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International School of Temple Arts - Training

May 6, 2026 by
Sascha Stockem


 

Almost two years ago, I promised to share my journey with you – the path of learning how to co-create and live in an intentional eco-village community. While I haven’t fully reached my destination yet, I can feel that I’ve made significant progress along the way.

Back then, I stepped away from my role as the CEO and founder of a tech company with almost 100 employees. After selling parts of the company, I moved into a more passive role on the supervisory board. This marked the beginning of a profound process of transformation.

There was so much to learn: letting go to create space for something new, completely reprogramming myself, diving deeply into spirituality, and finding a way to start new business with a more sustainable, holistic, and regenerative approach – integrating all the knowledge and experiences I had gained so far.

Today, I want to share one of my deepest desires with you: to have a fulfilled, vibrant sexual life – not as a privilege for a few, but as a wish I hold for all.

In creating a new society and culture for humanity, healing sexuality is one of the core pillars. It provides us with the strength to live and express our full humanity.

Sexual energy is life energy!

When this energy is suppressed, we lose a direct connection to higher levels of consciousness, to the source of our being.

When I first heard about ISTA (International School of Temple Arts), I immediately felt called to embark on this journey. In April 2023, I participated in a similar training in Mexico, and in October 2024, I had the opportunity to experience my first official ISTA training – a transformative journey into the depths of sexuality, shamanism, and spirituality.

A key aspect of this journey is overcoming the sexual suppression that women, in particular, have endured for millennia under patriarchal structures. Sexual freedom for all – especially for women – is, for me, a key to peace on Earth.

Those who live their sexuality freely experience immense power and vitality. For women to reclaim their rightful place and leadership in society, they must regain full access to their energy and strength.

It is important to note: 95% of all murders worldwide are committed by men.

We, as men, need to awaken from our slumber and empower women to reclaim their throne – their rightful place in the world.

My experiences at ISTA have been profoundly deep and transformative. That’s why I want to encourage you to experience such a training for yourself or visit one of the temples that I hope to offer in the future. Once I feel that my training as a sexual priest has progressed far enough, I will be ready to take on this responsibility and create save spaces for healing and growth.

Sexual freedom, healing, and awareness – for a new, peaceful Earth.

Aho ! 

Global Ecovillage Network Gathering 2024, Ängsbacka, Sweden