The Embodied Feminine

A somatic exploration of feminine power.

What if our bodies were lightning rods for divine feminine power? What if we pulled this energy into our skin, our bones, our breath, and our pulse? What if we allowed our bodies to give us strength and shine bright, bold, and brave in the world?

This is a day-long workshop to help us each recover and deepen our somatic connection to that elemental spirit of the feminine, which is part of the pulse of the universe. This is the only body you will ever have. What if your body was your partner? A source of energy, strength, and renewal?

There is no such thing as navigating our relationships with our bodies honestly without bumping into patriarchy, colonialism, capitalism, and racism.

We all dream of a new era of freedom for the feminine spirit, what that could feel like for ourselves, and for all of humanity. This is a day of real work to address the stains of body shame/fear/hate we carry inside of us, which clouds our mind-body connection. It serves as a blocker or a jailer, preventing us from loving our bodies and feeling at home in them.

It’s time to gather in community. It’s time to grow beyond the limits we were fed. Every moment of your life is lived in this one body. Are you ready to step into a power they can never extinguish?

We may not have been raised for this, but we were born for it.

We will be engaging through movement both large and small and through listening, music, language, touch, texture, breath, and more.

All genders and bodies are welcome.

We believe people of all bodies and genders can embrace and empower their innate feminine energy.

This workshop is for people who

1. Have, past or present, deep-lived experiences of femmephobia and/or misogyny,

AND

1. Want to engage with and embrace their innate feminine power.

We will be using and encouraging language such as “My body? She is my partner," "I trust her completely," and "My cunt is powerful." Anyone comfortable with she/her pronouns being used for our bodies for the duration of this workshop is welcome and encouraged to attend. People will be referred to using they/them pronouns. All staff, management, and owners for this event and this venue are LGBTQ+.

There will be zero nudity or stripping. Please wear layers of clothes in which you can move freely, that uplift your energy, and that help you feel erotic and positive. It will be beneficial for you to be able to feel your skin with your hands, so if possible, please wear an underlayer such as a tank top, crop top, shorts, etc., that allows you easy access to some of your bare skin. Choose your hair and makeup knowing that we will ask you to put your hands on your head and face.

💞 This class is Limited to 18 students to ensure personal attention, space, and time!!!

COMING TO CLASS? READ THIS--> 🎒 Info for attending:

✨This is a body-positive, safe, welcoming environment.

🚪 Doors open at 11:15 pm Introductions start at 11:30 am. Doors close at approximately 12 pm for late arrivals.

👣 Be prepared to be barefoot. This venue does not allow shoes in the main space. You will need to remove your shoes as you enter. Socks are optional.

💦 BRING a water bottle (yes there is a refill station).

🥄 Accessibility: one flight of stairs from the sidewalk to the lobby. Everything - check-in desk, cubbies for shoes, bathroom, lounge area, classroom space, is all on this one floor. Multiple seating areas for social or private hang-out time before and after class. Gender-neutral bathroom. Cubbies at many heights. Lots of natural light, dim light, etc.

PRESENTER:

Alexandria has been teaching dance and movement since 1998, including private lessons, small group studio classes, and large public classes of 100+. Her repertoire includes pole for all bodies, ballet for real life, belly dance, floorwork, high heels dancing, lap dancing, Flexibility 4 Life, salsa, merengue, bachata, cha-cha, east coast swing, social waltz, feminine sensual movement, rhythm training, body confidence, non-verbal communication, and more. Her mantra is #whenindoubtslowdown and her rally cry is "All bodies, all genders, all ages: come home to your body". Her teaching emphasizes reclaiming your body and self-love, strength, flexibility, improvisation, and musicality.

TICKETING:

https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/d56dc12922

We offer several different price points to ease access to this class!

The support ticket is $120, this is for those who cannot afford the full ticketing price.

The regular ticket is $150. This is what most people should pay. If that would be a barrier to attendance, you may use the $120 option. If you're able to be generous, paying at the $180 option allows us to make tickets accessible to those who need the discount.

Wicked Grounds VIPs may use your monthly discount codes to get tickets for only $100! Find out more at Patreon.com/WickedGrounds

ACCESS:

In SF, this class will be held at Mukunda Studio, 1250 Folsom St 2nd Floor, San Francisco. Civic Center is the nearest BART station. Please note that this venue is on the second floor and stairs are the only means of ingress and egress. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the class start time for check-in. (No shoes are allowed in the studio space.)

Please do not attend in person if you have any respiratory symptoms whatsoever. Anyone displaying signs of respiratory symptoms may be asked to leave, regardless of vaccination status.