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Motions of Tenderness

Navigating Grief with Eros as a Guide
Experience the transformative embrace of grief and eros, where healing begins and love finds its voice
This event is for men, non-binary, trans, intersex, and two-spirited people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions who feel belonging in men's spaces. This workshop will take place on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Mohican and Mohawk peoples.
Men

Start

October
31
2024

End

November
3
2024
6:00 pm -
  1:00 pm
Eastern Time
Easton Mountain,
NY
USA

What's Possible

  • Connection with Others: The workshop provides a space for attendees to connect with others who share similar experiences, fostering a sense of community and solidarity that can be empowering and comforting.
  • Exploration of Ritual and Ceremony: The workshop may incorporate elements of ritual and ceremony that provide meaningful ways to honor and commemorate loved ones, marking important transitions and milestones in the grief and healing process.
  • Attendees can discover the power of communal support in navigating grief.

What to Expect

  • Integration of Grief and Desire: A newfound ability to integrate grief and desire, understanding that both are natural aspects of the human experience and can coexist harmoniously.
  • Permission to Feel: Realizing that it's okay and even necessary to feel and express a wide range of emotions, including grief, without judgment or shame. Grief is Individual: Recognizing that grief is a deeply personal journey and that there is no right or wrong way to grieve, allowing for greater self-acceptance and validation of their unique experiences.
  • Growth Through Grief: Understanding that grief is not just about pain and loss but can also be a catalyst for personal growth, resilience, and transformation.
"In the dance of life, grief and eros are partners, each taking their turn to lead, but always moving together in rhythm." - Unknown

Details

Prerequisite(s): None
Oct 31, 2024  
- Nov 3, 2024
6:00 pm
  - 1:00 pm
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Costs (in USD)
$1199 Regular tuition
$1159 Early registration
$1149 Community or Body Membership
$1099 Heart Membership or Higher
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Fully refundable within
24 hours of registration.
Policies
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Description

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If you have questions or specific needs, please contact your coordinator, Doug, at newyork@bodyelectric.org.

Join Collin Brown and JoJo Bear for a transformative 4-day journey into the depths of grief embodiment. Held amidst the serene landscapes of Easton Mountain, this in-person workshop invites participants to explore the multifaceted layers of grief in a safe and supportive community setting.

Throughout our time together, we will delve into the collective experience of global and communal grief, while also honoring the intricacies of individual sorrow. Through interactive rituals, group discussions, and compassionate sharing, we will create a space where each person’s grief is acknowledged and held with care. Additionally, we will offer an opportunity to praise and celebrate the cherished moments and memories that illuminate our lives, fostering healing and resilience.

Together, we will discover how embracing our grief can serve as a powerful catalyst for personal growth and healing. By intentionally witnessing and embracing our emotions, we will uncover the transformative potential of grief, recognizing it as a vital component on the path to experiencing profound pleasure and joy. Through our voices, utilizing song, words, and tears, we will transform the presence of grief and sorrow into a source of release, akin to the presence of *eros.

Whether you are navigating recent loss or seeking a deeper understanding of the grief experience, this workshop offers a sacred space for exploration, connection, and healing.

About Eros:
In this grief workshop, we will be guided by the principle of Eros. When we invoke Eros, we refer to the practice of cultivating profound sensations within our bodies, leading to a release of epic proportions. Through this approach, we aim to explore grief in a deeply embodied and transformative manner.

How can we support your decision? Please contact Doug at newyork@bodyelectric.org

Facilitator(s)

Collin Brown (he/him) is a seeker, healer, teacher, guide who has delved deeply into the mysteries of eros, love, death, and embodiment. His path has taught him to value and trust the wisdom and insight that come from experiential learning whether it’s in a classroom or out in the boundless beauty of nature. As the director of the Body Electric school for fifteen years, he developed curriculum and continues to teach courses that awaken others to the mysteries and grace of being fully alive in their erotic bodies. He has explored the healing potential of entheogens (plant medicine) for 23 years, and continues to find depth and spiritual aliveness in those explorations. At home in nature since childhood, he values the deep initiatory learning that wilderness quests provide. He is drawn to the work of initiation as a life-long process that allows us to be fully expressed at all stages of our living and dying.
JoJo Bear (He, Him) is committed to creating environments where men, single or coupled, can feel safe enough to explore their wants, needs, and desires around their body, sex, and sexuality.

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