Sugarbush

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Do you ever wish that you knew more about the basics of the vulva, vagina, pelvic floor, your sexual response cycle and how to deepen the experience of your personal sexuality? The Sugarbush Practice is a 75-minute virtual class that will be offered once a month. If you are signed up for a class and you can’t make it in real time you will receive the recording.

During these sessions, you will be provided with educational information and simple somatic practices to help you connect to and heighten sensation and enjoyment of your personal playground. We will resource women’s wisdom, anatomy, physiology, polyvagal theory and traditional sacred sexuality practices to access your personal pleasure principles and spend time learning about your bodies at this moment in time. We will take time to harvest what we need, want and desire! This class is offered virtually and cameras are off during the practice.

These classes will be anatomical and experiential. We will clearly define the anatomy of the region we are most interested in, whether it’s physical or metaphysical. The class will be devoted to specific regions of the body that are involved in sexual response and sensuality. The anatomy of that region and physiological processes will be presented, along with ways to connect through energy magnification and touch. Mobility and strength will be part of the experiential process. Depending on the content we may have some guest lecturers as well. This will be sacred and safe for us to explore! I hope you’ll join me.

Pricing

1 Class is $35

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Details of Individual classes

All Classes are on Sundays, from 9:00am-10:15am EST (75min)

Session 1 - October 2 - Pelvic Floor Anatomy (recording available for purchase)

We will palpate the bones that are the scaffolding for the pelvic floor musculature. There will be a brief review of the superficial and deep muscular structures of the pelvic floor.  We will then choose a few manual release techniques for the major and minor muscles. This session should be paired with session 2 if possible. We will use session 2 to get through any extra content!

Session 2 - November 6 - External and Internal Genital Anatomy

In session 2 we will take time to wrap up the content from session 1. We will then go over inner and outer labia, the clitoral hood and the neurology around all of the vulvovaginal structures. We will also look at the anatomy of the vagina, the urethral sponge, the urethra, anus and rectum. The mechanics of female ejacualtion or “squirting” will be  introduced and we will talk about how practicing anything will get you to where you want to go with your pleasure!

Session 3 - December 4 - Vulvovaginal Anatomy of Arousal: Clitoris, C Spot, Cervix and Vagus Nerve

We will start by looking at the structures of arousal in the pelvis. Next we’ll dive into how to awaken the neural framework and discuss practices to increase sensation in all of these structures during excitation. Lately we will discuss how the autonomic nervous system activates during intimacy and sexual arousal.

Session 4 - January 15 -Nipples, Lips, Toes and Brain!  

For humans with a vulva and vagina, the brain, nipples and other parts of the body can be as important as the genitals. We will look at the idea of “sensation in context” as it relates to being ready and available for sex and how physical stimulation lights up the brain. From a physiological perspective, time and attention are essential! Let’s talk about it and why it’s important to take our time to maximize pleasure.

Session 5 - February 5th - The Dual Control Model 

The Dual Control model is based on the work of Emily Nagoski Ph. D. This is “the central mechanism that governs sexual arousal, which controls how and when you respond to sexually relevant sights, sounds, sensations and ideas.” According to the model, arousal is a dual process of activating the accelerator and deactivating the brakes. We will look at what all of this means in relation to when we get turned on and how!

Session 6 - March 12 - Sacred Sexuality: Sexual Practices as a Way to Connect to the Divine

Bodies that bring life into this realm have traditionally been thought of as magical, mystical and sacred. Within the context of the patriarchy, not so much. Let’s define what that would feel and look like for each of us and establish practices to cultivate our sacred sexuality! We will also spend time crafting an altar to give honor to the divine and the divine in ourselves!

Session 7 - April 23 - Polyvagal Theory: Reclaiming Pleasure after Loss of Sexual Safety

We will establish a body-informed practice for trauma recovery and talk about ways to embody increased sensation. I will present the basics of how the autonomic system works, talk about how it responds under threats of safety and how to work with the vagus nerve to re-regulate after a traumatic event. 

Session 8 - May 28 - Decreasing Numbness and Increasing Sensation: The Practice of Rewiring

Conservative estimates are that 60% of humans with vulvas and vaginas in the U.S. have endured a sexual assualt. ‘Freeze’ is a response to trauma. In the genitals and cervix it can manifest as numbness. Luckily we have the power to mobilize, with just a little consistent practice. This practice will start by clearly defining what feels good and how to magnify that – for example, by awakening through touch and local tissue release.

Session 9 - June 4 - The Diaphragms and the Abdominals

During this session we will learn to awaken the strength and mobility of the respiratory and pelvic diaphragm to counteract prolapse and increase abdominal support and strength. We’ll also practice and engage in breathing techniques to enliven sensation in the abdominals and structures of sexual response.

Session 10 - July 9 - Toys

TOYS! Let’s talk about toys! There are more toys in the pleasure space being designed by and for women. In this session we will take the time this subject deserves for a full debriefing. Join me and we will go through it all: lubricants, dildos, strap ons, and more!

Session 11 - August 6 September 3rd - In Fertility: The Monthly Cycle (Rescheduled)

Menstruation, Follicular Phase, Ovulation and Luteal Phase. Understanding the basics of how testosterone, progesterone and estrogen affect our bodies on a monthly basis and over a lifetime is important. It also provides tools for understanding how to strategize managing your energy at work and for athletic training and performance. 

Session 12 - September 3rd - Structures of Practice

Everything takes practice! Let’s craft a practice that you will commit to for 6-12 weeks. Your practice could be around increasing your sexual energy or getting a stronger pelvic floor. Let's name them, craft them and commit!