About this Event
What are you holding onto that your body is ready to let go of?
Join sexual health educator and author Andrew Barnes, MHSc (Sexual Health), for 4 immersive days of body-based practice. Awakening: Release and Reconnect is the first level of Tantric Body De-armouring, an approach Andrew has taught since 1998 in around 50 countries. Through touch, movement, breath, and ritual, you're invited to explore tension you carry, reconnect with your body, and learn to give and receive care with clear consent.
🗓 Friday, February 12th to Monday February 15th, 2027 | 7-10PM
🕙 Feb 12, 13, 14 10AM-7PM | Feb 15 10AM-5PM
📍 Ranchlands NW, Calgary, AB (full address and arrival details will be sent to confirmed participants in a private workshop companion package)
Links to The Portal events:
Expanding Women's Sexuality Seminar (Feb 9)
Expanding Men's Sexuality Seminar (Feb 10)
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
- Giving and receiving de-armouring (non-genital), including preparing yourself and another person for a session
- Embodied movement and dance, Kundalini Yoga
- Guided meditations including Heart-Centered Sexuality Meditation and Cacao Orgastic Breath Dance Meditation
- Sexual and relational education including The Relationship Map
- Ritual and integration: the Sananga ceremony, The Reconciliation Ritual Between Men and Women, and time for shared reflection
CONSENT AND BOUNDARIES
This work is experiential and intimate, so here's how it runs:
- De-armouring is done in pairs, taking turns as giver and receiver
- Nudity is optional and never required
- Sexual contact is not expected. Every interaction needs clear, specific, freely given consent.
- Partner and small-group work is optional, and alternative ways to take part are offered
- You can pause, stop, or change your mind at any point
IS THIS FOR ME?
Adults 18+ of all genders and orientations, as individuals or couples are welcome. No prior experience is required.
Not sure if it's right for you? Contact us before you register and we'll talk it through.
This is experiential personal development. It is not medical or psychological teatment and is not intended to diagnose or treat trauma, mental health conditions or medical concerns.
MEET THE FACILITATOR
Andrew Barnes created Tantric Body De-armouring and has taught since 1998. His approach emphasizes informed consent, trauma informed awareness, and collaboration.
TICKETS
🎟 Solo: $680 - One participant
🎟 Pair: $1180 - Two participants ❤️ Valentine's day falls on the Sunday of the workshop, so you'll be spending it deepening your connection.
HOW TO PAY & REGISTER
Choose whichever feels easiest for you. Your spot is confirmed once payment is received and verified.
💳 Option 1: Register here on Eventbrite. Pay by card at checkout.
🌐 Option 2: Register on Andrew's website. www.andrewbarnes.org/catbd
💌 Option 3: Interac e-transfer. Send $680 (Solo) or $1180 (Pair) to [email protected] and in the message include your full name, email address, and ticket type.
Please don't register in more than one place so you aren't charged twice.
AFTER YOU REGISTER
You'll get a private participant form (health, dietary, and accessibility information) and your workshop companion package with the address, what to bring, and a ride-share option.
- Full refund up to 7 days before the seminar. Between 7 days and 24 hours before, you receive a one-time credit to another short event with Andrew Barnes within 12 months (non-refundable).
- No refund or credit for less that 24 hours' notice, no-shows, late arrival, or leaving early.
- Places are transferrable to another adult at with 24+ hours notice.
- Questions? Message the event team. We reply within 2 business days.
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Ranchlands NW, Ranchlands NW, Calgary, Canada
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