Wheel of Consent Workshop: the Holy Grail of Desire, Touch & Consent

Near IH-35 and 12th Street,Austin TX 78702

15 April, 2022

Description

Learn the Wheel of Consent as developed by Dr. Betty Martin. In one weekend, you will change the way you relate to yourself, others and the world.  After the weekend, you will be invited into the Wheel Head community to practice with others at our exclusive in-person events if you so desire. FOR INDIVIDUALS & COUPLESGet help with sexuality, touch and intimacy. Find the ease, confidence and sensuality that is your birthright. Learn to apply the Wheel of Consent in relating. FOR PROFESSIONALSSharpen your professional skills around consent, boundaries and facilitation. Learn to embody the Wheel of Consent and apply it in your sessions and workshops. FOR BUSINESSESCreate contracts and agreements with colleagues, clients, communities and the environment that are in alignment with the values of all parties. THE WHEEL OF CONSENTis a model of consent based on, but not requiring, touch.  The Wheel brings ease, sensuality, confidence, self-responsibility and freedom to the touch interaction.  Yet these are touch and non-touch dynamics, and the non-touch dynamics may be of greater import. Using the Wheel of Consent as a framework, you will learn: Clarity around Receiving and GivingCreating clear agreements Awareness of sensation in the bodyConnection, compassion and intimacy You will be invited to create the world we want to live in, where people are connected to self, others and the earth. After this workshop, you'll have the tools to practice the Wheel in all aspects of your life. All genders welcome. Workshop webpagehttps://www.riverroaring.com/small-groups Lots of reviewshttps://www.riverroaring.com/reviews DETAILS: Friday     6-8pmSaturday    10am-1pm, and 3-6pm (two hour lunch break)Sunday    10am-1pm, and 3-6pm (two hour lunch break)=> Arrive up to 15 minutes early. We will begin on time. LOCATION: We will gather in River's private temple space. You will receive the address upon registration. Our location is close to 12th Street and IH-35 downtown. (Note: Eventbrite does not know the address, so they put a little map in your emails that is INCORRECT. Do not follow the map from Eventbrite. The location will be typed into your email.) WEAR: We will be moving and sharing touch, so wear comfortable clothes. Be sure you have ample room to breathe, tight belts or pants are not helpful for this weekend. Layers work nicely. NOTE: **You will not have to touch or be touched by anyone you don't want to - ever. JOURNAL:  Bring a journal, you will be happy you did! AGREEMENTS: Entering this workshop means that we all agree to keep all information about other participants, including their identity, confidential. Our other agreement is that nobody will do anything they do not want to do. We remain fully clothed in this workshop, and genital touch is not allowed. This is a safe learning container. LUNCH: You will have a two hour lunch break. If you choose to bring your lunch, you are welcome to stay in the temple. There is a refrigerator to store your food. There are many eateries and food trucks around Austin. Lyft and Uber increase your options. Some participants want to eat lunch together with River at a nearby eatery, which is an option. LODGING: We don’t offer lodging, however there are many great places to stay in Austin.  TRANSPORTATION: Capitol Metro Bus from airport: https://www.capmetro.org/airport/ Super Shuttle: https://www.supershuttle.com/locations/austin-aus/Yellow Cab: http://yellowcabaustin.comLyft and Uber are also optionsQUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THE CLASS?          Email River at [email protected]