Venus Temple | The Workshop: Embodied Dark Feminine for Women
Beginners
– EMBRACE –
For women who long to reconnect with their sensual truth and embody the dark feminine—gently, bravely, and without shame. This 4-hour, women-only workshop is a soft initiation into erotic embodiment through movement, breath, and connection.
“Maybe Eve was never meant to be our warning. Maybe she was meant to be our model. Own your wanting. Eat the apple. Let it burn.”
― Glennon Doyle, Untamed
Imagine this…
an intimate chemistry field of sensuality and wildness simultaneously; women reclaiming their erotic domain and giving each other a permission slip to fully unleash their power.
An embodiment dojo of the dark feminine; this is a 4-hour immersion into the world of feminine, erotic embodiment and intimacy – through the gates of the core dark feminine archetypes.
The Erotic Priestess, The Wild, The Mother & The Seductress.
Think of it as a soft initiation into your own erotic nature, without pressure, performance, or overwhelm. The Dark feminine is there to help you to refriend formerly exiled parts of your heart and sex; perhaps you’ve been told you’re too much? Perhaps you’ve been afraid of being rejected so you keep yourself small? Perhaps you tell yourself that your erotic, volcanic truth is too much for other women? Enter… the dark feminine.
This workshop is for women who are done waiting to be saved, softened, or made safe. It is for those ready to bring their erotic intelligence into motion, through structure, presence, and embodied choice.
What to Expect:
This is an immersive workshop of embodied exploration, where erotic intelligence becomes something you live, not just think about. Whether this is your first time stepping into sensual or relational work, or you’re returning with depth and experience, the dojo meets you where you are. There is no performance here, only presence. No pressure to “know”;only permission to feel.
You’ll be invited into practices such as:
Breathwork to awaken the sensual body from within
Somatic movement to soften control and unlock flow
Nervous system regulation to expand your capacity for pleasure
Erotic awareness practices to explore desire without performance
Consent-led connection exercises (partnered and group-based, always optional)
Boundaries and “no” work to build trust with yourself
Voice, expression, and touch practices to root into your truth
Solo exploration for those who wish to stay internal
Shared ritual space for women ready to be witnessed or witness others
You are never required to participate in any way that doesn’t feel aligned. There is no one way to “do” this evening. You can engage in connection or remain in your own space. Stillness is just as sacred as expression.
Come exactly as you are and leave more deeply inside yourself than you’ve ever been.
Before the Workshop
You might arrive with…
A quiet fear or mistrust of your own erotic energy
Performing sensuality instead of feeling it
Uncertainty about how to connect with your body and desire
Shame or self-judgment around your sexual expression
Discomfort or comparison around other women’s sensual power
Longing for deeper intimacy—with yourself and others—but not knowing where to begin
After the Workshop
You may leave with…
A renewed, grounded trust in your body and boundaries
A felt sense of your authentic erotic energy; beyond performance
Tools to explore desire and intimacy at your own pace
Less shame, fear, or self-editing around your sensual self
A deeper appreciation and love for your own feminine expression
A powerful sense of connection and softness with other women
The realization: you are safe to be fully seen, and fully you
Who This Is For
This workshop is for women who feel a longing they can’t quite name; something wild, deep, and powerfully alive beneath the surface. It’s for you if you’ve ever felt too much, not enough, too emotional, too quiet, too erotic, or not erotic at all.
This space is for you if:
You’re curious about the dark feminine and want a space to feel her, not just read about her
You’re done keeping your sensuality quiet, small, or controlled
You long to express desire, boundaries, and emotion without being judged or managed
You’re seeking real, embodied connection with other women, not surface sisterhood
You want to stop performing intimacy and start living it
You crave a space that honors eroticism as sacred, not something to fix, prove, or hide
You feel a deep yes in your body, even if it comes with fear or uncertainty
If you’re tired of performing femininity and ready to feel it from the inside out, this space is for you. Whether you’re new to embodiment work or returning after a long time away from your sensual self, this is a space to remember and reclaim your erotic nature, on your own terms, without shame.
You don’t need to be confident, experienced, or partnered. You just need to be willing.
The Facilitator: Melissa Maya
Melisa Maya is a Poetess, Creative Director and Mentor exploring the intersections of power, Intimacy and the sacred.
With over eleven years of experience in producing intimate experiences and trainings for women in feminine leadership; drawing from her lived, embodied experiences as a professional dominatrix, bodyworker and Performance Artist – she is a seasoned space-holder who believes in the power of Eros as the ultimate teacher.
(Wildlydevotional on instagram)
Structure & Guidelines
This is a gently guided 4-hour workshop with a clear structure designed to help you feel safe, open, and connected from start to finish. You’ll be guided through grounding, movement, breathwork and relational exercises, with space throughout for rest, reflection, and integration.
All practices are invitational, you are always in choice. You’ll never be required to touch, share, or move in any way that doesn’t feel right for your body. Boundaries, consent, and self-trust are central pillars of this experience.
This is a sober, women-only space. Phones are off to help us drop fully into presence. We ask that you arrive on time and respect the container as sacred, for yourself and for others.
This workshop will be held in english
Dresscode
Wear what helps you feel fully in your body, this could mean silk, lace, sheer layers, ritual wear, or simply bare skin. Nudity is permitted, but never expected. Streetwear is not allowed; arrive adorned in devotion to the version of the feminine that feels most true for you.
Ready to embody what you’ve awakened?
Join us for The Temple in the evening on saturday 20th of september.
A brave, full-permission space to bring your sensual tools into connection, play, and lived experience. This is where the real integration begins.
Will I be expected to undress or be sexual with others?
No. This is a clothing-on, consent-based space. Erotic energy may be present, but nudity and physical contact are never required or expected.
Is this a therapy or coaching session?
No—this is an experiential, somatic-based workshop. While transformation often happens, this is not a replacement for therapy, but a sacred complement to personal growth.
What if I feel nervous or shy?
You’re not alone—many women arrive with a mix of curiosity and fear. Everything in this space is optional. You’ll be supported to move at your own pace, and your boundaries are sacred.
What kind of touch is involved, and is it optional?
All forms of touch are consent-based and guided. You’ll always have the choice to opt in, opt out, or modify any practice. Clear boundaries are modeled and respected.