The Potency of Eros
Living in a body means having desires and longings, arousal and aversion, fears and frustrations, and so much more, around sex. And whether you love sex or hate it (and everything in between), have partners or go solo, want sex, avoid sex, or just don't think about it, part of being human includes being in relationship with your own unique and authentic sexuality. In this fast-changing, imperfect, sometimes chaotic and confusing world, our ability to feel pleasure and tap into the potency of our erotic energy is vital, now more than ever.
Join us in this 5-day Embodied Sexuality Lab to explore what it means to experience ourselves as full spectrum human beings, with a focus on gaining a deeper understanding of sexuality in a conscious embodied way - with presence, compassion, inclusivity, playfulness, and joy. We will use dance, Open Floor Core Movement Resources, and other modalities to investigate the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual terrain of sexuality.
The Lab is designed to give participants the opportunity to learn about and practice consent, boundaries, accessing pleasure, expanding your somatic awareness, and much more. Teachings will include topics on the Window of Presence, attachment styles, diversity, desire, understanding shame and how sexuality is shaped by culture, narratives, and social conditioning.
This is not a 'how to' workshop, and this is not a training to become an Open Floor Embodied Sexuality teacher; however, the teachings in this Lab can be integrated into and will enrich all aspects of your daily life, both personally and professionally. For those who work with other bodies (such as dance teachers, counselors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, sex workers, energy workers, yoga facilitators) this lab will give you skills to engage with clients in a more embodied, aware, and consensual way.
The Lab will be offered in a clear and boundaried container with a team of skilled teachers from a variety of backgrounds. It is designed for people who have experience in grounding, self-regulation, and using conscious dance as a practice. In the Lab, we keep our clothes on and will not engage in sexual touch during the sessions. All sexual orientations, expressions, gender identities, body types, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome.
This Lab is for those who:
- are looking to cultivate erotic intelligence and seek to embrace their own unique sexuality
- are interested in becoming more embodied in relation to sexuality and intimacy
- want to unpack the multilayered dynamics of attraction and attachment, as well as the cultural and social conditioning that inform our personal and collective stories, both past and present
- want to intentionally connect through movement with the source of their desires to experience greater fulfillment and satisfaction in relationships of all kinds.
You will learn:
- physical tracking resources to help you identify and familiarize yourself with the ebb and flow in your sexual and emotional energy.
- basic strategies for navigating pleasure in relationship to yourself and to others, including setting boundaries and offering consent.
- to expand your somatic awareness of what makes you feel good and what doesn't.
- to decrease internal or projected shame, quieting voices that keep you from your full embodied self.
- to recognize that allowing embodied pleasure is a form of freedom for you, others, and the world around you.
Cost
The pricing structure of the Ground Floor Lab aligns with Open Floor's value of inclusivity. There are differences among our participants geographically, in social status, and privilege. We offer more flexible and inclusive price options to embody economic justice. Together we can make this programme accessible and inclusive! The costs will cover the fees for two trainers and a crew of assistants and general costs for promotion and material. And it will be supporting the Open Floor International non-profit organization.
1250 EUR: normal rate 1600 EUR: generosity rate 1070 EUR: subsidised rate
Please choose the rate which feels fair for you. The rate includes the costs for accommodation and food full board in shared rooms (single room + 190 EUR) See below for more information.
Registration process
- Complete the application form.
- You will receive a copy of your registration immediately and within two weeks an email if you are accepted with the payment details.
- After your acceptance and when the payment is done, your registration will be confirmed by email.
