5 day journey to enliven your skill of relating & negotiating; be supported to explore & transform how you express your feelings &
arrive in the moment in all your bodies, the emotional, physical, mental & energetic.
Join our 8th Annual Embodied Freedom Movement Workshop
- Awaken & Embody your Aliveness
Go on an adventure to listen deeply & be empowered to dance into the unknown parts of yourself. Embodied Intimacy is a community-building incubator nestled near Abel Tasman National Park.
Set in a serene location with great food and a warm atmosphere, this experience goes beyond polite conversation and superficial answers, cutting through the conventional roadblocks to meet in the present moment.
When: 1:30pm, Wed. 26 March - 4pm Sun. 30 March, 2025
Venue: Tui Treefield Events Park, Golden Bay, South Island
Student Ticket: $490
Ticket: Until 1st February 2025 - $690
Ticket: from 2nd February - $790
Pick up from Nelson Airport by request
Room bookings are available - request at sign up
Dive into a playful and transformative journey at Embodied Intimacy, a 5-day relating laboratory where you’ll explore the magic of connection, sharpen your relating skills, and soften into the beauty of who you really are.
A journey that’s both fun and transformative, offering a bold, direct approach to unfold yourself.
Feedback from ‘Embodied Intimacy’
Annual 5 day Journey in March in the Treefield Events Park
“Its a place to practise and explore whats happening inside me, so I can take it out into the world”
“Sybille weaves a space where we are pushed to our edge, and theres still safety to be there”
“A safe place to really go deep into who you really are, your fears, what your angry about... Getting to know people in an intimate way that is not sexual”
This intimate journey, designed for a group of up to 50 people, is based on engaging all five bodies—physical, emotional, energetic, mental, and archetypal. This journey moves you through every layer of your human ‘beingness’. Through movement, conscious dance and embodiment, you’ll shift from the story that intimacy is a goal to the understanding that intimacy is a space where transformation naturally happens and how to create it.
Click below to dive deeper into what Embodied Intimacy is.
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Get honest feedback and reflections from others, helping you to see yourself more clearly and grow in ways that are new to you. This is a space where your blind spots are gently revealed, and your greatness can be expressed.
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Learn to consciously harness your libdo energy for personal growth and radiance. In this 8th Embodied Intimacy journey, we'll delve into recent research, exploring how libido energy can fuel your feelings and radiance. This journey focuses entirely on understanding and responsibly connecting with this often hidden and unconsciously used energy, without any physical sexual exploration. The word "intimacy" in this 5-day journey is translated into a space that opens for transformation instead of a goal to get somewhere. None of the exercises or events will involve physical sexual exploration.
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What is your story of intimacy? Is it a goal? Instead, experience it as a transformative space that offers far more than most of us realize.
‘What is intimacy?’
It's not a goal, it's a doorway to transformation
It's relating with open heart
It’s being with another without story
It's the experience of authentic closeness from the present moment
It's about noticing, trusting, sharing, and going with the flow, it can be simple and fluent
It's a doorway into extraordinary
It's going first and turning towards one another with being a yes
It’s feeling your fear to be vulnerable with someone
It’s trusting yourself to be your authentic self in the present moment in the company of another regardless of what happens next
It’s being in contact, being messy, vulnerable, and real
It’s a moment to moment navigation and staying awake in connection with myself to find out each moment, what do i want now? And now? And now? With this person, or with myself
It’s what naturally happens without trying when the blocks and baggage are out of the way and you can be in front of someone else regarding them
We practice intimacy through navigating and listening to our feelings as a compass. Then the door opens to practice intimacy.
Intimacy is not a goal, it’s a space that opens through the arrival in all the 5 bodies
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Take home practical tools and deep connections to integrate this newfound understanding of intimacy into your life, community, and family.
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Live together, unplug, and form meaningful, bonds in a supportive community.
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Gain real-life skills to deepen connections
Express yourself authentically
Feel more at ease in your own skin
Upskill in your communication skills
Relating skills
Expand your capacity to navigate your inner world -
What is intimacy, what does sexual energy really mean? And where does intimacy become sex?
Here are some of my experiences from embodied freedom, a 5 day event held at Tui event center in Takaka New Zealand, a space where possibility management is weaved into movement sessions.
From day 1 Sybille and the team held a space for all 29 of us to create a culture of rapid learning with the clarity of feedback culture and cultivation of curiosity to become mirrors to each other so we could see ourselves more clearly. This made it possible to hold a field of love and intimacy in our different bodies.
We did exercises that normalized touch and allowed freedom to explore these basic human needs. This opened many doors for me and allowed the space to fly. I sensed that I could trust these people in a way that would normally take years of community living.One journey started when I stood up in the group and spoke about how I want to really look at women. For the purpose of noticing and learning where I'm adapting to stories of the shame of my own sexuality and the fear that I might be violating their space. I admitted my incompetence and sadness that I don't really know how to appreciate their presence in a clean way.
I declared to the woman that I welcome any feedback if anything I did didn’t work for them. I set my intention with the group that I was going to research my edge in the area of how it goes to take radical responsibility for my underworld. Which includes games of seduction, white widow strategies and child-like neediness.Once the spark ignited the fire I was blown away how many people were willing to dive into taking a stand for cleaning up their intimate relating space.
I was so glad to be in a team that was getting real about how sexual energy plays out in spaces.
I was glad to have conversations that brought clarity on how and when I lose connection with myself and others though sexual energy fueling fantasies and hijacks my mind. I could practice choosing not to be distracted and stay in the present moment. By doing this I was able to co create extraordinary relating space.
As the days for the event unfolded my inner navigation sharpened, my connection to my energetic body, my conscious fear and my clarity on what my intention was in each present moment. Also as my competency grew from these skills I could relax into the space. When exploring intimacy in a space with another person I could explore the edges and trust the other person will take responsibility for making their own boundaries, taking a pause, moving away or moving closer.
I found that at times I would cross the line and arousal and fantasy would creep in. When I noticed that, I would take a pause by moving away and to connect back to myself. I learnt to use my anger consciously instead of telling myself I did something wrong.
I would shift identity into a researcher, then I got curious about what was really going on for me. I gave my best shot at learning from my experiences so that I could shift into entering a clean space with others.
Join us for a journey that’s both fun and profound, offering a rare opportunity to explore intimacy in a way that engages your entire being and enriches every aspect of your life.
“If you love to move and want to see how much you can grow, I’d really encourage you to get along to this and feel the freedom.”
Embodied Freedom movement practice daily; a fusion of
Possibility Management in motion & Open Floor movement practise
4 nights camping accommodation
(or book a room in a house at an extra cost)
yummy & healthy meals
Held evening group sessions
Celebration evenings
Optional daily, Hot tub & Sauna, Yoga to connect with all the different bodies
Whats included?
“The magic that happens here is what everyone deserves to do”
“The opportunity to really live, with all the danger, the beauty, the sadness, the anger and the fear”
What you will get new skill somatically in Embodied Intimacy:
Cultivating presence; Deepen your connection with yourself & your purpose; Explore blocks that are in the way from being authentic; Enjoy ‘empty being spaces’, relaxation with a mixed of ages and gender; Integration for 6 weeks, with your team by your side on a telegram group and long-term follow up
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Communicate with clarity and passion what matters to you.
Upskilling your communication skills.
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A new relationship with your feelings; empowerment; and aliveness.
Exploring feelings as a compass for your life and get in touch with your Anger consciously.
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Creating more intimacy in your relationships with new practises and tools.
Notice your expectations on yourself and others and what results they create.
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Connect with all your bodies (mental, energetic, emotional, physical).
Listen and get curious about your physical body through conscious movement.
A mind with more space to be imaginative and inspired.
Basic skills to clear your energetic space.
New possibilities and ideas come up naturally in a space of emptying out.
“I really healed things that didn’t settle with me in the past - I can consciously bring up anger and use it - I can hold boundaries”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Intimacy is not a goal its a doorway to transformation. Intimacy can happen in all 5 bodies, you can have mental, emotional, energetic and physical intimacy. Unfortunately Intimacy is often put together with sex and also most people try to meet all their needs for intimacy with only their partner, which puts huge pressure on relationships.
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Our focus is on the individual. The majority of attendees fly solo, and attending alone gives you the chance to meet and connect with more people. However, attending Embodied Intimacy with a partner would also be brilliant, as then you have someone to carry on the culture at home.
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Many people come to Embodied Intimacy without knowing anyone. Since the workshop is limited to 50 attendees, everyone gets to know each other very quickly. This makes it an ideal multi-day workshop to attend if you don’t know anyone, as the schedule is intended to foster group cohesion and connection, as well as self-discovery.
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No, all of our guests arrive on Wednesday and stay until Sunday. We start together and finish together.
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Yes, we welcome individuals of all sexual orientations and gender expressions. Our exercises are not based on gender and are not designed in a heteronormative way. We focus on human connections.
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Attendees arrive from 12pm on Wednesday. The opening of the space is at 2pm.
On Sunday, the event will finish at 4pm, you are welcome to stay and assist with the venue pack down.
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Please email admin@embodiedfreedom.co.nz
Beautiful outdoor venue & great facilities
Tui Treefield Events Park
The Tui Treefield Events Park is nestled next to the Abel Tasman National Park - 5 minutes to the beach. With the support of a beautiful setting that allows stillness combined with wonderful food, beautiful people, and lots of spaciousness. We will create magic that allows unplugging and transformation.
Something precious in the time and world we are living in.
In this nurturing and inspirational space, magic happens. It has attracted people from every corner of the globe to add to the collective wisdom, expressions of art, ritual, stewardship, connection, service, and wellbeing.
The maturity of the programs offered in the Tui events park is founded on a great need for change in the world. Many people have contributed to the global vigil; changing people’s lives, creating awareness and teaching others.
The atmosphere under a growing canopy of trees is tangible and recognized as a very special place. The Tui Events park is situated across the road from Tui Community and is held and maintained by that intentional community to create a space for the wider community to come and learn about ways to live together more harmoniously with each other and the planet.
Experience a range of different modalities with Sybille:
The event weaves together the modalities of Possibility Management & Open Floor Movement practise through partner and group exercises.
The 5 days are designed to connect you with your body, your feelings, your creativity and your presence.
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Sybille offer possibilities for internal shifts and healing.
Possibility Management is part of her movement medicine.
Possibility Management empowers people with practical life tools that are easy to implement into their own daily life; the ability to establish healthy boundaries with conscious anger practise; more clarity of purpose; the changing of old stories; a deeper understanding of the complexity of our being and centring into your authentic self.
Possibility Management is about recognising which thought patterns, emotional entanglements or blockages stand in the way of your full expression of yourself.
To regain contact with all four feelings (anger, fear, sadness and joy) and create new possibilities for your life with their energy and information.
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Humans have gathered to dance since the beginning of time. Open Floor movement practice shows that dance can have a profound impact on our lives.
In this embodied practice you become more flexible and coordinated, get a clearer mind, and a calm presence. You move with others, you feel more connected to the people and the world around you.
Open Floor movement practise inspires you to explore your relationship to life to grow communities through connection with self and others.
In this challenging world, common sense tells us to spend time listening to the wisdom from within.
Integrate & Rejuvenate Team
To deepen your connection to your different bodies you have the option for Yoga, Sauna’s & hot tub’s.
You can also book individual massages. These will be available in the integration space at an additional cost, as well as relaxing in nature where you can unfold and integrate what has been discovered.
You have a safe space to implement all the tools.
In the evenings there will be sessions to connect with your feelings that provides a deeper opportunity to share, practice authentic and clear self-expression.
Holistic Massage Treatments
Jooske offers Mindful Somatic Energy work, Holistic Massage Treatments, she teaches Courses and workshops and supports at retreats.
Her deeply attuned treatments are a result of her life experience and love for her work and are beneficial for deep trauma healing.
Her approach allows the wisdom of the body, mind, and soul to surface. It can shift the physical energy of the body and/or activate the sensation of deep release, relaxation and bliss. A loving held space with attuned touch and presence are her specialty… from there she invites you to allow your mind to surrender and be open to healing.
www.in-spiral.co.nz
Yoga and Massage
Kia ora folks my name is Camila (they/them) and I feel my JOY to be able to show up as part of the Embodied Intimacy team, offering massage and yoga for this year's journey!
My style of yoga is either yin yoga or slow flow, both allowing your breath to guide your body to move in a fluid, spacious manner. Through my yoga & massage sessions I weave my poetic love for Spirit and Gaia inviting focus and intention. I love to invite your creativity and personal expression in each class for a responsibly co-created experience of connection and intimacy. My massage style at present is myofascial. Similar to yin yoga this modality is slow and focused on your fascial tissue and it’s holding patterns, which once freed can lead to easeful, fluid muscles. Many people feel a deep sense of relaxation and release on my table, dropping into a theta brainwave state (meditative mind) while tuning into their bodies' sensations with the space provided by inviting and experiencing sacred pause."
Intuitive Massage with Josine
Integrating the wisdom of her journey through life, including her medical background and 6 years experience of Kundalini Yoga teachings and the gift of intuition and connection with the collective consciousness, Josine holds space for you and your five bodies ( physical, mental, emotional, energetic and archetypal) to unfold, release, transform, relax and integrate. Her sessions support you to come closer to your natural state of health and well-being and Alignment to your higher self and the gifts that lie in your own uniqueness.
Held in a space of presence, love and acceptance for what is. You are invited to share, feel and receive through deeply nourishing intuitive massage.
This movement immersion is delivered by Sybille Biedert and her skilled team of spaceholders.
Sybille Biedert is a bold and dynamic community weaver dedicated to holding space for personal and collective transformation, specially for women. Having just celebrated her 50th year, Sybille does not hold back in her pursuit of empowerment. With over 10 years of experience holding workshops, trainings, and classes, including at festivals, she is an accredited Open Floor Movement teacher and the creator of the Embodied Freedom Movement practice. Her workshops and retreats, such as Embodied Intimacy and SoulHum, focus on emotional literacy and embodiment, guiding participants toward deeper self-awareness. Her extensive training in Possibility Management enables her a trauma-informed approach.
Read more about Sybille
Sybille - 0210402261 - sybille@embodiedfreedom.co.nz
Through movement you will practise the skill of negotiating intimacy in the physical, emotional, intellectual and energetic Body,
to create deeper connection and experience vulnerability.
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