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2–5 September 2027 — SHAME & BELONGING
Exploring the landscape of shame, vulnerability and belonging
An embodied journey from self-protection towards self-compassion and the freedom to be seen
Shame & Belonging is the third 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.
Shame is something most of us know intimately — yet often struggle to talk about. It can make us shrink, hide, freeze, disconnect, perform, please or turn against ourselves. And because shame is not only something we think, but something we experience in our bodies, talking about it is often not enough.
In this workshop, we explore shame through the body — through movement, dance, breath, awareness, relational practices and open verbal inquiry. The workshop weaves together perspectives, practices and insights from a range of teachers, researchers and practitioners exploring shame, vulnerability, embodiment and human connection.
Rather than trying to get rid of shame, we experiment with meeting it differently — becoming curious about what happens when we soften, hide, reveal, take up space, withdraw, reach out and allow ourselves to be witnessed.
There can be something deeply healing in being seen without having to hide, perform or become someone else.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A WORKSHOP
We explore the landscape of shame with curiosity, compassion and mindfulness, using the Open Floor Core Movement Resources.
We explore how shame lives in the body and how it can shape our habitual patterns of hiding, shrinking, freezing, pleasing, performing or disconnecting.
We move through physical, emotional, mental and relational terrain, allowing embodied experience to become a doorway into awareness, compassion and new possibilities.
We combine group process, specific explorations, reflection and teachings with dance and movement practices.
We draw on practices of awareness and inquiry, breathwork, relational and witnessing practices, and other approaches to deepen and integrate the experience.
We explore the possibility of moving from self-protection towards self-compassion, authentic expression, connection and belonging.
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 become more curious about their relationship with shame, vulnerability and being seen;
who want to develop greater self-compassion and freedom of expression;
and who are interested in exploring how shame influences connection, intimacy and belonging.
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.
“Yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable and sometimes afraid,
but that doesn’t change the truth
that I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging.”
- Brené Brown -
DATES & TIMES
2-5 September 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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