Embodied Consent ~ Needs & Boundaries

Optimize every area of your life ~ dive into a felt sense of your needs & boundaries so that you can discover true embodied consent.
About this Event

Do you sometimes struggle to ask for what you need?

Or say yes to things you didnt want?

Do you want a more embodied sense of your needs & boundaries?

Come join LaMariposa; a Psychotherapist, Embodiment & Consent Facilitator for this transformative 1-day workshop. We will explore some of the deeper dynamics of consent in an embodied & down-to-earth way. This will be a BIPoC & queer centred space where everyone is welcome.

Are you ready to truly connect with yourself?

To identify & let go of unhelpful patterns e.g. people pleasing, fear of conflict, fear of abandonment/rejection, fear of saying no?

To have deeper authentic relationships?

To feel & clearly express your needs & boundaries?

To stop putting others’ needs before your own?

To create the life you desire?

Optimize every area of your life as we dive into a felt sense of needs & boundaries, including the shadows of wanting & taking, so that you can discover true embodied consent.

Join us for this inner journey of transformation.

The day will include:

Embodiment practices

Experiential consent practices – solo, 2s & group

Discussions/verbal sharings – solo, 2s & group

Regular drink & snack breaks

Break for dinner

When:

Workshop starts: Saturday 03/10/26 @ 13:00

Doors open (1st entry) @ 12:45

Doors close (last entry) @ 13:15

Workshop ends: 03/10/26 @ 21:00

Punctuality would be greatly appreciated

Where:

The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5AB

You will receive an Eventbrite email with full details & an optional intake form to help us to support you more fully in the workshop:

1. When you complete the purchase of your ticket on Eventbrite

2. 48 hours before the workshop start time

3. 2 hours before the workshop start time (with door code)

Please check your spam. If you do not receive this info, please message via Eventbrite or email [email protected]

Transport: No free parking is available. You are welcome to organise your own transport, car shares etc. We are unable to help with this. For transport info see:

https://www.salisburycentre.org/accessibility/#transport

Accessibility: Unfortunately, the Studio is not wheelchair accessible. If relevant, please fill in the PEEP template & email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the workshop start time.

Tickets/More Info:

Tiered ticket options to be as financially accessible as possible whilst paying towards the venue, snacks, equipment, facilitation & organisation time, energy & costs.

How to choose:

-Earlybird / low-income ticket: if you are on a low income or receiving financial support (e.g. universal credit, disability benefits or similar) but still struggling to meet your basic needs

-General admission ticket: if you can meet your basic needs (e.g. rent, bills, food)

-Supporter ticket: if you can comfortably meet your basic needs & would like to contribute towards the cost for someone who otherwise couldn’t attend, whilst helping create a more inclusive space.

See Eventbrite tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embodied-consent-needs-boundaries-tickets-1994020442822

BIPoC, Queer & other Marginalised Community Folks:

We want to make these events as accessible as possible so if money is the only barrier in you joining us, please email [email protected] so we can explore alternatives.

2 Assistant tickets are available (responsibilities include help set up & clear up: workshop room, kitchen for breaks & dinner – 1.5-hour approx).

What to bring:

- Water bottle - can be refilled with tap water in the Salisbury Centre kitchen

- Reusable cup with lid - if you would like to bring hot drinks into the workshop space

- Pen & journal/notebook or device - if you want to take notes

- 1-2 cushions & a blanket. A limited number of cushions, yoga mats & blankets will be available for use at the venue but please bring your own to avoid disappointment

- Dinner: you are encouraged to bring something to eat at the venue so as to continue the group & embodied consent energy. You can also go out to eat, we’ll take 1 hour approx for dinner. Tea, coffee, plant-based milk & light vegan gluten free snacks will be provided to nourish us during the breaks

- Anything else you might need to be more comfortable e.g. fidget toys, stress balls, cosy sweater, cuddly toy (sorry no pets, children or people without tickets!)

Preparation:

- We suggest wearing clothing you feel comfortable to move around in. The temperature can vary so layers are recommended

- This is a sober space so please don’t consume any drugs or alcohol on the day. Anyone arriving intoxicated will be denied entry without refund

FAQs:

- Experience of having participated in similar spaces is welcome but not essential

- All ages (18+), genders, races, ethnicities, neurodiversities, social backgrounds, s£xual orientations & relationship styles are welcome, with an atmosphere of respect for everyone

- You always have choice as to whether, & to what degree, you engage in each activity. There is no obligation to participate in anything you do not want

- Maximum capacity is limited to 20 people approx.

- This is a clothed workshop

- We recommend staying until the end, however if you need to leave earlier then please let us know in advance via email

- It is not possible to confirm the number/ratio of age, gender etc. as people may join/cancel on the day

- All tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable unless the organiser needs to cancel/reschedule. You are welcome to gift/sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. We are unable to help with this

- Feel free to reach out with any questions not answered above via Eventbrite or [email protected]. Messages sent via other platforms may not receive a response

Testimonials from Previous Workshops:

‘LaMariposa makes a great facilitator, & helped me to overcome my anxiety about attending.’ Geoff, IT Manager

‘The meeting was superbly run, & LaMariposa was in control, alert & responsive to individual needs arising among the diverse group in this exciting environment.’ Simon, Educator

About the Facilitator:

LaMariposa is an Embodiment & Consent Facilitator; who has facilitated embodiment workshops worldwide since 2011. She is a Queer & Neurospicy PoC. LaMariposa is passionate about encouraging people to reach their full potential.

A Psychotherapist in private practice; her workshops are holistic & trauma-informed, incorporating multiple modalities to unite your mind, body, heart & soul; to be in the present moment & to discover your truth.

LaMariposa combines the knowledge & powerful experiences gained from diverse personal & professional development trainings to offer an inclusive & safer space to explore consent & embodiment.

Want to know more? See: http://www.embodiedmoves.com

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Health Disclaimer & Liability:

We may engage in practices that require some gentle movement – if you have any serious injuries now or in the last 5 years, or health issues that may interfere with your participation, please discuss this with LaMariposa on the day.

You are responsible for your own health & wellbeing during this workshop. LaMariposa will not be held liable for any injury or other medical, physical, mental or emotional issues that may arise, are sustained or aggravated during or after this event.