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SUMMARY:Touching the Heart
DESCRIPTION:for men who desire a different kind of connection\nTouching the heart is a retreat for gay men and men who are same sex attracted. This retreat is an opportunity to continue exploring our relationship with ourselves and each other. Finding new ways to develop erotic and intimate freedom through increased connection with heart\, body\, mind and spirit. \nOver the three days and two night we shall continue to discover ways in which we connect to our hearts and the hearts of others. Using different mediums of meditative touch\, erotic ritual\, authentic dialogue\, body flow through music and movement\, breath work and experiential play. \nFor many men intimate\, erotic\, heart felt connection has become unsafe\, confusing and even frightening. Phone apps and porn sites can reduce real human contact and for some this can create feelings of disconnection\, numbness or compulsive and unsatisfying behaviors. \nThis retreat is an opportunity to experience something different. It will require you to take a risk\, to step closer to what ever it is that may be holding you back from getting what you want and need out of life. It isn’t a magic pill and it won’t solve all you problems\, but it may just help start you on a different path. \nAfter completing this retreat you shall have a deeper experience of: \n\nWorking with sexual\, erotic and sensual touch and energy.\nUsing breath\, movement and sound to spread erotic sensation throughout the body and increase your capacity for pleasure\nconsent and boundary behind the words ‘Yes’\, ‘No’ and ‘Don’t know’.\nAn understanding of different dynamics behind touch.\nThe playfulness within your innocent self.\nThe power and healing of vulnerability in authentic connection.\nA safe and caring space to develop your personal power as a man.\nFeeling deeply relaxed and nourished.\n\nThis retreat will primarily be unclothed. There will be full body touch and we will work in a large group\, in pairs and individually. It is important that you are able to sit on the floor comfortably for extended periods of time with both hands free for touch sessions. \ndates for our next retreat are:\nFriday 28th (2pm) – Sunday 30th (4pm) October 2016 \nMAKE A BOOKING \nThe retreat takes place in a beautiful six bedroom country property set on 38 acres by the picturesque McDonald River and 2km outside the historic village of St Albans. It is 15 minutes from Wisemans Ferry and the Hawkesbury River and 90 minutes from Sydney CBD. \nAll bedrooms are shared\, some with en-suite and all your bedding and towels are provided\, so all you need to bring is yourself. All of your food will be provided with love and care\, creating healthy\, vegetarian\, home cooked meals\, using local produce wherever possible. \nabout yanada\nYanada Retreat Centre is a special place that works harmoniously with the environment to provide a restful and safe space for groups and individuals to take time to focus and reflect. Sit on the cool verandahs\, listen to the sound of bellbirds\, watch the Kookaburras and Kangaroos and look out along the silvery McDonald River or over the fields and across the valley. Enjoy long walks through the beautiful bushland or just laze on one of the huge Balinese daybeds around the 15 metre swimming pool. \nOur swimming pool is perfect for lap swimming or just chill out in the water seat\, on the sunbeds or in the pavilion. It is a good distance from the house to ensure privacy with beautiful views over the valley. \nabout curt\nMy name is Curt Mason\, I am a qualified and experienced Sexological Bodywork Coach\, Counsellor and Gestalt psychotherapist with over 20 years experience of working in mental health. I have a private practice in Redfern and primarily work with gay and same sex attracted men. I have experience in working with sexuality\, intimacy\, relationships\, anxiety\, trauma and I have an excitment for group work.\nI have been a practicing meditator for 12 years and teach Jon Kabat-Zinn’s eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program (MBSR)  I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience in a style that is simple and easy to understand and practice. \n
URL:http://nakedmanevents.com.au/event/touching-the-heart/
LOCATION:1741 St Slbans Road\, St Albans\, New South Wales\, 2775\, Australia
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