The people who attend our events are seeking. They are looking to understand themselves, to end feelings of loneliness and to come out from behind years of shame that have prevented them from embracing their sexual identity.
These feelings of isolation, of not knowing where to go or how to find like minded others can be discouraging. Events like these end that isolation and take years off the process of finding community and establishing tribe.
The Weekend Intensives are 2.5 day spiritual retreats. They are hosted in urban areas, where local people can attend without having to take time off from work, or spend money on a hotel room if they were to choose not to. They are based on the larger Weekend Spiritual Retreat-style Intensives that are held in various retreat spots and take place over 3 – 5 days. Both events start with the opening of a container of safety and the establishment of a judgment free environment. The foundation course, called Connection Simplified, is 3 – 4 hours of immersive interaction that establishes a baseline for personal introspection, connection with others and how to use various modalities of play to enhance these connections.
The intensives are not “kink vacations”. They are introspective, spiritual intensives, designed to let you dive deep into who you really are, what you really want and how to communicate this with others. It is work, and some of the most rewarding work you will ever do. It is a pathway to self-actualization that is clear and direct.
Our process revolves around 5 key points. We use the acronym ICAVS to make it easy to
remember:
Introspection: This whole process gets you to the center of who you are. It empowers you through a unique process of self-awareness. Before attending, you receive a package that sets you on the path of introspection, uncovering specific and valuable information about yourself. It also helps you to find words to articulate your thoughts and feelings in a way most of us have never been taught. Personal insight is the foundation of our programs
Container: Containers are safe spaces to be in with yourself and others. It is here that you will experience seeing and being seen, hearing and being heard. We will show you how to create them. This skill will serve you now and for your whole life’s journey.
Actualization: As you dive deeper into who you really are, you will become able to remove all the obstacles that are holding you back. This process gives you the space to discover and become your true, authentic self.
Vulnerability: Deeply meaningful connections require vulnerability. The magic of this intensive comes from you and your fellow participants. When you feel safe, you can be who you are and share yourself with others in a meaningful way. Our events provide an opportunity to experience this level of vulnerability.
Safety: Safety is key to being able to fully immerse oneself in these kinds of educational environments. The experience of being in a judgment-free space shows you how to create safety for yourself and others.