'Libido Fundamentals' OpenFloor EmbodiedDance Residential Retreat

About this event

A JOURNEY INTO EMBODIED ALIVENESS

Dancing & practicing with the movement of sexual energy within the broader definition of ‘Libido’ as life force, birth place of creativity, vitality, presence and aliveness.

During these 4-days there is plenty of time to relax and thrive in the benevolence of continuous dancing, moving, experiencing and relaxing in being together in a closed group, at  a beautiful venue in the middle of nature with an atmosphere of lightness, space and tranquility.

(This Event will be taught in English in the first instance, with translations into Dutch if needed. Please scroll down for the Dutch version)

OUR CREATIVE SEXUAL ENERGY is an essential part of the body’s natural expression and movement potential.  Libido Fundamentals touches the universal elements which relate to sense, move and increase the capacity to fully embody this life force in all areas of your life. 

From the first cells that evolve us into being, to the deep surrender of our last exhale, a lifespan is infused with libido.
Dance can awaken this potent energy in ways that can be electrifying, joyful, overwhelming, frightening, mystifying, and everything in between. We can access this vital energy of eros in a multitude of ways — in moments of deep play or quiet meditation, a tender touch, a provocative piece of art, a sexy song, a mature gaze, the soothing voice of a poet, the sacred words of a mystic. When this energy is acknowledged, supported and expressed authentically, the potential for healing is immense and empowering. We honor the whole self.

Through Open Floor conscious dance we create a safe, positive environment to engage in this complex, mysterious and in-depth investigation with curiosity, mindfulness and compassion. We seek to understand how sexuality is shaped by culture, narratives, and social conditioning, and we explore ways to liberate ourselves as we move towards erotic wholeness. Because sexuality is so often underground, ignored, or unconsciously acted out, the exploration of this territory tends to be intense, liberating, intimate and powerful. The potential pleasure and beauty of this journey is well worth the challenges and the risks.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A MODULE / WORKSHOP?
* We explore this lively, sometimes hidden energy of libido with curiosity and mindfulness using the Open Floor Core Movement Resources.
* We open up physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual terrain of sexuality, libido, lifeforce and other related themes.
* We combine group proces, specific explorations and information through embodied dance and movement exercises, to help discover and unblock the beauty and power of your sexual life force.
* We use other practices as 'Wheel of Consent', the practice of 'awareness and inquiry', breathwork and more, to deepen and integrate your experience.
* There is no explicit sexual content or exercises.

WHO IS IT FOR?
Libido programs are open to all adults regardless of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or relationship status. We strive to co-create an environment that is inclusive, curious and expansive, and honors the experiences each person brings into the room.
For participation you need some experience with dance forms such as OpenFloor, 5Rhythms, MovementMedicine, Biodanza or similar, to deepen your experience.
OpenFloor Libido programs count as a pre-requisite for the Open Floor Teacher Training.

TEACHER MONIKA KÖRSCHNER
is an accredited 5Rhythms®, OpenFloor and Libido teacher and teaches dance and movement as a conscious practice in the Netherlands and abroad for over more than 20 years. The last 15 years she specialized herself in Embodied & Conscious Sexuality through a variety of studies.
Monika is trained by Gabrielle Roth to teach 5Rhythms, trained by Andrea Juhan (co-founder of OpenFloor) to teach Libido Fundamentals and trained by Betty Martin in the Wheel of Consent.  Since 2018 she is a working member of Open Floor International and involved as mentor, supervisor, teacher and co-creator of international educational training programs. Monika loves to create a non-judgmental, open space where dancers can show up again and again, feeling welcomed to move with whatever is present. As well to create a safe, creative, loving, playful environment to enter into an in-depth enquiry with compassion and curiosity.

ASSISTING TEAM
* Hester Hudig - OpenFloor teacher, Therapy in Motion practioner, Therapist (psychosynthese),
Ecstatic DJ

MORE INFORMATION
For more information, practical details and an inspiring Vimeo movie, look at
https://embodieddance.nl/news/34/72/Part-1-Libido-Fundamentals.html

REGISTRATION 
Please register and pay your application deposit via this website Hipsy
For practical information and support please contact  Larissa Hop-Fink, producer, at it.is.lariss@gmail.com
For more information and attunement please contact Monika Körschner, teacher, via 06-12602244 or via monika@embodieddance.nl