Embodied and Transparent

𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Dual awareness is the ability to hold two different streams of awareness at the same time. During the retreat you will practice being in your embodied expression, while at the same time being transparent to others with what is happening in your experience.

My teacher, Buster Rådvik, calls this practice “The Love Making Ritual”. Love in this context is not seen in its narrow romantic sense, but as a way of finding and flowing in the current of love that can exist between any two people. It is being in attuned flow with oneself and another which can be sometimes close, sometimes distant, sometimes playful, nurturing, serious or sensual. Always depending on what is alive in the present context.

Leaving pre-thought ideas behind of what the interaction should be like and meeting what is truly present in the relational dynamic. As we make our internal experience more visible, we simultaneously build love and acceptance towards different parts of our experience and let go of unnecessary shame.

As trust and communication deepen, the practice may open into explorations involving touch. This will happen simultaneously with teaching of consent and boundaries.

𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒

Dual awareness, authentic relating, embodied communication, relational somatics, play, sensuality

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖:

- There will be assistance in the space that can offer emotional support if needed.
- Wear comfortable cloths that allow movement.
- You may step out of any exercise at any time — participation is always optional.
- Some of the exercises include optional physical contact.
- Body-centered consent and boundaries are taught and encouraged.
- The event is suitable for singles, couples and those in alternate relationships.
- You may participate to the retreat alone, with a friend or partner. If you participate to the retreat with someone, you’re welcome to partner together for some or all of the exercises.

𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐘𝐎𝐔

- Sheets
- Towel
- Comfortable cloths where to move in
- Swimming suite for swimming and sauna (You may also be naked)
- Snacks (if food worries you)

𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐒

All of the participants are encouraged to do at least one one hour voluntary shift during the retreat. The voluntary shift is used for supporting the kitchen during the retreat. The voluntary shifts help us to keep the prices low and increase the sense of belonging and connection. Nevertheless, if the thought of doing a voluntary shift feels too heavy it is possible to not take a voluntary shift
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𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲

4-6pm: Arrival

6-7pm: Dinner

7:15-10pm Opening

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲

9-10am: Breakfast

10:15am-1pm: Morning session

1-3pm: Lunch & break

3-6pm: Afternoon session

6-7pm: Dinner

7:15-9pm: Evening session

9-11pm Sauna

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲

9-10am: Breakfast

10:15am-1pm Morning session

1-2pm Lunch

2-4pm: Closing