How sensitive and listening can wrestling be? What do mental and physical strength or weakness mean in a physical encounter? What kinds of communication and listening are needed to explore the dynamics of power safely and with respect of everyone's boundaries?

 

In tantric wrestling, we curiously set out to explore the qualities of bodily contact, from gentle touches to firmer holds.

 

It combines seemingly contradictory qualities: the presence, acceptance and sensitivity of tantra and the dynamics of power and competition inherent in wrestling.

 

The exercises are framed by respect, gentleness and security. Inspired by our siblings&childhood, contact improvisation and the peace of being held, tantric wrestling is approached in the workshop through the exploration and expression of the qualities of touch and one's own boundaries.

 

Level: Suitable for beginners, physical, no actual sexual content, gender neutral

Duration: 2-3 hours (duration can be adjusted depending on the time of day)

Time: day/afternoon/evening (no morning practice) 

Language: Can be carried out in either Finnish, English Number of participants: max. 20 people