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1–4 July 2027 — SENSE & CONSENT
Exploring sensation, longing, boundaries, pleasure and choice through the Wheel of Consent
An embodied exploration of receptivity, agency, love and fulfilment
Sense & Consent is the second of four modules that together form the Libido Love of Life 2027 year-long journey. You are very welcome to attend this retreat as a standalone workshop, or join one or more of the other modules.
This workshop is an invitation to awaken and revive your embodied senses and emotional sensors. Through movement, dance, breath, awareness and open verbal inquiry, we explore the subtle language of the body — what feels pleasurable, what doesn't, what we long for, what we wish for, what we are drawn towards and what we want to move away from.
Drawing on aspects of Betty Martin's Wheel of Consent, we explore desire, longing, wishes, boundaries and limits in an organic, embodied way. We practise noticing the signals our bodies give us, learning to trust and value them, and discovering how to express what we want, what we don't want, what we are willing to give, what we are willing to receive, and where our boundaries and limits lie.
A central exploration is the distinction between doing and receiving: Who is doing? Who is it for? What do I want? What am I willing to give? What am I willing to receive?
At its heart, this is an exploration of self-attunement and self-determination — developing the capacity to sense what is true for us, honour our yes and our no, and make choices that are aligned with our embodied experience.
Through Open Floor Embodied Dance, combined with other practices, we create a safe and supportive environment to explore these complex and intimate territories with curiosity, mindfulness and compassion.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A WORKSHOP?
We explore the physical, emotional, mental and relational dimensions of sensation, longing, pleasure, boundaries, limits and choice through dance and movement.
We work with aspects of the Wheel of Consent through experiential practices, combined with teachings, group process, discussion, sharing and open verbal inquiry.
We use breath, awareness and relational practices to deepen self-attunement and integrate our experiences.
There may be invitations for non-sexual touch, but touching and being touched is never required.
There is also spaciousness to rest, integrate and simply be together — enjoying the lightness, tranquillity and beauty of continuous dancing, moving, experiencing and relaxing in a closed group surrounded by nature.
There is no explicit sexual content or sexual exercise.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This workshop is open to adults of all genders, sexual orientations and relationship statuses. We strive to co-create an environment that is inclusive, positive, curious and expansive, and that honours the experiences each person brings into the room.
It is for people who want to awaken their senses, deepen their embodied self-awareness and become more attuned to their wishes, boundaries and limits.
For those who want to develop greater trust in the wisdom of their body, explore consent as a lived and embodied practice, and experience more freedom in giving, receiving and choosing.
Some prior experience with conscious movement practices such as Open Floor, 5Rhythms, Movement Medicine, Biodanza or similar is recommended, so that you can fully engage with and deepen the embodied explorations.
This workshop is not about dance technique or performance. You are invited to participate at your own pace, honouring your own boundaries, capacity and sense of choice throughout the workshop.
Libido workshops count as a prerequisite for the Open Floor Teacher Training.
The retreat will be taught in English, with translation into Dutch where needed.
YOUR TEACHER - MONIKA KÖRSCHNER
Monika Körschner is an accredited 5Rhythms®, OpenFloor and Libido teacher, trained in the Wheel of Consent. For more than 20 years she has taught conscious dance and movement in the Netherlands and internationally, specialising in Embodied & Conscious Sexuality.
Since 2018, she has been a working member of Open Floor International, contributing as mentor, supervisor, teacher and co-creator of international training programs.
Her ongoing studies include the Centre of Tantra, the Diamond Approach and the Wheel of Consent, alongside extensive self-directed study through books, research and other sources.
Monika loves creating a non-judgmental, open space where people can show up again and again, feeling welcomed to move with whatever is present — and a safe, creative, loving and playful environment for in-depth inquiry with compassion and curiosity.
ASSISTING TEAM
Hester Hudig - OpenFloor teacher, Therapy in Motion practioner, Therapist (psychosynthese), Ecstatic DJ
Further to be announced.
“Pleasure Heals -
Pleasure is a gateway to emotional and spiritual fluency.
It makes us aware of things we were not aware of before, alters our blood chemistry,
enhances brain function and opens new possibilities in all areas of life.
The gift of loving touch heals body, heart and soul
by bringing us a taste of love, both divine and personal.'
- Betty Martin -
DATES & TIMES
1-4 July 2027
Thursday 10 am till Sunday 5pm
Payment in Instalments
It is possible to pay in instalments while retaining the Early Bird rate, provided registration is completed before the Early Bird deadline.
We aim to keep our pricing transparent, moderate and fair for everyone. The Early Bird rate and instalment options are our primary ways of making the program accessible. If finances are the only reason preventing you from joining, please reach out. In a limited number of cases, we may be able to explore a scholarship or alternative arrangement together for participants with genuine financial limitations.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
The group will consist of approximately 16–21 participants.
We stay in cozy shared rooms. During the warmer months, there is also a spacious bell tent with beds available for two participants who enjoy sleeping outdoors.
If it is important for you to have a room to yourself, this may be arranged in exceptional circumstances. You are also welcome to bring your own tent, with a maximum of 2–3 personal tents per module.
The investment is the same regardless of the type of accommodation chosen.
All meals are vegetarian, nourishing, and partly organic. Dietary requirements can be accommodated when medically necessary and communicated well in advance.
MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
For more information about investment, registration and practical details, as well as the complete Libido Love of Life 2027 journey — including the other modules, Reviews and experiences, the Vimeo film and acknowledgements — please visit the main programme page and scroll down.
DISCOVER LIBIDO LOVE OF LIFE 2027
https://embodieddance.nl/news/39/72/Libido-Love-of-Life-Year-group.html
April 1-4, 2027 Libido Fundamentals
https://embodieddance.nl/news/34/72/Part-1-Libido-Fundamentals.html
July 1-4, 2027 Sense & Consent
https://embodieddance.nl/news/65/72/Part-2-Libido-Sense-Consent.html
September 2-5, 2027 Shame & Belong
https://embodieddance.nl/news/66/72/Part-3-Libido-Shame-Belong.html
November 18-21, 2027 Intimacy & Desire
https://embodieddance.nl/news/67/72/Part-4-Libido-IntimacyDesire.html
Gesproken taal
Engels, Nederlands
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