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about andrew
Andrew Barnes is a Tantric relationship, sexuality and orgasm coach, author, speaker and Daka. He runs a thriving private practice in Brisbane and has been training bodyworkers in a variety of disciplines in Australia and overseas since 1997.
Andrew is a leading authority on female sexuality, respected among his peers for his expertise and craft based on extensive studies and experience in Tantric practices, bodywork and sexuality philosophy. He is helping to shape an industry that is growing in relevance and acceptance.
Andrew has five diplomas in different styles of bodywork and energy healing, and a Master of Health Science (Sexual Health). However, he attributes his greatest learnings to life experience, and the wisdom and guidance of the many mentors and teachers he has had from around the world over the past 17 years. These men and women have enriched his path, expanding and challenging him in immeasurable ways. Andrew now supports others to find their inner truth and experience dynamic transformation in their own lives.
Details of Andrew’s diverse range of services follow:
Awakening Within
Andrew established the Awakening Within foundation in 2005, which delivers powerful individual/couples’ sessions, seminars, workshops and retreats. These services help individuals understand and accept new ideas about intimacy, love, physical contact, pleasure and sexuality, and enhance their relationships through clear and conscious communication.
For more information, please visit: www.awakeningwithin.org.au
Academy of Therapeutic Arts Foundation
Andrew established the Academy of Therapeutic Arts Foundation in 2003, which offers a range of bodywork and energetic therapies based on in-depth, integrated training in modern and ancient healing modalities. The Academy’s programs are regularly adopted by leading health and wellness spas, as well as by clinics and international companies.
For more information, please visit: www.therapeuticarts.edu.au
Cuddle Parties Australia
Cuddle Parties create a safe space for people to connect with the notion of intentional communication and experience the restorative and invigorating benefits of non-sexual social affection. Since introducing this specialised personal development program to Australia from the US, Andrew has become the Australian certified trainer for students wanting to learn how to facilitate Cuddle Parties.
For more information, please visit: www.awakeningwithin.org.au
Volunteer programs
Since 1993, Andrew has run volunteer massage and personal development programs in women’s rehabilitation clinics, men’s maximum-security prisons, substance abuse units and many other organisations.
