Touching The Heart of Stillness: A Contemplative/Erotic Retreat • July 12-18

NOTE: Space for this unique workshop is limited to 24 individuals.

Combining Body Electric's tradition of honoring erotic wisdom with ancient meditation and silence teachings, this retreat's goal is to begin and/or deepen a meditation practice, and within this context, to explore subtle and rich aspects of erotic pleasure and touch. It's time to slow down and get to know the body, mind, and heart in fresh ways. Included are extended periods of Buddhism's “noble silence” -- time to delve into your inner life, tasting the benefits and mystery of shared silence.

In a safe and nurturing setting different forms of erotic massage and touch are included. Mornings and evenings have instruction in various forms of meditation and stillness practices, as well as movement. Afternoon sessions focus on erotic touch massage and intentional touch.

Participants should be familiar with, or interested in developing, a meditative practice. No experience needed. Beginners and experienced meditators will find this a rare opportunity to explore stillness, contemplation, and touch in a brotherhood of open-hearted, loving men.

With Steve Schwartzberg and Michael Cohen

The workshop begins with dinner on Monday evening and ends with lunch on Sunday.

At the Bodhi Manda Zen Center, which features an amazing design-award winning meditation hall perfect for this work. It is located in the high, red hills of New Mexico, northwest of Albuquerque.

Prerequisite: None, although if you have not done any Body Electric work please contact Michael Cohen at

Tuition: Before or on June 7 - $1395 for dorm. After June 7 - $1495 for dorm. There are limited private rooms with bath available for $175 additional.

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