ANDY BURU X POWER - 3 day shibari retreat

About this event

ANDY BURU ON POWER

Let's be enlightened by the beautiful teachings of Andy Buru. In his 4 sequence he will now shine his light on power. A theme that controls a lot of the dynamics in playing with one another.
In this three day retreat we will go on a journey in which we discover more about our own power dynamics in intimate settings.

You will stay at Happie Beach. A sexpositive and openminded venue where the vibe is always orgasmic. In your free time you can enjoy the swimming pond, jacuzzi, nature, the cozy couch and many hidden treasures.
You are provided accommodation and meals during your stay and we will host you as lovingly as possible.

During this retreat we will facilitate workshops, rituals and leisure.

Andy Buru on power:
Power is given to someone that deserves it because of their deviant creativity, rocksteady presence, and ability to create magical spaces. Discovering one’s very personal dominant persona is a journey which will significantly affect what kind of submissives they will attract. Luckily sadomasochism overflows with expressions of power, and there are several rituals to practice and embody. And learning the symbolism of fetish items is a priceless tool for this transformation. Being dominant is a paradoxical balance between holding space and being selfish. Holding space is learning how to create a safe container for oneself and others to play with power while being selfish is expressing desire.
But eventually, one realizes that the real key is to stop ‘the doing’ and simply be dominant and do as one pleases as if it is the most natural thing in the world. As dominance belongs to the masculine aspects of the esoteric erotic polarity, mastering it beyond gender becomes a way to simultaneously make a parody of existing power structures while reclaiming a more healthy relationship to masculinity. Playing with hierarchies in the ‘bedroom’ makes one more resilient to them in everyday life. And, of course, as in any play with polarity, there is also space to plunge into the other end – the submission and surrender – to learn, challenge, and worship. In old-school leather culture, no one would ever be allowed step into the boots of the dominant before wearing the collar of a slave. But I promise I’ll be both more flexible and gentle.

Please note that, however Andy is known for his Shibari; the power sequence does not include Shibari itself. But instead is a pillar to be used in for example Shibari play.

Program
Friday October 17th
17:00 Doors open
19:00 start workshop 1

Saturday October 18th
10:00h workshop 2
13:30h lunch
15:00 workshop 3
18:30 Diner
20:00 Evening program

Sunday Octobre 18th
10:00h workshop 4
13:30h lunch
15:00 workshop 5
18:00 clean up
20:00 closure

It is possible to come one day earlier or stay longer. Please contact us for the possibilities.

More information on Andy here: https://andyburu.se
More information on the venue here: www.happiebeach.com