Back to the Body, a trailblazing company founded by Pamela Madsen, offers a unique week-long retreat in Joshua Tree, California, designed to empower women by exploring their sexuality. Priced at $15,000, this transformative getaway aims to close the "pleasure poverty" gap, providing participants with an enriching experience to connect with their bodies without shame. The retreat incorporates techniques such as breath work, movement, conversations, and guided touch, all under the expert guidance of somatic sex educator Pamela Madsen.
The retreat offers luxurious amenities including a private chef, pool, and hot tub, ensuring comfort and relaxation for attendees. Madsen's inspiration for creating this retreat stemmed from her personal journey through infertility and her desire to explore her own sexuality. The retreat's exercises, such as "The Art of Adoration," invite women to dress in something that makes them feel beautiful and lay blindfolded on the floor, fostering a sense of self-appreciation and empowerment.
“Connecting to our bodies without shame is essential for empowerment, pleasure and freedom,” – Pamela Madsen
Another notable exercise is "guided to climax," which supports women like a 60-year-old participant who was "sexually dormant" after years in a sexless marriage. This highlights the retreat's ability to help women rediscover their erotic energy and cultivate personal empowerment.
“My table sessions helped me realize that I was in charge of cultivating my own erotic energy,” – Hazel Stricker
“I felt more empowered, alive and at ease with myself.” – Hazel Stricker
The retreat offers flexible pricing options ranging from $8,000 to $18,000 for a seven-day stay. For those seeking a shorter experience, a three-day stay is available for $750, excluding lodging. Women from various age groups have attended this empowering retreat, including a 46-year-old from Canada and a 47-year-old from San Diego.
Madsen emphasizes the importance of women learning to access their own erotic energy without guilt.
“But the reality is, most women have never been taught how to access their own erotic energy. We’re taught to perform sexually, but not to receive or explore what turns us on without guilt.” – Pamela Madsen
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