Exploring Your Pleasure

BodyLove

Join us for the transformative experience of a women-only, weekend retreat focused on increasing our experience of pleasure!

Martinez

<p><strong>Women, have you found yourself at some point questioning:</strong></p><ul><li>Why don't I want to have sex? </li><li>Why does it take me so long to orgasm? </li><li>Why aren’t my sexual needs being met and I feel so frustrated? HELP!</li><li>How can I connect deeper with my partner?</li><li>I’ve never orgasmed, am I broken?</li><li>Why do I feel lonely even when I am being sexual?</li><li>Is it okay that I have to use sex toys for pleasure?</li><li>What do other women experience in their sex lives?</li></ul><p>If you have ever asked yourself questions like these, this workshop will support you to get to know yourself and your body better and help you to increase your experience of pleasure - in sex, but also in your life! </p><p>In every moment you are always at choice. When women get together with open hearts, something so magical and profound happens and we become teachers for each other.</p><p>We are going to experience the gift of women nurturing each other on all levels: eating together, cuddling, deeply sharing with each other, holding each other hearts and supporting each other.</p>

<p><strong>In this fun, deep and expansive workshop you will ...</strong></p><ul><li>Awaken your inner Goddess</li><li>Heighten your ability for pleasure</li><li>Honor and appreciate your body</li><li>Release shame around sexuality</li><li>Discover the secrets to multiple orgasms</li><li>Become friends with your desire</li><li>Learn the art of ‘Sensual Mapping’</li><li>Increase your understanding of female sexuality</li><li>Learn how to ask for what you want</li><li>Uncover the secrets of the G-Spot</li><li>Experience deep emotional intimacy</li></ul><h3>T﻿he workshop is clothing optional</h3><p>During a gentle disrobing exercise you will have a choice to remove all of your clothing, some of your clothing, or to keep all of your clothing on. Every choice is honored, and there is no pressure to remove any clothing. Many of us find that when we remove the layers of clothing we also remove a layer of emotional armor, that we have more access to our feelings, and can connect more deeply with others on our journey of self-expansion. </p><h3>Location</h3><p>The workshop will be held at Sarah's beautiful home  which is located 45 mins drive from San Francisco. It's a perfect place to unplug from everyday life activities and to emerge in nature with quietness and beautiful surroundings.</p>

<h3>Hot tub and swimming pool</h3><p>During the breaks you will have an opportunity to soak in the hot tub and enjoy the pool. Even  though the workshop is clothing optional we are asking you to bring a swimming suit for the pool and to wear clothing outside the house. </p>

<h3>Food</h3><p>We will be serving delicious yummy foods, drinks and snacks throughout the workshop. </p><p>Friday - lunch and dinner.  </p><p>Saturday - breakfast, lunch and dinner. </p><p>Sunday - breakfast and lunch.</p><p>S﻿nacks will be offered during the breaks.</p><h3>Time</h3><p>The doors will be open at 9 am PST for people to arrive and settle in. We will start the workshop promptly at 11 am PST.</p><p>Every morning we will have breakfast at 8 am and the workshop will begin  at 9 am. Lunch will be served at 1 pm. Every 2 hours we will have a break with snacks and drinks.</p><h3>Covid Protocol</h3><p>We do not require vaccination. Instead, we require two rounds of COVID testing prior to the workshop. We require participants to test themselves at least 72 hours before the workshop and to send us the results of the test. Upon arrival we will test everyone for Covid before letting them into the workshop space. Everyone will be asked to wear a mask and keep a distance from one another until the results of their test are negative. If a participant tests positive we will ask them to leave and will refund their money.</p><p>Masks  are not required during the workshop.</p><h3>Accommodations</h3><p>There are several accommodation options for you to choose from. You can set up a tent outside, or sleep in the workshop room on a futon or on a couch. We have several rooms available for people who need to sleep in a bed for health reasons. Y﻿ou can also choose to reserve a room at a hotel nearby the workshop space. Please let us know if you need help locating a hotel.</p><h3>Price</h3><p>"Early Bird Price" is $566 (Expires January 20th), "Regular Price" is $674 (Available until February 20th) and “Last Minute Price” is $773 (Available until 24 hours before the workshop begins). We have scholarships available for those who may need it. Reach out to lyubavenable@gmail.com to inquire. </p><p><strong>Facilitators: Sarah Sandhill, she/her and Lyuba Venable, she/her</strong></p>

<p><strong>Sarah</strong> has been a Facilitator for the Human Awareness Institute  and Sex Educator with over 20 years of experience. She coaches individuals and couples, specializing in relationship and sexuality issues. Sarah’s down-to-earth, nurturing style creates a safe space for women to explore and celebrate their sexuality and womanhood. </p><p><strong>Lyuba  </strong>is a coach, trainer and public speaker in Northern California. Through her open and vulnerable speaking style, Lyuba leaves audiences inspired, open to honesty, and interested in new possibilities. Having learned from Master Mantak Chia, Charles Muir, Somatica and the Human Awareness Institute, Lyuba marries multiple disciplines together in her online workshops. </p><p><strong>This is what participants have said about the workshop.</strong></p>

<ul><li>I went into the "Exploring Your Pleasure" weekend with hesitation in that I saw myself an older, heavier lesbian and felt quite self conscious about it. I wondered if there would be other queer folks or, would my queerness "other" me in this retreat?   I discovered that it doesn't matter who or even how we love. The women identified in all sorts of ways. Our intersection is within the profound need to remember self love. A sisterhood of women-identified humans holding and supporting each other.  We were reminded or perhaps, for the first time being taught how to love our own bodies, yoni's and desires. I cannot emphasize enough how beautifully facilitated this workshop was. </li></ul><ul><li> After the workshop, I am transformed. And I know that’s such a hippy thing to say - but it’s true. Ive had a hardness in me, related to my relationships with women, that I’ve been trying to break down for years. And I now feel like I’m in the world really connecting with women…I genuinely see each woman as my sister.</li></ul><ul><li>I haven’t had a slumber party with ‘the girls’ in thirty years. It feels like Im sparkling!</li></ul><ul><li>I felt free after the workshop. I was able to let go of these layers of myself - like shame, feeling uncomfortable in my body - I was really able to let go of all of that. I felt connected to myself and I felt connected to other women.</li></ul>

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