Ecstatic Life Path
Embodied living for people who identify as men
Andrés Cordero, Jr., Ph.D.
Human Sexuality and Sexuality Policy Leadership
What is embodied living?
Finding your way to joyful living
Embodiment as Body Knowledge
In my work, I focus on embodiment. Embodiment means "of or from the body." To work with our body, we must begin by accepting that there is a kind of knowledge that exists within us. However, this knowledge is within the body, not the mind.Our culture often discourages us from exploring our bodies. By not exploring our bodies, we lack this "body knowledge." Often, however, this body knowledge may emerge instinctually when we are in an extreme emotional state. This may be in ecstatic joy, in profound peace, in challenging situations, or even in trauma.My life experiences led me to the kind of work I do today. I study, learn, and share forward what I discover in my life. By offering others this knowledge, I aim to encourage greater levels of compassion and understanding, which can lead to a better life.
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Embodiment = Coaching PLUS
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Who am i?
A guide to joy and fulfillment
Andrés Cordero, Jr., Ph.D.
Embodied Living Coach & Certified Sexologist
I'm Andrés. I help men like you to reach your potential in life. I help men claim their pleasures and joys, find their empowerment, and fully manifest and embrace their best lives.
As an Embodiment Coach, I help those who identify as men (cis or trans) to engage one of the most valuable centers of knowledge to transform their lives --their bodies.Even if you are satisfied with your current life, embodied living can give you the keys to "level up" your way of living.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in.
- Leonard Cohen, "Anthem"
Do you regret missing out on opportunities? Do you fear failure? Do you struggle with to trusting yourself? Do you miss out on rewards you deserve?
Life presents us with challenges. Many of us learn from others to avoid taking risks, experiencing losses, and embracing our deepest emotions. Rather than making our own choices, many of us make choices that keep us safe, avoid taking healthy risks, and disconnecting from our authentic selves.This mostly can lead to boredom and lack of purpose. It often robs us of powerful learning experiences, and we may find ourselves uninspired, unmotivated, and living in loneliness.
I know. I've been there.
It was not until I learned the wisdom, the truths, and the possibilities of living if I moved beyond my mind and engaged my whole body that I began a journey of transformation.Risks, losses, and authentic emotions, when experienced by those fully in their bodies, often offer the most powerful of gifts. Living a life centered in authenticity, vulnerability, and self-trust can lead us to experiences that bring us places of profound pleasure, life-changing opportunities, and a truly meaningful sense of purpose.
My invitation to you
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Some of my teachers and learning spaces
Ph.D., Sexuality Policy Leadership, Human Sexuality, California Institute of Integral Studies
Sacred Intimacy, the Body Electric School
Neo-Tantra, Urban Tantra® Professional Training Program
Researcher, The Sexploration Project
Emerging Faculty, The Body Electric School
Where can I learn more about you?
In the more than 30 years of work experience, I have worked in a variety of fields and have had significant amounts of training and experience.If you wish to learn more about me, you can visit my online portfolio/website at
AndresCorderoJr.com.The site includes a full history of my training and experience, previous employment, training, case studies, postsecondary education, and awards and accomplishments.
Some of my other professional and personal pursuits include...
Surrogate Partner Therapy | Sex Researcher | Sexuality Educator | Sexual Health and Wellness Expert | Writer | Workshop Facilitator | Sacred Intimate | Rock Painting Artist | Hiking & Camping Enthusiast | Event Promoter | Certification Training | Event Equipment and Facilitation
How I can help
Finding your way to joyful living
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Let's talk!
I'm eager to meet you
Take the first step! Schedule your free, one-time Exploratory Session
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What to expect
Finding an embodiment coach with whom you feel comfortable is vital to achieving your results. Your coach will take responsibility for helping you to find your way to identifying your needs and wants, setting realistic objectives, locating and accessing valuable information and resources, and holding you accountable.
Your 20-minute Exploratory Session is a great opportunity to learn more about the services I provide, ask your questions, and receive a mini-evaluation and a proposal for my services based on your requested and projected needs.Once you schedule your appointment, take a moment to prepare a few short notes to guide our conversation. Some useful information could include:
Your current situation
Any actions you have taken to address your needs
What aspects of your life are most important to you, and how you would prioritize them
How committed you are to achieving your goals
Any questions you have for me
Reading Rack
A few suggestions
About ritual
Anand, Margo. The Art of Sexual Magic. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, New York, 1995.
Anand, Margo. The Art of Sexual Ecstasy: The Path of Sacred Sexuality for Western Lovers. G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, New York, 1989.
Moore, Robert L. The Archetype of Initiation. Xlibris Corporation, Lexington, Kentucky, 2001.
About sex and tantra
Chia, Mantak, and Douglas Abrams. The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets Every Man Should Know. HarperCollins, New York, New York, 1996.
Chia, Mantak, and Michael Winn. Taoist Secrets of Love: Cultivating Male Sexual Energy. Aurora Press, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1984.
Ramsdale, David Alan and Ellen Jo Dorfman. Sexual Energy Ecstasy: A Guide to the Ultimate, Intimate Sexual Experience. Peak Skill Publishing, Playa Del Rey, California, 1985.
Silverstein, Charles, PhD. and Felice Picano. The New Joy of Gay Sex. HarperPerennial (HarperCollins), New York, New York, 1993.
About ethics in sexuality
Barash, David P., Ph.D., and Judith Eve Lipton, Ph.D. The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People. W.H. Freeman and Company, New York, New York, 2001.
Easton, Dossie, and Cahterine A. Liszt. The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures. Greenery Press, San Francisco, California, 1997.
About integrative and holistic health practices
Colbert, M.D., Don. Deadly Emotions: Understand the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection That Can Heal or Destroy You. Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, 2003.
Ballentine, Rudolph. Radical Healing: Integrating the World’s Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine. Himalayan Institute, Honesdale, Pennsylvania, 2011.
About sex practices and sexual history
Bishop, Clifford. Sex and Spirit: Love Mystics and Creation Myths, the Union of Souls, Ritual and Taboo (Living Wisdom). Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia, 1996.
Joannides, Paul. Guide to Getting It On! A Book About the Wonders of Sex. Goofy Foot Press,Waldport, Oregon, 2003.
Love, Brenda. Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices. Greenwich Editions, London, England, 1999.
About living a tantric life
Carrellas, Barbara. Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century. Celestial Arts (Random House), New York, New York, 2007.
Copeland, Pala and Al Link. Soul Sex. The Career Press, Inc., Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, 2003.
Michaels, Mark A., and Patirica Johnson. The Essence of Tantric Sexuality. Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota, 2006.
Mumford, John, Ph.D. Ecstasy Through Tantra (Llewellyns Tantra and Sexual Arts Series). Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2000.
Nichols, Baba Dez and Kamala Devi. Sacred Sexual Healing: The SHAMAN Method of Sex Magic. Zendow Press, San Diego, California, 2008.
About kink and power dynamics in sexuality
Brame, Gloria G., William D. Brame, and Jon Jacobs. Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance and Submission. Villard Books (Random House), New York, New York, 1993.
Bramwell, David. Fetish. DK Publishing, New York, New York, 2007.
Buss, David M. The Evolution Of Desire: Strategies Of Human Mating. Basic Books, New York, New York, 1994.
Fernbach, Amanda. Fantasies of Fetishism: From Decadence to the Post-Human. Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2002.
Wiseman, Jay. Sm 101: A Realistic Introduction. Greenery Press, New York, New York, 1996.
About male sexuality
Chia, Mantak, and Douglas Abrams. The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets Every Man Should Know. HarperCollins, New York, New York, 1996.
Chia, Mantak, and Michael Winn. Taoist Secrets of Love: Cultivating Male Sexual Energy. Aurora Press, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1984.
Ramsdale, David Alan and Ellen Jo Dorfman. Sexual Energy Ecstasy: A Guide to the Ultimate, Intimate Sexual Experience. Peak Skill Publishing, Playa Del Rey, California, 1985.
Silverstein, Charles, PhD. and Felice Picano. The New Joy of Gay Sex. HarperPerennial (HarperCollins), New York, New York, 1993.
About life guidance
Allen, Marcus. Tantra for the West: A Guide to Personal Freedom. Whatever Publishing, San Rafael, California, 1981.
Ballentine, Rudolph. Kali Rising: Foundational Principles of Tantra for a Transforming Planet. Tantrikster Press, Ballentine, South Carolina, 2010.
Kieves, Tama J. This Time I Dance!: Creating the Work You Love. The Penguin Group, New York, New York, 2006.
Kooden, Harold, Ph.D., and Charles Flowers. Golden Men: The Power of Gay Midlife. Avon Books (HarperCollins), New York, New York, 2000.
Allen, Marcus. Tantra for the West: A Guide to Personal Freedom. Whatever Publishing, San Rafael, California, 1981.
Ballentine, Rudolph. Kali Rising: Foundational Principles of Tantra for a Transforming Planet. Tantrikster Press, Ballentine, South Carolina, 2010.
Kieves, Tama J. This Time I Dance!: Creating the Work You Love. The Penguin Group, New York, New York, 2006.
Kooden, Harold, Ph.D., and Charles Flowers. Golden Men: The Power of Gay Midlife. Avon Books (HarperCollins), New York, New York, 2000.
About eroticism, spirituality, sexuality, & fulfillment
Deida, David. Finding God Through Sex: Awakening the One of Spirit Through the Two of Flesh. Sounds True, Inc., Boulder, Colorado, 2005.
Kraig, Donald Michael, et. al. Modern Sex Magick: Secrets of Erotic Spirituality. Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2003.
Morin, Jack, Ph.D. The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Sexual Passion and Fulfillment. HarperCollins Publishers, New York, New York, 1995.
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Commitment to care
Your confidentiality, health, and safety
My commitment to you
As my client, I will focus on protecting your confidentially, health, and safety to the best of my ability.Please ask me any questions you may have about my commitment to you whenever necessary. you can send your questions to me at iinfo@ecstaticlifepath.com.
I am responsible for fostering effective communication with you.
My primary responsibility is to hold the container for you. Within the container, my chief focus and primary ethical responsibility is for your welfare.
I practice informed consent. The objectives and parameters of the relationship shall be discussed with you by me so that you can make informed decisions.
My relationship with you is temporary; always within the context of your session or sessions (i.e., "the container.")
I shall recognize the boundaries and limitations of my competence. I will not attempt to use methods outside the range of my training and experience. If I think you will benefit from such methods, I will refer you to such a provider.
If I have a professional degree, certificate, license, or accreditation, which applies to other than my core practice, the function of my core practice shall be primary. However, if there is an agreement between me and you that other methods and techniques, within my competence, are appropriate for your welfare, I may use these additional skills.
If a situation arises that would normally require consultation with another type of provider (including, but not limited to, a mental health clinician or medical provider), I am responsible for taking appropriate but reasonable action for your welfare. This includes contacting 9-1-1 on your behalf if you are experiencing an emergency.
My responsibility for your welfare continues until it is terminated by mutual agreement, by me, or by you.
Your identity, and all information received about you shall not be communicated to any individual or entity without your express permission, except under the following conditions:
When there is a clear and imminent danger to you, or to individuals, or to society, and then only to the appropriate professional colleagues and public authorities;
For the purpose of consultation with appropriate professional colleagues with your explicit permission, or immediately during life-threatening emergencies; or
For research, in comprehensive and complied form. Your identity is disguised to fully protect your confidentiality.
It is my responsibility to ensure protection against transmission of infection or illness.
I shall recognize that effectiveness in the profession depends, in part, on my maintaining independent, personally-fulfilling social, intimate, and sexual relationships.
In order to maintain optimum professionalism, I am responsible for:
obtaining relevant continuing education;
seeking prompt and effective help when personal problems arise; and
seeking peer support on cases as needed.
Resources spotlight
Helpful tips and resources
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I am continuously producing content on men's sexuality, eroticism, intimacy, and embodiment issues.As programs are produced, they will be produced on my YouTube Channel.If you would like to be a guest on the channel, or have a topic you would like to see covered in a video program, please send me a message to info@ecstaticlifepath.com.
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Booking Policy
If you are a first-time client, you may have to pay a deposit before your appointment.
You will receive an email to confirm your appointment.
Please be on time for your appointment. Message me immediately if you expect to be late.
If you cannot make your appointment, message me immediately. If you no-show and do not notify me, I can no longer accept appointment requests.
If travel to you or if you schedule a multi-day intensive, you will need to pay a 50% deposit of fees, including travel costs. I use federal GSA travel reimbursement guidelines for estimates.
I will consider bartering offers from providers.
If I am traveling, I may offer my services in that city. Check my Travel Calendar.
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