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THE FACILITATORS

People to meet.
New ways
to explore.

Tantra, sexuality, connection and movement come to life through the people sharing them. Meet the facilitators, discover their approach and explore the workshops they share. Read a short introduction, or open their biography to learn a little more.

Meet the facilitators
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Connection begins
with people.

GUIDING YOUR EXPERIENCE

Meet your facilitators.
Explore their practice.

Get to know the people guiding the workshops. Explore their approach, then follow a workshop title to read what it involves.

Andrew Barnes wearing a shawl

Tantra, sexuality & connection

Andrew Barnes

Andrew’s work brings sexuality, spirituality and pleasure together through the heart. His invitation is to explore our capacity to feel, connect and meet one another with awareness.

More about Andrew

His approach makes room for both depth and play, with integrity, empathy and care guiding the experience. His workshops explore the connection between the body, sexual energy and the heart, with space to discover your own experience at your own pace.

WORKSHOPS AT EDESSA

Tantra, sexual energy & presenceSee the programme
Daniela Jakway smiling with a playful raised hand

Tantra & connection

Daniela Jakway

Daniela’s connection with Tantra, the body and the heart is part of what she brings to Edessa. Her invitation is to meet ourselves and one another with curiosity, warmth and honesty.

More about Daniela

Her love of connection and the aliveness of Tantra helps shape the festival’s spirit. Her workshops invite you to slow down, listen and explore connection while respecting your own pace and boundaries.

WORKSHOPS AT EDESSA

Tantra & heartfelt connectionSee the programme
Portrait of Maya Petrova

Tantra & connection

Maya Petrova

Maya explores honest communication, connection and the pleasure of being present with another person.

More about Maya Petrova

Her approach combines individual reflection with gentle paired exercises. There is time to notice what you feel, put your experience into words and practise asking for what you want. Invitations are offered with room to pause, adapt or say no.

WORKSHOPS AT EDESSA

Listening & connectionSee the programme
Portrait of Alex Marin

Movement & body awareness

Alex Marin

Alex brings together movement, body awareness and curiosity about the way we experience ourselves.

More about Alex Marin

His approach makes space for movement without choreography or performance. Practices begin gently, with standing, seated or resting options. Participants can explore at their own pace, notice sensations and make room for stillness.

WORKSHOPS AT EDESSA

Movement & presenceSee the programme

YOUR FESTIVAL, YOUR CHOICES

Follow your curiosity.
Find your own pace.

You do not need to follow one facilitator throughout the festival. Explore different approaches, return to something you love, or leave time to rest.

See the programme
How will I choose a workshop?

Read the facilitator’s introduction alongside the workshop description. Each confirmed workshop will explain what it involves, its time and location, the language used and any experience needed.

The programme shows two workshop choices after each meal on the full festival days. Choose one at a time, or take a break.

Do I need experience or a partner?

That depends on the workshop. Its description will explain any experience needed, paired exercises and alternatives. You can decide what suits you without committing to every activity.

What if a practice does not feel right for me?

You can decline an invitation, pause or leave a practice. Read about any touch, nudity or partner work beforehand, and ask the facilitator if you need something clarified.

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