In this 2 day retreat, you will experience a new paradigm of movement and touch. This will be an exploration to awaken the body’s intelligence. Weaving the sacred and spiritual. This will be an experience of touch from the Void. Emptying the mind of agenda. Dissolving expectations. Finding transcendence through non-goal oriented touch from inside out.Learning to connect as 2 bodies, opening to the spontaneity of the moment. Which is where true healing and magic occurs. This will go beyond massage formulas and generic techniques. Instead, learning how to touch another, as an extension of your own body.

In fact, do not attend 'Touch from the Void' in order to accumulate another massage skill to add to your curriculum.

There is nothing to learn here; on the contrary it’s all about unlearning and giving one self totally and trustfully to the dark.

Who is this 2 day immersion for?

• Bodyworkers and practitioners wanting to deepen their craft

• Couples who are desiring more intimacy and new ways to connect to themselves and to each others

• Singles wanting to increase their capacity and experience of inner spaciousness and non-goal oriented movement & touch

• Anyone wanting to deepen their connection to the body’s wisdom and to the dark that lives in the core of its cells

The weekend will include:

• Introduction and practice of Tandava

• Individual and group practices

• Live demos to receive direct transmissions

• Hands on practice

• Introduction and practice of Yoga of Touch

More info on Tandava & the Yoga of touch here

This immersion is designed to best serve the group as a whole and takes it source in the dark. This means the experience will be specifically catered to the energy of the group, and emerge from the unknown.Be ready to step into the mystery.

This means that every immersion will have a unique flavour depending on the group synergy.

The authenticity of the body will serve as a barometer for the journey, forming trust and safety. As we create inner spaciousness, relax the nervous system and expand the limitless flow of dark through touch. Come with an open mind. This is a full permission space

Please note NOTHING IS COMPULSORY
Self responsibility and honouring your individual limits and boundaries are pillars of this journey.

MUST READ:
Because of the intimate nature of this work, if you have previous trauma or suffer from mental health issues please contact Laura Deva before booking to discuss whether this training is appropriate for you.

This retreat will explore themes of ecstatic innocence, revealing the sensuous nature of the body. Understand that you are stepping into a container that is working intimately with the body. There will be nudity and we will be exploring touch deprived from personal intention, which includes genital touch. All genders, non-genders, sexual preferences, singles and couples are welcome!(Couples can choose to work together for the full workshop if they desire)

Dates:

June 19th - 20th

Times:

Saturday: 9am – 9pm
Sunday: 9am – 6pm
(Breaks included)

Location:

Wanaka/Queenstown area – Otago, NZ

Exact location is to be confirmed.

If you are the owner of a retreat space or a house that has a large living room suitable for this kind of work, please contact Laura Deva info@lauradeva.com

Investment:

From the Void – Listen to the financial investment that feels in integrity with who you are right now.

Scale between: $300 - $1,000 NZD

Fees do not include food & accommodation. Teas will be provided.
Bring your own lunch/dinner.

Registration:

To register, please send full payment by bank transfer ONLY and send an email to Laura Deva (info@lauradeva.com) with your details:

• Full Name

• Date of birth

• Which week end are you registering for

• Are you coming alone or with a friend/partner/spouse

What is the Serpent Temple?

'The Serpent Temple' is a journey into the Dark.

"Touch from the Void" is a 2 day immersion, initiatory path of "The Serpent Temple"

You can come to the Serpent Temple to:

• Receive an individual session - 'Dark Embrace'

• Participate to a weekend immersion - 'Touch from the Void'

• Be part of the on-going core of the Temple - 'The Serpent'