ria hope
sexuality & intimacy mentor
energy worker
guide
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Honouring sexuality as life force energy and deepening connection with
self, other & 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 life force itself, 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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four days & three nights of slowness, softness & reconnection in the green hills of england
trauma-informed facilitation with choice at every level
guided rituals, exercises & journeys to explore your body, your sexuality & the world around you
optional open play spaces* in the evening to connect with self & other at whatever level feels right for you
delicious, nutritious food to support your earth body
Come home to your body, come home to the earth,
come home to yourself.
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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.
things we may explore include:
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sexuality as life force energy
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energy work practices (including classical himalayan kundalini)
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earth-based wisdom & nature ritual
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somatic & energetic embodiment
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play, joy & ease (aka not taking ourselves too seriously)
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breath, movement and body-based practices
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authentic relating & deep connection
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the social & collective context of sexuality work
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mystery school teachings & pan-cultural wisdom
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ritual & ceremony
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erotic awakening & solo exploration
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shared space for sensuality
"I am genuinely astonished by the positive impact a short journey with Ria has had on my life." - Nicks
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you’re craving a deeper connection to your body and the signals it sends you
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you care about the earth as our home, and are longing to reconnect with her in a way that can can take out into your life
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you’re at the start of your journey with sexuality or have been walking this path for a while, but feel the call to root in more fully
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you’re tired of navigating intimacy and relationships from a place of performance, pressure or confusion and want to feel what’s really real for you
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you know, somewhere deep down, that your sexual energy is sacred and you're curious about what it might look like to reclaim this aspect of yourself
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you’re tired of trying to fit into boxes that were never made for you
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you want to explore your sensuality and spirit outside of dogma, in a space that’s held with trauma-awareness, care, nuance and permission
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you know that your liberation is tied to the liberation of all beings and you want to reflect this in the way you live
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, both of the team members are queer and have lived queer experiences (in both personal and work-related spaces) that mean that holding and welcoming you is a delight and an honour.
in this space there will be no gender pairing or heteronormative shenanigans
& 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
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 or 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.
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.
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