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Yoga, Ayurveda, Mindfulness, & Sex
October 4, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
How stress, body image, and societal norms affect our sexual pleasure
About this event
A workshop on sex hormones, sexuality & pleasure, and improved sex throughout life.
Topics to be discussed:
- How our brain works when stressed
- Flight, Fight, and Freeze
- The psychology behind stress and sexuality
- Ayurveda & Yoga philosophy
- Stress and sex hormones and how they affect the body
- Yoga practices for trauma response
- Societal and religious messages that have carved how we think of ourselves as sexual beings or not and how to move past them.
- Three ways to change your brain
- Identifying what you find pleasurable and establishing and emphatic ‘yes’ when it comes to consent.
This is a lecture based workshop with some movement. Partners welcome as well as un-partnered. Most of the research available is for cis female gendered persons, but all are welcome. Bring snacks for break time. Dress comfortably and bring a mat/pillow to sit on.
Meet Your Workshop Leaders
About Starr Thurber, LPC-S, LMFT, LCMHC
Starr is a licensed mental health professional with over 30 years experience helping individuals and couples heal, connect and thrive. The common thread that has run through her work is the mind-body connection. She is passionate about using science to debunk the myths that keep prevent us from living and loving our best life.
About Jamie Knox, MA, E-Ryt 200, AHC
Jamie uses the wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda as well has her physical theatrical training to guide you towards health and healing. She is an educator, lecturer, writer, performer, and business owner. With over 10 years experience teaching yoga, she is able to teach any level and multiple levels at one time. This workshop is dear to her heart due to her own experience with trauma and healing.