Singles: 'Lessons in Love' | Tantra Meets Gottman Relationship Research

This online spiritual workshop is for single adults who want to build a happy, lasting romantic partnership. "Lessons in Love" brings together SkyDancing Tantra principles from Margot Anand and the relationship research of Dr. John Gottman, drawing on his bestselling book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. It is led live on Zoom by Olga Ribble, a Certified SkyDancing Tantra Presenter, and meets across four Sundays.

The Seven Principles were written for married couples, but they have proven useful to partners at any stage. Here they are applied to dating: how to listen well, how to handle conflict, and how to approach new connections with clarity.

What to Expect

The workshop runs for four sessions of two hours each, eight hours in all, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm Eastern time. Participants join from around the country, and the format is interactive rather than a lecture. Instructional "Do this, not that" videos set up the material, small discussion groups give you a place to practice new skills with other singles, and solo introspective exercises leave room for private reflection.

The four sessions build in order:

- Session 1: an introduction to the Seven Principles and their origin in Gottman research, the happy couples' secret weapon, and the practice of listening well. Presence and eye gazing are introduced as a contemplative practice.
- Session 2: the phases of relationships, and what distinguishes true love from early attraction. You will look at approaching dating with clear intentions, and at expressing emotions, needs, goals and dreams.
- Session 3: managing conflict and moving past arguments that keep repeating, then building fondness and admiration. The "Do this, not that" videos are reviewed with group practice.
- Session 4: applying the Seven Principles to dating and romantic partnership, and expressing desires, fears and boundaries. The final session closes with integration practices and a closing reflection.

About Olga Ribble

Olga Ribble is a Certified SkyDancing Tantra Presenter. SkyDancing Tantra is the tradition founded on the methods of Margot Anand, and it forms the contemplative side of this workshop, alongside the Gottman material.

Before You Go

The workshop is open to single adults at any stage of dating, and no prior experience with tantra, meditation or Gottman research is required. It is taught in English.

Included with registration:

- Four live two-hour Zoom sessions
- A recording of the sessions for purchasers, so you can catch up on anything you miss
- A downloadable, printable "Lessons in Love Manual" of 123 pages
- Gottman app "Date Questions" download
- Clarify Your Vision worksheet
- 30 fun questions to ask on a first date and to build intimacy
- A handout of important questions to ask before becoming intimate
- The "Is This the Real Thing?" assessment tool
- "30 Things We Learned About Love from the Gottmans"
- Guidance on using the practice of desires, fears and boundaries

All registrations are final. Questions can be sent to the organizer in reply to the listing.