Being Yourself with Others I: Communication and Emotional Intimacy **
Relationship Skills 101
Being Yourself with Others II: Communication and Physical Intimacy **
When Push Comes to Shove: The Magic of Conflict
Erotic Massage for Men
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Erotic Massage for Couples
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What's Up With Him?
Sacred Land, Sacred Sex
** Description TBA
All of us need and want to relate to others in ways that are mutually satisfying. Most of us, however, struggle to create relationships that are deep, meaningful, and long-lasting. We have come to realize that much of what we learned from our families, schools, and society does not work.
So what does work? In this one day workshop we will cover the five basics of creating healthy relationships: self-awareness, intimacy skills, communication, sexuality and friendship. We will look at each one of these building blocks, how they form the foundation of healthy relating and how together they form the basic skill set for relating in ways that are enlivening, passionate, healing, and sustainable. Whether male or female, gay or straight, the same basic principles and practices apply. We will focus specifically on practical tools that you can use immediately to start making all of your relationships, including non-romantic ones, more satisfying.
I would not want all my words
To parade around this world in pretty costumes,
So I will tell you something of the Barroom view of Love.
Love is grabbing hold of the Great Lion's mane
And wrestling and rolling deep into Existence
While the Beloved gets rough and begins to maul you alive.
True love, my dear, is putting an ironclad grip
Upon the soft, swollen balls of a divine rogue elephant
And not having the good fortune to die!
In a good relationship, conflict is not only inevitable but necessary. The same is true within ourselves. How we handle conflict is one of the main factors influencing the quality of our
As you learn these skills, your relationships will become more satisfying, nourishing and creative. You will reduce the amount of drama and increase the amount of healthy excitement in your life. Make conflict creative and have fun with your life.
One of the essential questions for men is how to energize and integrate the two big energies they experience: the energy of lust and the energy of love. The main benefit of learning to join sex and spirit, heart and genitals is a profound sense of aliveness, which many men lack. With increased self-awareness and confidence men will be able to create a deeper range and expression of emotions, a better understanding of and appreciation for their bodies, and more satisfying relationships. For singles or couples. No overt sexual contact.
Love is the perfect work.
A music which rings all the bells in the temple.
A special wind in the trees...
When I am at work in my garden I take off my shoes.
I let my other hands embrace dirt.
I plant myself in this place.
And knowing what love is I awake.
In this place in my body.
Full of dream music. Full of Life.
This workshop is primarily an exploration of energy. We’ll experience the Earth’s healing energy - through trees, plants, lying on the ground, etc. Next we’ll experience our own energies and how to intentionally activate a sense of play, expanded states of awareness, and higher states of consciousness. With these two practices we’ll experience a sensual connection to the more than human world. These activities and connections are designed to create laughter, joy, peace, and oneness. For singles or couples. No overt sexual contact.
The making of friends who are real friends is the best token we have of a person's success in life.