SEMESTER TRAINING IN SOMATIC SEXUALITY
Somatic Shadow Work
SOMATIC WORK WITH SEXUAL SHADOWS
The Somatic Shadowwork Workshop is a transformative, experiential activity designed to explore and embrace the parts of ourselves that have been hidden or rejected.
We often adapt to what we believe is socially acceptable, setting aside those aspects we consider “dark” or “undesirable.” This workshop offers you the opportunity to reclaim your personal power, integrating all facets of your being through love, play, and pleasure.
In a safe and loving space, we will work somatically to discover and accept our shadows, transforming shame and guilt into tools for self-confidence and authenticity. By embracing every part of ourselves, we will gain the ability to live fully, set healthy boundaries, express our desires, and connect genuinely with others.
This is a workshop you can attend alone or as a couple. If you come as a couple, the practice will be between you; if you come alone, you can find a partner at the venue or you will have the option of observing the practice.
Goals
- Exploring and accepting our shadows: Identifying the hidden or rejected parts of ourselves and learning to integrate them with love and acceptance.
- Reclaiming our personal power: Recovering the energy we’ve used to hide our emotions and desires, and transforming it into strength and authenticity.
- Fostering self-confidence and authenticity in relationships: Learning to be more genuine in our relationships, connecting from the heart and establishing clear and respectful boundaries.
- Working on respecting the nervous system’s timing to regulate the capacity to hold the full spectrum of emotions, allowing all parts of ourselves to emerge, even those we’ve hidden out of fear or shame.
- Discovering the pleasure and joy that arises from accepting our shadows: Approaching the work from a place of love, play, and pleasure, discovering the power of self-acceptance and somatic expansion.
- Creating a sense of community and support: Working in a group to validate our experiences and feel accompanied on our journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Activities
- Opening Circle and Introductions: We will gather in a circle to get to know each other, share our intentions, and create a space of trust and respect.
- Breathing and Somatic Connection Exercises to ground ourselves in the present.
- Somatic Exploration of the Shadows:
Through guided body exercises, we will explore the parts of ourselves that we have hidden or rejected. We will work with the body to give voice and presence to these shadows, allowing them to emerge safely. - Play and Authenticity Dynamics:
Role-playing and activities that will help us explore our shadows from a perspective of fun and pleasure, demystifying the idea that these parts should be feared or rejected. - Contact and Connection Practices to learn to express our limits and desires safely.
- Inspirations from BDSM adapted to this exploration, presented safely, playfully, progressively, and with consent to explore our shadows in roles of dominance and submission.
- Pair and group work:
We will work in pairs and small groups to explore how our shadow selves manifest in our interactions with others. This will allow us to realize that we are not alone in our experience and that vulnerability can be a bridge to connection and love. Active listening and validation exercises to strengthen the sense of community and support. - Guided meditation and closing:
We will conclude with a space to share experiences, reflections, and lessons learned.
This workshop is an invitation to embrace all parts of yourself, to free yourself from shame and fear of rejection, and to discover the immense power that arises from living authentically. Through play, pleasure, and love, you will discover that your shadows are an integral part of your light, and that within them lies an infinite source of power and self-knowledge.
We want to share with you that…
Gender identity, sexual orientation, age, etc., are not criteria in the registration or selection process for participants. Everyone is included during the class.
We ask that you...
Please act with attentive listening, friendly communication, and consent, and we recommend that you respect your own and others’ limits and possibilities. If you don’t wish to participate in any activity or part of the event, you are welcome to opt out, and the organizers will support you.
We remind you that…
This is a space free of discriminatory speech (please use kind language). The consumption of alcohol or substances that alter consciousness is not permitted before or during the workshop because they impair the ability to give informed consent.
We reserve the right to ask participants to leave if their behavior is disruptive. We reserve the right to do so without explanation, although we will try our best to provide one. No refunds will be given in this case.
We can ask you…
An interview will be conducted to determine if this program is right for you at this time. We will refund your money if we determine that you cannot participate.
You will have access to help and support…
We will be there to provide support and care if you need it during the workshop.
You have help and support…
We will be there to provide you with support and care if you request it during the workshop.
¿Qué traer al taller?
Al encuentro podés llegar unos 10 minutos antes para ir aterrizando a tu propio tiempo. Empezamos puntual y se puede extender un poco. Vas a necesitar tiempo para bajar y procesar la info. Te invito a que no pongas más actividades luego.
Para tener una experiencia plena tendrás traer los siguientes elementos (*obligatorio):
- Es una buena idea que te traigas una botellita con agua y algo para snakearen los recreos.
- Una sábana* para cubrir la colchoneta. Tené en cuenta que va a recibir aceite, no traigas el juego fino reservado para esas noches especiales. Quizás tengamos a disposición dos colchonetas por pareja, por las dudas traete una que sea doble. Es un elemento imprescindible para la higiene, no puede faltar.
- Ropa para vestir mientras das el masaje que te permita moverte muy bien y que pueda mancharse de aceite
- El espacio tiene calefacción pero algo de frío podrás llegar a sentir. Traer telas o segunda sábana que te puedan cubrir durante el masaje en aquellas zonas que no estás siendo tocade directamente pero al mismo tiempo que se puedan remover fácilmente. No te traigas un edredón o frazada porfis.
- Podés traer 3 almohadas pequeñas (Personas embarazadas todas la que puedan)
- Trae bolsas grandes para envolver las almohadas y protegerlas del aceite.
- Trae tu aceite * para dar o para recibir masajes en todo el cuerpo. Ojo, no le agregues ninguna esencia que va también en zona con mucosas.
- Una toalla o rollo de papel de cocina* es muy útil para limpiarse rápido de aceite. ¿Cuándo lo podés llegar a necesitar? si estás recibiendo y querés ir rápido al baño o cuando estas dando y tenés que hacer una maniobra que requiera tener menos aceite en las manos para que no deslice tanto.
- La higiene en las manos es muy importante todo el tiempo. Podés traerte tu botellita de alcohol en gel o común.
- Si traes las uñas limpias y cortas tu compa te lo agradecerá.
- Optativo: si tenes una camilla de masaje podes traerla y armarla para trabajar mas comodx
Y lo más importante: Un corazón grande y abierto para dar y recibir.
Reseñas
