L*BIDO – LOVE OF LIFE 2027 | A Year-Long Embodied Dance & Movement Journey | Netherlands with Monika Körschner
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Four residential retreats exploring different dimensions of life force, eros, sensuality, intimacy, connection and belonging — and the ways these shape our relationship with ourselves, with others and with life.
You can join one retreat or commit to the complete year-long journey. Each module offers its own doorway into embodied exploration, while the continuity of the group allows trust, depth and connection to unfold over time.
Together, the four retreats create a journey from life force and aliveness, through sensation and choice, vulnerability and belonging, and towards intimacy and desire — inviting us to discover new possibilities for living as mature, embodied, sexual, relational and creative human beings.
The four modulesClick on each title for more information about the module.
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
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
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
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
How we exploreThrough Open Floor Embodied Dance, the Wheel of Consent and other embodied awareness practices, as well as open verbal inquiry, breathwork, relational practices, teachings and group process, we explore these themes through the body.
We bring curiosity and mindfulness to what is alive in us — sensation, impulse, pleasure, vulnerability, attraction, boundaries, connection and the ways we meet ourselves and one another.
The ongoing group offers a unique opportunity to return, deepen and allow something to unfold over time. There is space for intensity and challenge, as well as play, pleasure, rest, nature and simply being together.
The retreats take place at De Dieken in Holten, surrounded by nature — a beautiful, spacious setting for this year-long exploration.
This year group is open to adults of all genders, sexual orientations and relationship statuses. We strive to co-create an environment that is inclusive, supportive, curious and expansive, and that honours the experiences each person brings into the room.
It is for people who feel drawn to explore life force, eros, sensuality, intimacy and relationship in an embodied way — not simply through talking or thinking, but through movement, sensation, awareness and lived embodied experience.
It is for those who want to deepen their connection with themselves and others, become more aware of what moves them, and explore greater freedom in how they experience pleasure, vulnerability, boundaries, connection and choice.
It is also for people who are curious about the places where they hold back, protect themselves, disconnect or lose touch with their vitality — and who want to discover what becomes possible when they meet these places with curiosity, compassion and courage.
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 journey 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 retreats.
Monika Körschner is an accredited 5Rhythms®, OpenFloor and Libido teacher, trained in the Wheel of Consent. For more than 20 years she has taught conscious dance and movement in the Netherlands and internationally, specialising in Embodied & Conscious Sexuality.
Since 2018, she has been a working member of Open Floor International, contributing as mentor, supervisor, teacher and co-creator of international training programs.
Her ongoing studies include the Centre of Tantra, the Diamond Approach and the Wheel of Consent, alongside extensive self-directed study through books, research and other sources.
Monika loves creating a non-judgmental, open space where people can show up again and again, feeling welcomed to move with whatever is present — and a safe, creative, loving and playful environment for in-depth inquiry with compassion and curiosity.
Assisting teamHester Hudig - OpenFloor teacher, Therapy in Motion practioner, Therapist (psychosynthese), Ecstatic DJ
Further to be announced.
Reviews & More InformationScroll down to hear from people who have experienced the Libido Love of Life retreats.
You can also watch an inspiring 11-minute Vimeo film that offers a taste of the spirit, depth and richness of the Libido programmes.
For more information about each module, including further details and practical information, please click on the relevant links below.
With thanksWith thanks to Andrea Juhan, PhD (founder OpenFloor & Libido Fundamentals) and my colleagues in the Embodied Sexuality Circle of Open Floor International, for their wisdom, written texts, experiences, and for all that I have learned from them, directly and indirectly.
Join the journeyYou can participate in one or more individual retreats, or commit to the complete four-module journey.
The retreats run from Thursday 10 am to Sunday 5 pm and take place at De Dieken in Holten, Netherlands.
The retreats are taught in English, with Dutch translation where needed.
The first module, Libido Fundamentals, will be taught bilingually in English and Dutch as a trial.
Libido workshops count as a prerequisite for the Open Floor Teacher Training.
There is no explicit sexual content or sexual exercise.
“We tend to think of the erotic as an easy,tantalizing sexual arousal.
I speak of the erotic as the deepest life force,
a force which moves us towards
living in a fundamental way."
- Audre Lorde -
DATES & TIMES
Thursday 10 am till Sunday 5pm
April 1-4, 2027 Libido Fundamentals
July 1-4, 2027 Sense & Consent
September 2-5, 2027 Shame & Belong
November 18-21, 2027 Intimacy & Desire
INVESTMENT
4 modules of 4 full days and evenings, including accommodation and all meals.
You can join the journey in different ways:
FULL PROGRAM – 4 Modules
The full 4-module journey offers the deepest immersion, continuity, and the best overall value.
€2,850
Early Bird: €2,600 (available til january 31 - 2027)
3-MODULE PACKAGE
€2,250
Early Bird: €2,025 (available til January 31 - 2027 or til April 30 - 2027 if you start the second module in July)
SINGLE MODULE
€795 per module
Early Bird: €730 per module
EARLY REGISTRATION - EARLY BIRD PRICE
Early Bird Fundamentel available til January 31
Early Bird Sense & element til April 30 2027
Early Bird Shame & Belong til July 6 2027
Early Bird Intimacy & Desire til September 20 2027
LATE REGISTRATION
To support commitment and planning, registrations made within 10 days of the start of a module are charged at the late registration rate of €825 per module.
PAYMENT IN INSTALMENTS
It is possible to pay in instalments while retaining the Early Bird rate, provided registration is completed before the Early Bird deadline.
We aim to keep our pricing transparent, moderate and fair for everyone. The Early Bird rate and instalment options are our primary ways of making the program accessible. If finances are the only reason preventing you from joining, please reach out. In a limited number of cases, we may be able to explore a scholarship or alternative arrangement together for participants with genuine financial limitations.
REGISTER AND PAYMENT
For personal connection around registration, payments, practicalities and/or content please contact
Monika Körschner, teacher, via 0031 (0)6-12602244 or via [email protected]
You register by paying a deposit through ‘Hipsy’ through this link
The deposit is non refundable.
If you attend only one or two modules
Please pay the remaining amount by 'buying' the second ticket 'Remaining amount' with or without earlybird discount.
Click on the relevant module below for the link to the payment.
Module1 - Module2 - Module3 - Module4
If you attend 3 or 4 modules
We kindly ask you to pay the remaining amount in 2027. We will send you the payment details in January 2027.
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.
LOCATION
Helhuizerweg 1 - 7451 KE Holten - Netherlands
EXTRA NIGHT
If you would like to spend an extra night before the workshop, please do NOT contact De Dieken directly, BUT contact Monika at [email protected]
It is not possible to stay an extra night after the workshop.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
The group will consist of approximately 16–21 participants.
We stay in cozy shared rooms. During the warmer months, there is also a spacious bell tent with beds available for two participants who enjoy sleeping outdoors.
If it is important for you to have a room to yourself, this may be arranged in exceptional circumstances. You are also welcome to bring your own tent, with a maximum of 2–3 personal tents per module.
The investment is the same regardless of the type of accommodation chosen.
All meals are vegetarian, nourishing, and partly organic.
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
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