L*BIDO FUNDAMENTALS | Embodied Dance & Movement Workshop | Netherlands with Monika Körschner

1–4 April 2027 — LIBIDO FUNDAMENTALSExploring libido as a source of aliveness, creativity, vitality and presence

An embodied journey towards authentic being and living into your potential

Our creative sexual energy is an essential part of the body’s natural expression and movement potential. Libido Fundamentals touches the universal elements that invite us to sense, move with and increase our capacity to fully embody this life force in all areas of our lives.

From the first cells that evolve us into being to the deep surrender of our last exhale, a lifespan is infused with libido. There is something mysterious, magical and deeply alive about this force within us.

Dance can awaken this potent energy in ways that can be electrifying, joyful, overwhelming, frightening, mystifying — and everything in between. We can access this vital energy of eros in a multitude of ways: in moments of deep play or quiet meditation, a tender touch, a provocative piece of art, a sexy song, a mature gaze, the soothing voice of a poet, the sacred words of a mystic. When this energy is acknowledged, supported and expressed authentically, its potential for healing can be immense and empowering. We honour the whole self.

Through Open Floor conscious dance, we create a safe, positive environment to engage with this complex, mysterious and in-depth territory with curiosity, mindfulness and compassion.

We explore how sexuality is shaped by culture, narratives and social conditioning, and discover ways to liberate ourselves as we move towards erotic wholeness. Because sexuality is so often underground, ignored or unconsciously acted out, exploring this territory can be intense, liberating, intimate and powerful. The potential pleasure and beauty of this journey is well worth the challenges and the risks.

What happens in the workshop?

• We explore this lively, sometimes latent energy of libido with curiosity and mindfulness, using the Open Floor Core Movement Resources.

• We open up the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual terrain of sexuality, vitality and aliveness.

• We combine movement with embodied practices, teachings, group process and open verbal inquiry.

• We explore the ways conditioning and personal stories shape our relationship with sexuality, desire and pleasure.

• We practise sensing, moving with and expressing life force with greater awareness, freedom and choice.

• There is also spaciousness to rest, integrate and simply be together — enjoying the lightness, tranquillity and beauty of continuous dancing, moving, experiencing and relaxing in a closed group surrounded by nature.

• There is no explicit sexual content or sexual exercise.

Who is it for?

This workshop is open to adults of all genders, sexual orientations and relationship statuses. We strive to co-create an environment that is inclusive, positive, curious and expansive, and that honours the experiences each person brings into the room.

This workshop is for people who:

• are looking to cultivate erotic intelligence and expand their capacity to love life;

• are interested in an embodied and healthy exploration of eros, sensuality, desire and pleasure;

• want to explore the multilayered dynamics of attraction, longing and connection, as well as the cultural and social conditioning that shapes our personal and collective stories;

• want to connect more consciously through movement with the source of their desires and experience greater freedom and fulfilment in relationships of all kinds;

• want to harness the energy of libido for creativity, vitality and authentic expression.   

Some prior experience with conscious movement practices such as Open Floor, 5Rhythms, Movement Medicine, Biodanza or similar is recommended, so that you can fully engage with and deepen the embodied explorations.

This workshop is not about dance technique or performance. You are invited to participate at your own pace, honouring your own boundaries, capacity and sense of choice throughout the retreat.

Libido workshops count as a prerequisite for the Open Floor Teacher Training.

This first module of the year-long journey, Libido Fundamentals, will be taught bilingually in English and Dutch as a trial.

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"A strong life force can be seen in physical vitality,

courage, competent judgment, self-mastery, sexual vigor,

and the realization of each person's unique talents and purpose in life.

To maintain a powerful life force,

forget yourself, forget about living and dying,

and bring your full attention into this moment."

- H. E Davey - 

DATES & TIMES 

1-4 April 2027

Thursday 10 am till Sunday 5pm  

MORE INFORMATION, INVESTMENT & REGISTRATION

Libido Fundamentals is the first of four modules that together form the Libido Love of Life 2027 year-long journey.

You are very welcome to attend this retreat as a standalone workshop, or join one or more of the other modules.

For more information about investment, registration and practical details, as well as the complete Libido Love of Life 2027 journey — including the other modules, teacher Monika Körschner, the assisting team, reviews and experiences, the Vimeo film and acknowledgements — please visit the main programme page and scroll down.

DISCOVER LIBIDO LOVE OF LIFE  2027 year-long journey and/or practicalities click on this link and scroll down

EARLY BIRD PRICE available till 31st of January 2027

REGISTER AND PAYMENT directly for only this Module1, click here  

If it is not possible for you to pay through ‘Hipsy’ and/or if you need an invoice please let us know. 

With your application and payment you agree with the cancellation policy, which you can find here.

“Your task is not to seek for love,

but merely to seek and find

all the barriers within yourself

that you have built against it"

- Rumi - 

DISCOVER LIBIDO LOVE OF LIFE Year-long Journey 2027

https://embodieddance.nl/news/39/72/Libido-Love-of-Life-Year-group.html

1–4 April 2027 — LIBIDO FUNDAMENTALS

Exploring libido as a source of aliveness, creativity, vitality and presence

An embodied journey towards authentic being and living into your potential

https://embodieddance.nl/news/34/72/Part-1-Libido-Fundamentals.html

1–4 July 2027 — SENSE & CONSENT

Exploring sensation, longing, boundaries, pleasure and choice through the Wheel of Consent

An embodied exploration of receptivity, agency, love and fulfilment

https://embodieddance.nl/news/65/72/Part-2-Libido-Sense-Consent.html

2–5 September 2027 — SHAME & BELONGING

Exploring the landscape of shame, vulnerability and belonging

An embodied journey from self-protection towards self-compassion and the freedom to be seen

https://embodieddance.nl/news/66/72/Part-3-Libido-Shame-Belong.html

18–21 November 2027 — INTIMACY & DESIRE

Exploring autonomy, attachment, vulnerability and differentiation

An embodied journey towards authentic relating and the meeting of self and other

https://embodieddance.nl/news/67/72/Part-4-Libido-IntimacyDesire.html