Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the current travel advisory.
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Due to road closures along Highway 1 to our north and south, Esalen is closed through April 11.
Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the current travel advisory.
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Authentic Consent: An Intimate Weekend of Play, Exploration and Clarity in Connection

July 11–13, 2025

Amina Peterson

Join Amina Peterson on a transformative journey where you'll discover a revolutionary model of erotic communication. Immerse yourself in a safe and empowering space to cultivate deeper intimacy, pleasure, and connection. Through somatic tools, communication strategies, and boundary-building practices, you'll learn how to navigate relationships with authenticity and respect.

This intimate weekend is a unique opportunity to explore your desires, express your boundaries, and experience the joy of consensual intimacy.

  • Learn to communicate desire and pleasure with tools from EroSomatic Touch.
  • Use somatic movement and Resonant Boundaries to discover new ways to listen to your body, calibrate your inner compass, and honor your boundaries.
  • Play with partners and in groups to experience erotically embodied consent negotiation using tools from Betty Martin's Wheel of Consent and Amina’s coaching practice.

Come dance, play, and learn from a renowned expert in erotic communication and intimacy. Share your experiences and insights, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals passionate about fostering healthy connections.

Recommended reading: Authentic Consent Workbook by Amina Peterson, Decolonizing Non-Violent Communication by Meendachi, The Art of Giving and Receiving by Betty Martin

Amina Peterson

Amina brings over two decades of expertise to the realm of intimate healing. A passionate sexologist, intimacy coach, sex doula, and somatic bodyworker​, Amina's trauma-informed, integrative approach combines academic rigor with hands-on experience, creating safe and transformative spaces.

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