If ever you have flipped
through pages of NEXUS, Colorado's Holistic Journal, then most likely you
have noticed, and been intrigued by Dr. Juliana Dahl. For the past few years,
she has appeared within the first few pages of NEXUS, playfully wooing the
reader with her dazzling smile.
("Saucy" is the word I felt the first time I saw the ad.)
Dr. Dahl is a Dakini. She teaches, coaches and nourishes those souls who seek to heal and expand their awareness of their own sexuality. She has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of seekers attain a more authentic sense of self-worth and insight through their own sensual exploration.
HOW SHE HAS BEEN A LEADER
Dr. Dahl is one of the
first and foremost sexual healers in the Rocky Mountain region. She taught
school for 20 years, finishing her MA in that time. In her 40's she experienced
what is termed a "kundalini awakening". This awakening, in simple
terms, is the rising of enormous latent energies inherent in all of us.
Only a relative few of us, however, realize this awakening. The free flow
of kundalini brings a person tremendous awareness and capacity for manifestation
that is rooted in a wholehearted desire to bring others to this state
of love-ability as well. It is with the intention of planetary healing
and union of body, mind, spirit that Dr. Dahl shares her wisdom and techniques.
Her task is not an easy one. Of course there can be great stigma around one
who publicly deems herself a "sexual healer". And she knows that
it is the existence of this stigma that makes her work so necessary. She has
led many of us on a path healing where few others dare enter.
HOW SHE HAS EMPOWERED OTHERS
Upon first contact with Dr. Dahl, which is usually via telephone, one is struck by a voice as dazzling as the smile. She sounds at once vivacious and grounded, yielding yet firm. She laughs and cries easily, allowing her emotions to move authentically. In her presence, one feels that same acceptance, perhaps for the first time, to let his or her emotions flow freely.
One of the first skills
to consciously love is learning how to establish and maintain appropriate
boundaries. This lesson that Dr. Dahl so astutely demonstrates, in and of
itself is a personal empowerment worthy of your honor. But of course, Dr.
Dahl transcends this accomplishment. She also teaches individuals and couples
the arts of communication and sexual awareness. Through private sessions and
group workshops, those who see her discover blockages to intimacy they had
not yet known and they learn how to remove these obstacles to experience what
we are all wishing for--true love.
There is no greater empowerment than the grace of inner love.
HOW HER CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE IMPACTED THE COMMUNITY.
I have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Dahl in two workshops. The first was called "Sexual Healers", for women only. The second was open to individuals and couples, with a balance kept in the man-to-woman ratio. During both workshops, the groups, ranging from five to 20, began as shy, wide-eyed seekers. Most did not know what to expect. There were others who had previously studied with Dr. Dahl, and were bright-eyed with anticipation for what we would share. Through the week-long sessions, those who entered as strangers closed the sacred circle having cried, argued, laughed, danced, cared for, nurtured, nourished and been awestruck by the sheer power of our vulnerable humanness. The reverberations of these quiet retreats echo into the community through each person carrying within him or herself a bright flame fueled by self-knowledge, sacred passion and the ability to manifest the true heart's desire. This is the kind of wildfire we all want spread.
Sincerely,
Kari DiPalma
Thank you for the most powerful learning experience of my life. Your professionalism, integrity, generosity warmth and knowledge made it very easy for me to connect. My physical, spiritual and mental demeanor has changed forever. A large part of my growth came from the warm environment you created along with the others who were staying at your Retreat Center at that time. My partner is looking forward to returning with me next time and spending time with you in your wonderful environment and once again learning and expanding. Thanks so much again for your sharing.
Sincerely, Ron and Maverick
Hidden in a busolic setting amidst the pines there exists the best kept secret in all of Boulder County. Any man or woman wishing to explore and expand their sensuality and sexuality to incredible new heights must check out Paradise At Harmony. It is an extraordinary experience. Do it for yourself, Do it for your lover.
Sincerely, M. Haskins
Dearest Juliana,
I want to express the deep river of joy in my heart for your love and beauty. The weekend I shared at your Retreat Center was magical and so full of love that I feel that I am forever changed and expanding into all I truly am.The magical journey to the mountainside hottubs, the loving touch, the wonderful watsu journey in your delicious heated pool, The absolute envelope of comfort and love I felt have inspired me to see and extend that vision through out myself and all that I meet.
Thank you very much ,
Serena Benson
Juliana I had a wonderful experience with you. You were wam, loving, caring, emotionally supportive and very good with your teachings and role playing. You were also very direct and to the point and yet a very loving goddess.
The first four sessions really brought out the emotions. I didn't realize I had all of that excess baggage in me. I wish we had had more time, I realize now I have so much more to learn.
I felt really good when I got home.I told my partner about lots of the things that I experienced with you and she thought it was all amazing .When I told her I was able to keep my erection for 45 minutes without loosing my energy she was surprised. Also was amazed by all the emotions that came up for me.She agreed that I need to return for more teaching.. The next day I woke up feeling so enlightened, my heart was so open and loving. I was moved to connect with my partner in the ways that you taught me and she went into ecstasy. Thank you once again. I will be back to continue my path of growth, expansion and healing.
With love, Rod
I first became familiar
with Juliana in May of 1999. I had reached a point
in my own personal growth where I realized that I needed to do some work on
sexuality and spirituality. Specifically, I realized that I needed to
improve my ability to be emotionally intimate while in sexual relations and
to learn how to feel aroused without any urgency to engage in sexual acts.
After some investigation,
I located Juliana's website and sent an email
detailing my desires and concerns. After a short exchange, she asked that
we speak by phone. I am firmly embedded in the Western spiritual tradition
and she assured me no dogma was attached to her services (which turned out
to be true).
This consultation seemed
as much a screening of me as of her-I felt safe
that she would do a good job of keeping her clients to those truly seeking
growth or healing and not just the curious or thrillseekers. I also
queried about typical practices, boundaries, and nudity. All were
addressed straightforwardly and professionally.
Juliana recommended six
sessions. I agreed to one, as a pathfinder. I
ended up doing a course of six, a personally designed seventh session, and
a workshop. I also attended two free social events at Juliana's.
The first session opened
up something powerful for me and had me on the
edge of sobbing. Juliana provided a comforting anchor and beacon as I
strove into that world and began my growth and to heal.
The remaining sessions
cemented on growth. With each, Juliana would check
in at the beginning, and then frequently during the time together,
re-arranging the exercises as appropriate. Juliana created an atmosphere
that was safe, nurturing, and protective. She helped me address highly
personal and intimate issues while maintaining both a loving presence and
a
detached professionalism.
Would I recommend Juliana?
The work she does is not for everyone. A lot
of energy will be released and one may head in unexpected directions.
However, what she does, she does exceedingly well. She is truly a healer
and a gifted teacher. For those who are ready, the rewards of working with
Juliana are immense.
Sincerely, Ed
I am back in Maine now Thank you and thank you again for our session we did. What an experience for me. There is really nothing like it available here, and nowhere is there anyone like you. I appreciate the courage and integrity with which you practice your work.I can't imagine a more fascinating avocation.
The session had a profound effect on me…left me in an altered state for a day or two. I feel rather on my own and lonely now.. Prospects for a sexual partner do exist but, are not yet mutually recognized . I expect that it will be awhile before I can delve into the beautiful practices that you taught me with a partner. However, as you taught me there is much preperation I can do alone with my own tantric practice preparing for the the goddess to appear. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
With Love, Jim
Thank you Juliana. You have made such a wonderful impact on my life. Love, David
11/15/99
Good Morning Juliana,
Thank you , thank
you again for such an incredible weekend. It was so hard to say goodbye
last night at the end of the seminar. Yet I carried the love home with
me and my heart is still full this morning. The community you created
in those three days was and is a vibrant healing force in my life that
will continue forever. I so admire the work that you do, and honor the
Divine being that you are. One of the other participants at the seminar
mentioned that fear was really evident on my face at the beginnning of
the seminar but now only love shows on my face and body. I was at first
shocked that my mask was not as protective as I had thought it would be.
I am now able to focus on the joy of having removed that mask to reveal
my soul to all of you. In that way our time together was the most healing
(not just sexually) experience I have ever had. Thank you for creating
the space to allow that.
With Love, Tamara
Dear juliana,
You are a queen among women and a shining golden heart among humans. I am
so proud of you. You are raising the ceiling for women. You are helping people
to experience how healing, uplifting and transforming sex can be. You are
helping people to unify their sexual and spiritual aspects .I am one of your
biggest cheerleaders who knows how many ways you are powerfully impacting
people and changing the world for the better.
Love, V
I just wanted to send you a very belated thank you for the session we had a few weeks ago. I cannot tell you how much it helped me. The enormous emotional baggage that had accumulated over the years seemed to just melt away and for the first time in a long while I experienced some peace. My wife seems to be steadily improving and I hope that in the next year I might be able to persuade her to have some sessions with you or that we can have a couples session with you. I think it would help her a great deal in putting some painful experiences behind her and begin to be comfortable with and revel in her sexuality.
Thanks again for all that you did for me.
Best Wishes,
Jim
March 31, 1999
I have worked as
a professional social worker since 1973 and I have worked in
residential centers, mental health clinics, private practice and public
schools. In addition, I have consulted and provided staff development
training for public schools throughout Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming
about
the topic of behavior analysis. Juliana has been working with my wife
and I
for several months about our personal and sexual relationship. I feel
qualified to write this letter about her in an unbiased manner.
Dr. Dahl presents
herself as a highly intelligent and caring person. She is
empathetic, insightful and her assessment about my relationship and sexual
issues has been accurate. She communicates her ideas respectfully and
with a
gentle understanding tone. Dr. Dahl's knowledge about human sexuality
is
excellent and she is able to express this knowledge in understandable
terms.
My wife and I both
feel that Dr. Dahl has done an excellent job at
emphasizing and improving the quality of our relationship by improving
the
communication, touch, mutual respect and love. Also she has helped us
to
accept our differences and discovered ways to find fulfillment of our
needs
even though we have these differences.
When Dr. Dahl has
suggested sexual exercises, she has allowed us to complete
these exercises in a manner that best fits our feelings of comfort and
safety. She is completely relaxed about sexuality and nudity and this
provides a wonderful model for a healthy attitude about sex. I believe
her to
be ethical and honest in her professional relationship with clients.
I have had the opportunity
to work with many professionals in the human
service area. I believe that Dr. Dahl possesses the intellect, social
skills
and communication skills to be able to work closely with professionals
to
help clients to grow emotionally and behaviorally to achieve a better
quality
of life.
Sincerely,
Dale Moore, MSW
Social Worker
Dear Juliana,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your
efforts in guiding my attempts to understand this ancient wisdom. I have
been trying for a while now, but my efforts add up to very little.Until
I
came across you. The organization and coordination of the material, as
you
presented it, was a very admirable thing to me. It made everything very
simple
and easy to follow. Your understanding and presentation of this completed
and abstract subject came from no where to me, and in no time everything
clicked. Your experience, integrity, honesty openness and willingness
to go
to any length to help your fellow human being is extraordinary. Thank
you
very much for everything. You have done your job. It is up to me to do
what
you taught me. That, I believe can take me and anybody man and or a woman
interested in this subject to a different height. You are one of the few
genuine Dakinis out there. You are really a "McCoy" You know
your stuff and
can teach it too. May light be on the path for us all.
Sincerely,
John
Juliana is an amazing
woman. The passion in her being is a testimony to
the work she has done with herself. I have watched her truly walk her
talk in many instances which is no easy feat. She creates a most
nurturing environment for one to heal all kinds of past stuff that holds
back their passion, and likewise, you can watch how she seeks to make
the most self loving and nurturing choices for herself. I have many
friends but I have only a small few that I can truly say I highly
respect that person-Juliana is one of them. Juliana is a true spiritual
warrior. It is an understood fact in the transformation process, that
one can only go as far as the person you are working with. Working with
Juliana is opening the possibilities for amazing results.
Joy Freeman
July 13, 2001
As I wove through
the canyon north of Boulder I found myself relax with every
breathtaking view that I beheld. I was a little nervous, not knowing quite
what to expect in my private session with Juliana. After having previously
met Juliana, though, I knew that whatever was going to happen would be
for my
highest good.
I came to Juliana's
Paradise at Harmony with two intentions. The first
was the intention to become more fully aware and to take a beginning step
to
knowing tantra.
The private session
with Juliana was a time to share my previous life and
sexual experiences and the intention that I had for pursuing tantra.
Following our discussion, Juliana and I entered her warm indoor pool for
a
nurturing, awakening session. I felt a strong loving comfort from Juliana
as
she helped me to become more aware of myself and the goddess within me.
It
was one of the most nurturing experiences of my life. I remember thinking
many times that every person should have such an experience like this
at
least once in their lifetime.
Talking with Juliana
also helped to clarify a second intention that I had
for myself. In few days prior to our session I had become clear that I
wanted a ritual to help release my feelings and connectedness for a lost
relationship. After I shared this with Juliana, she helped me with a very
loving ritual to release the past relationship. I went through a range
of
emotions, but the overall feeling was one of love and letting go, both
for
myself and my past partner.
Overall my experiences
with Juliana had a profound affect on me, but more
was to come.
After attending some
workshops with Juliana and her teaching partner
Michael the Red, I basked in each experience. I also began to question
my
view of myself. If I am to be a goddess, comfortable in receiving goddess
worship, I first need to see myself as a goddess. I questioned how I treat
myself and realized that there were many ways in which I have not treated
myself like a goddess. This brought about a two week period of
interspection. In the end, I had an epiphany, one of those experiences
in
life where a realization forever changes the way I view and live my life.
I realized that first
and foremost it was important that I treated myself
like a goddess. Preparing healthy, colorful meals for myself. Getting
the
appropriate amount of rest. Pursuing the relationships and activities
that
give me the greatest pleasure and releasing the activities that do not
give
me great pleasure. Essentially, learning how to nurture and empower myself.
There were several concepts in the epiphany, but the sum of my epiphany
was
that as I change my view of myself and my life, I am now embarking on
the
best years of my life.
I've had three other
epiphanies in my life that have opened up wonderful
worlds to me that I could not have previously imagined. I'm most excited
about this recent epiphany as it opens up my heart and soul in a way I
hadn't
previously imagined... and the exploration has just begun. I've yet to
discover many more new-found experiences of my heart, soul and sexuality...
and I can hardly wait!
Jane
