

Back fence gossip asserted the genial Mr. The rumors' presentation of Barney as a nefarious character who deals drugs or secretly hates children runs contrary to his steadfast image of wholesomeness and trustworthiness.īaseless rumors of similar denigrating nature have plagued other children's hosts cherished for their friendliness and sincerity. It's not the funny costume or the songs that make the show a success it's the friendliness and constant optimism of the show's purple host. Two common rumors about Barney (police uncovered a cache of illegal drugs secreted in the rotund dinosaur's tail, or the endlessly loving and patient children's host roundly cussed out a hapless tyke) strike at the heart of Barney's appeal to the smaller set. Barney's is a loveable persona, and the children he interacts with as part of the show happily sing and dance along with him, looking upon him as a much-admired friend. Reads the mission statement of Joyner’s Tantra Harmony website.Barney, the purple dinosaur from television's Barney & Friends, has been on the air since 1992, hosting a show which uses song and dance to teach preschool tots in an environment of warmth and caring. Achieving a higher, and more blissful state of awareness to your sexuality, and who you are as a spiritual being.Įmpowering Your Spiritual Goddess Energy Within… Sometimes people here in the west can be so sad."Ĭonnecting your mind, body, and spirit together as one, in perfect harmony. I truly wish more people would try to see the spiritual side of Tantra & not think it's all about sex. But of course, it didn't come out that way. To shed a more positive light on the benefits of its accent practice and teachings to those who don't know much about it. "When I was approached to do the interview, I was told the article would capture the spiritual side of Tantra & my Spiritual Healing Practices. Upon Vice’s article, Joyner had this to say from his side, Recommended: Father Of The Groom Makes Misogynistic Comments in Married At First Sight Leaving Viewers Disgusted But other Tantra specialists told the publisher that sexual intercourse isn't a necessary part of the practice. VICE also spoke to several regulars of Joyner's, none of whom said they felt harassed or pressured into having sex with him.


Because Tantra deals with loving energy, life force energy, and energy that rises through your system."Įnlightening practices, as Joyner suggested, aren't limited to just sex. Refinery29 spoke to a healer and spiritual doctor who said that Tantra is principally about connecting with others, nature, and yourself. "A lot of times when people think about Tantra they think it's all about sex. In a previous meeting with Business Insider, Joyner said he started studying Tantra during his late teens. Love heals and allows you to continue to grow."Īlso Read: The Aftermath Of Tristan/Jordyn ‘Cheating’ Drama Stands Out in The New KUWTK TrailerĮxperts say coitus isn't a necessary part of the practice. Even when you have emotionally blocked energy, the best way to remove it is to remove it with love, and then replace it with God's divine love. Everything stems grows and evolves from love. He further added, "The energy I brought up in the costume is based on the foundation of tantra, which is love. The star explained to VICE that his current gig isn't so contrasting to playing Barney. Another actor, Bob West, had also given his voice for the character.ĭavid Goyer, the actor who played voiced the character of Barney, is now a sex expert.īesides, Barney and Friends, Joyner has been cast in television series including "Shameless," "That 70s Show," and "ER." Joyner, now 54, wore Barney's costume from the year, 1991 to 2001. And he recommends not to use condoms because they "block the energy." The goal of a session is to fully release a woman’s blocked energy. Joyner currently has 30 clients, or "goddesses," as he prefers to address them.ĭon't Miss: Tattoo Fixers Viewers ‘Disgusted’ After Married Guests Unbelievably Reveal They’re Related By Blood Rebekah Sager at VICE affirmed that David Joyner is a Tantra massage specialist and spiritual healer who bills $350 for a four-hour session and only accepts female clients. The real life actor behind the purple and green Tyrannosaurus is now shifting his focus from enchanting kids to help improve the sexual propensity of adults. The fluffy dinosaur from the PBS' show, 'Barney and the Dinosaur' is now a sex guru.
