Principles of Intimacy Workshop

246-A West Broad Street,Falls Church VA 22046

11 February, 2023

Description

"The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships" (Esther Perel). Meaningful, lasting relationships are built on vulnerability & empathy, which create the container for intimacy to flourish. In this workshop we will: Learn what it looks and feels like to be vulnerable (it’s not what you might think) Discover how to better empathize so it resonates and deepens your connection (spoiler: most of us are terrible at empathizing; good news is it’s a teachable skill) Practice these foundations of intimacy with gentle guidance & supportIf you are seeking to create better understanding, deeper connections and more meaningful relationships this workshop is for you. Come solo or with a friend or partner to practice connecting with another human in a playful, authentic and open way. Limited to 20 participants. About the Facilitators Jessica Childs is an Intimacy and Relationship Coach based in New York City and Woodstock, NY. Her training and expertise is certified by the Somatica® Institute, The Academy of Creative Coaching and the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Wellness. Jessica is also an intermediate level practitioner at Somatic Experiencing International. Before she dedicated herself to hands-on healing work, Jessica was a research associate in the academic field of neuroscience and weaves this foundation through her work with clients. April Njari is an Intimacy and Relationship Coach certified by the Somatica® Institute and has served on their leadership team. She holds a 1,300 hour diploma in Hatha Yoga and Yogic Lifestyle Counseling from Ashtanka Yoga Mandir (Colombo, Sri Lanka) and is a teacher at Karma Yoga. April also holds an M.A. from American University and the University for Peace in Costa Rica. She loves helping her clients & students cultivate more joy in their lives with her calm nature, gentle guidance and authentic presence.