Fifty Shades of Yes: Attuned Collaborative Consent

Have you ever wished you could learn to “feel” consent, beyond the words you speak and hear? Have you ever felt that something is missing when someone comes along and simply says “May I kiss/touch/hug/etc you?” In some case, this may be someone you’ve known forever and are already comfortable with and happy to receive from without the requests. In some cases, this may be someone you barely know and would *love* to get to know better before the possible eventual step of touch or any form of sensuality. In some cases, this may be someone who, for some reasons, you never thought you might want to experience touch with, but eventually changed your mind --again for some reasons which may still be unknown to you.

What are these reasons? Why is it that sometimes affirmative verbal consent --as we are learning to do it in the age of #metoo-- still feels like something is missing, even when done correctly?

Consent is not about permission. Rather, it is about the ability of all present to connect and care for each other --with our heart, body, and animal-- in order to create the trust necessary engage with everyone's sovereign YES. This class will allow you to learn to navigate the ever fluctuating levels of comfort arising moment to moment as you engage with your and other people’s feelings, pace, desires and boundaries. You'll learn how to make this happen again and again gracefully, with maximum pleasure and fun and without fear and doubt. Consent, when done right, is the simplest thing in the world: it is about connection, trust, empathy and creativity.

In this original class, you’ll learn:

★ The pace to align body, heart, and animal for the strongest most sovereign YES

★ How to instantly create more connection

★ How to easily create more trust

★ How to quickly detect when body, heart or animal are out of alignment

★ How to feel feelings, pace, desires, and boundaries

★ How to create a strong field of consent with a goal of having everyone engage happily and within their ability to engage well!

★ How to notice what gets in the way of a consensual engagement

This class is for both singles and couples. Couples will be allowed to free float (partner with others) or deep dive (stay together) as they wish. 

Bio

Philippe is a passionate relationship educator and founder of Exquisite Love. With a mission to empower men and women in making informed and positive choices for themselves and their partners, Philippe guides individuals on a transformative journey to become sovereign beings through the art of connection, trust, consent, intimacy, and love. Drawing from the profound insights of attachment theory, he helps people explore the depths of human connection and understand the dynamics that shape their relationships.

Philippe's impact in the realm of personal growth and self-discovery extends far and wide. As a co-founder of The Journey to Secure, he fosters a supportive community of like-minded individuals on a shared path of growth and an earned attachment style. Additionally, his role as a coordinator with the International School of Temple Arts, showcases his dedication to fostering open-mindedness and personal exploration.

Over the years, Philippe has been instrumental in founding vibrant communities that tackle essential topics. The Open Relationship Community, the Attachment Community, and the Consent Community provide safe spaces for individuals to engage in emerging discussions, redefining societal norms, and promoting healthier relationship dynamics.

While Philippe's professional accomplishments are inspiring, he cherishes a role that brings him immense joy and growth - that of a proud and loving father to a 12-year-old boy. This cherished relationship teaches him the invaluable lessons of surrendering to love and embracing life more fully with each passing day.

Philippe's life's work revolves around illuminating the path to enriched human connections and fostering a more compassionate and understanding society, one relationship at a time. His dedication to personal growth, coupled with his commitment to empowering others, sets him apart as a true visionary in the field of relationship education.

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