Welcome to ❤️🔥 UNMASKED ❤️🔥 - a weekend to discover a new depth of intimacy with other men, to slowly let down the mask, and tap into the profound Eros of being truly connected.
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Something in you longs for a type of connection that always feels just out of reach.
One based in real contact.
Where the real you gets seen, touched, felt.
Where your heart feels safe enough to be present.
Where your body feels safe to let go.
Many of us are having great sex, but something feels like it’s still missing.
Many of us have mastered the art of performance - performing in sex, performing to belong - but somewhere inside of us there’s a feeling of hollowness. A knowing that there could be more, more intimacy, more realness, more depth.
But to get there, we have to learn how to remove the mask.
No one taught us how to love other men. Most of the models we’ve been given of male-male intimacy center consumption, transactions, and keeping our hearts closed enough that we can have physical closeness without risking our feelings.
But this closedness is exactly what keeps us feeling disconnected. Caught running in loops of connections that don’t actually satisfy us on a deeper level. Where our bodies our present, but our true Selves - that parts that most want to be seen - remain hidden behind our masks.
Unmasked is a Tantra weekend to get to connect beyond the performance - to slowly let the mask down, to melt into trust, and melt into the arms of another man. And discover the incredibly erotic nature of revealing your true Self.
You'll learn Tantric techniques to connect your sexual energy with your heart and spirit. In weaving together your Eros and your heart, you'll unlock a whole new range of erotic expression - one based in a love that flows in abundance. Where pleasure and intimacy go hand-in-hand. Where desire leads you home to your body, rather than reaching for a quick hit.
This weekend includes optional nudity and erotic touch. All practices are optional and we empower each participant to choose to what extent they want to participate in any practice.
❤️🔥 "Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within." ❤️🔥
-James Baldwin
What You’ll Explore:
Embodiment practices to help you drop out of your mind and mental stories, and into your body, the present moment, and a deep feeling of connectedness with your partner
Tantric rituals to discover the profound divine connection that opens up when you land in deep intimacy with another man
Breathwork practices to circulate erotic energy between you and your partner, opening up into transcendent transpersonal space
Conscious relating practices to deepen trust, safety, vulnerability, and intimacy with your partner(s)
Tantric massage and erotic touch practices to bring your sexual energy up from your genitals into your heart and your whole body. Discover a new depth of intimacy when you’re able to connect your heart and sexual energy together, and bring them into connection with another man
Nourishing sensual touch and holding from a group of men who are exploring their spirituality together
This Event is For You If:
You want to move beyond transactional sex/hookups and discover a world of deeper and more meaningful intimacy
You want to discover a spiritual aspect of intimacy and erotic connections, where your body can be a portal to profound states
You want to be part of a brotherhood of gay/bi/queer men+ who desire to live in greater integrity and be a force of change for good in the world
You want to move beyond a scarcity mindset around sex, love and connection and feel deeply connected with other men+
You want to discover a deeper sense of wholeness that holistically integrates your sensuality, sexuality and eroticism
You want to be more aligned with your Truth, embrace your gifts, and live courageously and unapologetically as YOU, unmasked 💗
Who will I be partnered with?
You will be assigned random partners for all Tantric practices. This helps create a sense of equality, openness, and mutual care among all the participants. That said, any boundaries you have are always honored, and you can always negotiate the level of intimacy with any partner.
If you come as a couple, you will still be partnered with other participants throughout the weekend, to be fully integrated into the group process.
What if there’s someone there I don’t want to touch (or be touched by)?
Our events prioritise consent. You'll never be obliged to touch or be touched by anyone. We begin the event with exercises that empower you to say "no" both verbally and non-verbally. As facilitators we are here to ensure your safety, so you can have your own experience without worrying about unwanted touch.
While we encourage exploring beyond your usual preferences, it's entirely your choice. As you might in a massage, you may allow yourself to be touched or to touch someone you wouldn’t usually be attracted to. This event is about expanding your experiences beyond the workshop.
If you ever feel uncomfortable, you won't be forced to connect with anyone. Your safety is our priority.
Practicalities
You’re welcome to come as a solo participant or with a partner/lover/+1
The workshop runs from 10:00-18:00 on Saturday 23 January and 10:00-17:30 on Sunday 24 January.
Price:
Tickets are €280 and low income tickets are available for €230. Supporter tickets are available for €330. Your support helps us continue to offer low-income tickets to those who need it.
We want this event to be as accessible as possible. If the cost is prohibitive, please email jason@embodiederos.org so we can find a solution for your budget.
Location:
This workshop will be held at the Conscious Place, Isolatorweg 2 in Amsterdam.
This is north of Westerpark and has easy access to Sloterdijk station, from where you can easily connect to public transport in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. Free parking is available in the area.
Sleeping:
The workshop doesn’t include lodging. There are numerous hotels and bnb’s in the area.
Does this weekend include penetration?
No. Tantric erotic practices involve sharing touch and energy. However, there is no genital penetration in the practices shared in this weekend.
As part of our safety guidelines, no fluids are exchanged between participants during the workshop.
While the weekend does explore kink practices, all practices are beginner-friendly and can be adjusted down to your comfort level.
What have previous participants said:
“This was a beautiful, transformative experience that helped me better understand how I want to connect with other men through touch.
“This was a really special experience. Jason is a skilled facilitator who creates a very safe space to explore sometimes vulnerable territory. He has a way of making shame disappear and creates a safe space to explore freely. This event made me look at intimacy in my own life very differently and I am very grateful for the experience.”
“Very overall positive and mind opening experience. Jason, the instructor, is very professional and knowledgeable. He made everybody feel as safe and comfortable as they possibly could. The weekend has stayed with me and I’m glad I decided to go and experience it. Would recommend others push themselves out of their comfort zone and do the same.”
“The weekend was both challenging and rewarding. Jason masterfully guided us through a weekend that broke down barriers and empowered the participants, all in a safe loving environment. Thank you Jason.”
Who’s facilitating?
The event is a facilitated by Jason King. Jason is a Sexological Bodyworker and somatic sex educator. He is passionate about helping people expand their sense of what’s possible in their sex lives. Jason works with individuals and groups to manifest powerfully healing embodied experiences, build community, and embrace our erotic oneness.
Follow Jason on Instagram @embodied_eros
As you are on Jason’s website, you can read more here.
