their bodies possess. Also, the
proper nourishment of the energy exchanged in
sex enriches their quest for longevity. This energy
exchange directly affects the internal organs,
the central nervous system and the endocrine
system.
prepares the body for orgasm. Sex is an intensely
emotional experience of sharing that enriches the
ability of humans to respond positively to outer
body stimuli.
The spiritual components of holistic sexuality
include all of the above. When the consciousness
of divine union is brought to the sexual experience,
sex becomes a meditation; trance becomes a
prayer, and purpose living is enriched. A couple
can develop unconditional selfless service to one
another and inspire the growth of the relationship.
As couples grow together, their moments of
internal peace turn into minutes, hours, days and
years of blissful sexual expression that heals in
every way.
Holistic sexuality exercises the mind in two ways.
First, mind is energy; it has no physical form.
The mind is the constant reminder that there is
always an interconnection between man and
woman; this shows up as attraction and desire
which can very easily lead to a sexual encounter.
The underlying factor to consider in this most
primitive interrelation is that people were divinely
designed for each other and that designation was
intended to be eternal. People however vibrate on
different frequencies, so the levels of attraction
will be based on energetic compatibility.
The thought process involved in coming together
brings the mind into alignment with the need to
remain in constant contact with self through the
body of another. Second, once the connection is
made, the mind then surrenders to the autonomic
nervous system and goes into a state of trance.
This semiconscious state is the doorway to a
moment of peace and relaxation that the mind
needs to facilitate calm and unity for survival.
On an emotional level, holistic sexuality
strengthens the limbic system by activating a
series of central nervous system responses to
touch. Touch activates the endocrine system’s
glandular functions and releases hormones that
help to bring about the mind’s surrender and
K. Akua Gray is the author of five published
works in holistic health and vegan nutrition.
As the primary curriculum developer for an
international wellness education institute,
naturopath and wellness instructor Dr. Akua
has been writing on health and wellness for
over two decades. Born in Houston, TX, Dr.
Akua now lives in southern Ghana, West
Africa with her husband of 28 years. Her book
Holistic Sexuality: A Practical Guide to Sexual
Healing is available on Amazon.com