Desire & Intimacy

Jems drive is to make the work of sexuality as accessible and as empowering as possible, ‘changing the world one orgasm at a time’. A self-proclaimed Sex Geek, teaching what she calls ‘Sexual Self-Development’ with practices from numerous trainings including Sexological Bodywork, Tantra & Sex Coaching.

Madalaine brings a heart-centred and nurturing approach to sexuality weaving together sacred rituals and science backed approaches from her training in Sexology, Psychosexual Somatic Therapy and Somatic Attachment Therapy.

Ed’s work weaves together Tantra and Shadow Work to help people connect with their natural aliveness, and bring all of themselves into their intimacy and expression.

“I got a really strong sense of what it is to be emotionally blocked at a young age when my own wounding led me to be stuck for years with chronic illness. Nothing has ever come close to bringing me alive like this work and nothing else feels as important.”

As well as completing a Doctorate in Psychology, Ed has trained extensively with a number of teachers over the years, in particular his work is influenced by Stephen Gilligan (Hypnotherapy/Generative Trance), Rod Boothroyd (Shadow Work), Hal & Sidra Stone (Voice Dialogue), Mateo Tabababai (Non-dualism/Tantric Awakening) and from many years of assisting and supervision with renowned relationship expert Jan Day (Living Tantra).

Ed now leads several of the workshops in the Living Tantra Programme, as well as offering a range of programmes for men focusing on the themes of sexuality, archetypal empowerment, intimacy and shadow.

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Lex is a sex and kink educator working with individuals and groups of all genders who wish to explore the themes of sexuality, pleasure, intimacy, identity, relating, and power, beyond the “norms”.

All of their work is centred around embodiment – learning to listen (again) with curiosity and compassion to our true desires and needs within, and finding ways to express these. When we do this, we get to experience life in full colour AND the world gets to enjoy the gifts of our wonderful uniqueness.

In addition to their professional training as a Sexological Bodyworker, Conscious Kink practitioner, Certified Dominatrix, and Embodied Facilitator, Lex draws upon their (good, bad, and ugly) experiences of navigating life as a queer, kinky, and non-monogamous person!

David is passionate about Contact Improvisation, having practiced this dance form for over 10 years, it has become his main ‘practice’ and lifestyle choice. His interest is in the layers beneath the dance form, the intimate learning that can happen between self and other when we drop out of words and into the relational somatic body. He has experienced much growth through the subtleties of CI and aspires to share his experience and learning for deeper, richer and juicier meetings with self and other.

David is a Buddhist, has an interest in plant medicines and has been practicing meditation for over 15 years, bringing all this experience into his explorations of Contact Improvisation. David is also a qualified Architect, on the management team for several UK festivals, a healer working with Vortex Energy as well as a facilitator of Kambo Ceremonies.

Sally-Shakti Willow is a Writer, Coach & Ritual-Maker,
supporting visionary writers as a doula for birthing their words. She works with the rhythms of the seasonal cycles and creates ceremonies and Word-Magick Rituals to support deep inner healing and transformation. She has a PhD in Contemporary Literature from the University of Westminster. In recent years Sally-Shakti spent time living at Osho Leela, where she facilitated
workshops, ceremonies and writing rituals; coming back home to a more embodied relationship with writing and the land.

Rosy Pendlebaby is a performer, facilitator, and activist, working in the UK and internationally, making work that explores the intersection of creativity, pleasure, and transformation. She is director of Revolting Arts Club, and co-founder of Body Love Sketch Club. Places she has performed and run workshops include include Togetherness festival, Shambala, Wilderness Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Cheltenham Literature Festival, and Pinky Promise. She enjoys eating cake in bed, running around in her pants, and reading and writing smut.

Bear Phillips is a lover, trauma-informed bodyworker and a dating & intimacy
coach. He is passionate about creating safe(r) spaces of acceptance and learning around sexuality, allowing ourselves to be witnessed in our fullest
expression and humanity.
Bear has been involved in various forms of therapy and personal development for more than half his life, and is currently training in Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté.

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Calu is a queer Latin American “artivist” passionate about decolonising identities, visibility, anti-oppression work, inclusive intimacy, and creative pleasure. Their story has been shaped by internal and external migration journeys that led them to advocate for body autonomy, LGBTQ+ rights and intersectional feminism. Through their own clothing-optional movement meditation practice, Calu has facilitated journeys for hundreds of participants from all walks of life. Encouraging people to connect with themselves and others beyond the labels and the layers of our identities, is at the core of their sessions.

Calu deeply believes the body is a gateway for our healing journeys as individuals and as a community. As a feminist, Calu promotes inclusive spaces, works on anti-oppression challenging prejudice and identity-based violence and raises awareness of sexual and gender diversity. Calu is an experienced facilitator and space holder and has been part of co-creating workshops, rituals, retreats and festivals in several countries.

Jennie is originally from New Zealand and moved to Brighton & Hove in 2018. She is well traveled and completed her trainings at schools in different parts of the world.
Jennie is a certified Sound Healing practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Oxygen Advantage Instructor, Breathwork Facilitator, Reiki Master and Massage Therapist.
Jennie’s classes include Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama,
Breathwork and Sound Baths. Jennie also offers 1-2-1 tailored sound therapy sessions and yoga sessions.

Jennie’s instinctively crafted soundscapes enhance healing by reaching aspects of the self which may not be accessible through other means. Jennie has a natural affinity to sound and its healing properties. Sound and music can facilitate
expression when actions and words are absent, release suppressed emotions and traumas from the body and energy system, entrain brainwave frequencies to promote regeneration, immunity, sleep, deep relaxation, memory, intuition, hormonal balance, heart rate variability and flow states.

Yoga has been a path of healing for Jennie, which has deepened her sense of self and enriched her experience of life. She offers the safety of an alignment based practice combined with respect for the nervous system and the subtle energy body. She has a gentle approach, encouraging compassionate self acceptance through curiosity and self enquiry.

Mr Purple is a multi-faceted artist who weaves together the power of music, movement, and healing to create transformative experiences for audiences around the world.
As a producer, they craft sonic landscapes that range from ethereal and atmospheric to pulsating and rhythmic, often blending organic instrumentation with electronic beats and textures.

But Mr Purple’s work is not just about creating music – they are also a sound healer who understands the potential of sound to shift consciousness, release blocked energy, and facilitate deep states of relaxation and rejuvenation. They use their skills to create sonic environments that are conducive to healing, growth, and transformation, whether in a live performance or a recorded session.

As an embodied movement DJ, Mr Purple takes their passion for music and sound to another level, creating experiences that are both physical and spiritual. Drawing from a diverse range of movement practices, they guide dancers on a journey through the body, encouraging them to express themselves freely and tap into their innate wisdom and creativity. With their infectious energy and intuitive sense of flow, Mr Purple creates a space where dancers can let go of their inhibitions, connect with their bodies, and experience the joy and freedom of movement.