Feast of the Senses ~ Festin des Sens

Feast of the Senses: A Journey of Sensual & Sensory Awakening You are invited to intimate soirée of exquisite sensual delight- a celebration of the senses- where conscious sensory play is the pathway to expanding our awareness, as well as generating greater love, passion and pleasure in our lives. This is a space where play, curiosity, discovery & conscious connection are encouraged! We will be sharing tools for empowered communication & engagement with others so you can actively co-create your most desired experience! Featuring..... INTERACTIVE PLAYSHOPS with your sexy & sensational facilitators Monique Darling, Peter Peterson, Daphne Lorian & Bianca Saia (see their bios below*) MUSIC by DJ Neerav- founding father of Dance Jam - a movement based gathering that put ecstatic dance on the map in Quebec. A regular at the Flow, Wanderlust Yoga events, summer festivals, workshops and conscious gatherings, Neerav deeply enjoys being in service to the tribe through his world fusion oriented musical selection and ability to tune into the vibe. SENSUAL FEAST- We will provide you with an opulent spread of organic fruit, artisan raw chocolate, coconut cream and other delights to entice your taste experience. SCENT BAR- We will provide a selection of carefully crafted essential oil blends and mists to explore and expand your olfactory senses. If you have some favorites of your own, you are welcome to bring these too. We request that people bring only natural essential oil based scents and no synthetic fragrances. SENSATION STATION- A selection of props/tools for sensation play such as feathers, whips, silk scarves and other textured items. Please bring a few items of your own to use (and to share if you want to- we recommend identifying these with a name tag before bringing them to the event). If you have a favorite massage oil you like to use (preferably unscented) you can bring that too! SENSUAL MUSES- These beautiful creatures shall act as guardians in the space & inspire play and presence through their expression and essence! .......................................................................................... HOW TO PREPARE Dress up!! Get creative and come dressed to express your sexy, sensual, divine, authentic self! Wear something that you are comfortable in, and if you wish, that allows you to access your skin for sensation play! Come alone or come with a friend, lover or partner who you'd like to explore sensual space with! This event is open to singles and couples... and people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and relationship styles... all are welcome! .......................................................................................... REGISTRATION & INFO: Friday, June 3rd, 7-11pm 5337 Boul. St-Laurent, #430 (buzz #950 to enter) Doors open at 6:45pm. Opening circle is at 7:00- doors close at 7:15pm sharp! Please be punctual- all participants must be present for the creation of our agreement field. $35 Advance, $40 At the Door $60/Pair Advance, $70/ Pair at the Door Space is limited. Please register in advance to guarantee your place. We will likely sell out! PURCHASE TIX HERE: https://feastofsensesmontreal.eventbrite.com PLEASE NOTE: This is a drug & alcohol free space- we ask that people show up in their full sobriety and presence. This is NOT a sex party- we ask that people respect a space of sensual play with consent and a boundary of no genital touch. ......................................................................................... *YOUR FACILITATORS: DJ NEERAV's mission in life is to bring positive vibes to the people wherever he plays! He's one of the founding fathers of the electronic music scene here in Quebec. He also has several live projects that feature a fusion of acoustic and electronic beats (Tainá, Boreal Groove). A veteran of renowned ambient label Interchill Records, he has toured the globe DJing at international music festivals in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. In his set he enjoys bringing a blend of sacredness, world influences, and total freedom of movement and expression through dance. As the creator of Dance Jam, he's considered the original source of the blossoming Flow movement, and as such is also involved in many grass roots projects in Quebec, supporting the local ecstatic dance, live music scene as well as Yoga and Yoga Dance events through his musical experience. Come join the fun with DJ Neerav! label: www.interchill.com mixcloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/DJ_Neerav/ soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj-neerav live band: http://www.reverbnation.com/borealgroove live band: https://soundcloud.com/tain-18 facebook: DJ Neerav ......... MONIQUE DARLING, Author of 'Beyond Cuddle Party' and workshop facilitator extraordinaire has led over 800 workshops in the past 5 years. She is the founder of Juicy Enlightenment an organization dedicated to empowering people who are questioning the assumptions of how their life should be and to offering tools for self expression that create trust, inner knowing and wisdom to enjoy the life they have. Monique has been featured on TLC and The Dr’s as well as various radio shows, podcasts and magazines across the USA. She specializes in helping others reclaim their power and natural sensuality by transmuting fear and repression into courage, self-love and freedom. Her primary purpose is helping folks bring out their vulnerability, energetic embodiment and fearless relating. She guides from a place of understanding and her natural exuberance is infectious! She is available for private sessions, experiential workshops and Cuddle Parties. Learn more about Monique by going to JuicyEnlightenment.com or track her whereabouts at WhereInTheWorldIsMoniqueDarling.com ......... PETER PETERSEN has been teaching qigong for 14 years and has been a certified massage therapist for the last 10. Peter has been teaching in health clubs, hospitals, retirement villas, and several different wellness/spa resorts in Mexico and the United States, such as Rancho La Puerta, Mayacamas Ranch, and Present Moment Retreat. Peter is also a personal wellness coach. This Qigong practice helps people ground themselves into their “now” to increase their present moment awareness of their behaviors, and find simple solutions to problematic habits such as: eating, moving, negative thinking, and sleeping. The result of this tool box of healthy information is that clients become their own health advocate and regain a sense of stability, peace, and well-being into their everyday lives. ......... DAPHNE LORIAN is a love & relationship coach, educator and performer, whose mission is to liberate our human potential. Her pathway is freeing authentic expression through guided journeywork and creative play, whilst cultivating sensory, somatic and emotional awareness. She assists women, men and couples to find love, passion and fulfillment within themselves and in their relationships, by offering practical tools that foster deep intimacy and conscious connection. In her workshops, she fuses her background in theatre, dance and holistic bodywork, with her experience in Tantra, Yoga and Compassionate Communication along with diverse ceremonial and shamanic healing traditions. Daphne holds a BFA Specialization in Theatre and Development from Concordia University, with a focus on the transformational, therapeutic and educational aspects of performance. She received training and has been a member of faculty at The Institute for Conscious Sensuality, Hawaii and also co-facilitates trainings with Love Coach Academy, California. www.DaphneLorian.com ......... BIANCA SAIA As a kinky/poly-aware therapist, Bianca’s specialty is to help people find the self knowledge, words and courage necessary to navigate the rich and daring world of alternative lifestyles, such as polyamory and BDSM. Her true mission is to empower individuals to achieve their fullest expression by shedding limiting beliefs, shame and guilt around their truth and desires. Bianca has been working as a therapist for the last 7 years, trained at Centre de Relation d’Aide de Montreal, where she also held a position of teacher assistant for 2 years. This experience deepened her knowledge of the therapeutic process and in working with groups, while helping train other therapists. Being affiliated with the "Alternative Lifestyles Community Center", Bianca offers education, counselling and support for alternative sexual lifestyles and marginalized communities, through the creation and facilitation of group workshops and individual therapy. www.TherapeuteMontreal.com