Andy Buru - on DESIRE

About this event

8 - 11 October 2026
The Conscious Castle – Verlaine, Belgium

What do you truly long for — beneath the surface, beyond roles and labels?

What if your desire wasn’t something to hide, control, or fix — but something to honour?

This workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more, hide less, and play with life in a deeper, more honest way.

In this intimate and transformative weekend, we invite you into the heart of Desire — not just as erotic craving, but as a living force that shapes your creativity, relationships, and personal power.

Guided by internationally renowned teacher Andy Buru, this workshop goes beyond traditional dualities like dominant/submissive or masculine/feminine. Instead, we work in trios, groups, and solo journeys to explore how desire moves in a complex web of people, energies and emotions.

This is not a fairytale workshop promising happily-ever-after. It’s a playful, sensual, and brave exploration into your subconscious longing — the kind of longing that lives between daydream and reality, between clarity and contradiction.

This isn’t a workshop about “getting what you want.” It’s about becoming more honest about what moves you — emotionally, sensually, erotically.

It’s about the courage to be seen, and the sensitivity to witness others.

We work with tools from conscious kink, ritual theatre, character play and witnessing. Through embodied exercises, rituals, and group dynamics, you will:

🏰 Explore what turns you on, emotionally and energetically — not just sexually

🏰 Discover how your desires can be expressed and witnessed in a safe, consensual way

🏰 Learn to move through layers of shame, fear and conditioning

🏰 Experience the liberating power of owning your erotic truth — even (especially) the weird or wild parts

Desire, when held with presence, is not chaos. It’s creation.

Unlike many workshops that focus on pair dynamics, this one breaks away from the usual dominant/submissive roles and binary polarities. You’ll be working individually, in trios, and in larger group constellations — a deliberate design that opens up more nuance, playfulness, and relational complexity.

The Art of Playing with Desire
Desire is not always simple — and it’s rarely just about two people. In this workshop, we intentionally move beyond familiar roles like dominant and submissive, masculine and feminine, or leader and follower. Instead, we explore desire in more complex ways — through solo work, trios, small groups, and full-circle rituals.

We live in a world that often splits things into opposites — black or white, good or bad, winner or loser. But desire doesn’t follow those rules. It’s more fluid, layered, and unpredictable. This workshop invites you to step into that complexity, and to explore your longings without needing them to fit into a clear box.

There won’t be quick answers or perfect labels. Sometimes, things might feel confusing — and that’s okay. Desire often lives in the grey zones. The work is about creating safety and courage so you can share honestly, be witnessed, and discover what feels true for you.

This isn’t about finding “the one” or acting out a perfect fantasy. It’s about becoming part of a shared space — playful, sincere, and sometimes beautifully absurd — where even your most hidden desires are welcome. Not as a joke, not as a performance, but as something real and worth honouring.

Why We Work in Groups
Desires can be mysterious. What we hide during the day often shows up in our dreams or fantasies at night. And the more we push them down, the more they tend to surface in unexpected ways. That’s why conscious, consensual spaces are so important — they give us room to explore without shame.

In this workshop, we use elements from theatre — like masks, roles, and ritual scenes — to bring desire into form. It’s not about acting or pretending, but about discovering different parts of yourself in a creative and embodied way.

One of the most beautiful parts of this work is how desires interact. Your desire might spark something in someone else — and theirs in you. It becomes a shared, wordless dance where no one needs to dominate or disappear.

These experiences often feel dreamlike, expansive, and deeply human. And when the weekend ends, you may notice a quiet shift — a sense of connection, self-understanding, and bravery that follows you back into daily life.

Desire isn’t something we figure out once and for all. It unfolds in layers. And exploring it with others — being seen, and seeing — makes the process more honest, safe, and alive.

PRACTICAL DETAILS
Time:
Thursday Oct 8 • 19:00–22:00
Friday Oct 9 • 10:00–22:00
Saturday Oct 10 • 10:00–22:00
Sunday Oct 11 • 10:00–15:00

Location:

The Conscious Castle, Verlaine - Belgium

Price:
€795 per person

☝🏽Accommodation on a first come, first serve base☝🏽

The first 16 guests will be accommodated in a charming double or triple tower room in the Conscious Castle 🏰. After that guests will be accommodated in the adjacent Conscious Farm 🌾, here you share 3 bathrooms, instead of having your private bathroom. Rooms for couples available upon request.


FOR WHO?

This workshop is for the curious. For those who sense that desire holds wisdom. For anyone ready to meet themselves and others with more honesty and presence.

All genders, sexual orientations, and bodies are welcome.

You can come alone or with a partner. You decide how deep you go. All practices are invitations — there is no pressure to do anything you don’t want to.

Expect to work with a variety of people and roles. If you’re attending with a partner and want to stay together, that’s welcome too.

ABOUT ANDY BURU
Andy Buru is a respected teacher in the European scenes of conscious kink, esoteric eroticism, and sadomasochism. He’s known for creating deeply held spaces where taboo meets tenderness, and desire is welcomed without judgment. With a background in Japanese rope bondage, theatre, massage, and neuro-somatic therapy, Andy guides complex emotional and erotic processes with clarity and care. He is the author of Rituals and Paradoxes and a regular facilitator at retreats and festivals across Europe.

“Desire is a messy maze — full of contradictions, surprises, and power. It’s not about the one, perfect partner. It’s about joining an ensemble of elegance and absurdity, where even your strangest fantasies can be seen and held — seriously, playfully, and safely.” — Andy Buru


🏰REFUND POLICY:
A commitment to Desire is a deep commitment to yourself. It is assumed that, if you feel drawn to this workshop, it is no accident.

Up until the 8th of September: a €100 admin fee will be withheld, together with any payment processor or bank fees.

Starting the 8th of September: your €275 deposit will be withheld and is nonrefundable.

Starting October 8th: 50% of the total price will be withheld.


PRACTICALITIES:
* To secure your spot, fill out the registration form and pay €275 per person as deposit on this account: NL77SNSB0941255247 on behalf of D.L. Karijopawiro. The remainder to be paid in cash at the venue.
* Couples will have a private room with double bed upon request and availability.
* Most rooms have ensuite bathrooms.
* Location: 13th century castle & farm, close to Liege, Belgium.