Workshops

The workshops below all take place on Friday July 26. They are in the same order as on the program schedule page.

Beginning the weekend with mind-body connection! This workshop will act as a perfect Ice breaker to get to know ourselves and others from a fun, dynamic, curious and embodied place. Coming back to our bodies to feel a sense of connection and safety so we can explore more freely our relation between our bodies and the others throughout the weekend!

*Clothing optional, at least shorts on is recommended.

** Physical contact with others is optional

***This class will invite more movement, however is adaptive to the movement needs of each body no matter age, or movement capacities, it will be inclusive for any and all bodies and ages.

****No previous experience required, if you want to move and never had tried before this is the right place to begin!

Ready to cut the chit-chat and get straight to the heart of what matters to you?

Authentic Relating is a ground breaking social technology that enables you to heartfully, playfully and courageously connect, using the tools of radical honesty and active listening. The practice invites you to drop deeper into presence, embodied awareness and permission to express whatever is alive within you and the ‘we-space’ between you and other(s).

In this workshop, we will delve into the significance of the language of consent and its profound connection to our relationship with pleasure. We'll dedicate time to pondering some vital questions: "Who is the initiator? And for whom is the experience intended?"

This workshop draws inspiration from the principles of the Wheel of Consent.

Throughout the session, we'll engage in exercises that explore the dynamics of embracing our affirmatives, negatives, and invitations for further discussion. The aim is to establish the groundwork for transparent communication and precise negotiation, empowering you to articulate and attain your desires accurately. When this clarity is achieved, pleasure naturally ensues.

This workshop is interactive, providing an opportunity for you to practice these skills in collaboration with others. It is designed for individuals seeking to practice direct communication to enhance their enjoyment. It's also for those aiming to build confidence in articulating their desires

In this workshop, we will explore a blueprint of the three embodied pleasures. Intimacy, Sensuality and Sexuality. Each pleasure is unique and separate while remaining interconnected with the other two. Intimacy is the spiritual room of trust, peace and presence. Sexuality is the hot room of rising heat and Life Force Energy. Sensuality is the bridge between the two. It is the room of touch, movement, breath, sound and stillness. Once we see how these three rooms are laid out, we are able to find our way to the fully nourishing embodied pleasures we desire.

Pairing the practice of subtle body work of qigong and yoga, we’ll tune into our sexual center using ancient Taoist techniques hidden for centuries along with yogic asana and meditation. By raising our own sexual energy we will learn ways to improve not only our physical health and vitality, but also techniques of energy conservation, increased relationship intimacy, and as a pathway to higher states of bliss.

Please bring a yoga mat/cushion. Due to being in the courtyard we cannot be fully nude but we can undress into underwear (genitals covered) in this workshop.

Communal Self Pleasuring breaks down barriers and challenges societal norms about what we can do with our body in the company of our brothers. We acknowledge the Power of Eros available at our fingertips and revel in the communal erotic energy created in a safe enough container to explore our inner desires and express our true erotic nature. You can feel the shame falling away as you fully embody your erotic self.

We are uniquely ourselves when we self-pleasure. Sharing with others how we choose to give ourselves pleasure is an intensely intimate, vulnerable and liberating act of self acceptance and self love.

Whether this is the first time you’ve opened this door, or if you’ve experienced the power of communal erotic energy before, you are welcome to participate to your comfort level. Let go of your inhibitions in a safe and welcoming space. Please be prompt for Temple Time as we will co-create agreements for this session at the beginning of the session.

Connection is the key to intimacy, and there are so many ways to connect with others beyond just sex. And what if I told you that there's a way to connect with a complete stranger in a profound and meaningful way? That's why I'm thrilled about this workshop that teaches people how to create intimate connections with strangers in just a short amount of time. It's amazing how quickly we can bond with someone when we're open and vulnerable. And in today's fast-paced world, where we often feel disconnected from others, these skills are more important than ever. Through this workshop, participants will learn practical techniques for building trust, being vulnerable, and creating a sense of shared experience.

Clothing optional.

Human touch is a basic human need, affirming connection and a sense of belonging. Touch can excite, nurture, calm, stimulate, heal, and centre us into a state of embodiment and well being.

Offering touch with confidence is a skill which can be learned and practiced.

This clothed, guided workshop will introduce participants into an experience of offering touch to help build curiosity and confidence, as well as the opportunity to receive, and feel the effects of heart centred, intentional touch.

As we are in the courtyard space, shorts or underwear is requested.
Please bring a yoga mat.

Caucuses are containers for an organization, network or movement to meet in order to do our different work.

Our QTBIPOC caucus will have a cuddle space, chill vibes, and space for people to share what’s on their heart.

This is your space and we invite you to use it how you see fit: find some rest, share an experience, laugh, cry, breathe, be. Observe both the inner voice and the witness.

This circle is for you if you are QTBIPOC (Queer/Trans/Two Spirit folks who are also Black/Indigenous/People of Colour) only.

The workshops below all take place on Saturday July 27. They are in the same order as on the program schedule page.

Come and co-create ritual space in which we view queer experience and identity through the lenses of history, tradition, spirituality, and culture. We will contemplate how our queerness is passed down through a lineage of human and nonhuman ancestors, taking time to honour our ancestors’ courage and resilience, and to notice how we are influenced, inspired, wounded and resourced. This ritual is a group contemplation and enactment of a queer cosmology, exploring age-old questions such as: “what is queerness?”, “why does queerness exist?”, and “where does queerness come from?” This ritual is based on the work of Daan Van Kampenhout, facilitated with permission, and incorporates inspiration from archetypal psychology, science and biology, social history, queer ecology, and transformative justice.

Through playful and dynamic activities this workshop will provide a safe space to rediscover our bodies and connect with others through movement exploration. Participants will start getting in touch with themselves by contemplating each part of the body and its possibilities of movement. Exploring the ranges of possibilities between polarities (fast-slow/ floor-air/ small-big, etc). Stepping into their possibilities of movement and creation; expanding their sense of connection through the five senses; visualizations and imagery exercises; reconnecting with a sense of creativity, collective imagination and confidence.

** Physical contact with others is optional

***This class will invite more movement, however is adaptive to the movement needs of each body no matter age, or movement capacities, it will be inclusive for any and all bodies and ages.

****No previous experience required, if you want to move and never had tried before this is the right place to begin!

Today's session focuses on a total system-Mind/Body/Spirit reset through a dynamic approach. The goal is to counteract the constant stimulation and stress caused by our hyper-connected lives, which overload our nervous systems and lead to feelings of overwhelm and more stress. Many of us fail to unplug and reconnect with ourselves, despite the popularity of practices like breathwork. This session, however, is designed to be a fast track to resetting your system. Rather than a traditional relaxation practice, it involves rapid, intense breathing to give your nervous system a controlled shock. This approach aims to quickly bring you to a calm, centered state. The session combines conscious connected breathing, curated music, and personal coaching to help you achieve a fresh start and reset your mental, physical, and spiritual state. Bring a yoga mat, water, and possibly have a small pillow or cushion. 

Rope binds. Rope contains. Rope stimulates. In this session we will play with how to surrender to the art and beauty of body bondage. Shibari is an elegant but easy Japanese technique that combines sensuality with empowerment—whether you give or receive.

For those who are new to rope practices, we encourage you to be brave. Come have FUN!!! We are learning how to hold, and be held, deeply and tightly by other men, building trust, surrender and care.

If you can tie your shoelaces, come on in! Don’t worry, rope and instruction will be provided.

How can we love and accept our maturing bodies? How do we know what is part of the natural aging process, and what changes should send us to a specialist? How does our declining testosterone level affect our libido and our performance? Are there natural things we can do to counteract the aging process? And, can we love and accept ourselves just as we are, and as we continue to age with grace?

Come for a discussion about how we are all doing in our aging male bodies. There are many sexual and health issues common to male bodies, and common to Men who have sex with Men. Let’s talk about whatever is on your mind. Come with questions, with curiosity, or to listen to how your brothers might be managing through similar concerns.

Are you ready to take your cuddling game to the next level? You don't have to settle for just spooning or using cuddling as code for sex. There are so many platonic cuddle positions to try, and I can't wait to show you a few of them!

Not only will you feel the warm and fuzzy effects of oxytocin, but you'll also be able to impress your friends with your pro-level cuddle skills. In this workshop, we will explore different cuddle positions that the pros use, and maybe even come up with a few of our own. Get ready to elevate your cuddling game and experience the true joy of cuddling!

*Wear light loose clothing. Bring a yoga mat and a towel and single sheet.

This dance workshop will be held in the form of an ecstatic dance session – clothing optional and touch optional.

We will create a mutually-supportive, judgment-free space to honour and explore authentic expression through movement. With no moves to learn, this session is an invitation to tune into our unique selves and free our bodies to move as we please. Dance solo, and/or explore dance with others. Wear whatever you want. Sit in stillness or twerk it out. Your journey is up to you!

Participants have described this session as cathartic, meditative, movement medicine, connecting with their inner child dancer, wild, so much fun, a good workout, and a practice in releasing inner judgment.

Andy (DJ Bluesky) will be facilitating and spinning the tracks, taking us on a journey from stillness to the peak and back again, riding a wave of diverse musical styles from around the world. The session will start with a short introduction to ecstatic dance, followed by a 90-minute dance set, and a closing reflection circle.

Feel free to wear clothing that makes you feel free and expressive, and like your authentic self!

This will be a panel with a variety of skilled erotic practitioners (Sacred Intimates, Sexual Healers, Tantra Practitioners, Erotic Masseurs, Sex Workers) explaining their work.  There will be a series of questions asked and answered by each practitioner about: how they got started, what do they offer and more.   This is a rare opportunity to hear about the myriad ways and whys folks do embodied erotic work.  Whether you have thought about getting erotic work or have gotten this potent work; or if you feel called to doing erotic work, this will be a fun, enlightening panel.  There will be time for questions from the folks attending the panel. 

Some nipples are like electric guitars, ready to wail with pleasure at full volume! Other nipples are resting quietly, waiting for their music to begin.

In this workshop, we will explore how to play nipples like musical instruments. No matter whether you’re a complete beginner or a nipple rock star, this workshop is for everyone. Learn the scale of nipple touch from 0 (no touch) to 10 (ouch!) to find your personal range. Each man will build their own erotic energy while their nipples are played by a variety of musicians. Bring your favorite lube and a towel.

At the heart of this workshop is the ability to listen to your partners pleasure and remain attentive as we improvise with the powerful instruments of pleasure in our hands.

You are invited to bring your own personal lubricant and a towel. FuckWater is provided.

The workshops below all take place on Sunday July 28. They are in the same order as on the program schedule page.

This second round of Shibari rope bondage is for both experienced players and first timers. As you learn more techniques for rope play, you will dance with your dominant and submissive personas, and have more time for interactive and consensual scenes. Bring a play partner (it’s easy to find someone at the festival) or show up alone and we will pair you up.

Are you desiring a safe space to see and be seen, to hold and be held?

Embodied Relating is an interpersonal meditation. It is the practice of listening, speaking and touching in deeper awareness of our sensations, allowing us to weave richer, more truthful, more loving connections with one another.

Come explore your curiosity, vulnerability and boundaries through a journey of deep and meaningful conversation, movement and touch exercises.

When it comes to oral sex most of us fall into routine habits learned from pornography, which misses so much of the subtlety of giving mind-blowing head. This workshop will offer techniques that bring confidence and skills to become an expert in the delicate art of fellatio. At the same time, what brings each cock the most pleasure is unique, so you'll be encouraged to maintain good communication with your partner and let them know exactly what you want. We will strive to create a space that honours each person's experience; nobody will be forced to do anything that doesn't feel right. You are welcome to come with a partner, lover, FWB, fuckbud, or casual playmate from the weekend. Or show up on your own, and you'll get paired randomly!

Please bring yoga mat and towel. This workshop is open to folks with any genital configuration, but techniques will focus on how to pleasure cocks & balls.

Spend your afternoon learning all about sensual and erotic massage, and come out feeling like a true pro. Not only will you get to learn all the secrets to giving an amazing massage, butyou'll also have the opportunity to practice through massage exchanges with fellow participants. It is a great way to get hands-on experience and really put your new skills to the test. By the end of the workshop, you will be confident enough to share your newfound expertise with your partners and lovers. This workshop is definitely a must-attend for anyone who wants to master the art of sensual massage.

Nude.

Playful and physical - come explore camaraderie and community.
Partner yoga helps us to cultivate our interdependent partnership skills as we foster intimacy, trust, communication, playfulness, and contact with others.
This workshop will start with a gentle communal warm up, and take us into a series of assisted and partnered postures, helping us to deepen self awareness, and our partnership skills.

As we are in the courtyard space, shorts or underwear are requested.
Please bring a yoga mat.

Curious about exploring your inner Daddy or inner Boy?

Join us for an immersive workshop delving into the intricate world of Daddy/boy dynamics and the art of power exchange with confidence and sensitivity.

In this session, we'll delve into the nuances of tone, exploring how it can influence dynamics and deepen connections. From giving direct commands to tender requests, we'll explore ways to infuse sensuality and affection into playfulness.

Whether you identify as a Daddy, a Boy, or a blend of both, this workshop provides a safe space to authentically explore these roles with care. Together, we'll navigate the intricacies of power dynamics, discovering how they can enrich not only our intimate relationships but also our everyday interactions

Join us for an empowering journey of self-discovery and connection as we explore the boundaries of power and love.

We will create a ritual container in which to witness, explore, and share desire. The contemplation throughout will be, “What do I want? How can I create an experience that will fulfill me?” The free-format experience allows for different ways of interacting with others using the power of witnessing, consent, movement and touch, in which you will create your own journey. This can be a charged container as you’ll be tasked to find your own partners, and negotiate your own boundaries. Please bring your yoga mats.

Come! Step into the River of Love. Face your partner. Take a deep breath. Slowly walk the short path. Each trip down the River of Love takes just a few seconds but with each repetition, it washes away our sense of separateness and invites us to see ourselves. Not as individuals but as part of the same flowing source of Life Force energy that creates everything. Repeat with as many partners as you like. Or sit and meditate to watch the beauty of the River of Love unfold.

Slow down and slow dance. This workshop invites participants to slow dance with one another as a silent, gentle and partnered meditation -- just like high school dances but without the gendered expectations. We bring awareness to our bodies, emotions and somatic imaginings as we soften and find support, care and liberation with our dance partner. We will reflect on our individual slow dance journey through some writing and drawing. During this workshop you may hear tunes such as All of Me by John Legend, Faithfully by Diana Ross/ Lionel Richie or It's All Coming Back To Me by Celine Dion.