“I have de-clawed the daemons of my past, spanked them soundly and put them to bed. I’ve found a new language, a new confidence and understanding of control, consent and respect within the world of k.ink, which will serve me well in all aspects of my life. It’s a start, a foundation and one which I can’t wait to build on.. ~ Greig McArthur
Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced player join us on this weekend journey into the depths and delights, magic and wonder of the breathtakingly wonderful approach we call ‘Conscious K.ink’.
Conscious K.ink helps us expand our understanding of our bodies, our subconscious patterns, our s.exuality and thus ourselves. With a strong emphasis on boundaries and consent, Conscious K.ink gives us a diverse set of tools that allow us to expand our s.exuality, be more confident with our lovers and play partners, and become more empowered as self-aware erotic beings.
During this workshop you will learn about:
• The use of ritual and intention to create safe spaces
• Boundary setting, consent and safety techniques
• Deepening connection through conscious touch
• Giving and receiving pain and pleasure with intentional B.D.S.M skills
• E.roticising the authentic dynamics of d.omination and s.ubmission (D/s)
• Giving, receiving and holding power
* Exploring consensual non-consent
* E.rotic ritual
* Putting all these things together for the purpose of journeying, exploring erotic sensations and/or deepening understanding.
The weekend will be paced gently and will include:
• A discussion on shadows, fantasies, the origin of the k.inksters’ impulse.
• Discussions on why people would want to explore their erotic shadows and do things like inflict pain or have pain inflicted upon them.
• An ecstatic rite where we use all the B.D.S.M and conscious k.ink techniques developed so far to facilitate deep and wonderful journeys for each other.
This workshop is open to individuals and couples/triads/other constellations of all genders, s.exualities and body types. We do not match genders in this workshop.
No partner is required and everyone will have the opportunity to work with different people in order to enjoy a greater range of experiences. If you would like to come with a partner, you are completely welcome to work together for the whole workshop.
No removal of clothes is necessary for this workshop, but others may choose to do so and in some instances become very erotic with each other.
Safer s.ex protocols will be followed and equipment supplied.
All activities are optional, and during this workshop a lot of attention will be given to feeling into and respecting your own and other’s boundaries.
The ticket is non-refundable. You can though transfer it to a friend or resell it to someone of the same gender. Please do inform us about such a change.
** FACILITATION **
Seani Love (www.seanilove.com)
is a professional K.inkster, Shadow Explorer and B.D.S.M practitioner who has twenty years of experience in diverse ritual traditions and erotic practices. In 2015 he won the award of S.ex Worker of the Year at the S.exual Freedom Awards in London.
He is certified trauma-informed (via the Arizona Trauma Institute) and since 2006 he has been working on combining ritual journeys with B.D.S.M as a powerful pathway to healing and self-discovery. As an international workshop facilitator, Seani has supported many people o their journey to places of increased power, personal and s.exual expression, wisdom and love.
Ariane Lalakea
is an international educator, facilitator, coach & practitioner in the field of i.ntimacy and erotic leadership. In her teachings she combines the Western world of positive psychology and trauma awareness together with Eastern traditions of Tantra and Yoga, interwoven with Shamanic elements. She is co-foundress of BliXX, an international brand that host transformational conscious k.ink retreats around Europe. xperienceblixx.com
** PRACTICAL INFORMATION **
The weekend will take place at a lovely studio in Zaandam. It runs on 13th and 14th September 2025. (Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm)
Tickets are available at 295Euro, or 245Euro for the first 8 who will get an early bird ticket. The ticket does not include lunch. There are supermarkets (Lidl and Aldi) in walking distance. Please bring your own food. we provide tea, nuts and chocolate.
A limited number of concessionary places are available at this workshop.
Please get in contact with us at
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In order to be able to give each participant the attention they need through their process during the weekend, we have decided to keep the group small, with a maximum of 30 participants.
Also check out other Workshops in Zaandam, Health & Wellness events in Zaandam.