Connection is an Immersive Introduction to Sacred Energy & Somatic Intimacy:

facilitated by Josephina Lauer & Reina Ludwick

Are you ready to explore embodied practices that can elevate your energy, your sense of self and help you cultivate more authentic relationships? Join us for Connection, where you'll dive deep into foundational level teachings weaving the fields of Tantra and Somatics together, to help all humans feel more confident in social settings and discover new tools & techniques to cultivate deeper intimacy.

Guided by Tantric Practitioner and Somatic Intimacy Coaches Josephina Lauer & Reina Ludwick, this 3-hour workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded souls in a safe, supportive group setting. Through powerful embodiment practices,

You’ll Experience:

• Conscious Communication techniques, including the Wheel of Consent

• Transformative Eye Gazing to deepen intimacy

• Powerful Bubble Practice to cultivate your life force energy and understand boundaries

• Sacred Puja Practice to experience the Divine in all humans

1 - 4 p.m.

Sunday March 30

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Lincoln Square private home*

$30 per person

*address will be emailed to you upon registering.

In an effort to make this workshop more accessible, we are offering a discounted price. In exchange, we will be documenting the workshop through video and photography for marketing materials. Your registration indicates your consent to be included. We will provide a release waiver for those who choose to participate. We respect your decision and encourage you to consider our May workshop if you prefer to opt out of media capture.

In our hyper-connected world, it's easy to lose track of ourselves. We're bombarded with notifications, expectations, and the constant pressure to "be available." But what about your needs? What about the space you need to breathe, to feel, to truly connect?

It's time to talk about boundaries, intimacy, and the wisdom of your body.

Boundaries: Your Personal Compass.

• Think of boundaries as healthy fences, not impenetrable walls. They define where you end and another person begins.

• They're about knowing your limits – what you're comfortable with emotionally, physically, and energetically.

• Setting boundaries isn't selfish, it's self-preservation. It allows you to show up more authentically in your relationships.

Intimacy: Beyond the Physical.

• True intimacy is about vulnerability, trust, and deep connection.

• It's about being seen and accepted for who you are, flaws and all.

• It's cultivated through open communication, shared experiences, and a willingness to be present.

Somatic Awareness: Listening to Your Body's Wisdom.

• Your body holds a wealth of information about your needs and boundaries.

• Somatic practices, like mindful breathing, body scans, or gentle movement, can help you tune into these signals.

• When you pay attention to your body, you can better understand your emotions, identify stress patterns, and make choices that support your well-being.

• Your body's feeling are a great indicator of a boundary being crossed, or a need being met.

How to Cultivate Healthy Connection:

• Practice self-awareness: Regularly check in with yourself. How are you feeling? What do you need?

• Communicate your needs: Don't be afraid to express your boundaries clearly and respectfully.

• Listen actively: When others share their needs, truly listen without judgment.

• Prioritize self-care: Make time for activities that nourish your mind, body, and soul.

• Embrace vulnerability: Allow yourself to be seen and known by others.

• Explore somatic practices: Incorporate movement, breathwork, or meditation into your daily routine.

Connection isn't about merging with another person; it's about two whole individuals coming together. When you honor your boundaries, cultivate intimacy, and listen to your body, you create the space for truly meaningful and authentic relationships.

“Worship The Flower” is an intimate journey to honor, heal and awaken the Divine Feminine Energy. We will gather together and share sacred Temple Arts practices and rituals to honor the feminine and her Yoni Flower - Yoni is Sanskrit for “cave,” “womb” or “nest,” and is the Tantric term for the female genitalia, referring to both the outer labia and vulva as well as the vagina and inner cavity of the feminine.

We honor the sacred vessel of the feminine, and we are here to normalize the adoration, celebration and healing needed in the reclamation of the feminine as both precious & powerful.

This workshop is for femme-bodied individuals and their chosen partners.

This workshop is being co-hosted by Temple Flow and if you are not currently a vetted member of Temple, a screening interview is required.

This workshop is for all humans, yet the context of the information will be focused on male-bodied individuals. Lingham is the Sanskrit term for the penis or cock. It translates to “column of light” and “consciousness.” We use this term to refer to the cock in Tantric Masssage as a reference to your Shiva energy, the sacred life force energy that penetrates and that emanates truth, clarity and life. When connected to the heart chakra, the Lingham can also emanate love.

Participants will be guided on general Tantric principles, the Wheel of Consent and will practice Sacred Puja rituals, before witnessing a demonstration of a lingham massage, and then all male-bodied participants will have the option to receive a lingham massage.

This workshop is co-hosted by Flow Temple and if you are not currently a vetted member of the Temple community, an interview is required. Flow Temple is a femme-bodied empowerment community; femme-bodied individuals are members and may invite their male-bodied partners to events.

CONNECTION: An Immersive Introduction to Sacred Energy and Connection

CONNECTION explores human connection from a Somatic & Esoteric Perspective, fusing the understanding of the

physical body,

mental body (thoughts) and

emotional body (feelings)

Guided by Somatic Intimacy Coaches Josephina Lauer and Reina Overwick, this 3-hour workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded souls in a safe, supportive group setting. Through powerful embodiment practices, you’ll experience the healing potential of sacred energy as you explore states of Oneness and authentic connection.

What You’ll Experience:

• Conscious Communication techniques, including the Wheel of Consent

• Transformative Eye Gazing to deepen intimacy

• Sacred Puja Practice to experience the Divine in all humans

You’ll witness live demonstrations, then engage in guided practices designed to activate your energy, expand your presence, and nurture deeper connections with yourself and others.

By integrating these ancient practices into your life, you’ll enhance your personal growth, cultivate greater confidence, and elevate your relationships. Whether you're seeking healing, deeper intimacy, or a sense of spiritual empowerment, this workshop will equip you with tools to transform your everyday experiences and awaken your fullest potential.

6 - 9 p.m.

Tuesday February 18

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ALTAR Community

2518 West Armitage Avenue

Chicago, IL 60647

This workshop is open to all; singletons may attend or couples; this is not a partnered workshop.