ria hope
sexuality & intimacy mentor
energy worker
guide
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A four-day retreat for those ready to reclaim their sexuality, their voice and their connection to the earth.
Beneath the noise of conditioning, beyond the narrow boxes of what’s 'acceptable' and 'allowed', there is a truth in your body that has always been waiting. A knowing that your aliveness is sacred. That your sexuality is a healthy part of life, and that freedom doesn’t come from rejecting parts of you, but in fully welcoming them home.
The Temple of Earth is a reclamation.
A returning to the wild and undeniable power of your whole self through intimacy, nature, community and the deep remembering that your sexuality is not separate from your spirit. There is no one way back - only yours, and it begins here.
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a four day / three night retreat
opening & closing ceremonies
trauma-informed facilitation with choice at every level
guided rituals, exercises & journeys to explore your body, your sexuality & the world around you
play spaces* in the evening to connect with self & other at whatever level feels right for you
space to rest, integrate and digest your experience
delicious, nutritious & local food cooked by root to flower chef, grace stubbs
to harness sexual energy is to harness life force energy, and that’s where true power begins.
the temple of earth sits at the intersection of embodiment, conscious sexuality and collective liberation.
it is a living, breathing space designed in response to what is alive in the group.
the three pillars of the temple of earth are: self • other • earth
each day we will interweave exploration of these pillars through a variety of practices, rituals, energy work, shared and solo exercises, movement and journeying.
self
coming home to your body, your breath, your energy. exploring sensation, desire, and the landscape within. welcoming your full aliveness and awakening the erotic current that moves through you.
practices include:
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classical himalayan kundalini
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navigating sexual energy
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free movement & dance
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touch, sensation, slowing down
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full body orgasmic states
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erotic awakening & solo exploration
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the social & collective context of sexuality work
meeting one another with honesty, curiosity and care. practising boundaries, consent, communication and connection. softening into joy, play, depth and shared sensuality.
practices include:
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consent & boundaries
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communication & self-expression
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welcoming play, joy & ease in connection
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earth energy touch practice
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authentic relating
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shared space for sensuality
other
earth
rooting into the wisdom of the land, the elements and the unseen. honouring the cycles of nature, working with energy, and remembering yourself as part of this incredible earth that is our home.
practices include:
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nature reconnection
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working with the elements
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working with earth allies (herbs, tinctures, aromatherapy, crystal tech)
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the earth as your lover ritual
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earth-energy touch practice
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mystery school teachings & pan-cultural wisdom
"I am genuinely astonished by the positive impact a short journey with Ria has had on my life." - Nicks
this is for
you if...
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you want to connect with your sexuality on a deeper level
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you want to create healthier relationships with yourself and the world around you
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you want to learn how capitalism, colonisation and the patriarchy have shaped your relationships
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you’re at the start of your journey with sexuality or have been walking this path for a while but want to ground this wisdom in something greater
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you’re tired of navigating intimacy from a place of performance, pressure or confusion
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you value slowness & softness
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you want to explore your sensuality and spirit outside of dogma and return back to your roots and the roots of your ancestors
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you know that your liberation is tied to the liberation of all beings and are curious what role sexuality plays
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you feel ready for more pleasure, joy and authenticity in your connections
this is not for you if...
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you want a space to hook up with people (there is no shame in this, that is just not what this retreat is about)
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you have any internal issues with existence of with queer, trans or non-binary folk or that trans women are women
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you are expecting a new--age 'neo-tantra' retreat
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you have experienced significant trauma that you haven't touched upon in a professional setting, especially in relation to sexuality
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you're unwilling to take responsibility for your own experience, emotions or process
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you are extremely sensitive to sound (group processes can sometimes be noisy - bring earplugs if you need them)
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you think healing work is going to be all 'love & light' - here the darkness, shadow and messiness of being human is welcome
a note to the queers
it feels important to explicitly state that queer & trans babes are absolutely welcome at this retreat.
whilst this is not a 'queer-only' space, the team members are queer & work professionally supporting queer humans.
in this space there will be no gender pairing or heteronormative shenanigans - sexuality and the earth are both inherently queer, in the way they continually ask us to to step outside of boxes and live in the ever-changing spectrums of life.
generally the events & workshops I host call in a variety of people with different sexualities and gender expressions.
if you have any questions about the suitability of this event for you, don't hesitate to reach out.
location
nestled in the green hills of west yorkshire
westwood retreat centre, golcar, huddersfield, HD7 4JY
date & time
11th - 14th september
arriving: 3pm on thursday 11th september
departing: 3pm on sunday 14th september
*do not plan to arrive or depart outside of these times*
getting there
TRAIN:
the nearest train station is slaithwaite (pronounced slaw-it) — just 10 minutes by taxi from the venue. slaithwaite is easily accessible from all surrounding cities such as manchester, leeds & sheffield.
DRIVE:
45 minutes from Leeds
50 minutes from Manchester
50 minutes from Sheffield
free parking is available on site
CAR SHARE:
a facebook group will be set up for all participants if you want to arrange car share/journey share together
pricing:
early bird: £795 (five spaces available until 18th may)
full price: £900
accommodation:
the retreat cost includes a bed in a beautiful shared space (of up to three people).
if you're coming with someone and would like to arrange sharing a bed/co-sleeping please email riahopetherapies@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: no one will be sharing a bed unless specifically requested - all rooms look slightly different, rooms are very lovely and peaceful
it is possible to stay in your own room but it would be at a very premium rate (double the retreat price) due to the fact this is a small retreat with limited rooms
accessibility:
we invite any humans with access needs to email us with any requirements to ensure we can support you and host you in this space.
ACCESS: the space has limited accessibility for wheelchair users - however, there is one flat (this would be shared) on site that is step-free and on the ground floor, with a nearby wheelchair accessible bathroom including a shower. the main hall is wheelchair accessible. the garden is not wheelchair accessible.
for those with other movement or mobility needs, we will try to adapt the practices and exercises to you where possible. participants will mostly be invited to sit on the floor throughout, with some practices done lying down. it is possible to sit on a chair instead.
NEURODIVERGENCE: if you are a neurodivergent babe and have requests or queries about the space itself, group activities or to share any needs you have, get in touch with us.
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Welcome! I'm so glad you made it here.
My name is Ria Hope (she/they) and I am a sexuality and intimacy practitioner specialising in energy work, communication & relating skills and body-led living.
I have been working in the field of conscious sexuality for seven years, supporting hundreds of people to connect more deeply with themselves, their desire and their life force energy. I am passionate about restoring sexual energy to it's rightful place in the human experience - and believe that this work is key to the consciousness evolution we are witnessing at this time.
My approach is playful, integrated and accessible, deeply rooted in ancient wisdom teachings and grounded in years of commitment and experience holding space for others.
meet your guide
meet the team
Main Assistant
& Emotional Support
Rebecca (they/she) is a GSRD (gender, sexuality and relationship diversity) Psychotherapist. Rebecca's practice offers warmth, empathy, encouragement and gentle holding. As a space holder, Rebecca brings tenderness and acceptance with an invitation to come as you are.
(I can't wait for you to meet them!)
