Mindful Power Exchange

March: A Workshop on Conscious Domination and Submission_Explore the intricate landscape of power dynamics through a unique lens of mindfulness and compassionate awareness. This transformative 2-hour experience integrates loving-kindness meditation with nuanced explorations of domination and submission.
Drawing from personal experience of shifting identities within power exchange contexts, the workshop creates a safe, non-judgmental space for deep personal exploration. Participants are invited to use terminology that resonates with their authentic selves while maintaining mutual respect.
Participants will engage in carefully designed interactions that challenge traditional perceptions of power exchange. Through guided meditations, partner exercises, and reflective practices, you’ll discover new dimensions of domination, submission, connection, consent, and conscious interaction.

We will explore
• Mindful approach to power dynamics
•Loving-kindness meditation techniques to create connection around power differentials
•Embodied exploration of dominant and submissive roles
•Respectful communication and personal boundary work

This workshop is designed for BDSM practitioners seeking deeper understanding, people new to BDSM and power exchange, individuals curious about power dynamics, those interested in mindfulness and interpersonal connection, and open-minded explorers of conscious relationship practices.
Your emotional and physical safety is paramount. At the beginning of the session, we will collectively establish a personal “stop” keyword and actions. Any participant can use this keyword at any moment to pause or exit an exercise, no questions asked, ensuring a completely consensual experience.

• Every gender a/o sexual identity is warmly welcomed and celebrated in this inclusive space.
• Participants are asked to approach the session with openness, respect, and a willingness to challenge existing perspectives.
• Partners are welcome to attend together.

Phil Poole is a coach who helps people find their authentic life. He is English, lives in Berlin, and has studied meditation for over 10 years. Phil uses various techniques, including Loving Kindness, body work and movement.

What is Kink & Touch Lab Series for Queer People?

Sensual Kink & Touch Lab Series for Queer people is a monthly workshop where we aim to create a safe(r) and brave(r) space for intentional, con-sensual exploration and playful encounters amongst diverse orientations and identities.
Using scopes for role-or-impact-play-informed sensuality we playfully explore ways of meeting our own feelings, desires or patterns related to nudity, intimacy, power and touch. We invite you to explore, communicate, and possibly expand your personal boundaries within a framework of mutual respect and consent. This opens up the opportunity to experience the combined power of touch and role play built on the capacity to listen to each other – verbally and non-verbally.
Each event will have its own focus depending on the theme and background of the facilitator*. These short workshops may include nudity, partner exercises or close physical interactions.

Benefits

• Improves clear communication and reinforces the importance of explicit consent.
• (We also recommend attending the embodied consent workshop happening on the same day prior to this event.)
• Provides a safe space for self-expression in the realm of intimacy & sexuality, supporting self-esteem and mental health.
• Empowers individuals by allowing exploration of identity and personal power in a controlled environment.
• Promotes endorphin release, stress relief, and increased body awareness.
• Can serve as a healthy coping mechanism and reduce the risk of substance abuse.
• Fosters a sense of belonging and strengthens empathic relationships within the community.

General Information
Participants: This format is for all queer people (LGBTQIA+) interested in experiencing touch and contact in a safe(r) setting. (See FAQ)
Please pay attention to personal hygiene.
Be comfortable with nudity. This event is sensual and may include genital touch.
Material: Bring your a sheet and a towel to cover cushions, mats, or massage tables.
Language: This event will be in German and/or English depending on participant needs.
Cost: This event is also available at a reduced member price – but not part of the two-free-monthly-events benefit. Concession tickets upon written request to events@wearevillage.org